Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable combination for Lockdown Protocol, but its performance ceiling depends heavily on your target resolution and graphical presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a smooth experience across all settings, while at 2560x1440 it handles High and Medium presets comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The 3840x2160 resolution proves more demanding, with only the Low preset clearing the playable threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: this pairing is best suited for high-refresh 1080p gaming, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1920x1080 monitor?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows average FPS of 175.6 at Low, 124.4 at Medium, 107.3 at High, and 84.9 at Ultra for 1920x1080 resolution. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 80.9 FPS. Medium also performs well at 92.7 FPS, while Ultra dips slightly below the threshold at 59.7 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 resolution shows an average of 81.1 FPS on Low, but Medium drops to 57.5 FPS, High to 49.8 FPS, and Ultra to 36.3 FPS. Only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both scoring 33089, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scoring 33201.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, and the Intel Arc B570 at 20556.

Q: Where does this CPU and GPU combination rank overall for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 2269 out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU has ample headroom, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance keeps frame rates high. The jump from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate performance penalty: High settings drop from 107.3 FPS to 80.9 FPS, a 24.6% reduction, while Ultra drops from 84.9 FPS to 59.7 FPS, a 29.7% reduction. This indicates the GPU is still managing the workload effectively at 1440p, but the margin for error narrows.

The transition from 1440p to 4K exposes the GPU's limitations more severely. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 80.9 to 49.8, a 38.4% drop. Ultra settings suffer even more, falling from 59.7 to 36.3, a 39.2% reduction. These steep declines suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained at 3840x2160, particularly with higher preset complexity. The CPU, by contrast, shows no such strain: the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 8-core, 16-thread configuration provide consistent performance regardless of resolution.

Preset scaling within each resolution further illustrates the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 90.7 FPS (from 175.6 to 84.9), a 51.7% reduction. At 1440p, the same preset shift costs 67.3 FPS (from 127 to 59.7), a 53% reduction. At 4K, the cost is 44.8 FPS (from 81.1 to 36.3), a 55.2% reduction. The increasing percentage loss at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for Lockdown Protocol, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom throughout.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 175.6 FPS, providing a very high refresh rate experience. Medium settings deliver 124.4 FPS, High settings deliver 107.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset still maintains a smooth 84.9 FPS. All four presets at this resolution comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 1080p the sweet spot for this combination.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but requires more careful preset selection. The Low preset delivers 127 FPS on average, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings achieve 92.7 FPS, and High settings achieve 80.9 FPS, both well above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 59.7 FPS, which narrowly misses the 60 FPS target. This makes High the highest playable setting at 1440p, with a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset delivers an average of 81.1 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings fall to 57.5 FPS, just below the playable threshold. High settings produce 49.8 FPS, and Ultra settings produce only 36.3 FPS. The data shows a steep degradation curve at 4K, with each preset step costing roughly 8 to 13 FPS.

The overall pattern in the recorded data is consistent: the system scales well at lower resolutions and presets, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's architectural limits surface at 4K. The lack of recorded minimum and maximum FPS values means the analysis relies on average frame rates, but the averages themselves demonstrate clear performance tiers across the resolution and preset matrix.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, which scores 33089 against the 7800X3D's 33079, a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-13650HX also scores 33089, matching the 8700G exactly. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, similarly within a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, which is 0.4% higher than the 7800X3D. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, given their benchmark scores are effectively interchangeable.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals are all within a narrow margin. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% lower than the 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. These deltas are small enough that in-game performance for Lockdown Protocol would be very similar across these GPUs, with the exact ranking depending on driver optimization and title-specific scaling.

For a system builder considering alternatives, the data suggests that swapping the 7800X3D for any of its nearest CPU rivals would produce almost no measurable difference in this game. Similarly, replacing the RTX 2070 SUPER with the RTX 3070 Mobile or Intel Arc B570 would shift FPS by only a few percent at most. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the 7800X3D's 83rd percentile among CPUs, indicates that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2269 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol in the database. This places the system in the 61st percentile of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range position rather than the CPU's strength; the 7800X3D is a top-tier processor in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

The combo's rank suggests that while the system is far from the top of the leaderboard, it is also not near the bottom. The 1445 combos ranked below this pairing likely feature weaker GPUs or CPUs, while the 2268 combos ranked above it benefit from more recent graphics hardware. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: the system handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, but struggles at 4K beyond Low settings, which is typical for a GPU in the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance class.

The rank also contextualizes the system's suitability for Lockdown Protocol specifically. The game's FPS genre demands high frame rates for competitive play, and this combo delivers those at 1080p. At higher resolutions, the rank reflects the GPU's limitations, but the overall position in the database indicates a balanced mid-tier system that can run the game well under the right settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends entirely on the chosen resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this the ideal resolution for this combination. The Ultra preset delivers 84.9 FPS, so users can enable maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system remains highly playable with the High preset at 80.9 FPS, and Medium is even faster at 92.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short of the threshold at 59.7 FPS, so users should stick with High for a consistent experience above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, delivering 81.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 57.5, 49.8, and 36.3 FPS respectively. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p supports all settings, 1440p supports up to High, and 4K supports only Low. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant visual compromises to maintain playable frame rates.