Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that demands consistent frame pacing, and the recorded measurements for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER show a clear tiered performance structure across the three tested resolutions.

At 1920x1080, this combination is thoroughly in its element. The Low preset delivers an average of 175 FPS, which is an exceptional headroom figure for competitive play. Stepping up to Medium, the average drops to 125 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset maintains a strong 109 FPS average. Ultra, the most demanding preset at this resolution, still produces an average of 82 FPS. None of the 1080p results dip below the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the minimum on Medium sits well above it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts downward but remains healthy. Low settings produce a 129 FPS average, which is a substantial 46 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result, indicating that resolution scaling has a meaningful impact. Medium averages 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High comes in at 80 FPS average. Ultra lands exactly on the 60 FPS playability threshold, which is notable because it means the most visually demanding preset at 1440p is still technically playable, though with no margin for frame time spikes.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2070 SUPER begins to show its age. Ultra settings produce a 39 FPS average, which is well below the playable threshold. High manages 51 FPS, still short of 60. Medium reaches 59 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. This places Medium in an awkward spot: the average is just under the threshold, and the minimum of 50 FPS confirms that dips below 60 will occur. Low settings are the only option that clears the bar, delivering an 83 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 24 FPS, which suggests that the Medium preset introduces effects that are particularly taxing on this GPU.

The data shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough headroom to handle Ultra, but at 4K, only the lowest preset is viable. The minimum and maximum values recorded only for Medium settings across all resolutions provide insight into frame consistency. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 106 to 143 FPS is tight enough for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Medium, the 78 to 105 FPS range is similarly stable. At 4K Medium, the 50 to 68 FPS range reveals that frame pacing becomes erratic near the threshold, reinforcing that 4K Medium is not a reliable choice.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 82, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The best preset that maintains playability at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 83 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS, which falls just below the playable threshold, and High and Ultra average 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: The High preset drops from 109 FPS at 1920x1080 to 80 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 29 FPS. This indicates that resolution scaling has a significant impact on GPU load.

Q: What is the frame consistency like at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS and maximum is 143 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 78 to 105 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 50 to 68 FPS, which shows that frame pacing degrades considerably at higher resolutions.

Q: Where does this combination rank among tested hardware configurations?

A: The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at 2165 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper portion of the distribution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, with the GPU becoming the dominant constraint as resolution increases.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's strengths are evident. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with its 8 cores, 16 threads, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, is well suited to feeding frames quickly. The Low preset hits 175 FPS, which is a figure that many CPUs would struggle to sustain in an FPS title. The fact that Ultra still produces 82 FPS at 1080p suggests that even at maximum settings, the GPU is not fully saturated; there is remaining headroom that the CPU can exploit if the graphics load were lower.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The Low preset drops to 129 FPS, a 46 FPS decline from 1080p Low. This is a substantial reduction that points to the GPU's pixel throughput becoming a limiting factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER has 2560 shading units and a 256-bit memory bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and those resources are being stretched by the increased pixel count. The CPU, however, remains capable of supporting the frame rates, as evidenced by the fact that the gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 69 FPS (129 to 60), which is a wider spread than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Low preset averages 83 FPS, which is still playable, but the scaling from 1440p Low to 4K Low results in a 46 FPS drop. The Ultra preset at 4K collapses to 39 FPS, showing that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for the combined load of 4K resolution and maximum settings. The CPU's role here is diminished; even a top-tier processor like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to rasterize at this resolution and quality level.

The settings scaling reinforces this analysis. At every resolution, the difference between Low and Medium is larger than the difference between High and Ultra. For example, at 1440p, Low to Medium is a 38 FPS drop (129 to 91), while High to Ultra is a 20 FPS drop (80 to 60). This pattern indicates that the Medium preset introduces significant rendering features that disproportionately affect the GPU, while Ultra adds effects that are comparatively less demanding on the hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database benchmark scores provide context for what other processors would deliver similar performance in this system. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39603, which is 0.4 percent below the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's score of 39768. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485, a 0.7 percent deficit. On the higher side, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, which is 0.7 percent above, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, 0.8 percent higher. These deltas are small enough that in real-world Lockdown Protocol gameplay, the frame rates would be effectively indistinguishable from the 9800X3D, particularly at resolutions where the GPU dominates.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average score of 20480, which is 1 percent lower than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent above. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at the same settings and resolutions. A user with any of these alternatives should expect the same general performance pattern: strong 1080p and 1440p results, with 4K limited to Low settings.

It is importantly the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. This percentile gap reinforces that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. Users considering an upgrade path should look toward the GPU first, as the CPU has substantial headroom to support a more powerful graphics card.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 82 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 22 FPS margin. The data shows that even the maximum quality settings at 1080p are fully playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, but with a tighter margin. The average is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold but does not exceed it. This is a playable configuration, though users sensitive to frame drops should consider High settings, which average 80 FPS and provide more buffer.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 83 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that stays at or above 60 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, and High and Ultra are not viable at 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the system can handle maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires a significant compromise down to the lowest preset. The 83 FPS at 4K Low provides a playable experience, but the visual quality reduction is substantial compared to the 82 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

The Verdict

The database verdict for this system is clear: the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. Every preset, including Ultra, maintains an average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset's 82 FPS average provides a smooth experience with room for demanding scenes. This is the resolution where the system shines.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable across all settings. Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold. The recorded data shows that High settings at 80 FPS would be a safer choice for consistent frame pacing, but Ultra is technically playable. Users with high-refresh-rate monitors should consider Medium at 91 FPS or High at 80 FPS for better headroom.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Low settings, which average 83 FPS. Medium falls below the threshold at 59 FPS, and the minimum of 50 FPS confirms that frame dips will occur. High and Ultra are not viable options at 39 and 51 FPS respectively.

The overall ranking places this combination at 2165 out of 3714 tested configurations, indicating a mid-to-upper tier position. The CPU's high percentile (87th among all CPUs) suggests it will not be a limiting factor in most scenarios, while the GPU's 65th percentile explains the 4K limitations. For the best experience, this system is suited to 1080p Ultra or 1440p High/Ultra gaming, with 4K reserved for those willing to play at Low settings.