Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 sits at rank 759 out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places this configuration comfortably within the top 21% of all tested systems, which is notable for a game that released in 2024 and appears to scale well with both CPU and GPU capabilities. The data indicates this is a high-tier pairing, though not an absolute top-tier one — the rank reflects that while the hardware is strong, there are 758 combinations that deliver higher measured performance in this specific title.

Looking at the component-level benchmarks, the CPU holds an 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. The GPU sits at an 86th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. These percentile figures suggest both parts are well above the median, and the combo rank of 759 out of 3,714 aligns with that — the system is in the upper quintile of all possible pairings for this game. The measured FPS data confirms this positioning: at every resolution and every preset tested, the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol reveals an interesting scaling pattern when moving between resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 40 FPS (205 avg at Low versus 165 avg at Ultra), which indicates that at 1080p the CPU is doing considerable work to feed the GPU — the gap between presets is relatively compressed compared to higher resolutions. At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra is 58 FPS (181 avg versus 123 avg), showing that resolution scaling starts to shift more load onto the GPU. At 3840x2160, the spread between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS (131 avg versus 72 avg), and the absolute numbers drop significantly — the Ultra preset at 4K delivers less than half the FPS of the Low preset at 1080p.

The scaling between presets within each resolution tells a clearer story about which component matters more. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 19 FPS, and from Medium to High costs 18 FPS, while High to Ultra only costs 3 FPS. This plateau at the top end suggests the CPU is becoming the limiting factor at 1080p Ultra — the GPU has headroom, but the processor cannot push frames beyond 165 avg. At 1440p, the step from Low to Medium costs 17 FPS, Medium to High costs 35 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 6 FPS — a similar pattern but with a larger drop at the Medium-to-High transition. At 4K, the story changes: Low to Medium costs 31 FPS, Medium to High costs 24 FPS, and High to Ultra costs only 4 FPS. The 4K numbers show the GPU becoming the binding constraint, as the absolute FPS values fall into the 72-131 range where the RTX 4080 is clearly working harder.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 7 7700X with its 8 cores and 16 threads is sufficient to keep the RTX 4080 well-fed, and the GPU dominates the performance envelope. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases disproportionately, and the FPS deltas between presets grow larger — the 31 FPS drop from Low to Medium at 4K versus the 19 FPS drop at 1080p demonstrates this shift. In short, for Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 4080 is the primary driver at all resolutions, but the CPU's role becomes more visible at 1080p where the frame ceiling is higher.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS, and the measured data shows that every preset at every resolution clears this bar. The verdict by resolution confirms this: at 3840x2160, all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) are playable, and the best settings are Ultra with an average of 72 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 123 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 165 FPS, again with all presets playable.

For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset at 72 FPS avg is the recommended choice — it exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 12 FPS, leaving a small buffer for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K offers 100 FPS avg with a min of 85 and max of 114, which is a more comfortable margin for competitive play, but since Ultra clears the threshold, the data supports recommending Ultra as the best visual quality that remains playable. At 1440p, Ultra at 123 FPS avg provides a wide margin above 60 FPS, and the same applies at 1080p where Ultra hits 165 FPS avg. In all three resolutions, the most demanding preset tested stays above 60 FPS, which is a strong result for this hardware combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 7700X, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a very tight band. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35,802, which is 0.3% higher than the 7700X's 35,909 average — effectively identical performance. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35,728 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35,719 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35,670 (0.7% lower). These deltas are all under one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly indistinguishably in Lockdown Protocol — the game would see essentially the same frame rates with any of these processors paired with the RTX 4080.

For the GPU side, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with an average score of 54,209, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247 — this is within measurement noise. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, which is 2.6% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.7% higher. These deltas are all small, so any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol. The practical takeaway is that the RTX 4080 sits in a performance cluster where swapping to any of these alternatives would yield frame rates within a few percent of each other.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS is 205 on Low, 186 on Medium (with min 158 and max 213), 168 on High, and 165 on Ultra. The Medium preset has the only recorded min/max range at this resolution, showing a spread of 55 FPS between the 158 minimum and 213 maximum. The Low preset's 205 avg and Ultra's 165 avg represent a 40 FPS gap between the least and most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 181 on Low, 164 on Medium (min 139, max 188), 129 on High, and 123 on Ultra. The Medium min/max range spans 49 FPS, slightly tighter than at 1080p. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58 FPS, wider than at 1080p, which reflects the increased GPU load at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 131 on Low, 100 on Medium (min 85, max 114), 76 on High, and 72 on Ultra. The Medium min/max range is 29 FPS, the narrowest of all resolutions tested, indicating more consistent frame pacing at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, the largest absolute spread across resolutions, and the Ultra average of 72 FPS is the closest any preset comes to the 60 FPS threshold.

Overall, the data shows a consistent pattern: higher resolutions compress the absolute FPS values downward, and the delta between Low and Ultra grows as resolution increases. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient to handle the 4K Ultra workload without dropping below 60 FPS, though the 72 FPS average leaves limited headroom for frame rate spikes.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 72, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution lists Ultra as the best playable setting at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for the highest frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 165 FPS, which is the highest Ultra average across all tested resolutions. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 205 FPS avg, the highest overall.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 — a delta of 0.1%. In practice, the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 7700X bottleneck the RTX 4080 at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU plays a larger role at 1080p, where the FPS gap between Low and Ultra is only 40 FPS (205 to 165). At 4K, the gap is 59 FPS (131 to 72), indicating the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: Which preset has the most consistent frame pacing?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset shows a min of 85 and max of 114 FPS, a 29 FPS range. At 1440p Medium, the range is 49 FPS (139 to 188), and at 1080p Medium it is 55 FPS (158 to 213). The 4K Medium preset has the tightest min/max spread.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at every resolution?

A: Yes. The playable settings list includes High, Low, Medium, and Ultra for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The lowest recorded average is 72 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still clears the 60 FPS bar.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination runs Lockdown Protocol with authority across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with 72 FPS avg; at 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 123 FPS avg; at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 165 FPS avg. Every resolution and every preset tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the most demanding preset at each resolution maintains a comfortable margin above that line.

The 4K Ultra result of 72 FPS avg is the only preset that comes within 20 FPS of the 60 FPS threshold, so players seeking more headroom at 4K could drop to Medium for 100 FPS avg with a min of 85 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra presets provide such large margins (63 FPS and 105 FPS above the threshold, respectively) that no compromise is necessary. This system is not just playable — it is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at maximum quality with high frame rates at any resolution up to 4K. The data indicates this combo ranks 759th out of 3,714 tested, placing it in the upper echelon of configurations for this game, and the measured FPS figures confirm that ranking in practical terms. For any player using a 1080p or 1440p display, this hardware will deliver a smooth, high-refresh experience; for 4K users, it still provides playable Ultra settings with room to spare.