Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a highly capable Lockdown Protocol experience, with the data showing that every resolution tested from 1080p up to 4K can achieve playable frame rates at most preset levels. The measured performance, which places this combination at rank 874 out of 3,714 tested combos, demonstrates a system that handles the FPS title with significant headroom, particularly at lower resolutions where the frame rates are exceptionally high.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show outstanding performance across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 260 FPS, which is more than four times the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Stepping up to Medium, the average drops to 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 213 FPS. The High preset maintains an average of 161 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra setting achieves a robust 121 FPS average. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is never remotely constrained, offering smooth frame rates even under the heaviest workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain impressive. The Low preset produces 191 FPS, and Medium yields 135 FPS with a tight window of 115 FPS minimum and 156 FPS maximum. High settings average 118 FPS, which is still double the playable threshold. Ultra settings at 1440p deliver an average of 89 FPS, proving that the RTX 4070 has sufficient pixel throughput to handle higher resolutions without compromising fluidity.

The 3840x2160 resolution tells a more nuanced story. The Low preset hits 123 FPS, but the Medium preset averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 101 FPS. High settings average 76 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS playable line. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the threshold, averaging 57 FPS. This data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is the single point of failure for this configuration, while everything else remains playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in this title. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strength is more influential, as the frame rates are often high enough that the GPU can't be fully saturated. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with an average benchmark score of 69996 and a 94th percentile rank among all CPUs, can drive the massive frame counts seen at 1080p Low (260 FPS) and Medium (185 FPS). The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate performance drop, with Ultra falling from 121 FPS to 89 FPS, a reduction of 32 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is where the GPU’s role becomes clearly dominant. The Ultra preset sees a dramatic drop from 89 FPS to 57 FPS, a loss of 32 FPS, while the High preset drops from 118 FPS to 76 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4070’s memory bandwidth and processing power are the primary limits at 4K, especially as the shading units (5888) and texture rate are tasked with higher pixel loads. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions, but the graphics card is the determining factor for Ultra settings at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 874 out of 2,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top quarter of all systems tested. This ranking is supported by the measured FPS data, which shows that the combination can exceed 120 FPS in almost all settings below 4K. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 26927 puts it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. This high-ranking combination indicates that the system is well-balanced for gaming, with neither component bottlenecking the other except at 4K Ultra.

The percentile data reinforces this position. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking means it is faster than 94% of all processors tested, which is a strong indicator of its ability to handle the game's physics and AI calculations. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking is also solid, but the data shows that the video card is the weaker link when compared to the processor. Overall, the combo rank of 874 out of 3714 shows a strong configuration that is likely to outperform most other tested setups in this specific game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are a close group, all within a single percentage point of performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average score of 69875, which is 0.2% lower than the 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% lower with a score of 69355. In practice, these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, so users upgrading from any of these would see no measurable difference in this game due to the CPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are also tightly grouped. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4070’s score of 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% lower with a score of 37157. These deltas are minimal, meaning that swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these would produce comparable frame rates, though the RTX 4070 is the best performing of the group by a narrow margin. Users with these alternatives can expect similar gameplay experiences, with the 4080 Mobile being slightly faster.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 121 FPS. This means users can enable all visual features and still get more than double the playable threshold. The Ultra preset also offers the highest visual quality with no performance concerns, as even the minimum frame rate is likely to stay well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also achieves the best quality with an average of 89 FPS. This shows that the system has enough GPU headroom to maintain high settings at this resolution, delivering smooth gameplay with the most demanding visuals. The next step down, High, averages 118 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for those who want the best image quality.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that exceeds 60 FPS is High, with an average of 76 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that remains playable, though it is a big difference from the 87 FPS at Medium and the 123 FPS at Low. The Ultra preset at this resolution with an average of 57 FPS falls below the playable threshold, so it should be avoided. The data shows that for 4K, High is the sweet spot, offering a nice balance between visual quality and performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so exceptionally well. The benchmark data shows that the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in every resolution and preset combination except for one. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 57 FPS, which is just under the threshold. For the best experience at 4K, users should select the High preset, which averages 76 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 121 FPS. The system is fully capable of running the game at all these resolutions with maximum settings, and the data confirms that the CPU and GPU are well-matched for this title. The Ryzen 7 9700F is ranked in the top 6% of CPUs, and the RTX 4070 is in the top 19% of GPUs, which translates to a strong overall combination. If you are gaming at 4K, you will need to keep the settings at High or lower, but for any lower resolution, the Ultra preset is the best choice for a smooth experience. The overall performance is strong, with no stuttering or major frame drops, and the system will provide a fluid experience for this FPS title.