Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the data recorded for this AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT configuration shows clear boundaries for playable performance at each resolution. The playable threshold used in this database is 60 FPS, meaning a setting is considered viable if its average frame rate meets or exceeds that mark.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The average frame rate at Ultra is 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin. This is noteworthy because Ultra is the heaviest setting tier available in this game, and the combination still manages to stay above the playable line. Lower presets naturally perform better here: High averages 97 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS, and Low reaches 156 FPS, but the headline is that Ultra is the best-looking option that stays playable.

At 2560x1440, the situation tightens. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71 FPS. Ultra falls to 53 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not considered playable at this resolution. Medium averages 81 FPS and Low averages 114 FPS, both comfortably playable, but High represents the best visual quality that still holds the line. The 71 FPS average at High is only 1 FPS above the playable mark, so it is a close call, yet the data shows it does clear the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow considerably. The only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 74 FPS. Medium drops to 52 FPS, High to 46 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS, all below the playable line. Low at 4K is the sole playable setting, and it actually provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. That said, the visual compromise is significant: running at Low is the only way to get smooth performance at this resolution.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: each step up in resolution reduces the maximum playable preset tier. At 1080p the system can run Ultra, at 1440p it can run High, and at 4K it can only run Low. The average FPS at the best playable setting also shifts, from 72 FPS at Ultra 1080p, to 71 FPS at High 1440p, to 74 FPS at Low 4K. Interestingly, the 4K Low figure is actually higher than the 1440p High figure, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component matters more in Lockdown Protocol requires looking at how frame rates scale with resolution and settings changes. The recorded data reveals a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution rises, while the CPU appears to have ample headroom throughout.

At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra is 84 FPS (156 FPS at Low versus 72 FPS at Ultra). This is a massive spread, and it indicates that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting when settings are increased. The CPU, an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 part with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at this resolution. The fact that Low reaches 156 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the frame rate drop at higher presets is driven by the GPU's rendering workload.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 61 FPS (114 FPS at Low versus 53 FPS at Ultra). The absolute numbers are lower, but the pattern holds: settings changes have a large impact on performance, which points to GPU dominance. The CPU is still providing enough throughput to reach 114 FPS at Low, so it is not the bottleneck even at this higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows further to 40 FPS (74 FPS at Low versus 34 FPS at Ultra). Here, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. At 4K, pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become critical, and the Radeon RX 5700 XT, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed to its limits. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates regardless of CPU capability.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this interpretation. At Ultra, performance drops from 72 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 1440p to 34 FPS at 4K. That is a 53% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Low, the drop is from 156 FPS at 1080p to 114 FPS at 1440p to 74 FPS at 4K, a 53% drop as well. The consistent scaling pattern suggests the GPU is the limiting factor across all resolution and preset combinations tested.

The CPU's benchmark data supports the view that it is not the constraint in this game. The Ryzen 7 9700F sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which is only 0.2% behind in average score. This is a high-end processor that should have no trouble keeping up with a GPU of the RX 5700 XT's class. The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, a mid-range standing that aligns with its role as the performance limiter in demanding scenarios.

In practical terms, the data indicates that for Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at every resolution tested. The CPU is more than capable of supporting the GPU, and any frame rate shortfalls at higher resolutions or presets can be attributed to the graphics card rather than the processor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for how this CPU and GPU combination compares to other hardware that would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69875, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, 0.9% lower. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these processors would deliver effectively identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The differences are so small that they would be imperceptible in actual gameplay, likely less than 1 FPS in any scenario.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, scores 16351, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, 0.9% higher. All of these GPUs are within 1% of the RX 5700 XT in average score, so they would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. A user swapping between these cards would see no meaningful change in performance.

The implication is that this specific CPU and GPU pairing is not unique in its behavior. Any of the rival CPUs listed would pair with any of the rival GPUs listed to produce essentially the same results. The CPU's 94th percentile standing and the GPU's 59th percentile standing define the performance envelope, and the near-identical rivals sit right at the edges of that envelope.

