Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows 1920x1080 on Low settings delivers an average of 83.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings at this resolution hit 59.9 FPS average, just barely under the threshold.

Q: What is the highest resolution this combo can handle above 60 FPS?

A: The database shows 2560x1440 on Low settings produces exactly 60 FPS average. This is the only playable setting at that resolution. At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, scores 33089, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i7-13650HX also scores 33089 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, which is 0.4% higher.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% lower.

Q: What is the frame rate drop between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 83.2 on Low to 42.2 on Ultra. That is a reduction of 41 FPS, or roughly half the Low-setting performance, when moving through High (55.4) and Medium (59.9) to Ultra.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable at any setting?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 4K is 37.4 on Low settings. Medium averages 30 FPS, High averages 23.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 21.2 FPS. None approach the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database all sit within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX each match the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's average score almost exactly, with deltas of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is slightly ahead at 33201, a 0.4% margin. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior. The 7800X3D's 83rd percentile ranking among all tested CPUs indicates it sits well above most processors, but the immediate competitor group is tightly clustered.

On the GPU side, the RX 580's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which scores 12940 (0.1% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 (0.4% higher). The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870 (0.5% lower), and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847 (0.6% lower). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the RX 580's graphics throughput is effectively interchangeable with these four cards in aggregate benchmarks. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, users with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU should expect frame rates very close to those recorded here. The GTX 1660 SUPER might edge out the RX 580 by a small margin, but the difference would likely be within measurement noise rather than a perceptible gameplay change.

The combination's overall rank of 3376 out of 3714 tested combos places it in the lower portion of the database. This suggests that while the CPU is strong (83rd percentile), the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking drags the overall pairing down significantly. Users considering alternative hardware could look at the GPU rivals listed above as the most comparable swap points, since the CPU is already near its peer group's ceiling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern about which component dominates in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is dramatic: 83.2 FPS versus 42.2 FPS. This 41 FPS spread indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as raising graphical load directly reduces frame rates in a linear fashion. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would stay relatively flat across settings since resolution and graphics quality primarily affect GPU workload.

Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows a further GPU-bound trend. At Low settings, the average drops from 83.2 to 60 FPS, a 23.2 FPS reduction from the resolution increase alone. At Medium, it drops from 59.9 to 45.1 FPS. At High, from 55.4 to 40.9 FPS. The consistent scaling across resolutions points to the RX 580's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as the decisive factor. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (3dmark single thread at 959, max threads at 7967) are more than sufficient for this title at these settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is even more clearly the limiting component. Even on Low settings, the average FPS collapses to 37.4, and Ultra drops to 21.2. The 4K resolution quadruples the pixel count compared to 1080p, and the RX 580's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cannot keep pace. The CPU's role becomes secondary entirely at this resolution: it is waiting on the GPU to finish rendering each frame.

The preset scaling at each resolution reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, Low to Medium costs 23.3 FPS, Medium to High costs 4.5 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 13.2 FPS. This nonlinear scaling suggests certain settings (likely shadows, textures, or post-processing) have outsized impacts on the GPU. The CPU's 96 MB shared L3 cache and 8 cores handle the game logic and draw calls without becoming a constraint, as evidenced by the fact that even the lowest GPU settings produce playable frame rates at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. According to the verdictByResolution data, the combo achieves playable status (60 FPS or higher) at 1920x1080 on Low settings, with an average of 83.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low settings hit exactly 60 FPS, which clears the threshold but leaves no headroom. At 3840x2160, no settings preset is playable; the best case is Low at 37.4 FPS average.

For users targeting 1080p, the system is viable for competitive play on Low settings. Medium settings at 1080p average 59.9 FPS, which is technically below the 60 FPS threshold but close enough that minor variations could push it over. The database's playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, so Medium at 1080p does not officially qualify. At 1440p, Low is the only officially playable preset, and it sits exactly at the threshold. Users who prefer higher graphical fidelity would need to accept frame rates in the 40-55 range at 1080p or 1440p.

The overall verdict is cautiously positive: the system meets the minimum bar for playable performance at two resolutions, but the GPU's age (released 2017, now end-of-life) limits the experience to low settings. The CPU is far more capable than the GPU, meaning any future GPU upgrade would likely unlock substantially higher settings without requiring a processor change.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded average frame rates are as follows: Low settings deliver 83.2 FPS, Medium delivers 59.9 FPS, High delivers 55.4 FPS, and Ultra delivers 42.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the steepest drop occurring between Low and Medium (23.3 FPS lost) and between High and Ultra (13.2 FPS lost). The Medium to High step costs only 4.5 FPS, suggesting that particular settings change has minimal GPU impact.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 60 FPS, Medium at 45.1 FPS, High at 40.9 FPS, and Ultra at 29.8 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 14.9 FPS, Medium to High drops 4.2 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 11.1 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p but with lower absolute values across the board. The Low setting exactly meets the playable threshold, while all other presets fall short.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 37.4 FPS, Medium at 30 FPS, High at 23.2 FPS, and Ultra at 21.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 7.4 FPS, Medium to High is 6.8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 2 FPS. At 4K, even the lowest settings produce frame rates well below the 60 FPS threshold, and the diminishing returns between High and Ultra suggest the GPU is fully saturated regardless of settings.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded for any resolution or settings combination; only averages are available. This means the consistency of frame pacing cannot be assessed from the database. However, the averages themselves provide a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low is the best case scenario, followed by 1080p Medium, 1440p Low, and 1080p High in descending order of average FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 83.2 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears the threshold with meaningful headroom. Medium sits at 59.9 FPS, which is 0.1 FPS below the threshold, so it does not qualify. Users who want the smoothest experience should use Low at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This meets the threshold precisely, but there is zero margin for variance. The database records this as the best settings option at 1440p, with an average of 60 FPS. Medium at 45.1 FPS and High at 40.9 FPS are both significantly below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The verdictByResolution field lists empty playable settings and a null best settings value, indicating that no preset at 4K reaches 60 FPS. The closest option is Low at 37.4 FPS, which is 22.6 FPS short of the threshold.

For users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, 1080p High at 55.4 FPS or 1440p Medium at 45.1 FPS might be acceptable compromises, but the database's official classification only recognizes Low presets at 1080p and 1440p as playable. The clear recommendation is to run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Low for the best balance of performance and stability.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3376 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the 9th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 91% of tested configurations perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the significant mismatch between the CPU and GPU: the processor is in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. The GPU's modest standing drags the overall combo down despite the CPU's strength.

The rank of 3376 indicates that Lockdown Protocol is particularly demanding on the GPU, or that the game's engine does not scale well with the RX 580's architecture. The CPU's high benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core at 16817, Geekbench multi-core at 15610) do not translate into high in-game performance because the GPU cannot keep up with the rendering workload at higher settings or resolutions.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 580 is competitive within its own segment, but that segment sits well below the performance level required for smooth gameplay at medium or high presets. The GTX 1660 SUPER, which scores 0.4% higher in average benchmarks, would likely produce frame rates only marginally better, still far from the 60 FPS target at 1440p or 4K. Users with this combo should view it as a low-to-medium preset system for 1080p gaming, with the understanding that the CPU has substantial headroom for a future GPU upgrade.