Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that demands both high frame rates and consistent frame pacing, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a performance profile that scales cleanly across the three most common gaming resolutions. Measured data shows that this combination is not just capable of running the game, but it does so with significant headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every preset level tested. The benchmark results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures that even at lower settings, frame rates remain exceptionally high without becoming a bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern tied to resolution and graphical preset. At 1920x1080, the system operates at extremely high frame rates, with the Low preset producing an average of 290 FPS. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS, showing that even the most demanding moments stay well above the refresh rate of most monitors. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 180 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains a robust average of 135 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the RTX 4070 SUPER is rarely the limiting factor, and the Ryzen 7 9700F's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at these high output levels.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressively high, though the scaling shows a more pronounced impact from the increased pixel count. The Low preset achieves an average of 212 FPS, which is still an exceptional result for a competitive shooter. Medium settings see the average drop to 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, indicating that frame pacing remains stable under load. High settings produce an average of 132 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding option at this resolution, still delivers a very playable average of 99 FPS. The data shows that this resolution is the sweet spot for this hardware, providing high visual fidelity without sacrificing the high refresh rate experience.

Moving to 3840x2160, the performance impact of 4K resolution becomes evident, but the system still maintains playability across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 137 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings bring the average down to 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, demonstrating that the system can handle 4K gaming with medium details without falling below the playable threshold. High settings produce an average of 85 FPS, and the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, maintains an average of 64 FPS. This result at 4K Ultra is particularly notable, as it shows the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands at this high resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For gamers prioritizing the highest visual quality while maintaining a smooth experience, the data suggests that the Ultra preset is achievable at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 135 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playability threshold and provides a highly responsive experience for fast-paced gameplay. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset continues to hold up well, producing an average of 99 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS and offers a great balance of visual fidelity and performance.

The most demanding scenario is at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset yields an average of 64 FPS. While this is technically above the 60 FPS threshold, it leaves very little headroom for demanding scenes or future game updates. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at 4K, but the 64 FPS average suggests that players seeking a more consistent frame rate might prefer the High preset at 85 FPS, which offers a more substantial buffer. For all resolutions, the benchmark results indicate that the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, making this system a solid choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and a capable 4K gaming machine.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination can run Lockdown Protocol at 3840x2160 with all presets, including Ultra, which maintains an average of 64 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 99 FPS at this resolution, making it the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing performance.

Q: How does the system perform at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 290 FPS, indicating that the hardware is capable of extremely high frame rates for competitive play.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 97 FPS, while the High preset averages 85 FPS. This 12 FPS difference is noticeable, but both are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max data. At 1920x1080, the minimum FPS is 175; at 2560x1440, it is 128; and at 3840x2160, it is 83. This shows that frame pacing remains stable even in demanding scenes.

Q: Does the system support ray tracing in this game?

A: The data provided does not include specific ray tracing benchmarks for Lockdown Protocol. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and has 56 RT cores, but the measured FPS data focuses on standard rasterization performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this system provides context for how other hardware might behave in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163, a delta of -0.2%, meaning it is essentially a performance tie. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875 (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (0.7% slower), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355 (0.9% slower). In gaming, this means any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates, with the differences being well within the margin of error for benchmark testing.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 (-0.1% delta), indicating near-identical rasterization performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (-1% delta), which is slightly faster. In practice, for Lockdown Protocol, these GPUs would produce very similar FPS results, with the RTX 4090 Mobile potentially offering a marginal improvement. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a well-balanced card for this game, and users with any of these rival components should expect comparable gameplay experiences.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is more likely to be CPU-bound at lower presets, evidenced by the massive frame rates. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, provides strong single-thread performance (scoring 4691 in PassMark single-thread tests) that prevents it from bottlenecking the GPU. The jump from Low (290 FPS) to Ultra (135 FPS) at 1080p shows that the GPU's workload increases significantly with preset, while the CPU has enough headroom to handle the game's logic at these high frame rates.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the more dominant factor. The scaling from Low (212 FPS) to Ultra (99 FPS) shows a 53% reduction in frame rate, which is directly attributable to the increased pixel rendering load on the RTX 4070 SUPER. At 3840x2160, the GPU's role is even more pronounced. The frame rates drop to 137 FPS (Low) and 64 FPS (Ultra), indicating that the GPU is heavily utilized and is the primary determinant of performance. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the frame rate is lower, giving the Ryzen 7 9700F ample time to process game logic. The data shows that for this game, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the scaling bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 9700F provides a stable platform that does not limit performance at any resolution tested.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional capability. The verdict data confirms that at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 135 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 99 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience that most gamers would find ideal for an FPS title. Even at 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS bar, with the Ultra preset averaging 64 FPS and the High preset offering a more comfortable 85 FPS.

The data indicates that this system is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol across all common gaming resolutions. It offers the flexibility to play at 4K with high settings, or to push for maximum refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p. The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 SUPER's substantial rasterization power creates a balanced system that does not exhibit any significant bottlenecks. For competitive players, the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p will be particularly appealing, while those with 4K displays can still enjoy the game with high visual fidelity. The system ranks 582nd out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top tier of hardware for this game, and the measured data confirms that it provides a smooth and responsive experience across the board.