Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Lockdown Protocol, with every tested resolution and preset configuration clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured data shows a system that is never bottlenecked into sub-60 territory, even under the most demanding settings at 4K. This pairing of a Zen 4 desktop CPU with a Blackwell 2.0 GPU produces frame rates that scale predictably with resolution, indicating a balanced platform for this FPS title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this combination can handle the maximum visual quality preset at every resolution while maintaining playable frame rates. The "Ultra" preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, remains above the 60 FPS threshold across all tested resolutions.

• 1920x1080: The most demanding preset, Ultra, achieves an average of 129 FPS. This is the highest fidelity option available and provides a substantial frame rate cushion for high-refresh-rate displays.
• 2560x1440: At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 95 FPS. This resolution still allows for the maximum settings while delivering a smooth experience well above the playability baseline.
• 3840x2160: The Ultra preset at 4K averages 61 FPS, narrowly clearing the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration where the system approaches the minimum playable limit, but it does so without dropping below it.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at all three resolutions. The 4K result is the most marginal, averaging just 1 FPS above the playable threshold, while the 1080p and 1440p results offer significantly more headroom for consistent high-frame-rate gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would produce similar performance in this game. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits within a tight performance cluster based on its average benchmark score of 40081. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, a difference of only 0.1 percent, making it effectively indistinguishable in processing power. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, which is 0.2 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-13905H, with a score of 40313, is 0.6 percent faster. None of these processors would create a perceivable difference in Lockdown Protocol frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scoring 40318, a negligible 0.1 percent difference. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8 percent lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 1.2 percent higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, trailing by 2 percent. A system using the RTX 5070 with any of these alternative processors, or a system pairing the Ryzen 7 7700 with one of these alternative GPUs, would deliver nearly identical frame rates in this game.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averaging 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the most marginal result in the dataset, but it is playable.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset qualifies. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce an average of 95 FPS, which is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for frame drops.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K on the Ultra preset?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 129 FPS. At 3840x2160, the same preset averages 61 FPS. The 1080p result is more than double the 4K result.

Q: Is the Low preset ever the best choice for playability?

A: No. The Low preset is the least demanding and produces the highest frame rates, such as 278 FPS at 1080p, but the High, Medium, and Ultra presets all remain above 60 FPS at every resolution. There is no scenario where dropping to Low is required for playability.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every measured configuration, from Low at 1080p to Ultra at 4K, maintains an average frame rate at or above 61 FPS. The minimum frame rates recorded for Medium settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K are 168, 123, and 79 FPS respectively, all well above the threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 126 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 95 FPS. This represents a 31 FPS reduction when moving from High to Ultra at that resolution.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that this PC configuration is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — is playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160.

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance, with the Ultra preset averaging 129 FPS. This makes it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, the Ultra preset maintains 95 FPS, offering a strong balance between visual fidelity and speed. At 4K, the system still manages to run the Ultra preset at an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. The data shows no configuration where the average frame rate dips below 60 FPS. This system can run the game at its highest visual quality on any resolution tested, with the only caveat being the relatively slim margin at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the system produces very high frame rates, with the Low preset reaching 278 FPS and the Ultra preset at 129 FPS. The large gap between Low and Ultra settings at this resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor when visual effects are increased, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at these high rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates across all presets drop proportionally. The Ultra preset falls from 129 FPS to 95 FPS, a 26 percent reduction. This trend continues at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset drops to 61 FPS, a 36 percent reduction from the 1440p result. The consistent scaling of frame rates with resolution, while the CPU workload remains relatively constant, demonstrates that the GPU becomes the dominant component at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both contributing significantly, but the GPU is the primary constraint when using higher presets. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance headroom cannot compensate for the increased pixel rendering demand. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, meaning an upgrade to the graphics card would yield the most significant frame rate improvements at 1440p and 4K, while a CPU upgrade would have minimal impact.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 727 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 19.6 percent of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the strong performance of both components, with the Ryzen 7 7700 placing in the 87th percentile among all CPUs and the RTX 5070 placing in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs.

The high rank is consistent with the measured performance data. The system's ability to maintain over 60 FPS at 4K Ultra is a significant achievement, as many combinations would fall below the playable threshold at that resolution and preset. The 727th rank out of 3714 combos indicates that while there are faster configurations, this pairing is well above the median and represents a high-performing setup for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. Average frame rates are provided for all configurations, with minimum and maximum values recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution.

• 3840x2160:
• Low: 132 FPS average
• Medium: 93 FPS average, 79 FPS minimum, 107 FPS maximum
• High: 82 FPS average
• Ultra: 61 FPS average

• 2560x1440:
• Low: 204 FPS average
• Medium: 145 FPS average, 123 FPS minimum, 166 FPS maximum
• High: 126 FPS average
• Ultra: 95 FPS average

• 1920x1080:
• Low: 278 FPS average
• Medium: 197 FPS average, 168 FPS minimum, 227 FPS maximum
• High: 172 FPS average
• Ultra: 129 FPS average

The data shows a clear and consistent hierarchy. At every resolution, the Low preset produces the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings are all well above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains playable performance. The frame rate deltas between presets are substantial, with Ultra typically producing roughly half the frame rate of Low at the same resolution.