Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, an FPS released on March 11, 2024, has been benchmarked with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p at maximum settings, while 4K requires a drop to medium for a stable 60 FPS. The following analysis breaks down the best settings, component roles, and how this combination compares to other tested hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 67 FPS (minimum 57, maximum 77). High drops to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra sits at 44 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not playable, and even High is borderline, so Medium is the practical ceiling for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, all four presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset, Ultra, delivers an average of 68 FPS, which is comfortably above the playable mark. Low reaches 147 FPS, Medium 104 FPS (min 88, max 120), and High 91 FPS. Since every setting is playable, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system is clearly not constrained. Ultra averages 93 FPS, High 124 FPS, Medium 142 FPS (min 121, max 163), and Low 200 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra, as it provides a high-quality image while still delivering well above 60 FPS. Even the most demanding preset leaves ample headroom for competitive play.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rates scale consistently with resolution across every preset, indicating that the GPU is the primary performance driver in Lockdown Protocol. For example, at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 200 at 1920x1080 to 147 at 2560x1440 and 95 at 3840x2160. At Ultra, the progression is 93, 68, and 44 FPS. This monotonic scaling is a hallmark of a GPU-bound workload; as pixel count increases, the Radeon RX 7700's rendering load grows proportionally.

The CPU, a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, ranks at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs and posts strong synthetic scores: Cinebench R23 multi-core 22807 and single-core 2228, PassMark multi-thread 41318 and single-thread 4704. These figures suggest the processor is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution or preset tested. The highest frame rate observed, 200 FPS at 1080p Low, is well within the CPU's capability, and even at 4K Ultra the system still produces 44 FPS, which is far above typical CPU-bound limits. There is no evidence of a CPU constraint in the measured data; lowering resolution yields near-linear gains, which would not occur if the CPU were limiting.

The GPU's role is further highlighted by its own benchmark profile. The RX 7700 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 20974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2865. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures, but the rendering pipeline remains the decisive factor in frame rate scaling. In short, the data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario where the CPU's high performance simply feeds the GPU without becoming a limiting factor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on average benchmark scores, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score of 58386. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 0.1% higher, the Intel Xeon w5-2545 is 0.2% lower, the Intel Core i9-14900 is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 0.7% lower. In Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates, as the differences are negligible for real-world gaming. The CPU's high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2228) ensures that even the most demanding game logic is handled with ease.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 7700's nearest rivals, based on an average score of 15852, are the AMD Radeon R9 370X (0.1% lower), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (1.0% lower), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.1% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1.7% lower). These GPUs would produce frame rates within a similar margin, though in-game performance can vary slightly due to driver optimizations and architecture differences. The RTX 3060 Ti, for instance, is 1.7% slower on average, which could translate to a few FPS difference in Lockdown Protocol, but the overall playability profile would remain unchanged. The combo's rank of 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations places it in the upper half of all tested hardware pairs, meaning there are many slower systems but also a substantial number of faster ones.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at Medium or Low settings. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 67 FPS (min 57, max 77), while High averages 59 FPS and Ultra 44 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings for 1440p?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440 with an average of 68 FPS. All presets exceed 60 FPS at this resolution, so Ultra provides the highest visual quality without compromising frame rate.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested hardware?

A: This CPU+GPU combination ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D's average benchmark score of 58386 is within 0.7% of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, Intel Xeon w5-2545, Intel Core i9-14900, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a launch MSRP of $499.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 59 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 95 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 67 | 57 | 77 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 44 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 91 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 147 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 104 | 88 | 120 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 68 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 124 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 200 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 142 | 121 | 163 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 93 | - | - |

The table shows that only the Medium preset at each resolution includes min/max data, revealing some frame time variance. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 57 FPS dips slightly below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average of 67 FPS keeps the experience smooth overall. At 1440p Medium, the min/max range of 88–120 FPS indicates a stable performance envelope, and at 1080p Medium the range of 121–163 FPS shows excellent consistency.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms 2005 of the 3714 systems in the database. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested hardware pairs. The CPU alone sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The combined rank reflects the asymmetry: the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-end processor, but the Radeon RX 7700 is a mid-range graphics card. As a result, the system is well above average overall, but it is not in the top tier of gaming rigs. The rank also indicates that many other combinations, particularly those with higher-end GPUs, would deliver higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, but this pairing still offers a solid balance for the price point of its components.

The Verdict

According to the verdict data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol smoothly at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 at maximum settings. At 1080p, Ultra averages 93 FPS, and at 1440p, Ultra averages 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is playable only at Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at 67 FPS. The playable settings list confirms that High at 4K is not playable (59 FPS), and Ultra at 4K is far below the threshold (44 FPS). For users who prioritize resolution over quality, the 4K Medium setting provides a playable experience, but those who demand 60 FPS at 4K will need to accept a lower preset. Overall, the combination of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Radeon RX 7700 delivers a capable gaming experience for Lockdown Protocol, with excellent performance at mainstream resolutions and a reasonable compromise at 4K.