Lockdown Protocol

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 242.6 FPS, which is more than four times the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 174.2 FPS, while High maintains a strong 148.1 FPS average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p keeps the system comfortably above the 60 FPS floor at 115.7 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected scaling cost. The Low preset averages 177.8 FPS, a 26.7% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 125 FPS, High averages 111.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 86 FPS. Each preset at 1440p stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that this hardware combination has meaningful headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

The 3840x2160 results tell a more nuanced story. The Low preset averages 112.8 FPS, which is still a very playable experience. Medium follows at 83.9 FPS, and High averages 71.6 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to 53.7 FPS average, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire measured set that fails to maintain playable frame rates. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is substantial — 17.9 FPS — suggesting that the Ultra preset's added graphical demands are particularly punishing at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions reveals a consistent pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 25-30% across all presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe, ranging from 36% on Low to 38% on Ultra. This non-linear scaling indicates that the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the lower resolutions, but the pixel throughput demands at 4K begin to strain the GPU's 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 provide context for its CPU-level performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 in average benchmark, a mere 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 7700's 40081 average. This puts the two processors essentially at parity, meaning users swapping between them would see nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 7700. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.6% higher. All four rivals fall within a 0.6% band of the Ryzen 7 7700, making them effectively interchangeable for gaming performance in this title.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT's nearest rivals show more spread. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743, which is 1.5% lower than the RX 6800 XT's 48477 average. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, 2.5% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, 3% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, also 3% higher. These deltas are small enough that in real-world Lockdown Protocol gameplay, the differences would likely be within the margin of measurement variance. However, the fact that four distinct GPUs from different generations and architectures cluster within 3% of the RX 6800 XT suggests that this performance tier is well-populated.

The CPU and GPU rankings combined tell an interesting story. The Ryzen 7 7700 sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6800 XT sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. This places both components in the upper tier of their respective categories, though neither is at the absolute top. The system's combo rank of 1133 out of 3714 tested combos — placing it in the 30.5th percentile — reflects that while each component is strong individually, many tested configurations pair higher-end parts together.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals distinct scaling behaviors that illuminate which component matters more at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is substantial: 242.6 FPS versus 115.7 FPS. This 126.9 FPS gap indicates that the graphics settings have a massive impact on frame rates, which suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at this resolution. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, are evidently capable of feeding the RX 6800 XT fast enough to reach these high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between presets narrows somewhat. Low averages 177.8 FPS while Ultra averages 86 FPS, a gap of 91.8 FPS. The proportional reduction from 1080p to 1440p — roughly 27% across presets — indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases. The CPU's role remains secondary, as even the most demanding preset at 1440p stays above 60 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results reveal a shift in the balance. The Ultra preset drops to 53.7 FPS, below the playable threshold, while Low remains at 112.8 FPS. The fact that Low at 4K outperforms Ultra at 1080p by only 2.9 FPS (112.8 versus 115.7) shows how dramatically resolution affects GPU load. At 4K, the RX 6800 XT is clearly the limiting factor — its 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are being pushed to their limits. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 32 MB of shared L3 cache are likely not the bottleneck at any resolution, given that even the lowest preset at 4K achieves over 100 FPS.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset is telling. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 242.6 at 1080p to 177.8 at 1440p to 112.8 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 115.7 to 86 to 53.7. The fact that Ultra at 4K falls below 60 FPS while Low at 4K stays above 100 FPS indicates that the GPU's compute resources, not its memory subsystem, are the limiting factor. The RX 6800 XT's 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs are sufficient for lower settings but become overwhelmed by the Ultra preset's additional shader work at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 1133 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 30.5% of all tested configurations, which is a respectable position given the hardware's individual percentiles. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking and GPU's 85th percentile ranking both suggest top-tier performance, yet the combo rank is lower than either individual percentile would imply. This discrepancy indicates that Lockdown Protocol may be more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance, or that many higher-ranked combos pair the RX 6800 XT with faster CPUs.

The nearest CPU rivals — all within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 7700's average score — would likely produce nearly identical combo rankings when paired with the same GPU. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals, spanning a 3% range, would place combos in the same general ranking neighborhood. The fact that the RX 6800 XT's nearest rivals include both a mobile workstation GPU (RTX A1000 Mobile) and a desktop enthusiast GPU (RTX 5070 Ti) highlights the unusual positioning of this card — it competes with hardware from different market segments.

In absolute terms, a rank of 1133 out of 3714 means that 2581 tested combos perform worse and 1132 perform better. The system sits in the upper-middle tier of the database, capable of running Lockdown Protocol at high frame rates across most settings, but not at the very top of the performance hierarchy. For the vast majority of gaming scenarios, this rank indicates a highly capable system that will rarely struggle with this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 53.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system can run 4K at High settings with 71.6 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 86 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1440p, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its closest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081 in average benchmark, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365's 40048. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 7700.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT better than the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: No. The RX 6800 XT scores 48477 in average benchmark, while the RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957. The RTX 5070 Ti outperforms the RX 6800 XT by 3%.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 High is 148.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all resolutions and presets?

A: No. The only configuration that falls below 60 FPS is 3840x2160 Ultra, which averages 53.7 FPS. All other tested settings at all resolutions maintain at least 71.6 FPS average.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 115.7 FPS average. This is the highest quality setting available and provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for both high-refresh-rate gaming and demanding visual scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also maintains playable performance with 86 FPS average. This is a 25.7% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, but still leaves 26 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Gamers prioritizing visual quality at 1440p can confidently select Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, which averages 71.6 FPS. This is 11.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a modest but sufficient buffer. The Medium preset offers 83.9 FPS average, and Low delivers 112.8 FPS, but High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K. The Ultra preset's 53.7 FPS average disqualifies it from playable status.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, with clear verdicts at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest being Ultra at 115.7 FPS average. This resolution is fully playable with maximum settings and substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, the system again clears 60 FPS across all presets. The Ultra preset averages 86 FPS, which is 26 FPS above the threshold. This makes 1440p gaming at maximum quality a viable option for this hardware combination.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more qualified. The Ultra preset fails to maintain 60 FPS, averaging 53.7 FPS. However, the High preset delivers 71.6 FPS average, comfortably above the threshold. The Medium preset averages 83.9 FPS, and Low reaches 112.8 FPS. For 4K gaming, users should select High settings for the best combination of visual quality and playable performance.

The data indicates that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at maximum settings, with 4K gaming possible at High or lower presets. The RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of memory provides ample capacity, but its compute throughput at Ultra 4K settings is insufficient for 60 FPS gameplay. The Ryzen 7 7700's strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance ensures that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration. Overall, this is a capable gaming system for Lockdown Protocol, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra settings falling short of playable frame rates.