Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a desktop combination built around AMD’s 7000 series hardware, with the CPU launching in January 2023 and the GPU in September 2023. For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title released in March 2024, this combo delivers measured frame rates across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. The data below analyzes how this pairing performs, where the bottlenecks lie, and which settings provide the smoothest experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 1387 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the upper-middle tier of all possible pairings—roughly the 63rd percentile, meaning about 37% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 7700’s processing power and the RX 7700 XT’s graphical throughput, neither of which is a top-tier flagship but both of which are modern, capable parts.

The CPU itself sits in the 87th percentile among all processors tested across the database, with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU tests are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (average score 40048, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core 5 221E (average score 40144, deltaPct -0.2), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (average score 40246, deltaPct -0.4), and the Intel Core i9-13905H (average score 40313, deltaPct -0.6). These deltas are tiny—all within 1% of each other—so in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping between these processors would yield nearly identical frame rates. The Ryzen 7 7700’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provide strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1930.

The GPU, the Radeon RX 7700 XT, ranks in the 67th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 22549. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (average score 22435, deltaPct 0.5), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (average score 22729, deltaPct -0.8), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (average score 22895, deltaPct -1.5), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (average score 22170, deltaPct 1.7). The RX 7700 XT sits nearly dead-center among these, meaning its rasterization performance is comparable to a desktop RTX 2080 or a mobile RTX 5060. For Lockdown Protocol, that translates into solid 60+ FPS performance at most settings, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset dipping below the playable threshold.

The combo rank of 1387 out of 3714 suggests that while this pairing is not at the bleeding edge, it is comfortably above average. The data implies that for a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is not exceptionally heavy on CPU threads based on the scaling patterns we will examine, the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has headroom to push high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU’s 12 GB of memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth start to show constraints.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component drives performance in Lockdown Protocol requires looking at how frame rates scale with resolution and settings. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more dominant, while at lower resolutions, the CPU’s single-thread performance matters more.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 217.3 FPS average. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low yields 160.4 FPS—a 26% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160 Low gives 105 FPS, another 35% drop from 1440p. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions: the rendering load increases with pixel count, and the RX 7700 XT’s 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute must work harder. The CPU, with its 5.30 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread score of 1049 in 3DMark, is not the limiting factor here, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Low, the system still delivers over 100 FPS.

At the other extreme, 1080p Ultra produces 103.3 FPS, while 1440p Ultra drops to 71.8 FPS (a 30% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 51.2 FPS (a 29% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is scaling predictably with resolution, and that the CPU is able to feed the GPU adequately even at 1080p Ultra. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing returns when lowering resolution—for instance, 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra would show a smaller gap. Instead, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 217.3 FPS versus 103.3 FPS, a 2.1x difference, which indicates that settings changes have a substantial impact on GPU load.

However, the CPU is not irrelevant. At 1080p Low, the system hits 217.3 FPS—nearly double the 4K Low result of 105 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7700’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760) and its 32 MB of L3 cache help maintain consistent frame pacing, but for Lockdown Protocol, the game appears to be primarily GPU-bound once settings increase. The fact that 1080p Ultra (103.3 FPS) is lower than 1440p Low (160.4 FPS) reinforces this: resolution matters less than the overall settings preset when determining GPU load.

In summary, for this combo, the GPU is the dominant factor at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU provides enough headroom at 1080p to allow the GPU to be the sole limiter. The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates measured (217.3 FPS at 1080p Low), which suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700 is more than adequate for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average frame rates provided for each combination. Minimum and maximum FPS values are not available in the data, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average frame rates: Low settings produce 217.3 FPS, Medium settings produce 156.3 FPS, High settings produce 137.1 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 103.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 52% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but expected given the increased graphical demands. Notably, even at Ultra, the frame rate exceeds 100 FPS, meaning this resolution is comfortably playable with headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 144 Hz or beyond.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 160.4 FPS, Medium at 112.4 FPS, High at 100.9 FPS, and Ultra at 71.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 55%, slightly wider than at 1080p, reflecting the greater pixel count. The Ultra preset at 71.8 FPS remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold, which is notable because it means 1440p Ultra is a viable option for gamers who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 105.0 FPS, Medium at 73.7 FPS, High at 66.5 FPS, and Ultra at 51.2 FPS. Here, the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay by the database’s standard. High settings at 66.5 FPS squeak past the threshold, while Medium at 73.7 FPS provides more margin. The Low preset at 105 FPS shows that even at 4K, the combo has substantial performance if settings are reduced.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs roughly 20-30% of frame rate, and each step up in resolution costs a similar amount. For example, moving from 1080p High (137.1 FPS) to 1440p High (100.9 FPS) is a 26% reduction, and moving from 1440p High to 4K High (66.5 FPS) is a 34% reduction. This linear scaling suggests no unexpected bottlenecks or thermal throttling in the data.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 1387 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all pairings.

