Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a consistently high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and presets. Based on measured data, this pairing never drops below the 60 FPS threshold, even at 4K with Ultra settings, where it averages 60.2 FPS. The following analysis breaks down how this combo compares to other hardware, its ranking, and the specific frame rates achieved.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close benchmark neighbors that would likely produce very similar results in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35,802, a negligible 0.3% difference. This means that swapping the 7700X for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 would yield almost identical frame rates. Similarly, the Intel Core 7 250H (35,728, +0.5%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719, +0.5%) are also within a fraction of a percent, making them functionally equivalent for this game. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails slightly further at 35,670, but still only by 0.7%, so all four alternatives would behave nearly the same in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070 reaches the 82nd percentile with an average score of 40,377. Its listed rivals are more spread out. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318) is a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063) is 0.8% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is actually 1.2% ahead with a score of 40,870, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2% at 39,568. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, any of these GPUs would deliver comparable average frame rates, though the RTX 5070 has the advantage in the measured data. Because the CPU and GPU rivals are so tightly clustered, a system built with any of these close alternatives would hover within roughly 1-2% of the performance numbers detailed in this report.

How This Combo Ranks

Looking at the full database of tested combinations, the Ryzen 7 7700X + RTX 5070 ranks 673rd out of 3,714 total combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 18% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the balance of the two components: the CPU's strong 85th percentile standing and the GPU's 82nd percentile come together to produce a system that comfortably handles the game. The rank of 673 is not at the very top, which makes sense because there are plenty of combos with higher-end parts, but it is a solid position that indicates this pairing significantly outperforms the majority of systems that users have submitted.

The ranking also implies that the combo is well-matched. If the CPU were a bottleneck or the GPU were underpowered, the rank would be lower. The data shows a balanced system that achieves high average frame rates even at the most demanding preset, which is consistent with a top-20% overall ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four quality presets. All values are average frames per second, with no minimum or maximum frame data recorded.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. With Low settings, it hits 282.4 FPS, and even at Medium, 199 FPS. The High preset yields 174.4 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset produces 133.2 FPS. This resolution is clearly a high-refresh-rate playground for this hardware, as even the Ultra preset well exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, but the scaling shows the increased load. Low settings produce 204 FPS, Medium drops to 149.3 FPS, and High yields 125.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, while lower, still maintains a robust 93.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial but not punishing; the system still has a lot of headroom above 60 FPS.

At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the performance degradation becomes more noticeable. Low settings average 133.6 FPS, Medium 92.5 FPS, and High 85.3 FPS. Ultra, the highest preset, averages 60.2 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Looking at the scaling, the differences between presets are consistent. At 1080p, the FPS changes from 282.4 (Low) to 133.2 (Ultra), a reduction of about 53%. At 1440p, the range is 204 to 93.9, a similar 54% drop. At 4K, it's 133.6 to 60.2, a 55% reduction. This suggests that the preset has a roughly proportional effect on performance regardless of resolution. The data also shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p at the Ultra preset reduces FPS from 133.2 to 93.9, a 30% decrease, and moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra reduces it further to 60.2, a 36% decrease.

The Verdict

The verdict on this PC is an unequivocal yes, it can run Lockdown Protocol. The benchmark data shows it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and every preset. The system is not just playable, it is fully playable at the highest settings in all cases. At 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset averages 60.2 FPS, which is a pass. The High preset averages 85.3 FPS, and even Low sits at 133.6 FPS. So, at 4K, you can use any preset and stay comfortable.

At 2560x1440, the performance is even better. The Ultra preset averages 93.9 FPS, giving a large margin above the threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset hits 133.2 FPS, making everything feel very fluid. There is no resolution where the system dips below the 60 FPS line. This means the system is not capable of running the game, but rather it can run the game with the settings fully maxed out at the highest resolution tested. The data is measured, not estimated, which gives confidence in these conclusions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution and quality preset that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The system stays above 60 FPS at all tested resolutions and presets. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, averages 60.2 FPS, which is just above the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35,802, which is a 0.3% difference. The CPU is also 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 250H and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 149.3. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and provides a smooth experience.

Q: Is the GPU also comparable to any other models in this benchmark?

A: Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average score of 40,377. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a 0.1% difference, followed by the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 0.8% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is actually 1.2% ahead of the RTX 5070.

Q: What is the rank of this specific combination?

A: The combo ranks 673rd out of 3,714 total combos in the game. This puts it in the top 18% of all tested systems, indicating very strong performance.

Q: Does the average frame rate drop below 60 FPS at any point?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 60.2 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Every other combination of resolution and preset produces a higher average FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data suggests that the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the highest setting in every resolution. The system has enough headroom to run the game at its maximum preset, so there is no need to compromise.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which yields an average of 60.2 FPS. This is a tight margin, but it is still above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the best preset is also Ultra, with an average of 93.9 FPS. This gives a comfortable margin of over 30 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best preset is Ultra, which delivers 133.2 FPS, a very high frame rate. Since all presets are playable at all resolutions, the recommendation is simply to use the highest quality settings unless the player wants to maximize refresh rate beyond the 60 FPS threshold. For example, at 1080p, the Low preset reaches 282.4 FPS, which would be for a 240Hz monitor, but the Ultra preset is still very fluid.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows how the CPU and GPU balance their workload in Lockdown Protocol. The game scales predictably with resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload, but the strong frame rates at low presets and high resolutions suggest the CPU is also a capable partner.

The CPU, with its 85th percentile ranking, provides ample processing power. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 282.4 FPS, a scenario that often puts more relative strain on the CPU. The fact that it can hit such a high frame rate indicates the 7700X is not the limiting factor, even in lighter graphics settings. The Intel Core 7 250H, which is a 0.5% performance rival, would behave similarly, but the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a strong match.

As the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. From 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, the average FPS drops from 133.2 to 93.9 FPS, a 29% reduction. From 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the drop is from 93.9 to 60.2 FPS, a 36% reduction. This pattern is a classic sign of the GPU's workload scaling with pixel count. The GPU (rendering the higher resolution) is the limiting factor. The CPU, while not idle, has enough headroom at lower resolutions to push very high frame rates, but it is the GPU that sets the overall performance ceiling at higher resolutions.

The preset scaling also reflects the workload. At 4K, the difference between Low and Medium is 133.6 to 92.5 FPS, a drop of 41 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 92.5 to 85.3 FPS, a smaller 7.2 FPS drop. This shows the GPU is heavily taxed by increasing the level of detail. In short, for Lockdown Protocol, the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at all resolutions, and the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates as resolution and quality settings increase.