Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol across all tested configurations. The data indicates this combination is far above the playable threshold of 60 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 304. Moving to Medium settings yields an average of 216 FPS, with a minimum of 183 and maximum of 248. High settings produce an average of 188 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a substantial 141 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of approximately 54% in average frame rate, yet even the most demanding preset remains more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong. Low settings deliver an average of 223 FPS. Medium settings reduce the average to 158 FPS, with the frame window spanning from 134 to 182. High settings produce 138 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 103 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings decreases the average by roughly 27%, indicating the GPU still has considerable headroom at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combination still handles the game decisively. Low settings yield an average of 144 FPS. Medium settings produce 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 and maximum of 117. High settings maintain an 89 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 67 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration where the average dips below 70 FPS, though it still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin. The difference between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is a 35% reduction in average FPS, demonstrating the significant pixel-pushing demands of 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the CPU demonstrates its capability to feed the GPU adequately at lower settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the average of 304 FPS suggests the Ryzen 7 7700’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate is limited more by the GPU’s raw output at such high speeds.

The delta between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings is 58 FPS (216 vs 158), while the delta between 1440p and 4K at Medium is 56 FPS (158 vs 102). This near-linear degradation with pixel count indicates the RX 7900 XTX is the dominant factor in determining performance as resolution increases. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for the texture and geometry workloads at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 38 FPS (141 vs 103), and between 1440p and 4K is 36 FPS (103 vs 67). The relatively consistent absolute FPS drops suggest that while the GPU is stressed more at higher resolutions, the CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1049, is sufficient to maintain high frame pacing without introducing stutter. The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache likely helps with game logic and draw call processing, keeping the GPU fed even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead typically becomes more exposed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 460 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 12.4% of all configurations. This percentile position reflects the strength of both components working together, as the rank considers the entire system rather than individual parts.

The GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 64, while the CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 87. The disparity between these figures suggests the CPU is relatively stronger in the broader hardware landscape than the GPU, yet the combined system rank benefits from the synergy of a high-end processor with a high-end graphics card. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 40081 places it within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, while the GPU’s average score of 19410 places it within 1.2% of its nearest rivals, indicating both components are tightly grouped with their direct competitors in synthetic workloads.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra achieving an average of 67 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra hitting 103 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra reaching 141 FPS. The verdict for each resolution is unambiguous: the best settings available, Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution. The minimum recorded FPS across all tested configurations is 87 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium, still well above the playability floor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core 5 221E (deltaPct -0.2), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (deltaPct -0.4), and Intel Core i9-13905H (deltaPct -0.6). These processors will deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, though the Ryzen 7 7700’s advantage in single-threaded tests (3DMark single-thread score of 1049) may provide slightly better consistency in frame time spikes.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (deltaPct 0.4), NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (deltaPct -1), AMD FirePro D300 (deltaPct -1.2), and NVIDIA TITAN Xp (deltaPct 1.2). It is critical to note that these rivals are close in aggregate benchmark score but differ drastically in memory capacity and bandwidth. The RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB GDDR6 and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are far superior, meaning at 4K Ultra where memory pressure is highest, the actual FPS difference versus these rivals will be much larger than the synthetic score delta suggests. The GTX 1060 3 GB, for instance, would likely struggle with texture streaming at 4K despite the similar overall score.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 141 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 103 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains viable, producing an average of 67 FPS. Since all presets at every resolution exceed 60 FPS, there is no need to compromise on visual quality. The recommendation is simply to use Ultra settings at all resolutions, with the understanding that 4K Ultra will run at a comfortable 67 FPS average, while 1080p Ultra will run at 141 FPS for high-refresh-rate monitors.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 67, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 304 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks 460 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 12.4% of all configurations.

Q: What is the lowest minimum FPS recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 87, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU is the primary performance driver. The RX 7900 XTX’s role becomes more dominant as resolution increases, evidenced by the consistent FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p across all presets.

Q: Does the launch MSRP affect the performance analysis?

A: No. The performance figures are measured independently of cost. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $329 and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 999 USD, but these figures do not influence the benchmark results presented.