Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The database shows the Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37911, just 0.1% behind the 9700X's 37943 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also lands at 37904, another 0.1% gap. The Intel Core 5 211E trails by 0.3% with a 37829 average, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 rounds out the group at 37804, 0.4% lower. This means any of these CPUs would deliver essentially interchangeable performance in CPU-bound scenarios for Lockdown Protocol, with differences well under half a percent.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, by contrast, has a wider spread among its nearest rivals. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, which is 0.2% higher than the GTX 1070's 9780 average. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M comes in at 9832, 0.5% ahead. On the lower side, the NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, 0.6% behind, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, 0.7% behind. These deltas are small enough that in practice, the GTX 1070 and these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the Quadro and FirePro parts are workstation-oriented and may lack the same game driver optimizations.

The GTX 1070 occupies the 47th percentile among all GPUs in the database, meaning roughly half of all recorded GPUs are faster and half are slower. This places it squarely in mid-range territory for this game. The Ryzen 7 9700X, at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, is far better positioned relative to the processor field. That disparity matters for Lockdown Protocol, as the game's demands scale unevenly between CPU and GPU depending on resolution and settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data makes clear that the GTX 1070 is the primary constraint in this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers 131 FPS average, but dropping to Ultra reduces that to 61 FPS. That 70 FPS swing across settings at the same resolution points squarely at GPU workload. The CPU, with its 86th percentile standing and passmark multithread score of 37161, has ample headroom; the 9700X's single-thread passmark of 4654 and cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211 indicate strong per-core performance that would not bottleneck an eight-year-old GPU architecture.

Resolution scaling reinforces this reading. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 68, while at 1920x1080 Medium it is 93. That 25 FPS drop from increasing pixel count by roughly 1.8x is a GPU-bound signature. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average falls to 44 FPS, another 24 FPS decline. The pattern is consistent: as resolution climbs, frame rate falls proportionally, which happens when the graphics card is the limiting factor.

Settings scaling tells the same story. At 2560x1440, moving from Low (96 FPS) to Ultra (45 FPS) cuts performance by more than half. At 3840x2160, Low yields 62 FPS but Ultra drops to 29 FPS. The CPU is not the bottleneck in these transitions; if it were, frame rates would cluster closer together regardless of graphics settings. The Ryzen 7 9700X's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a 3.80 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost clock, provide more than enough computational throughput for a game like Lockdown Protocol at these settings. The data shows the GTX 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs well across all presets. Low settings produce a 131 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS. High settings yield 81 FPS average. Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS threshold at 61 FPS average. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, only for Medium.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes more selective. Low settings run at 96 FPS average. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, just under the playable threshold. Ultra settings fall further to 45 FPS average. The 58 FPS minimum at Medium is notable: it dips below 60 FPS even though the average clears the threshold, indicating occasional stutter in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, only one preset reaches playable levels. Low settings average 62 FPS. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS. High settings manage only 38 FPS average. Ultra settings bottom out at 29 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 18 FPS, the largest single-setting jump in the entire dataset, suggesting the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are stressed heavily as texture and shading complexity increase.

The overall combo rank in the database is 3068 out of 3714 combinations, placing this pairing in the lower 17% of tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. That ranking reflects the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability. The GTX 1070's passmark G3D score of 13498 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1082 are modest by current standards, and the game's measured FPS confirms that.

The Verdict

This computer can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable envelope is narrow. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. Ultra averages 61 FPS, which is technically above the playable threshold of 60 FPS, though with no minimum or maximum recorded, the data cannot confirm consistency. Medium at 1080p is safer, with a 93 FPS average and a 79 FPS minimum.

At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium meet the 60 FPS bar. Medium averages 68 FPS and is the best playable setting, but its 58 FPS minimum shows the system can dip below threshold in heavy moments. High settings at 59 FPS average miss the mark, and Ultra at 45 FPS is not viable for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, averaging 62 FPS. Medium falls to 44 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS. This is a 1080p-centric system for Lockdown Protocol. The GTX 1070 is the limiting factor; the Ryzen 7 9700X is not the constraint at any resolution in this dataset. Players seeking 1440p or 4K at higher presets would need a more powerful GPU.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: 1920x1080 supports High, Low, Medium, and Ultra; 2560x1440 supports Low and Medium; 3840x2160 supports only Low. The best settings are Ultra at 1080p (61 FPS), Medium at 1440p (68 FPS), and Low at 4K (62 FPS).

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available while maintaining the playable threshold. Medium at 93 FPS and High at 81 FPS are also strong options for smoother motion, but Ultra remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, averaging 68 FPS. High settings fall to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line, so Medium is the ceiling for smooth play at this resolution. The 58 FPS minimum at Medium is worth noting; players sensitive to frame drops may prefer Low at 96 FPS for consistency.

At 3840x2160, Low is the only preset that averages at or above 60 FPS, delivering 62 FPS. Medium at 44 FPS is the next step down and is not playable by the database's threshold. This means 4K owners must accept minimal graphical settings to keep the game running smoothly.

These settings represent the boundary of what this specific CPU and GPU combination can sustain. The Ryzen 7 9700X has no trouble feeding the GTX 1070 at any of these resolutions; the recorded FPS values are entirely consistent with GPU-bound performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 61, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Ultra as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best playable preset at 1440p, averaging 68 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, so Medium is the highest quality option that remains playable.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 62 FPS. Medium drops to 44 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS, none of which meet the playable threshold.

Q: Which component limits performance in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the limiting factor. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution and graphics settings, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it has ample headroom for this workload.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780 is within 0.7% of its four nearest rivals. The AMD FirePro W5000 is 0.2% faster, the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M is 0.5% faster, the NVIDIA Tesla M10 is 0.6% slower, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 is 0.7% slower.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 Medium?

A: The average FPS is 93, with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 107. This is the only 1080p preset with recorded min and max values in the dataset, and it shows a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.