Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that consistently exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 4K, the system remains functional but requires a reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay. The data indicates a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination in Lockdown Protocol shows a predictable performance curve across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 190.4 FPS, which represents the highest measured frame rate for this configuration. Moving to Medium yields 132.7 FPS, High drops to 114.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains a solid 87.1 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold by substantial margins, with even the most demanding Ultra preset providing a 45% buffer above the playability target.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales downward but remains comfortable. The Low preset averages 136.9 FPS, which is still exceptionally high for a 1440p resolution. Medium follows at 96.4 FPS, High at 86.9 FPS, and Ultra at 67.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the closest any setting comes to the 60 FPS threshold while still staying above it, with a margin of 7.3 FPS. This indicates that 1440p Ultra is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes or background processes.

The 3840x2160 results reveal a more constrained performance envelope. The Low preset averages 91 FPS, which is surprisingly strong for 4K and indicates that the game's Low settings are not heavily GPU-bound. Medium drops to 63.9 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold but with minimal margin. High falls to 54.9 FPS, below the playability threshold, and Ultra bottoms out at 42.3 FPS. The data shows a steep drop-off between Medium and High at 4K, suggesting a significant increase in rendering complexity at those quality levels.

The absence of min and max FPS values in the dataset means the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The average figures, however, provide a consistent picture: this combination is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, while 4K requires either Low or Medium settings to maintain playability.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. The measured data shows the Low preset averages 91 FPS and the Medium preset averages 63.9 FPS at 3840x2160. The High preset falls to 54.9 FPS and Ultra to 42.3 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 67.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution, providing the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p compare to 1440p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 87.1 FPS, while at 2560x1440 the same preset averages 67.3 FPS. This represents a 22.7% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, indicating a substantial GPU load increase.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data suggests yes. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly across all presets compared to lower resolutions. The CPU, with its high single-thread benchmark scores, is unlikely to bottleneck at 4K where the GPU handles the increased pixel count.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p Low settings?

A: The measured average is 190.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination and indicates the CPU can push very high frame rates when the GPU load is minimal.

Q: Does the system meet the playability threshold at 1440p High?

A: Yes. The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 86.9 FPS, which is 26.9 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This provides a comfortable margin for maintaining smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G with an average score of 33089 and a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core i7-13650HX with the same score and deltaPct, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX also at 33089 with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 with a deltaPct of -0.4, meaning it is 0.4% slower in average benchmarks. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning frame rates at lower resolutions where the CPU matters more would be effectively the same.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17666 and a deltaPct of -0.2, the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 with a deltaPct of 0.3, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 with a deltaPct of 0.5, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 with a deltaPct of 0.7. These GPUs have average benchmark scores within 0.7% of the RTX 4060, meaning they would produce very similar frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. At 4K resolutions where the GPU is the limiting factor, systems with these rival GPUs would show nearly identical performance to the RTX 4060.

Combining a rival CPU with the RTX 4060, or the 7800X3D with a rival GPU, would produce results within the small deltaPct margins shown. The practical differences would be negligible in most gameplay scenarios, with variations of less than 1% in average frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2007 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 54% of tested combos perform worse and 46% perform better. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balance between the high-end CPU and mid-range GPU. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, with a percentile of 83 against all CPUs, suggest it is not the limiting factor. The GPU's percentile of 61 against all GPUs indicates it is a solid but not top-tier performer. The combination's rank in the middle of the pack aligns with the GPU being the primary constraint on overall game performance, particularly at higher resolutions.

The rank of 2007 out of 3714 combos means there are 1707 tested configurations that deliver higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. These would typically feature more powerful GPUs paired with similar or weaker CPUs. The 7800X3D's high single-thread performance ensures that the system does not fall further down the rankings in CPU-bound scenarios, but the RTX 4060's mid-range positioning caps the overall result.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or above at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 across all tested presets. At 3840x2160, the system can run the game at 60 FPS or above only with the Low and Medium presets. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable with any settings, while 4K requires settings discipline.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 87.1 FPS, which is 27.1 FPS above the playability threshold. This provides excellent visual quality with a comfortable performance margin. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 67.3 FPS, still above the threshold but with a smaller margin of 7.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium with an average of 63.9 FPS, which is just 3.9 FPS above the threshold. The High preset at 4K falls below the threshold at 54.9 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard.

The system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol. For 4K, players must choose between Low settings for high frame rates or Medium settings for a marginal 60 FPS experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average frame rate of 63.9 FPS. The Low preset also exceeds the threshold at 91 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 67.3 FPS. All four presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS threshold, so Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average frame rate of 87.1 FPS. The 1080p resolution provides the largest performance margin, allowing Ultra settings with a 27.1 FPS buffer above the playability threshold.

These recommended settings prioritize visual quality while ensuring the average frame rate remains above 60 FPS. The margins vary by resolution, with 4K offering the smallest buffer and 1080p the largest.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU contributions shift across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 190.4 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides strong single-thread performance that is critical for high-FPS gaming. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and PassMark single-thread score of 3759 support this conclusion.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, indicating the GPU becomes more significant. The Low preset at 1440p averages 136.9 FPS, which is 53.5 FPS lower than at 1080p. This drop is attributable to the increased pixel count requiring more GPU work. The CPU still has headroom at this resolution, as evidenced by the still-high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Low preset at 4K averages 91 FPS, which is 45.9 FPS lower than at 1440p and 99.4 FPS lower than at 1080p. The scaling between resolutions shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces frame rates by roughly 30-50%, depending on the preset. This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 4060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the limiting component at 4K.

The CPU's role is most pronounced at 1080p, where it can push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The GPU's role becomes dominant at 1440p and especially at 4K. The verdict by resolution confirms this: at 4K, only Low and Medium settings are playable, and the difference between these presets (91 FPS vs 63.9 FPS) shows how sensitive the GPU is to quality settings at this resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has sufficient headroom to handle Ultra settings, with the CPU ensuring frame rates remain high.