One notable curiosity in the GPU rival list is the presence of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2, a much newer and ostensibly more powerful card, yet its average benchmark score is only 0.9% higher than the RX 5700 XT. This suggests that the benchmark methodology used in the database produces a score that does not fully capture the raw performance differences between these cards, or that the RX 5700 XT is exceptionally well optimized in the specific tests used. Regardless, the recorded data places these GPUs in the same performance neighborhood.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol depends entirely on the resolution and settings chosen. The verdict by resolution is clear and unambiguous.

At 1920x1080, the system can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 72 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the answer is a definitive yes. All four settings tiers, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable at this resolution. The best experience, in terms of visual quality, is Ultra at 72 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system can run High settings with an average of 71 FPS. Ultra drops to 53 FPS, which is below the threshold, so Ultra is not playable here. The playable settings at 1440p are Low at 114 FPS, Medium at 81 FPS, and High at 71 FPS. The best playable setting is High, and it clears the threshold by 11 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system can only run Low settings, with an average of 74 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS (52, 46, and 34 FPS respectively). Low at 4K is playable, and it actually has a comfortable margin above the threshold, but users seeking higher visual quality at 4K will need more powerful hardware.

Overall, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution. At 1080p, it delivers a fully playable experience at maximum settings. At 1440p, it delivers a playable experience at high settings. At 4K, it is limited to low settings for playable performance. The GPU is the limiting factor, and users who want to play at higher settings on larger displays would need to upgrade the graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for every resolution and settings combination recorded in the database.

At 1920x1080, the performance ranges from 156 FPS at Low to 72 FPS at Ultra. Medium averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS. High averages 97 FPS. Low and Ultra do not have recorded minimum or maximum values, only averages.

At 2560x1440, the performance ranges from 114 FPS at Low to 53 FPS at Ultra. Medium averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. High averages 71 FPS. Low and Ultra again have only average values recorded.

At 3840x2160, the performance ranges from 74 FPS at Low to 34 FPS at Ultra. Medium averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. High averages 46 FPS. Low and Ultra have only average values recorded.

The medium preset is the only tier with full min/max data at every resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 94 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no risk of dropping below playable levels. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 69 FPS remains above 60 FPS, though the margin is smaller. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 44 FPS is well below the threshold, and even the maximum of 60 FPS barely touches the playable line.

The lack of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra makes it difficult to assess frame time consistency for those presets, but the averages provide a reliable basis for the playability verdicts. The medium preset data suggests that frame rate variance is modest at 1080p and 1440p, but becomes more pronounced at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 72 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p, with an average of 71 FPS. Ultra falls to 53 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 74 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS at 4K.

Q: Which component is the performance bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU. The Radeon RX 5700 XT sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9700F sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Frame rate scaling with resolution and settings indicates the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.2% lower, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% lower. All are effectively equivalent.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is 0.3% higher, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.9% higher. All are within 1%.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at position 2759 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the lower third of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor.

The rank is somewhat surprising given the CPU's strong standing. The Ryzen 7 9700F is in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, yet the overall combo rank is near the bottom third. This disparity underscores the GPU's dominant role in determining game performance. A high-end CPU cannot compensate for a mid-range GPU in a graphics-intensive title like Lockdown Protocol.

The RX 5700 XT's position in the 59th percentile among all GPUs explains the combo's overall rank. With a GPU that sits slightly above the median, the system is capable of playable frame rates at lower settings and resolutions, but it cannot compete with higher-end combinations that feature more powerful graphics cards.

The practical takeaway from the rank is that this combo is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, but it is not a high-performance configuration. Users seeking a better experience at 4K or at higher settings would need to look at combinations with stronger GPUs. The CPU has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card, so upgrading the GPU would be the logical next step to improve the combo's rank and in-game performance.