Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling predictably from a high-refresh 1080p experience to a playable but constrained 4K one. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of smooth gameplay at the two most common resolutions, with the 4K results serving as the primary area where settings must be carefully managed. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, contextualizes the combo's overall standing, and identifies what the benchmark results imply for a user building around these components.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo reveal a consistent pattern where resolution and preset level have a compounding effect on performance. At 1920x1080, the system shows substantial headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 200, providing an exceptionally fluid experience for fast-paced FPS gameplay. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS, ensuring that even the most demanding scenes remain comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield an average of 124 FPS, while Ultra settings still produce a very strong 93 FPS average. Notably, only the Medium preset at 1080p reports min/max data, and the minimum of 121 FPS indicates that the frame pacing is stable enough to avoid noticeable hitches.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but begins to show the expected cost of additional pixels. The Low preset averages 147 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings produce an average of 104 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, demonstrating that the 1% lows are well within the playable range. The High preset achieves 91 FPS on average, and Ultra settings still manage a respectable 68 FPS average. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity with high frame rates, as even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS mark with a modest margin.

The 3840x2160 results are where the combo's limits become apparent. At Low settings, the average FPS is 95, which remains smooth and playable. The Medium preset is the last fully playable option at this resolution, averaging 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS; the minimum dipping below 60 FPS suggests that while the average is fine, there can be occasional stutters in heavy scenes. Moving to High settings drops the average to 59 FPS, which is just under the playable threshold and would result in a perceptibly less fluid experience. Ultra settings push the average down to 44 FPS, making that preset unsuitable for this resolution. The data clearly shows that 4K requires a compromise on preset quality to maintain a consistent frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing sits in the middle of the pack. The combo ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 46th percentile of all configurations. This position indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is also far from being a weak link. The rank suggests that a significant portion of tested systems deliver higher frame rates, but an equally large portion delivers lower ones. This is consistent with the measured FPS data: the combo is strong enough for high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p gaming, but it does not have the headroom to dominate at 4K. The percentile ranking implies that users looking for maximum performance in this game would need to consider higher-tier GPUs or CPUs, but for the target resolutions of 1080p and 1440p, the rank is more than adequate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data for the CPU and GPU individually provides context for what other hardware would perform similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in performance: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875 (a 0.2% difference), the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163 (a -0.2% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (a 0.7% difference), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355 (a 0.9% difference). These delta percentages are so small that a user would experience virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol with any of these processors. The choice between them would come down to platform preferences or other workload characteristics, not gaming performance in this title.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, putting it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are also closely matched, though the names are less familiar in the consumer gaming space. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891 (0.5% difference), the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856 (0.6% difference), the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842 (0.7% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740 (1.1% difference). The inclusion of mobile and workstation parts here is notable, as it suggests that the RX 6750 XT's raw compute performance is comparable to those products, but the desktop GPU's drivers and feature set may deliver different real-world results in a game like Lockdown Protocol. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would be in the same performance ballpark, though the desktop-oriented nature of the RX 6750 XT likely gives it an edge in sustained gaming workloads.

The Verdict

The data provides a clear verdict on whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with every preset, with the best playable option being Ultra settings at an average of 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra settings again being the best choice at an average of 68 FPS. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where only Low and Medium presets achieve playable average frame rates, with Medium being the best at 67 FPS. The High preset at 4K falls short at 59 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 44 FPS. Therefore, the verdict is straightforward: this combo is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p with maximum visual quality, but 4K gaming requires dropping to lower presets to maintain smoothness. The data suggests that 1440p Ultra is the optimal experience, offering high fidelity without sacrificing frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run lockout protocol at 4K with high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 59, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You would need to use Medium settings to stay above the threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 68 FPS. All other presets also exceed the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, scores 70163, which is a -0.2% difference, indicating effectively identical performance.

Q: Is the GPU's performance similar to any mobile parts?

A: Yes, the RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26011 is within 1.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, which scores 25740.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset maintain a stable frame rate?

A: The average is 67 FPS, but the minimum is 57 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that while the average is playable, there may be occasional frame drops in intense scenes.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 200, which is the highest measured value across all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for this combo, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold, are as follows. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, with an average of 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, yielding an average of 67 FPS. These recommendations maximize visual quality while ensuring a smooth experience. It is notably at 4K, the High preset averages 59 FPS, just one frame per second below the target, so a user with a variable refresh rate monitor might find it acceptable, but the data does not classify it as playable. The 1080p and 1440p results show that the system has enough headroom to run the game at its maximum visual settings without concern.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data and the component benchmark scores allow for an inference about which part is more critical at each resolution. The CPU's high percentile ranking (94th) and strong single-thread score of 4691 suggest that it is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a clear pattern: the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 93 to 68 to 44 as resolution increases. This is a 26.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35.3% drop from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel count increases the workload on the renderer.

At 1080p, the CPU is likely the more significant factor, as the GPU has enough headroom to produce frame rates in the 93-200 range, and the CPU must keep up with the draw calls and physics. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low (200) is more than double the FPS at 1080p Ultra (93) suggests that the GPU is still the primary constraint even at 1080p, as reducing the preset quality directly reduces the pixel shading work. The CPU's role becomes more prominent at lower settings, where the frame rate ceiling is higher. At 1440p, the balance shifts more toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is unambiguously the limiting factor, as even Low settings only yield 95 FPS compared to 200 FPS at 1080p Low. The data implies that a user seeking higher 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU rather than a faster CPU, while a user chasing 360Hz at 1080p might benefit from a stronger CPU to push the frame rate beyond the current 200 FPS limit.