Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers a playable experience in Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested settings. The recorded data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance keeps frame rates consistent at lower resolutions. This combination ranks in the lower portion of the database’s tested configurations, yet it still manages to clear the playability bar at two of the three resolutions examined.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The highest recorded average is 55.6 FPS on Low settings, which remains below the playable threshold. The next closest option is Medium at 39.7 FPS, followed by High at 35.3 FPS and Ultra at 28.4 FPS. Because the verdict data lists no playable settings for this resolution, the recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this combo, as even the lowest quality preset cannot sustain a smooth frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which delivers an average of 65.3 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS target with a modest margin. Low settings produce a higher average of 93.2 FPS, but Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, making it the optimal choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. High settings drop to 57.5 FPS, just under the threshold, while Ultra falls to 42.6 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High, averaging 78 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS target while retaining a higher level of visual fidelity. Low settings reach 123.1 FPS and Medium hits 84.7 FPS, both also clearing the threshold, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable. Ultra settings average 57.6 FPS, which misses the target by a small margin, so users should stick with High for the best balance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 7700 provides ample headroom at lower settings. Comparing the same preset across resolutions reveals the GPU’s scaling behavior. For High settings, the average frame rate drops from 78 FPS at 1080p to 57.5 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 26.3%, and then to 35.3 FPS at 4K, a further 38.6% drop. This steep decline points to the GPU being saturated as pixel count increases, since the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

Low settings show a similar pattern: 123.1 FPS at 1080p falls to 93.2 FPS at 1440p (24.3% lower) and then to 55.6 FPS at 4K (40.3% lower). The consistent percentage drops across presets suggest that the GPU’s rendering throughput, not the CPU, dictates performance at each resolution. The Ryzen 7 7700’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz is more than capable of feeding frames at these rates, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 indicates strong processing headroom for game logic and physics.

At 1080p, the CPU’s influence becomes more visible because the GPU is less strained. The gap between Low (123.1 FPS) and Ultra (57.6 FPS) at this resolution is 65.5 FPS, showing that settings changes heavily impact the GPU load. At 4K, the same Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 27.2 FPS (55.6 versus 28.4), reinforcing that the GPU is already maxed out and additional settings only exacerbate the shortfall. For this combo, the CPU matters less as resolution climbs; the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s overall rankings for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU-GPU pair sits at rank 3153 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the lower 15% of all recorded configurations, indicating that most other systems deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this: the CPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 53rd percentile among all graphics cards. The GPU’s mid-range standing drags the overall combo score down, despite the CPU’s strong showing.

The combo rank of 3153 reflects the reality that the GTX 1660 SUPER is an older, end-of-life product (released in late 2019) compared to the Ryzen 7 7700, which launched in early 2023. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 12986 and its 53rd percentile position suggest it is only average in the current landscape, while the CPU’s average benchmark score of 40081 and 87th percentile rank demonstrate above-average processing power. This mismatch means the combo performs well in CPU-bound scenarios but struggles in GPU-heavy titles like Lockdown Protocol at high resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 7700’s 40081 average. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.6% higher. These four processors all fall within a 0.6% performance band, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The differences are negligible for gaming purposes.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which scores 12940, 0.4% higher than the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 12986. The AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12928, 0.4% lower, the NVIDIA Tesla M2090 scores 13075, 0.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.9% lower. All of these GPUs are within 1% of the GTX 1660 SUPER’s average score, so swapping in any of them would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this game. Users with these alternative GPUs can expect the same playability profile: 1080p High at 78 FPS, 1440p Medium at 65.3 FPS, and no playable 4K options.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows: Low settings produce 55.6 FPS, Medium produces 39.7 FPS, High produces 35.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 28.4 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS threshold, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 27.2 FPS, showing that even the lowest preset falls short of playable smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 93.2 FPS, Medium averages 65.3 FPS, High averages 57.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 42.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 27.9 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 7.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 14.9 FPS. Medium is the only preset that clears 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Low.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 123.1 FPS, Medium averages 84.7 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 57.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 65.5 FPS, with Medium and High both providing solid headroom above 60 FPS. Ultra misses the target by only 2.4 FPS, making it a borderline option for users who prioritize visuals over a strict frame rate cap.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the verdict lists Low, Medium, and High as playable, with High being the best setting at 78 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for a smooth experience with good visual quality. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 65.3 FPS being the best choice. Users targeting 1440p should stick with Medium to stay above 60 FPS, as High falls to 57.5 FPS and Ultra drops to 42.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict shows no playable settings. Even Low at 55.6 FPS is below the threshold, and all other presets are far worse. For 4K gaming, this combo is not viable, and users would need to lower resolution or upgrade the GPU to achieve playable frame rates. The GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB VRAM and 125 W TDP are simply insufficient for the pixel workload at 4K in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows 1080p High settings average 78 FPS, Medium averages 84.7 FPS, and Low averages 123.1 FPS. Ultra is the only 1080p preset that misses the target, averaging 57.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p with this combo?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, averaging 65.3 FPS. Low averages 93.2 FPS but offers lower visuals, while High (57.5 FPS) and Ultra (42.6 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with the Ryzen 7 7700 and GTX 1660 SUPER?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average is 55.6 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium, High, and Ultra all produce lower averages (39.7, 35.3, and 28.4 FPS respectively).

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 3153 out of 3714 combos, placing it in the lower 15% of the database. The CPU is in the 87th percentile among processors, but the GPU is in the 53rd percentile, which pulls the overall rank down.

Q: What GPUs perform similarly to the GTX 1660 SUPER in this game?

A: The nearest rivals are the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (0.4% higher score), Radeon RX 580 (0.4% lower), Tesla M2090 (0.7% higher), and Radeon 740M (0.9% lower). All are within 1% of the GTX 1660 SUPER’s average benchmark score, so they would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops sharply as resolution increases (from 78 FPS at 1080p High to 35.3 FPS at 4K High), while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded score of 18760 in Cinebench R23 indicates it has ample headroom. The GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB VRAM and 336 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain 4K rendering.