Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a robust experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The data reveals a system capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p, solid performance at 1440p, and surprising viability at 4K, provided settings are managed judiciously.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 71 FPS. The data shows a clear ceiling at this resolution: Ultra settings drop to an average of 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings achieve 81 FPS, but High is the optimal balance, delivering the highest visual fidelity while staying comfortably above the target.

For 2560x1440, the system has enough headroom to run Ultra settings, which achieve an average of 82 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, and it does so with a substantial margin. Lower presets at this resolution—High at 110 FPS, Medium at 126 FPS, and Low at 177 FPS—are all playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for users prioritizing image quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best settings choice, delivering an average of 113 FPS. This preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making it the obvious selection for maximum visual quality. The data indicates that even the most demanding settings at this resolution are far from taxing the hardware, with High at 150 FPS, Medium at 172 FPS, and Low at 242 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol, particularly at higher resolutions. At 4K, dropping from High to Medium changes the average FPS from 71 to 81, an increase of 14%. At 1440p, the same preset change yields a jump from 110 to 126 FPS, a 15% improvement. At 1080p, High to Medium goes from 150 to 172 FPS, a 15% gain. This consistent scaling across resolutions indicates that the RX 6800 XT's rendering workload is the limiting factor, rather than the CPU's processing capability.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 242 FPS, which is a 43% increase over 1080p High (150 FPS). This large jump suggests that at these very high frame rates, the Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output, but the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting for visual effects. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, provides ample headroom for the game's logic and physics, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Ultra (113 FPS), there is no sign of a CPU-induced frame cap.

Resolution scaling reinforces this interpretation. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces the average FPS from 150 to 110, a 27% drop. From 1440p to 4K at High, the average drops from 110 to 71, a 35% decrease. These significant reductions as resolution increases are classic signs of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the determining factors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates are as follows:

• Low: average 115 FPS
• Medium: average 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS
• High: average 71 FPS
• Ultra: average 53 FPS

The Medium preset at 4K shows the only complete min/max data in the entire set, indicating a frame time distribution that stays well within playable range. The absence of min/max values for other presets at this resolution means the averages should be interpreted as the primary indicator of performance.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: average 177 FPS
• Medium: average 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS
• High: average 110 FPS
• Ultra: average 82 FPS

The Medium preset's 107 FPS minimum is notable, as it confirms that even in the most demanding moments, the system does not dip below the 60 FPS threshold. The spread between minimum and maximum (107 to 145 FPS) suggests consistent frame pacing.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: average 242 FPS
• Medium: average 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS
• High: average 150 FPS
• Ultra: average 113 FPS

The 1080p Medium preset shows a minimum of 146 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. The performance gap between Low (242 FPS) and Ultra (113 FPS) is substantial, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on this resolution.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at all tested resolutions, according to the verdictByResolution data. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best playable setting being High at an average of 71 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to clear the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 53 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best choice at 82 FPS average. This is a strong result, indicating that the system can handle maximum settings at this resolution with room to spare. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra at 113 FPS average is the recommended configuration for a smooth, high-fidelity experience.

The data confirms that the Rx 6800 XT and Ryzen 7 9700F combination is well-matched for this game, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at the most demanding settings at 4K. For users with 4K displays, the High preset offers a great balance of visual quality and performance. For 1440p and 1080p users, Ultra settings are fully viable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a Passmark average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875 (a 0.2% difference), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69515 (0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69355 (0.9%). These CPUs are all within a 1% performance band, meaning users should expect nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The data suggests that any of these processors would not create a meaningful bottleneck difference in this title.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile at 47743 (1.5% slower), the Intel Arc A550M at 49737 (2.5% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 49957 (3% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001 (3% faster). The performance deltas here are small, with the fastest rival being only 3% ahead. In practical terms, users with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would see very similar FPS numbers to those measured for the RX 6800 XT, with differences likely within the margin of run-to-run variance.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 53, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 71 FPS.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 achieve an average of 82 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS bar at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 150. At 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 71 FPS, representing a 53% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary factor. The consistent 14-15% FPS improvement from High to Medium across all resolutions points to GPU-bound performance, while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 4691 ensures it does not limit frame rates.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum at 2560x1440 Medium is 107 FPS, with an average of 126 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 1161st out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 31% of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 1161st out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper third of all tested hardware pairings, which is consistent with the measured performance data. At 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers frame rates that exceed the requirements for high refresh rate displays, and at 4K it remains playable on High settings.

The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a significant weak link. The CPU's 94th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 85th percentile standing among all graphics cards contribute to a system that handles the game's demands effectively. The fact that the only sub-60 FPS result occurs at 4K Ultra confirms the hardware's overall capability, and the rank suggests that users with this specific configuration are well-positioned for a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol across most resolution and settings combinations.