Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a highly playable experience in Lockdown Protocol across most common gaming resolutions. The data shows that this pairing is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces strong frame rates across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 176.3 FPS, which provides an exceptionally smooth experience for competitive play. Moving up to Medium yields 125.4 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset maintains 112 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding settings, still achieves a respectable 83.1 FPS average, making it entirely viable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains solid. The Low preset delivers 131.1 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p result but still very high. Medium settings produce 94.8 FPS, while High yields 79.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 62.8 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is still capable of handling maximum settings at this resolution, though the margin over the playability threshold is much thinner than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes considerably. The Low preset produces 82 FPS, which is the only setting that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 57.6 FPS, just below the target, while High falls to 52.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K manages only 40.8 FPS, which would result in noticeably stuttery gameplay in a fast-paced FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, with the Ultra preset losing approximately 35% of its average frame rate.

The recorded data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The absence of frame time data means that transient stutters or frame pacing issues cannot be assessed, but the average FPS figures provide a clear picture of overall performance capability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component acts as the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, with the Low preset reaching 176.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, from 176.3 FPS down to 83.1 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is handling the increased graphical workload. However, the Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, provides enough single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at these frame rates.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a clear GPU-bound trend. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 176.3 FPS to 131.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 25.6%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 83.1 FPS to 62.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 24.4%. This consistent scaling across presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at these resolutions, as the CPU workload does not change significantly with resolution.

Moving from 1440p to 4K amplifies the GPU bottleneck. The Low preset drops from 131.1 FPS to 82 FPS, a reduction of about 37.5%. The Ultra preset falls from 62.8 FPS to 40.8 FPS, a reduction of about 35%. These large percentage drops confirm that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, with the CPU having ample headroom to feed the GPU. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 19088 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1987 in single-core, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, which suggests it is not a bottleneck in this scenario.

The preset scaling at each resolution further supports this analysis. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS by approximately 53%, while at 1440p the same jump reduces performance by approximately 52%. This consistent relative scaling indicates that the GPU is handling the additional visual effects and rendering load, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best playable option, delivering an average of 83.1 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold while providing the highest visual quality available. The 112 FPS average at High settings offers an alternative for players who prefer higher refresh rates, but the data confirms that Ultra is viable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best playable setting, with an average of 62.8 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but it remains playable. Players who want more headroom can step down to High settings, which deliver 79.2 FPS, but the maximum visual quality is achievable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, producing 82 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Players at 4K must accept reduced visual settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The High preset at 52.8 FPS and Ultra at 40.8 FPS are not recommended for competitive play.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 83.1 FPS. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for this combination, offering both high visual quality and smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. All four presets remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 62.8 FPS being the most demanding playable option. The margin is tight, but the data confirms that 1440p Ultra is achievable. Players who prefer a larger safety margin can use High settings at 79.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the threshold, delivering 82 FPS. The Medium preset at 57.6 FPS falls short, and High and Ultra are well below the playability target. For 4K gaming, this combination requires significant graphical compromises. The verdict by resolution confirms this split: 1080p and 1440p support all settings, while 4K only supports Low.

The Ryzen 7 7700X provides strong CPU performance, sitting at the 85th percentile among all processors tested. The RTX 2070 SUPER, at the 65th percentile among GPUs, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For a 1080p or 1440p gaming setup, this pairing is well balanced. For 4K, the GPU holds the system back.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 52.8, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves playable performance, with an average of 82 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 62.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 176.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 83.1 FPS. The Low preset is approximately 112% faster, but both remain well above the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops significantly when moving from 1440p to 4K, while the Ryzen 7 7700X provides sufficient processing power. The RTX 2070 SUPER cannot maintain 60 FPS at Medium or higher settings in 4K.

Q: Does this combo support 60 FPS at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 62.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The margin is small, but the data confirms playability.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 125.4. This provides a smooth experience with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2135 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the upper-middle portion of the database, indicating that it outperforms a majority of tested systems while not reaching the top tier of configurations.

The CPU component of this pairing is comparatively strong. The Ryzen 7 7700X holds the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with an average score of 35802, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728, a 0.5% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails by 0.7% with a score of 35670. These close margins show that the 7700X sits at the top of its immediate performance tier.

The GPU component is less dominant in the ranking. The RTX 2070 SUPER holds the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480, which is 1% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, 1.2% faster. The Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750 are also close, at 20556 and 20582 respectively, both about 1.3% to 1.5% faster. This places the RTX 2070 SUPER in a competitive cluster where small benchmark differences separate adjacent GPUs.

The overall rank of 2135 out of 3714 reflects the combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU. The strong CPU performance helps in scenarios where processing power matters, but the GPU limits the system at higher resolutions. The ranking suggests that this combo is well suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can leverage the CPU's strength, but it is not positioned for top-tier 4K performance. Players using this system should target 1080p or 1440p to get the most out of the hardware.