Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination is a top-tier pairing for Lockdown Protocol, landing at rank 28 out of 3714 tested combinations. The measured data shows this system delivers playable frame rates at every preset across all three tested resolutions, with the RTX 5090 D providing substantial headroom even at 4K. The CPU, sitting in the 87th percentile of all processors, and the GPU, in the 92nd percentile, work together to push frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a system that prioritizes maximum visual fidelity over raw competitive settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the system achieves a playable 88 FPS average on the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding option available. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, so there is no need to drop to High settings unless you want additional headroom. The Ultra preset at 4K is the recommended choice for visual quality, as the data shows it remains fully playable.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS minimum. This resolution offers a significant performance boost over 4K, and the Ultra preset is clearly the best option here. The jump from 88 FPS at 4K Ultra to 137 FPS at 1440p Ultra represents a substantial increase in smoothness, making 1440p the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 187 FPS, which is over three times the playability threshold. This is the resolution where the system truly flexes its muscle, providing frame rates that are suitable for the fastest competitive panels. The data shows no reason to use anything below Ultra at 1080p, as even the most demanding preset maintains a massive frame rate cushion.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling across resolutions, but the CPU provides a solid foundation that prevents bottlenecking. Moving from 1080p Ultra at 187 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 137 FPS shows a 27% performance drop, while moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra at 88 FPS shows a 36% drop. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RTX 5090 D's workload increases with pixel count.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 319 FPS, while at 4K Low it reaches 190 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution highlights where each component matters: at 1080p, the difference between Low (319 FPS) and Ultra (187 FPS) is 132 FPS, showing that both the CPU and GPU have significant work to do. At 4K, the same preset comparison shows a smaller 102 FPS gap (190 vs 88), indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The Ryzen 7 7700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that the GPU is fed with data efficiently, particularly at high frame rates where CPU overhead per frame becomes more significant. The measured data at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS on Low settings, suggests the CPU can handle even the most extreme frame rate scenarios without becoming a bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU has ample headroom to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 88 FPS on Ultra, 118 FPS on High, 135 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155, and 190 FPS on Low. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a fairly tight frame time distribution. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is 102 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant overhead even at this demanding resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 137 FPS, High averages 183 FPS, Medium averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241, and Low reaches 287 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a 63 FPS range between minimum and maximum, which is proportionally smaller than the 4K Medium range of 40 FPS. This suggests more consistent frame pacing at the lower resolution. The jump from 4K to 1440p adds roughly 49 FPS on Ultra, demonstrating the GPU's scaling with pixel count.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 187 FPS on Ultra, 249 FPS on High, 281 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 238 and a maximum of 323, and 319 FPS on Low. The Medium preset at 1080p has an 85 FPS range, which is the largest variation recorded in the entire dataset. This wide range at high frame rates is typical for CPU-bound scenarios, where frame times can vary more significantly. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 132 FPS, the largest preset gap across all resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 runs at an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at 4K are playable, with Low reaching 190 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 187 FPS, and Low reaches 319 FPS. If you prioritize maximum frame rates over visual quality, 1080p Low provides the highest measured performance.

Q: How does the Medium preset compare to Ultra at 1440p?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 and maximum of 241, while Ultra averages 137 FPS. The Medium preset offers a 72 FPS advantage over Ultra at the same resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D overkill for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is not fully utilized at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 319 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains 88 FPS. The combination ranks 28th out of 3714 tested, indicating there is substantial headroom.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 7700 bottleneck the RTX 5090 D?

A: The benchmark results show consistent scaling across resolutions, with 1080p delivering 187 FPS on Ultra and 4K delivering 88 FPS. The CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 16 threads provide sufficient performance to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Q: What frame rates can I expect with High settings at 4K?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 average 118 FPS, which is 30 FPS higher than Ultra at the same resolution. This preset provides a good balance for those who want high visual quality with extra performance headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with a score of 40048 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core 5 221E with a score of 40144 (0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 with a score of 40246 (0.4% faster), and the Intel Core i9-13905H with a score of 40313 (0.6% faster). These processors would deliver virtually identical CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, with all four falling within a 0.8% performance band.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a score of 76904 (1.1% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT with a score of 78940 (1.6% faster), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB with a score of 79396 (2.1% faster), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with a score of 79605 (2.4% faster). For gaming purposes, the Tesla P100 options are data-center cards, but the Radeon RX 6650M XT and RX 6850M XT are mobile GPUs that would show similar raw compute performance, though their gaming frame rates in Lockdown Protocol may differ due to driver and memory characteristics.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 137 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 187 FPS.

The data indicates that this is a high-end combination that excels at delivering maximum visual quality without compromising frame rates. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for 4K textures, while the Ryzen 7 7700's 32 MB of L3 cache and 5.30 GHz boost clock ensure responsive gameplay. The system ranks 28th out of 3714 combinations, placing it in the top 1% of tested hardware pairings for this title.

For users with a 4K display, the Ultra preset is fully viable, but the High preset at 118 FPS offers a smoother experience if you prefer higher refresh rates. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as the system maintains frame rates that exceed the needs of most high-refresh-rate monitors. This is a build that never requires compromising on settings, making it suitable for players who want the best visual experience Lockdown Protocol has to offer.