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Lockdown Protocol
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1080p (Full HD)
1440p (2K / QHD)
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 37 | 49 | 56 | 79 |
| 1440p QHD | 57 | 76 | 87 | 123 |
| 1080p Full HD | 78 | 104 | 119 | 167 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
Can the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination deliver a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol? The benchmark data indicates that this system is highly capable for the game, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, though the preset ceiling varies significantly. At 1080p, this combo is exceptionally strong, while at 4K it is limited to lower graphical presets for a locked 60 FPS experience.
FAQ
Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?
A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1080p, with an average frame rate of 78 FPS. This is the only resolution at which this combo can run the game on the most demanding preset while staying above the 60 FPS threshold.
*Q: Can the system handle 4K (3840x2160) gaming in Lockdown Protocol?*
A: Yes, but only on the Low preset. The average frame rate at 4K Low is 79 FPS. The Medium preset falls short of the playable threshold, averaging 56 FPS, while High and Ultra average 49 FPS and 37 FPS, respectively.
Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals in overall CPU performance?
A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% faster).
Q: Where does the Radeon RX 7600 XT rank relative to other GPUs?
A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, putting it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is within 0.9% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (-0.7% difference) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (0.4% difference).
Q: What frame rates can be expected at 2560x1440 with High settings?
A: The data shows an average of 76 FPS at 1440p High, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset offers a higher average at 87 FPS, but High is the best playable preset per the verdict data.
Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for achieving higher frame rates?
A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K (e.g., 104 FPS to 49 FPS on High settings), indicating that the GPU's rendering load is the bottleneck as pixel count increases, rather than the CPU's processing power.
Best Settings per Resolution
The benchmark data provides clear guidance on the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.
At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable of running the game at the Ultra preset. The measured average frame rate is 78 FPS, which provides a significant buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes the Ultra preset the clear choice for 1080p gaming, as it delivers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.
Moving to 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High. The average frame rate at this setting is 76 FPS. While the Ultra preset is not playable here (averaging 57 FPS), the High preset still offers a strong experience with headroom above 60 FPS. The Medium preset runs faster at 87 FPS, but High is the recommended ceiling for optimal visual quality.
At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which averages 79 FPS. The Medium preset falls below the threshold with an average of 56 FPS, and High (49 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS) are far from playable. For 4K gaming, users must accept the Low preset to maintain smooth gameplay.
CPU and GPU Roles
The measured frame rates reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU's workload scaling heavily with resolution.
At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, from 167 FPS on Low to 78 FPS on Ultra. This suggests that the system is not heavily limited by either component at this resolution. The CPU, with its 94th percentile ranking and high single-thread score (4691 in Passmark), is more than capable of feeding frames to the GPU. The GPU, while only in the 60th percentile, still has enough throughput to handle the 1080p render load on all presets.
The transition to 2560x1440 shows the GPU beginning to take on a more significant role. Frame rates drop by roughly 27-35% across presets compared to 1080p (e.g., 104 FPS to 76 FPS on High). This scaling indicates that the GPU's pixel processing capability is becoming the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The CPU still provides ample headroom, as evidenced by the fact that the 1440p High frame rate (76 FPS) is still well above the 60 FPS target.
The pattern becomes definitive at 3840x2160. The frame rate drop is severe: 4K High (49 FPS) is less than half of 1080p High (104 FPS). This steep decline is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The RX 7600 XT's 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, while adequate for lower resolutions, struggle to feed the massive pixel count at 4K. The CPU's influence on frame rate is minimal here; the bottleneck is almost entirely the GPU's fill rate and memory throughput. The fact that 4K Low (79 FPS) is faster than 1440p Ultra (57 FPS) further confirms that the render resolution, not game logic or physics, is the determining factor.
The Verdict
Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer is a definitive yes, with the caveat that the experience is tiered by resolution.
At 1920x1080, the verdict is an unequivocal pass. The system runs the game at Ultra settings with an average of 78 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the optimal configuration for this combo, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance.
At 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable. The High preset delivers 76 FPS average, which is playable and smooth. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Medium preset offers an even higher 87 FPS average. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls short, averaging 57 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS target.
At 3840x2160, the verdict is a conditional pass. The game is playable only on the Low preset, which averages 79 FPS. Any preset above Low results in sub-60 FPS average frame rates (Medium: 56 FPS, High: 49 FPS, Ultra: 37 FPS). This means 4K gaming is possible, but only with significant graphical compromises. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K as a secondary option for those willing to lower settings.
Similar Performance Alternatives
Based on the nearestRivals data for both components, several other hardware combinations would likely deliver very similar performance in Lockdown Protocol.
For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (avg score 69996) has three direct rivals with nearly identical average scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, 0.2% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, 0.7% faster) are marginally ahead, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, 0.2% slower) and Intel Core i7-14700K (69355, 0.9% slower) are slightly behind. In gaming, these differences are negligible, so any of these CPUs paired with the RX 7600 XT would produce frame rates within a rounding error of the 9700F.
For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (17208, 0.7% faster) is the closest rival, offering slightly better raw performance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, 0.3% faster) and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, 0.4% faster) are older architectures but post similar average scores. A system with a Ryzen 7 9700F and an RTX 3070 would likely see a small frame rate advantage, but the experience would be fundamentally the same in terms of playable settings and resolutions.
How This Combo Ranks
The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks at 2360 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the bottom 36% of all tested systems, which may seem surprising given the high frame rates achieved.
This ranking is a reflection of the overall competitive landscape, not a condemnation of the combo's performance. The percentile rankings for the individual components tell the story: the CPU is in the 94th percentile, while the GPU is only in the 60th percentile. The GPU's mid-pack standing drags the combo's overall rank down, even though it is sufficient for 60 FPS gaming at most settings. The data shows that while this system is not a top-tier performer by global standards, it is perfectly adequate for the specific task of running Lockdown Protocol smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K on low settings. The rank reflects the raw power of the GPU relative to the entire database, not its suitability for this specific title.