Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average at 1920x1080 with this AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination?

A: Ultra preset runs at 88 FPS average, making it the most demanding fully playable setting at this resolution. High delivers 117 FPS, Medium 134 FPS, and Low 189 FPS.

Q: Does the combo reach 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium presets. Medium averages 63 FPS, while High drops to 55 FPS and Ultra falls to 42 FPS, so the higher two presets miss the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested CPU+GPU combinations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: It sits at rank 2009 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this specific game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the playable Medium preset at 3840x2160?

A: The minimum is 54 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold even though the average is 63 FPS. This indicates occasional stutter during demanding scenes.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile standing among its peers?

A: The CPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The processor is comparatively stronger than the graphics card.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: Low averages 138 FPS while Ultra averages 64 FPS. That is a 74 FPS gap, showing the heavy cost of maxing out settings at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds position 2009 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 54th percentile of all recorded system configurations, meaning slightly more than half of tested combos outperform it. The rank reflects a middle-ground setup: the CPU is strong in synthetic workloads, but the GPU's modest standing pulls the overall gaming result down.

Benchmark results indicate the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1920x1080 on all four presets, from Low at 189 FPS to Ultra at 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset also stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 64 FPS being the narrowest margin. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where only Low and Medium remain playable; High and Ultra fall short. This pattern shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises, a typical behavior for a mid-range card paired with a high-end processor.

Relative to the full field, the combo's rank is neither exceptional nor poor. It outperforms roughly 46 percent of tested systems in this game, which aligns with the GPU's 61st percentile standing. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking suggests headroom exists for a stronger graphics card, but the current pairing still delivers playable frame rates across most tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals by average benchmark score are all within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, just 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 7700's 40081. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, a 0.2 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 reaches 40246, 0.4 percent higher, while the Intel Core i9-13905H tops the group at 40313, 0.6 percent above. These four processors would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios for Lockdown Protocol, so swapping any of them in would produce negligible frame rate changes.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are surprisingly older or integrated parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, just 0.2 percent above the RTX 4060's 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics scores 17588, 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7 percent lower. These delta values are small enough that users would struggle to notice any difference in real-world Lockdown Protocol frame rates. The HD 7790 is a much older architecture, yet its aggregate score lands within a fraction of the RTX 4060, which speaks to how the benchmark average flattens differences across diverse workloads.

For gaming specifically, the RTX 4060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so it handles modern API features. The rival GPUs in this list may lack equivalent feature support, but their similar aggregate scores mean raw throughput is comparable for this game's demands.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS: Low averages 189 FPS, Medium 134 FPS, High 117 FPS, and Ultra 88 FPS. The system has substantial headroom at this resolution, making it fully capable for high-refresh-rate monitors even on maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the verdict remains positive. Low averages 138 FPS, Medium 98 FPS, High 86 FPS, and Ultra 64 FPS. Ultra just barely crosses the 60 FPS threshold, so players who want a safety margin might prefer High, but the data confirms all settings are technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict becomes conditional. Low averages 89 FPS and Medium averages 63 FPS, both clearing the bar. High drops to 55 FPS and Ultra falls to 42 FPS, neither reaching the playable threshold. The best playable preset at 4K is Medium, with an average of 63 FPS. However, the minimum FPS recorded for Medium at this resolution is 54, meaning some scenes will dip below 60 even though the average stays above it. Players sensitive to frame drops should consider Low at 3840x2160 for a more consistent experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores help sustain high frame rates across all presets. The gap between Low at 189 FPS and Ultra at 88 FPS is 101 FPS, a 54 percent drop, which is substantial but still leaves Ultra well above the 60 FPS line. The Ryzen 7 7700's 16 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample headroom for the game's logic at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate penalty from raising settings becomes steeper in absolute terms. Low averages 138 FPS, Medium 98 FPS, High 86 FPS, and Ultra 64 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 74 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra is 22 FPS, indicating the GPU is beginning to strain as more pixels demand shading work. The CPU still has capacity, but the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus start to show limits.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the equation. Low averages 89 FPS, but Medium falls to 63 FPS, High to 55 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. The incremental cost of each preset step grows larger, and the CPU's role diminishes. Even the strongest processor cannot compensate for the GPU being overwhelmed by 4K pixel throughput. The RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 compute become the binding constraints. Players targeting 4K would need to rely on the Low or Medium presets, where the CPU still contributes enough to keep frame rates playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering 88 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it does so with a comfortable 28 FPS margin. The minimum FPS for Ultra at this resolution is not recorded, but the average indicates consistent playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by only 4 FPS, so it is playable but leaves little room for scene complexity spikes. Players who prefer a buffer could step down to High at 86 FPS, but the data supports Ultra as the maximum playable preset.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, averaging 63 FPS. This is the only preset above Low that reaches the threshold, and even then the minimum dips to 54 FPS. For a more stable experience, Low at 89 FPS would be the safer choice, but Medium represents the highest visual quality that still averages above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are as follows: Low averages 189 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS. High averages 117 FPS with no bounds recorded. Ultra averages 88 FPS with no bounds recorded. The Medium preset shows a 40 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating noticeable variance during gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 138 FPS with no bounds recorded. Medium averages 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, a 30 FPS spread. High averages 86 FPS with no bounds recorded. Ultra averages 64 FPS with no bounds recorded. The Medium data again shows the only complete range, suggesting that preset experiences more dynamic load swings.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 89 FPS with no bounds recorded. Medium averages 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, a 19 FPS spread. High averages 55 FPS with no bounds recorded. Ultra averages 42 FPS with no bounds recorded. The 4K Medium preset's minimum of 54 FPS is notable because it falls below the playable threshold even though the average clears it. This means players will encounter brief slowdowns during intense action sequences, though the overall experience remains acceptable. The lack of recorded bounds for most presets limits deeper analysis, but the Medium data at each resolution provides a consistent reference point for frame pacing behavior.