Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a consistently high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol, with performance scaling predictably across the three tested resolutions. The data shows a system that is firmly capable of 60 FPS gaming at 4K with high settings, and it excels at lower resolutions where the frame rates are more than sufficient for competitive play. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, ranking, and component behavior to provide a clear picture of what this combination offers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this CPU and GPU combination in Lockdown Protocol are reported as average FPS values across three resolutions and four quality presets. No minimum or maximum FPS figures are available in the data, so the analysis relies on the average scores to establish performance levels.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 242.6 FPS, indicating a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving up to Medium yields 171.2 FPS, while the High preset delivers 148.7 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 116 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of roughly 52%, but even the worst-case scenario here is nearly double the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the expected impact of a higher pixel count. The Low preset leads with 177.3 FPS, which is still an excellent result for competitive play. The Medium preset follows at 124.8 FPS, and High drops slightly to 110.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still produces 80.5 FPS, keeping the experience above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for smooth gameplay. The performance decline from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, averaging roughly a 25-30% reduction across presets, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the strain on the GPU is most evident. The Low preset delivers 115.9 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 78.7 FPS, and the High preset sits at 69.9 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls below the playability threshold, averaging only 53.5 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire data set that fails to reach 60 FPS. The scaling from High to Ultra at this resolution is particularly steep, showing a drop of over 23%, which suggests that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are too demanding for the GPU at 4K.

Overall, the data indicates that the system is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination provides enough raw power to push frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest average FPS is 242.6, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 53.5, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which preset at 1440p provides the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 80.5 FPS, making it the most demanding option that remains playable.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p High compare to 1440p High?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 148.7, while at 1440p High, it is 110.7. This represents a 25.6% decrease in performance when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Is the 4K Low preset playable?

A: Yes, the 4K Low preset averages 115.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS drops from 116 at 1080p Ultra to 53.5 at 4K Ultra, a reduction of 53.9%.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is identified for each resolution, based on the measured data.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 116 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while keeping the frame rate far above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best option, with an average of 80.5 FPS. This demonstrates that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the highest settings at this resolution without compromising smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding that stays playable, averaging 69.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, as it falls to 53.5 FPS. Thus, High is the recommended setting for 4K gaming to ensure a consistent experience above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU and GPU pairing holds a rank of 1185 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the top 31.9% of all tested systems. The percentile ranking indicates that it performs better than the majority of configurations, but it is not at the extreme top tier. The rank suggests that while this combo is highly capable for most gaming scenarios, there is a significant number of more powerful setups that can achieve higher frame rates, particularly at the demanding 4K Ultra setting. The data shows a system that is well above average, with the primary limitation appearing at 4K with maximum settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for each component, several other hardware configurations are likely to deliver similar performance in Lockdown Protocol. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, has a score of 35802, a negligible 0.3% difference. The Intel Core 7 250H (35728, 0.5% slower) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719, 0.5% slower) are also nearly identical in processing power. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670, 0.7% slower) rounds out the group of CPUs that would behave almost indistinguishably from the 7700X in most workloads, including gaming.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, which scores 47743, making it 1.5% slower. On the other side, the Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, which is 2.5% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, also 2.5% faster. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, which is 3% faster. These GPUs represent the closest performance envelope to the RX 6800 XT, meaning a system with any of these cards paired with a similarly performing CPU would yield almost identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The differences in average benchmark scores are small enough that in-game performance would likely be within a few frames per second of the RX 6800 XT.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across most settings and resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with even the most demanding Ultra preset achieving 116 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra at 80.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High presets, with High averaging 69.9 FPS. The only scenario that fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement is 4K with the Ultra preset, which averages 53.5 FPS.

For a gamer targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combination offers a flawless experience with maximum settings. For 4K gaming, it is necessary to use the High preset or lower to stay above 60 FPS. The system is not a top-tier 4K Ultra performer, but it handles everything else with substantial margin. This is a strong, versatile setup for anyone prioritizing high frame rates at mainstream resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component is the primary bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with the gap between Low (242.6 FPS) and Ultra (116 FPS) being substantial. This behavior is typical of a CPU-limited scenario at low resolutions, where the GPU has spare capacity and the CPU’s single-thread performance dictates the maximum frame rate. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its strong single-core performance (a 3dmark single-thread score of 1090), is clearly capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain these high numbers.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across the board, but the relative gap between presets remains similar. The drop from Low to Ultra here is from 177.3 to 80.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more involved, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates high. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the performance decline is more pronounced at the higher presets. The Ultra preset drops to 53.5 FPS, while Low remains at 115.9 FPS. This pattern shows that at 4K, the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth (512.0 GB/s) become the limiting factor, especially with the most demanding visual effects.

In summary, at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s capability is sufficient to drive high frame rates, and the GPU is the primary determinant of the scaling between presets. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck, as the processing demands of the higher resolution and Ultra settings exceed what the RX 6800 XT can deliver while maintaining 60 FPS. The data suggests that for this game, users should prioritize GPU performance for 4K gaming, while the CPU is more than adequate for the lower resolutions.