Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a commanding performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data placing this combination in the 460th position out of 3,714 tested combos. This places the system comfortably within the top percentile of configurations for this title, indicating that the hardware pairing is exceptionally well-suited to the game’s demands. The data shows that the combination is not merely capable of running the game but does so with substantial headroom across all tested resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces framerates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. With the Low preset, the average FPS reaches 304, while the Medium preset delivers an average of 216 FPS, with a minimum of 183 and a maximum of 248. The High preset maintains an average of 188 FPS, and the Ultra preset still achieves an average of 141 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is effectively unconstrained, with even the most demanding settings leaving significant performance in reserve.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset yields an average of 223 FPS, while the Medium preset produces an average of 158 FPS, with a minimum of 134 and a maximum of 182. The High preset records an average of 138 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 103 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in framerates, but the system remains far above the playability threshold at every setting level, including Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to deliver smooth performance. The Low preset averages 144 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117. The High preset produces an average of 89 FPS, and the Ultra preset still maintains an average of 67 FPS. The 4K results show a more pronounced impact from resolution scaling, yet even the Ultra preset at 2160p stays above the 60 FPS threshold, demonstrating that this hardware combination has the raw throughput to handle 4K gaming without compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F and the RX 7900 XTX achieves a rank of 460 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 12.4% of all configurations tested for this game, a strong indicator of overall performance consistency. The ranking reflects not just peak framerates but also the ability to maintain high averages across the full range of settings and resolutions tested.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU tests include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700K with a delta of 0.9%. These small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 7 9700F is positioned within a tightly contested performance band, with no single rival holding a decisive advantage in general compute workloads.

The GPU, meanwhile, holds a percentile rank of 64 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,410. Its nearest rivals in synthetic GPU tests are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB with a delta of 0.4%, the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 with a delta of -1%, the AMD FirePro D300 with a delta of -1.2%, and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp with a delta of 1.2%. The extremely small deltas here are notable, as they suggest that the RX 7900 XTX sits in a narrow performance cluster where synthetic scores alone do not fully capture its real-world gaming advantage.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the framerates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 141 FPS at Ultra to 304 FPS at Low. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 163 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when settings are reduced, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at these rates. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 4,691 in Passmark supports this interpretation, as it suggests the processor can keep up with the GPU’s output at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the performance gap between presets narrows slightly, with the Low preset at 223 FPS and the Ultra preset at 103 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p results in a 26.6% reduction in average FPS at the Ultra preset, from 141 to 103. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count places additional load on the Radeon RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384-bit bus. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution rises, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance is even more pronounced. The Ultra preset averages 67 FPS, which is a 35% reduction from the 1440p Ultra result. The Low preset at 4K averages 144 FPS, which is identical to the 1440p Medium result, suggesting that at 4K, the GPU is fully saturated even at lower settings. The CPU’s contribution is minimal at this resolution, as the framerates are almost entirely determined by the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The data indicates that for this game, the RX 7900 XTX is the performance ceiling at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 9700F provides sufficient support at 1080p and 1440p.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with exceptional fluidity at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 67 FPS. This means the system clears the 60 FPS threshold even at maximum visual quality in 4K, which is a rare achievement for most hardware configurations.

At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 103 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest performance, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 141 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, making the system ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

In summary, the combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F and the RX 7900 XTX is not just capable of running Lockdown Protocol—it excels at it. The system delivers playable framerates at the highest settings across all three resolutions, with the 1080p and 1440p results leaving substantial headroom for future updates or more demanding scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a 1% performance delta of the Ryzen 7 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average score of 69,875 with a delta of 0.2%, meaning it is essentially identical in synthetic performance. The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average score of 70,163 with a delta of -0.2%, placing it slightly above the 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has an average score of 69,515 with a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700K has an average score of 69,355 with a delta of 0.9%. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable framerates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game’s performance is more heavily influenced by the GPU at higher resolutions.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals in synthetic scores are surprisingly older or lower-tier cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has an average score of 19,334 with a delta of 0.4%, while the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 has an average score of 19,602 with a delta of -1%. The AMD FirePro D300 has an average score of 19,637 with a delta of -1.2%, and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp has an average score of 19,177 with a delta of 1.2%. These deltas are all within a narrow band, but the synthetic scores do not reflect the RX 7900 XTX’s massive advantage in raw memory bandwidth and shader throughput, which are critical for modern FPS titles like Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 141 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with the highest preset?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 67 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average score of 70,163, representing a delta of -0.2% for the 9700F.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 134, with an average of 158 and a maximum of 182.

Q: What percentile does the RX 7900 XTX rank among all GPUs?

A: The RX 7900 XTX holds a percentile rank of 64 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,410.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average FPS for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, reaching 304 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 67 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K gaming, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a playable framerate.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 103 FPS. This offers a significant margin over the threshold, making it the ideal choice for high-resolution gaming with headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 141 FPS. This setting provides the best visual quality while delivering a framerate that is more than double the playability threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.