Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 spans three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 145 FPS, which is the highest measured performance in the entire dataset. Medium at 1080p averages 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High at 1080p drops to 90 FPS average, while Ultra at 1080p still holds an average of 67 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 106 FPS, indicating that the GPU still has considerable headroom at this resolution when visual effects are minimized. Medium at 1440p averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, meaning even the worst-case recorded frames stay above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 1440p averages 66 FPS, which is playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p falls to 49 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold and would result in noticeable stutter during intense action.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low averages 69 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS bar. Medium at 4K averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS, so the entire frame range sits below playable levels. High at 4K averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, both clearly unplayable for a fast-paced FPS title. The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the RTX 2060 becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises, and only the Low preset at 4K keeps the experience smooth.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F in the 94th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with an average score of 69875, which is 0.2% behind the 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, putting it 0.2% ahead of the 9700F, a negligible difference in real-world gaming. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.7% behind, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, 0.9% behind. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these four processors would deliver essentially identical frame rates when paired with the same RTX 2060, since the GPU is the dominant constraint at most settings.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile among all tested GPUs with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% behind. A system swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these four GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS results in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the same CPU and settings. The benchmark results indicate that this GPU performance tier is tightly clustered, so users upgrading or downgrading within this group should expect minimal observable change.

The CPU and GPU data together suggest that this combo behaves predictably: the processor has substantial headroom, while the graphics card defines the ceiling. The recorded FPS numbers align with the GPU's percentile ranking, as the RTX 2060 delivers playable performance at 1080p across all presets and at 1440p through High, but struggles at 4K beyond Low.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 67, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

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

A: High is the best playable preset at 1440p, with an average of 66 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 76 FPS average, but High offers higher visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 69 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 49, 43, and 32 FPS respectively. The minimum frame at 4K Medium is 41 FPS, confirming that 4K High and Ultra are not viable.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to the Radeon RX 7600 in the database?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the RX 7600 scores 15171, putting the RX 7600 0.8% behind. In Lockdown Protocol, this difference would translate to less than one frame per second on average, making the two effectively interchangeable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 145 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data does not show CPU bottlenecking. The Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals differ by less than 1% in average score. The FPS scaling across resolutions follows GPU workload patterns, indicating the RTX 2060 is the limiting component.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 67 FPS. That makes 1080p the safest environment for this combo, offering full visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates. At 2560x1440, High averages 66 FPS, so players can still enjoy elevated settings, but Ultra drops to 49 FPS and should be avoided. Medium at 1440p provides more headroom with a 76 FPS average and a 64 FPS minimum, which is the most consistent option for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset clears 60 FPS with an average of 69 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS, which will feel sluggish in a fast-paced FPS. High and Ultra at 4K are effectively unplayable, with averages of 43 and 32 FPS. The recorded data suggests that 4K owners should either stick to Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better balance of quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2941 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower portion of the database, which is expected given that the RTX 2060 is a previous-generation graphics card. The rank reflects the GPU's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU's 94th percentile ranking shows that the processor is not the weak link. In practical terms, this combo outperforms roughly 20% of the tested systems but falls short of the majority, which likely feature newer or higher-tier graphics cards. Users comparing systems should focus on the GPU when evaluating this rank, since the CPU contributes little to the frame rate in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This is the recommended choice for players prioritizing visual quality at standard resolution. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 66 FPS. While Medium offers a higher average of 76 FPS, High delivers superior visuals and still clears the threshold. At 3840x2160, the only playable option is Low, with an average of 69 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is substantial, jumping from 69 to 49 FPS, so players should not attempt Medium unless they accept frequent frame drops below 60.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 94th percentile CPU ranking, provides ample processing power across all tested configurations. Its nearest CPU rivals differ by less than 1% in average score, and none of those differences would meaningfully alter the FPS results. The CPU's role is therefore to supply stable frame pacing and avoid bottlenecking the GPU, which it does comfortably even at 1080p Low where the frame rate peaks at 145 FPS.

The RTX 2060, by contrast, is the decisive factor in this system's performance. The scaling between resolutions confirms this: at 1080p Low the average is 145 FPS, at 1440p Low it drops to 106 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 69 FPS. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where each pixel count increase directly reduces output. The same trend appears across presets, with Ultra at 1080p producing 67 FPS versus 32 FPS at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K High and Ultra presets exceed what this card can sustain.

For players deciding where to allocate future upgrades, the data points squarely at the graphics card. Replacing the RTX 2060 with a higher-tier GPU would yield immediate gains at 1440p and 4K, while the Ryzen 7 9700F would continue to support those upgrades without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's 8 cores, 16 threads, and 5.50 GHz boost clock provide headroom that this game does not fully utilize, so the processor is not the constraint in any measured scenario.