Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a playable experience across most of Lockdown Protocol’s settings, with the data showing a clear progression from demanding 4K configurations to high-refresh-rate 1080p gameplay. Measured results indicate that the combination is fully capable at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K requires a compromise on visual quality to maintain smooth frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with all results representing average frame rates. At 3840x2160, the combo produces 42.6 FPS on Ultra, 55.3 FPS on High, 64 FPS on Medium, and 90.6 FPS on Low. The step from Ultra to High yields a 12.7 FPS improvement, while moving from High to Medium adds 8.7 FPS, and the drop to Low brings a substantial 26.6 FPS gain over Medium. This scaling pattern shows that 4K is heavily dependent on the preset chosen, with the gap between Low and Ultra reaching 48 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are considerably stronger. The Ultra preset achieves 64 FPS, High reaches 85.1 FPS, Medium hits 98.8 FPS, and Low produces 141.2 FPS. The progression here is more linear than at 4K, with each step down in quality adding roughly 13 to 21 FPS. The jump from Medium to Low is the largest at 42.4 FPS, suggesting that the Low preset at 1440p removes significant rendering workload. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p a versatile resolution for this hardware.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strongest performance. Ultra runs at 91 FPS, High at 117.1 FPS, Medium at 132.1 FPS, and Low at 189.6 FPS. The delta between Ultra and Low is 98.6 FPS, demonstrating that even the most demanding preset at 1080p remains comfortably above playable frame rates. The scaling from High to Medium adds 15 FPS, while Medium to Low adds 57.5 FPS, indicating that the Low preset at 1080p is particularly light on the GPU.

Comparing across resolutions, the data shows that dropping from 4K to 1440p at Ultra improves performance by 21.4 FPS, while dropping from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra improves performance by another 27 FPS. The same pattern holds for High settings, with 1440p delivering 29.8 FPS more than 4K, and 1080p delivering 32 FPS more than 1440p. These numbers indicate that resolution scaling is consistent across presets, with roughly a 50% performance gain moving from 4K to 1080p at any given quality level.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves exactly 64 FPS on average. The High preset falls short at 55.3 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 42.6 FPS. Low is also playable at 90.6 FPS, but Medium provides the best visual quality while maintaining the 60 FPS floor. This makes Medium the recommended choice for 4K displays, as it delivers the highest fidelity without dipping below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS mark, so the best settings are Ultra with an average of 64 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset available, and the data shows it remains playable with room to spare. High at 85.1 FPS, Medium at 98.8 FPS, and Low at 141.2 FPS are all viable alternatives for users prioritizing higher frame rates over visual fidelity, but Ultra is the best choice for image quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 91 FPS, which is the best setting that stays above 60 FPS. Since every preset at this resolution exceeds the threshold, the choice comes down to preference. Ultra offers the highest quality at 91 FPS, while High at 117.1 FPS, Medium at 132.1 FPS, and Low at 189.6 FPS provide progressively faster frame rates. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, Low or Medium may be preferable, but Ultra remains the best setting for maximum visual detail while retaining smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium settings. The data shows Medium achieves 64 FPS and Low achieves 90.6 FPS at 3840x2160, while High drops to 55.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 42.6 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 2560x1440, delivering 64 FPS on average. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS at this resolution, with High at 85.1 FPS, Medium at 98.8 FPS, and Low at 141.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 perform at 1080p Ultra in this game?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combination achieves 91 FPS on average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the Low preset reaches 189.6 FPS for users seeking maximum frame rates.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 189.6 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU’s benchmarks, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19088 and a passmark single thread score of 4190, support strong per-core performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K Low settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 90.6. This is the highest frame rate available at 4K for this combo, nearly 50% faster than Medium at 64 FPS.

Q: How many tested combinations does this setup rank against?

A: This combo ranks 1995 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1995 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it just past the halfway point of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it sits above a significant portion of the field. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU’s mid-range positioning.

The CPU alone holds an 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909. In contrast, the GPU holds a 61st percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. The disparity between these percentiles suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as the CPU has more relative headroom compared to its peers than the GPU does. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, where higher resolutions and presets show larger performance drops due to GPU workload.

The combo rank of 1995 indicates that many other combinations outperform this setup in Lockdown Protocol, likely those with higher-tier GPUs. However, the rank also shows that a substantial number of tested combos fall below this configuration, making it a viable mid-range option for this game. The data does not provide specific scores for the combo itself, only its position relative to other pairings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has an average score of 35802, just 0.3% lower than the 7700X’s 35909. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, a 0.5% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 also scores 35719, another 0.5% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H rounds out the group with 35670, a 0.7% gap. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, making them interchangeable for this workload.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060’s 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, a 0.5% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, a 0.7% gap. These GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 4060 in Lockdown Protocol, meaning users with these cards would see nearly identical performance at the same settings and resolutions.

When combining these rival components, a system with any of the listed CPUs paired with any of the listed GPUs would behave similarly to the tested combo. The small delta percentages across both components suggest that the overall gaming experience would be within a margin of error, with no single alternative offering a meaningful advantage or disadvantage.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the verdict is straightforward: all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 91 FPS, High at 117.1 FPS, Medium at 132.1 FPS, and Low at 189.6 FPS. Every setting clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making this resolution fully playable at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. Ultra runs at 64 FPS, which is above the playable threshold, and the other presets are all faster. High at 85.1 FPS, Medium at 98.8 FPS, and Low at 141.2 FPS provide ample headroom for smooth gameplay. Users at 1440p can choose any preset without worrying about dropping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium at 64 FPS and Low at 90.6 FPS. High falls short at 55.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42.6 FPS, both below the threshold. This means 4K is playable, but only with reduced visual quality. The best setting at 4K is Medium, which delivers 64 FPS and represents the maximum fidelity available while maintaining playable frame rates.

Overall, the verdict is that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires Medium or Low settings to stay above 60 FPS. The combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and smooth 1440p play, with 4K available as a secondary option at lower presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Lockdown Protocol across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The frame rate drops from 90.6 FPS at Low to 42.6 FPS at Ultra, a 48 FPS swing that corresponds directly to GPU rendering load. The CPU’s role at 4K is less impactful, as the resolution increase places more strain on the graphics card than the processor. This is typical for FPS games at high resolutions, where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS and Low at 141.2 FPS show a 77.2 FPS range, indicating that the GPU still drives most of the performance difference. However, the fact that 1440p Ultra is 21.4 FPS faster than 4K Ultra suggests that resolution scaling is the primary factor, with the GPU handling the reduced pixel count more efficiently. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the high Low preset frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to play a more noticeable role, particularly at lower presets. The Low preset reaches 189.6 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires strong single-thread performance. The CPU’s passmark single thread score of 4190 and Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1987 support this capability. The scaling from Ultra at 91 FPS to Low at 189.6 FPS shows a 98.6 FPS range, with the GPU still being the main variable, but the CPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates at Low settings indicates it is not a limiting factor.

The scaling between resolutions shows that the GPU matters more at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes relatively more important at 1080p with lower presets. The data shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra reduces performance by 27 FPS, and moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra reduces it by 21.4 FPS. These drops are consistent with GPU-bound rendering, where the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth determine the ceiling. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 support at 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data flow for the GPU, but they do not compensate for the GPU’s limits at 4K.