Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust Lockdown Protocol experience, with benchmark data confirming that this combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution, provided settings are chosen sensibly. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo is powerful enough to run the game at its maximum Ultra preset with substantial headroom, while 4K requires a slight step down to High settings to maintain fluid frame rates. The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, but the overall verdict is strongly positive for this mid-to-high-end pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combo spans three resolutions and four quality presets, with all figures representing average FPS. The dataset does not include separate minimum or maximum frame time readings, so the analysis relies on average frame rates to assess playability against the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 235.4 FPS, which is more than triple the playability threshold and indicates that the CPU-GPU pairing is nowhere near bottlenecked at this resolution. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 168.9 FPS, still a massive margin above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 145.6 FPS, demonstrating that even with increased graphical fidelity, the system maintains high refresh-rate capability. The most demanding setting, Ultra, averages 107.9 FPS, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for high-refresh monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance reduction of roughly 54% from the peak figure, indicating that each settings tier imposes a meaningful but manageable load increase.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains strong but shows the expected impact of higher pixel counts. The Low preset averages 173.1 FPS, a decrease from the 1080p Low figure but still an excellent result. Medium comes in at 123.7 FPS, and High at 104.6 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 82.4 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold and confirms that this combo can handle max settings at 1440p without compromise. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 52% of the Low figure, similar to the 1080p scaling pattern, suggesting the settings overhead is consistent regardless of resolution.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K rendering become evident. The Low preset averages 109.9 FPS, which is still a very playable figure and shows the GPU's raw throughput capability. Medium averages 77.5 FPS, and High averages 66.5 FPS, the latter being just above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Ultra preset drops to 52.4 FPS, falling below the playable threshold and indicating that maximum settings at 4K are too demanding for this combination. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is substantial: from 66.5 FPS down to 52.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 21%, which is a steeper penalty than observed at lower resolutions. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects or rendering features that disproportionately tax the GPU at 4K resolution.

Notably, the data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values for any configuration, meaning the analysis cannot assess frame pacing or stutter behavior. The average figures alone, however, paint a clear picture: the combo is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, adequate at 4K with settings adjusted, and only the 4K Ultra preset fails to meet the playability criterion.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 52.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 66.5 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 82.4 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. This means you can run the game at maximum quality at 1440p without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings?

A: Across the presets, the reduction is significant. For example, the High preset drops from 145.6 FPS at 1080p to 104.6 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of approximately 28%. The Low preset falls from 235.4 FPS to 173.1 FPS, a similar proportional decline.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable at 4K for this hardware?

A: No. The 3840x2160 Ultra preset is the only configuration in the dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS, with an average of 52.4 FPS. All other settings at 4K, including High, Medium, and Low, are playable.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1260 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems. This indicates a solidly above-average performance tier for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The High preset averages 145.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 107.9 FPS. That is a difference of 37.7 FPS, or roughly 26% lower performance when enabling the highest quality preset, yet both remain far above the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 FPS is identified from the measured data. These recommendations prioritize maximum visual quality while ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. It averages 107.9 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves substantial headroom for demanding scenes or future updates. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the most graphically intensive settings do not threaten frame rate stability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best experience, averaging 82.4 FPS. This is more than 20 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a buffer that should absorb most in-game fluctuations. The High preset at 104.6 FPS is also viable for users seeking even higher frame rates, but Ultra remains the recommended maximum quality setting.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement with its 52.4 FPS average, so the best playable setting is High, which averages 66.5 FPS. This provides a modest margin above the threshold, but users should be aware that frame rates may dip closer to 60 FPS during intense action sequences. The Medium preset at 77.5 FPS offers a more comfortable buffer if consistency is prioritized over maximum visual fidelity.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but not always at maximum quality. The verdict by resolution is straightforward: at 1920x1080, all four presets including Ultra clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 107.9 FPS on Ultra. This means the combo is fully capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p with no settings compromises. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: every preset, including Ultra at 82.4 FPS, stays above 60 FPS, so users can enjoy max settings at 1440p without issue.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. The High preset at 66.5 FPS is the most demanding playable option, while Low (109.9 FPS) and Medium (77.5 FPS) also provide smooth performance. The Ultra preset at 52.4 FPS is not playable under the 60 FPS standard. Therefore, for 4K gaming, users must accept High settings or lower to maintain playability, but the experience remains smooth and visually rich. Overall, this is a strong result for a mainstream gaming combo, with the only notable limitation being 4K Ultra settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU contributions shift across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings — from 235.4 FPS on Low to 107.9 FPS on Ultra — indicating that the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 7700) is sufficiently powerful to feed the GPU (AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT) without becoming the primary limiter. The large performance delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p (a 127.5 FPS difference) shows that the GPU is handling the bulk of the settings scaling, while the CPU maintains a high baseline throughput.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, but the relative scaling between presets remains consistent. The Low preset falls from 235.4 to 173.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset from 107.9 to 82.4 FPS. This proportional decline indicates that the GPU is taking on more rendering work per frame, while the CPU's role remains stable. The fact that even at 1440p Ultra the frame rate stays above 80 FPS suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution either.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset still achieves 109.9 FPS, but the Ultra preset collapses to 52.4 FPS — a drop of over 52% from Low to Ultra. This steep penalty at 4K Ultra, compared to the milder penalties at lower resolutions, points to the GPU being heavily taxed by the combination of high pixel count and maximum effects. The CPU's contribution at 4K is less visible in the data, as the frame rates are primarily determined by GPU rendering throughput. The overall pattern shows a CPU that is more than adequate at all resolutions, with the GPU being the component that dictates whether Ultra settings are feasible, especially at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1260 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the 66th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all systems tested for this game. The rank reflects a solid, above-average standing, consistent with the FPS results that show strong 1080p and 1440p performance with only 4K Ultra falling short.

Looking at the individual component rivals provides additional context. The CPU's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, with a negligible delta of 0.1% in average benchmark score, indicating these processors are effectively performance equals. The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, with a delta of -0.5%, suggesting the RX 7800 XT performs nearly identically to that older card in aggregate benchmarks, though the FPS data for Lockdown Protocol shows the RX 7800 XT handling modern settings well. The combo's rank of 1260 out of 3714 is a strong result for a system built around a mainstream 7000-series CPU and a Radeon RX 7000-series GPU, confirming that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, with capable 4K performance when settings are moderated.