Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K Ultra remaining the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Benchmark data shows the pairing ranks 1306th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 65th percentile of all systems evaluated for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. For the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the nearest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, which posts an average benchmark score of 33089 against the 7800X3D’s 33079, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i7-13650HX also matches at 33089, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly with a score of 33201, representing a -0.4% delta. These four processors are effectively interchangeable in this game, meaning any of them paired with the RTX 3070 Ti would land within a fraction of a percent of the frame rates measured here.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 29945 is nearly identical to several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928, a 0.1% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 reaches 30095, putting it 0.5% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti trails at 29783, a 0.5% deficit, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 leads the group with 30433, a 1.6% advantage. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 3070 Ti for any of these GPUs would shift Lockdown Protocol performance by only a few frames per second at most, keeping the overall experience in the same tier.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the RTX 3070 Ti. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s 3DMark scores become relevant, with the processor achieving 7980 in the 16-thread test and 959 in single-thread. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 23356 indicates substantial headroom, allowing the system to reach 226.6 FPS at Low settings. Moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low drops performance to 166.5 FPS, a 26.5% reduction, while the jump to 4K Low yields 104.5 FPS, another 37.2% decline. This pattern confirms the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

At Ultra settings, the progression is steeper. The system produces 103.3 FPS at 1080p, falls to 76.9 FPS at 1440p, and reaches only 51.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold, demonstrating that the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the most demanding configuration at that resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the narrowing gap between settings. At 1080p, Low to Ultra spans 123.3 FPS (from 226.6 to 103.3), while at 4K the same range only spans 53.2 FPS (from 104.5 to 51.3). This compression indicates the GPU saturates earlier at 4K, leaving less room for settings to affect performance.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1306 out of 3714 tested systems, this pairing sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of Lockdown Protocol configurations. The percentile placement, combined with the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 75th percentile among all graphics cards, suggests the system outperforms a majority of setups while remaining short of top-tier hardware. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 8 cores with 16 threads provide strong foundation for the game’s CPU demands, while the RTX 3070 Ti’s 6144 shading units and 48 RT cores handle the rendering workload.

The rank implies roughly 64.8% of tested combinations perform worse, which aligns with the measured frame rates showing consistent 60+ FPS results across all but one configuration tested. The 4K Ultra result at 51.3 FPS is the only blemish, and even that remains within 15% of the playability threshold. Systems ranked higher likely incorporate newer GPU architectures or higher-end cards from the same generation, though the specific compositions of those combinations are not detailed in the data.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution confirms this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across most configurations. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High delivering 66.4 FPS as the best option. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 51.3 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 76.9 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. The 1920x1080 resolution offers the most headroom, with Ultra reaching 103.3 FPS and Low soaring to 226.6 FPS.

For users targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, the system delivers at every resolution except 4K Ultra. The data shows High settings at 4K provide the best visual quality while maintaining playability, and the 1440p Ultra option at 76.9 FPS offers the closest match to high-refresh-rate monitors. The measured results indicate the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes the primary constraint at 4K Ultra, where the combination of resolution and settings exceeds what the card can sustain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 226.6 FPS, Medium reaches 158.8 FPS, High achieves 141.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103.3 FPS. The progression shows a 54.4% reduction from Low to Ultra, indicating the settings scale significantly at this resolution where the GPU has ample headroom. The 226.6 FPS Low result suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than most displays can show them, leveraging the 7800X3D’s strong single-thread score of 3759 in PassMark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift downward across all settings. Low produces 166.5 FPS, Medium drops to 119.3 FPS, High reaches 105.3 FPS, and Ultra settles at 76.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 53.7% in relative terms, but the absolute difference of 89.6 FPS remains substantial. At this resolution, the system retains playability at every setting, with even Ultra maintaining a 16.9 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens considerably. Low settings average 104.5 FPS, Medium achieves 77.4 FPS, High reaches 66.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.3 FPS. The Ultra result marks the only configuration tested that fails to meet the 60 FPS playability standard. The 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra progression shows a 50.4% performance loss, while the 1080p Low to 4K Low progression shows a 53.9% loss, indicating the GPU workload scales nearly proportionally with pixel count across these settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, at High, Medium, and Low settings. High delivers 66.4 FPS, Medium reaches 77.4 FPS, and Low produces 104.5 FPS. Only Ultra falls short at 51.3 FPS.

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

A: Ultra is playable at this resolution, averaging 76.9 FPS. All four settings — Low at 166.5 FPS, Medium at 119.3 FPS, High at 105.3 FPS, and Ultra at 76.9 FPS — exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6800?

A: The RX 6800 has an average benchmark score of 30095, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti’s 29945. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to a negligible frame rate difference of roughly one FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: Benchmark data indicates the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 33079, while the GPU ranks in the 75th percentile with 29945. The 1080p Low result of 226.6 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, with no evidence of CPU limitation in the measured results.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The system averages 141.1 FPS at 1080p High, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold and sufficient headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Does the system rank highly among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1306th out of 3714 total combinations, placing it in the upper 35% of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, delivering an average of 66.4 FPS. This configuration provides the best visual quality while staying 6.4 FPS above the playability threshold. The Medium preset at 77.4 FPS offers additional headroom, but High represents the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is the recommended choice, averaging 76.9 FPS. This preset provides maximum visual quality with a 16.9 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios. Users targeting higher refresh rates could opt for High at 105.3 FPS or Medium at 119.3 FPS, but Ultra remains playable and visually superior.

At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 103.3 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum quality. The system maintains a 43.3 FPS margin above the threshold, and even at Ultra, the frame rate remains high enough for 100 Hz displays. This resolution offers the greatest flexibility, with all settings providing substantial performance headroom and Low reaching 226.6 FPS for competitive play scenarios.