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

A: No, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate is 51.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K achieve 66.5 FPS and are playable.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable. Ultra produces 71.8 FPS on average, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 5060 Mobile (22435, 0.5% slower), RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, 0.8% faster), RTX 2080 (22895, 1.5% faster), and RX 5700 (22170, 1.7% slower). Performance differences are minimal.

Q: At 1080p, what frame rate can be expected on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 137.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data suggests no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 217.3 FPS, and scaling to higher resolutions shows consistent GPU-bound behavior, indicating the Ryzen 7 7700 has ample headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides insight into what other hardware would deliver similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 7700’s average benchmark score is 40081. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144 (0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 (0.4% faster), and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 (0.6% faster). All four rivals are within 1% of the Ryzen 7 7700, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios—which are rare in this game—swapping to any of these would produce nearly identical performance. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU is not a limiting factor, so gamers with any of these processors would see the same frame rates as long as the GPU remains the same.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700 XT’s average benchmark score is 22549. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435 (0.5% slower), the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (0.8% faster), the RTX 2080 scores 22895 (1.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170 (1.7% slower). Again, the deltas are small—under 2%—so any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would deliver frame rates within a few FPS of this combo. For instance, at 1440p Ultra, this combo achieves 71.8 FPS; an RTX 2080 might reach approximately 72.9 FPS (1.5% faster), while an RX 5700 might hit 70.6 FPS (1.7% slower). These differences are imperceptible in practice.

It is worth remembering the RTX 5060 Mobile and RTX 4060 Mobile are laptop parts, so their desktop equivalents might perform differently, but based on the benchmark scores provided, they are direct competitors. The RTX 2080, being an older desktop card, shows that the RX 7700 XT offers roughly comparable rasterization performance to a previous-generation high-end GPU. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these alternatives would provide a similar experience: 100+ FPS at 1080p, 70+ FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 4K playable only at High or below.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playable threshold, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average at each resolution is as follows.

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. The highest quality preset is Ultra, which delivers 103.3 FPS on average. This is the best choice for 1080p because it provides the maximum visual fidelity while still offering 43.3 FPS of headroom above the threshold. For gamers with 144 Hz monitors, High settings at 137.1 FPS might be preferable to maximize refresh rate, but Ultra remains comfortably playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 71.8 FPS. This is 11.8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a playable experience without needing to compromise on visual quality. Medium at 112.4 FPS and High at 100.9 FPS are also viable if higher refresh rates are desired, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average of 66.5 FPS. This is just 6.5 FPS above the threshold, leaving little margin for frame drops, but it is technically playable. Medium at 73.7 FPS offers more safety margin, and Low at 105 FPS is the smoothest option, but High is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra at 51.2 FPS falls below the threshold and should be avoided for consistent gameplay.

These recommendations assume the database’s 60 FPS threshold as the definition of playable. The data shows that this combo can handle the game at high visual settings up to 1440p, and at 4K, users must drop from Ultra to High to maintain a playable frame rate.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer is a qualified yes, depending on resolution and settings expectations. The verdict by resolution is clear.

At 1920x1080, the system runs the game at Ultra settings with an average of 103.3 FPS, which is 43.3 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, Ultra—are playable, meaning this resolution is fully covered with no compromises required.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 71.8 FPS, which clears the threshold by 11.8 FPS. All four presets are playable, and the system can handle the highest visual quality without dropping below 60 FPS. This makes 1440p a sweet spot for this combo: high fidelity and smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra settings produce 51.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and thus not playable by the database’s standard. However, High settings at 66.5 FPS, Medium at 73.7 FPS, and Low at 105 FPS are all playable. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, but users should be aware that the margin above 60 FPS is slim.

In summary, this combo is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol. It delivers excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with Ultra settings playable at both resolutions. At 4K, users must reduce settings from Ultra to High to maintain smooth gameplay, but the system is still capable of delivering a playable experience. The Ryzen 7 7700 provides ample CPU headroom, and the RX 7700 XT, while not a flagship, holds its own against comparable GPUs. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is more than sufficient; for 4K enthusiasts, it requires a modest settings compromise but remains a viable option.