Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination sits at a specific performance tier within the database. Looking first at the CPU, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D achieves an average benchmark score of 33,079, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close in aggregate performance: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 33,089 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33,089 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33,091 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly at 33,201 with a delta of -0.4%. For the purposes of CPU-bound scenarios in Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would deliver effectively indistinguishable frame rates, as their aggregate scores fall within a 0.4% band of each other.

On the graphics side, the RTX 2060 posts an average benchmark score of 15,290, which ranks it at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are clustered even more tightly: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15,283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270 (0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171 (0.8% delta). These four alternatives bracket the RTX 2060 within a narrow 0.8% performance window. In practice, swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these GPUs would yield frame rates within a rounding error of each other in most gaming scenarios.

This means that a system built around an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, or AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX instead of the 7800X3D would behave nearly identically in CPU-heavy workloads. Similarly, pairing the RTX 2060 with a GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, or RX 7600 would produce comparable GPU-bound performance. The data suggests that this combination is well balanced: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile, meaning the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck in demanding titles.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1920x1080 in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets exceed 60 FPS. The Low preset averages 146.1 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS, High averages 90.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 69.4 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still clears the 60 FPS threshold by approximately 9 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 64.4 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that remains playable. Medium averages 74 FPS and Low averages 105.2 FPS, but Ultra drops to 52.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this hardware?

A: Only at the Low preset. At 3840x2160, Low averages 66.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 52 FPS, High falls to 42.4 FPS, and Ultra averages just 33.2 FPS. Users targeting 4K must use Low settings to maintain playability.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest alternatives in the database?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33,079 on average, while its nearest rivals score between 33,089 and 33,201. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX all match it within 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is 0.4% slower. There is no meaningful performance difference between these processors.

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

A: The RTX 2060 scores 15,290 on average. The GeForce GTX 580 is 0% slower, the Radeon 680M is 0.1% faster, the RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% slower, and the Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% slower. All five GPUs perform within a 0.8% range of each other.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combination for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combination ranks 2,883 out of 3,714 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it in the lower portion of tested systems. This reflects the GPU's 58th percentile standing rather than the CPU's stronger 83rd percentile.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for this combination in Lockdown Protocol cover three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 146.1 FPS, Medium reaches 106 FPS, High averages 90.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 69.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 76.7 FPS, or roughly 52% of the Low preset's performance. The step from Low to Medium costs 40.1 FPS, Medium to High costs 15.1 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 21.5 FPS. Notably, the largest single step occurs between Low and Medium, suggesting that shadow quality or draw distance settings at the Medium tier impose a significant load.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with reduced headroom. Low averages 105.2 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS, High averages 64.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 52.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 31.2 FPS, Medium to High is 9.6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 12.2 FPS. The total span from Low to Ultra is 53 FPS. At this resolution, the High preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold with 64.4 FPS, while Ultra falls 7.8 FPS short.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly under significant load. Low averages 66.7 FPS, Medium averages 52 FPS, High averages 42.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 33.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 14.7 FPS, Medium to High is 9.6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 9.2 FPS. Only the Low preset remains playable at 4K, and even that is a narrow margin of 6.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data shows that resolution scaling is not linear. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at the High preset costs 26.5 FPS (from 90.9 to 64.4), while moving from 1440p to 4K at High costs another 22 FPS (from 64.4 to 42.4). At Ultra, the 1080p to 1440p drop is 17.2 FPS, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 19 FPS. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory likely contribute to these steep declines at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database's tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D plus NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing ranks 2,883 out of 3,714 combos. That places it in the 22nd percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly 78% of combinations in the database achieve better performance in this game. The rank is influenced primarily by the GPU, which sits at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This imbalance suggests that the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor for this game's frame rates.

The rank becomes more understandable when considering the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 69.4 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. Many combinations with higher-ranked GPUs would likely achieve substantially higher frame rates at the same settings. At 4K, the system only manages playable performance at Low settings, which reinforces the mid-pack positioning indicated by the 2,883 rank.

It is importantly the rank reflects the game's specific workload characteristics. Lockdown Protocol is an FPS title, and the measured data shows that the RTX 2060's 6 GB memory capacity and 192-bit bus width become bottlenecks at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 959 and a passmark single-thread score of 3,759, does not compensate for the GPU's limitations at 4K.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear answer: this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable resolution depends heavily on the chosen preset. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low averages 146.1 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS, High averages 90.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 69.4 FPS. Users targeting 1080p can enable all quality settings without concern.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at Low, Medium, and High presets. Low averages 105.2 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS, and High averages 64.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 52.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High settings for the best visual quality while maintaining smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 66.7 FPS. Medium drops to 52 FPS, High falls to 42.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 33.2 FPS. For 4K gaming, the system requires Low settings and even then operates with only 6.7 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p supports all presets, 1440p supports up to High, and 4K supports only Low.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 69.4 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p users, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining 9.4 FPS of margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 64.4 FPS. This leaves 4.4 FPS of margin above 60 FPS, which is a slim but acceptable buffer. Users who prefer additional headroom could drop to Medium at 74 FPS, but High remains the best visual choice that stays playable.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 66.7 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, with 6.7 FPS of margin above the threshold. There is no room to increase quality without falling below playable frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system sustains 146.1 FPS at Low settings, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D's strong multi-threaded performance, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 16,817 and a passmark multithread score of 34,293, provides ample headroom for game logic and physics at 1080p.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes progressively more dominant in limiting performance. The drop from 1080p Low (146.1 FPS) to 1440p Low (105.2 FPS) represents a 28% reduction, while the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low (66.7 FPS) represents a 37% reduction. These substantial declines occur despite the CPU remaining constant, which points to the GPU's rendering load scaling with pixel count.

The settings scaling further illustrates the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 76.7 FPS, a 52% reduction. At 1440p, the same settings change costs 53 FPS, a 50% reduction. At 4K, it costs 33.5 FPS, also a 50% reduction. The consistency of this percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the RTX 2060's compute resources, not memory bandwidth, are the primary constraint when quality settings increase.

The CPU's influence is most visible at low resolutions and low settings, where frame rates exceed 100 FPS. At 1080p Low, the 146.1 FPS average suggests the CPU can drive frame rates well above what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. However, the GPU's 58th percentile standing relative to the CPU's 83rd percentile means that users should expect GPU-bound behavior in most realistic scenarios. For this game, the RTX 2060 is the component to upgrade first if higher resolutions or presets are desired, as the CPU has demonstrated it can support far higher frame rates than the GPU currently delivers.