Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that consistently exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a system that is not merely playable but overwhelmingly overqualified for this title, making it a top-tier choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces frame rates that approach or exceed the refresh rate limits of most monitors. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 330.9, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield an average of 261.4 FPS, while High settings produce 229 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the average FPS remains remarkably high at 172. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is almost entirely unconstrained, with the CPU and GPU working well within their limits to deliver fluid gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely strong, though the increased pixel count begins to introduce a measurable load. Low settings average 269.3 FPS, Medium settings average 195.1 FPS, and High settings average 169.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, which often represents a significant performance penalty, still maintains an average of 127.6 FPS. This is a substantial drop from the 1080p Ultra figure of 172 FPS, representing a 25.8% decrease, but the absolute performance is still far beyond what is needed for a competitive or immersive experience.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4090's immense rendering power becomes the defining factor. Low settings average 173.1 FPS, which is a very playable figure even for fast-paced action. Medium settings drop to 122.8 FPS, and High settings average 110.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which likely enables the most intensive graphical effects, still manages to hold an average of 79.3 FPS. This is the only resolution where the average frame rate dips below 100 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that this system can handle 4K Ultra with a significant margin of safety, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

The benchmark data provided does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis is based solely on average frame rates. However, given the extremely high averages, even potential frame-time spikes are unlikely to cause noticeable stuttering or perceptible drops below the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU and GPU combination holds a combo rank of 95 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 2.6% of all systems tested, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other hardware pairings. The rank of 95 is a strong indicator of the system's overall capability, though it is importantly the top 94 combinations likely feature even more specialized or higher-end components, such as the RTX 4090 paired with a more powerful CPU like a Ryzen 9 or Core i9.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 85 versus all CPUs and the GPU's percentile ranking of 88 versus all GPUs further contextualize this performance. The Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end processor, but it is not the absolute fastest available. Similarly, the RTX 4090 is a flagship GPU, but it is not the only high-performer. The combination of these two components, however, creates a synergy that results in this excellent top-100 rank. The data suggests that the system's performance is well-balanced, with neither component acting as a significant bottleneck in this particular game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear picture of the CPU and GPU's respective roles in Lockdown Protocol. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the same settings provides valuable insight. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 229 to 169.3, a 26% reduction. Similarly, at Low settings, the drop is from 330.9 to 269.3, a 18.6% reduction. This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant limiting factor as resolution increases, since the rendering workload grows substantially with each pixel.

The shift from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 further confirms this trend. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 169.3 to 110.1, a 35% decrease. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 127.6 to 79.3, a 37.8% decrease. These larger percentage drops at higher resolutions clearly show the GPU's dominance in determining frame rates. The RTX 4090, while immensely powerful, is still responsible for the vast majority of the rendering work, and its performance limits become more apparent at 4K.

Conversely, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 330.9 FPS. This is a very high frame rate, but it is not infinitely scalable, indicating that the Ryzen 7 7700X is working hard to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The difference between 1080p Low (330.9) and 1440p Low (269.3) is a 18.6% drop, which is smaller than the drop seen at higher settings. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the game becomes more CPU-bound, and the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output. The benchmark scores for the CPU, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088, corroborate its strong multi-threaded performance, which is beneficial for handling game logic and physics.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol at the highest level. At 3840x2160, the system is rated as playable on all four settings: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The best settings for 4K are Ultra, with an average FPS of 79.3. This comfortably clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, ensuring a smooth and visually impressive experience at native 4K resolution with all visual features enabled.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. All settings are playable, and the best settings are again Ultra, with an average FPS of 127.6. This is more than double the playable threshold, providing a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or 165Hz). The system can easily maintain high frame rates with no compromises.

At 1920x1080, the system is also rated as playable on all settings, with Ultra yielding an average of 172 FPS. This makes it an ideal setup for competitive esports titles or for gamers using 240Hz monitors. In summary, this configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The only place where there is a potential question is 4K Ultra, but at 79.3 FPS, it is still well above the required minimum. This is a system that can be set to maximum quality and forgotten, as it will handle anything the game throws at it.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are a set of processors with very similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has an average score of 35802, a mere 0.3% behind the Ryzen 7 7700X's 35909. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719 (0.5% behind). The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is also close, with a score of 35670 (0.7% behind). In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, making them excellent alternatives if the Ryzen 7 7700X is unavailable or if the user is on a different platform (e.g., Intel or a laptop). The differences are within the margin of error for most gaming workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are more surprising. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, which is effectively identical to the RTX 4090's 60347, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140 (0.3% behind). The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% ahead of the RTX 4090 in this particular benchmark. However, these are professional-grade or workstation GPUs. While their average benchmark scores are similar, their gaming drivers and feature sets are often different. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% behind. While the average scores suggest similar processing power for compute tasks, the RTX 4090's dedicated RT and Tensor cores, along with its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, make it far more suited for gaming and likely to perform better in real-world game tests despite the similar synthetic scores.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS for the 3840x2160 Ultra preset is 79.3, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: The data indicates that all presets are playable at 2560x1440. The best settings are Ultra, which yields an average FPS of 127.6.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for high frame rates at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the performance difference between Low (330.9 FPS) and High (229 FPS) is significant, showing the game is becoming more CPU-bound. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088) is crucial for achieving the highest frame rates at this resolution.

Q: How does the 4K High preset compare to the 4K Medium preset in terms of average FPS?

A: The 4K Medium preset averages 122.8 FPS, while the 4K High preset averages 110.1 FPS. High is more demanding, but both are well above the playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's average benchmark score significantly different from its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60?

A: No. The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has a score of 60326, a delta of 0%. They are statistically identical in this metric.

Q: At which resolution does the system show the largest performance drop from Ultra to Low settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 173.1 (Low) to 79.3 (Ultra), a reduction of 93.8 FPS. This is the largest absolute drop, representing a 54.2% decrease from Low to Ultra.