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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 44 | 59 | 67 | 95 |
| 1440p QHD | 68 | 91 | 104 | 147 |
| 1080p Full HD | 93 | 124 | 142 | 200 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K requiring a modest settings adjustment. This pairing shows a clear division of labor: the 12-core processor provides ample headroom, while the RDNA 3 graphics card becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution climbs. Benchmark results from the measured FPS data indicate that this system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions and remains comfortably playable at 4K with the right preset.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 93 FPS. This is a strong result, as the Ultra preset at 1080p maintains nearly 1.5 times the playable threshold, giving users substantial headroom for competitive play or recording overhead. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 142 FPS, and Low pushes to 200 FPS for maximum refresh rate potential.
Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings are again Ultra, with an average of 68 FPS. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is thinner than at 1080p. The data shows the High preset at 1440p averages 91 FPS, providing a more comfortable buffer if frame-time consistency is a concern. Medium at this resolution delivers 104 FPS, and Low reaches 147 FPS.
At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, falling below the playable threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 59 FPS, just under the threshold, while Low achieves 95 FPS for users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity.
CPU and GPU Roles
The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant performance factor as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains consistent headroom. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 107 FPS (200 vs 93), indicating that the RX 7700 has significant untapped potential at this resolution. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its high multi-threaded scores in synthetic benchmarks, provides enough processing power to keep frame rates high even when the GPU is not fully saturated.
At 2560x1440, the scaling between Low and Ultra narrows to 79 FPS (147 vs 68). This compression suggests the GPU is starting to become a bottleneck, as the pixel count increases by 78% compared to 1080p. The CPU's role remains steady, as evidenced by the fact that the 1440p Ultra score of 68 FPS is only slightly lower than the 1080p Ultra score of 93 FPS, showing that the GPU is handling the additional resolution burden without disproportionate losses.
The 3840x2160 results confirm the GPU-centric nature of high-resolution gaming. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 44 FPS, a 53% drop from the 1080p Ultra result. This steep decline indicates that the RX 7700's rendering throughput, not the CPU, is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU's 3DMark multi-threaded score of 10075 and Geekbench multicore score of 14118 suggest it can easily feed frames to the GPU, but the GPU's raw pixel output at 4K cannot maintain the same performance levels as at lower resolutions.
Interestingly, the scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K is severe: 67 FPS down to 44 FPS, a 34% reduction. This is a larger proportional drop than at 1440p, where Ultra retains 65% of the Medium score. The data indicates that Lockdown Protocol's Ultra preset at 4K introduces rendering workloads that exceed the GPU's comfortable operating range.
Measured FPS Breakdown
1920x1080:
- Low: 200 FPS average
- Medium: 142 FPS average, 121 FPS minimum, 163 FPS maximum
- High: 124 FPS average
- Ultra: 93 FPS average
The 1080p results show a smooth progression from Low to Ultra, with each settings tier costing roughly 20-30% performance. The Medium preset's minimum of 121 FPS indicates excellent frame pacing, with no dips below the 60 FPS threshold. Even the Ultra preset, with its 93 FPS average, maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.
2560x1440:
- Low: 147 FPS average
- Medium: 104 FPS average, 88 FPS minimum, 120 FPS maximum
- High: 91 FPS average
- Ultra: 68 FPS average
At 1440p, the Medium preset shows a minimum of 88 FPS, still well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, while averaging 68 FPS, does not have reported minimum/maximum values, but the average suggests it stays above the threshold in typical scenes. The jump from High to Ultra costs 23 FPS, the largest single-tier drop at this resolution.
3840x2160:
- Low: 95 FPS average
- Medium: 67 FPS average, 57 FPS minimum, 77 FPS maximum
- High: 59 FPS average
- Ultra: 44 FPS average
The 4K data tells a clear story. Medium is the only preset with full minimum/maximum reporting that shows a minimum of 57 FPS, slightly below the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 59 FPS, just under the line, while Ultra at 44 FPS is definitively below playable standards. Low at 95 FPS remains strong, showing the GPU's raw capability when rendering workloads are reduced.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?
A: No. The 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 44 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best 4K option is Medium, which averages 67 FPS.
Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?
A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 68 FPS, clearing the playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.
Q: How does the RX 7700's performance compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?
A: The RX 7700 scores an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129 (listed as a deltaPct of -1.7 for the rival). It also trails the AMD Radeon RX 9060 by 1% and leads the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1%.
Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X a bottleneck at 1080p?
A: Benchmark results suggest no. The CPU scores in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14650HX, is only 0.5% faster in average score. The 1080p Low preset achieving 200 FPS indicates the CPU can support very high frame rates.
Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Medium settings?
A: The 1920x1080 Medium preset averages 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. This provides a consistent high-refresh-rate experience.
Q: Does the GPU or CPU matter more for this game at 4K?
A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The drop from 1440p Ultra (68 FPS) to 4K Ultra (44 FPS) represents a 35% performance loss, which aligns with the GPU's rendering workload scaling. The CPU's performance remains sufficient across all resolutions.
The Verdict
This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS. This makes the system fully capable for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.
At 2560x1440, the combination is also fully playable across all presets. Ultra averages 68 FPS, providing a playable experience with maximum visual quality. Users seeking higher frame rates can drop to High for 91 FPS or Medium for 104 FPS.
At 3840x2160, the system requires a settings compromise. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not playable, and High at 59 FPS just misses the threshold. The recommended setting is Medium, which averages 67 FPS with a reported minimum of 57 FPS. While the average clears the threshold, the minimum dipping slightly below suggests occasional frame drops during intense scenes. Low at 95 FPS remains a viable option for players prioritizing smoothness over fidelity.
The verdict by resolution matches the data: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at Ultra, while 4K users should stick to Medium or Low presets to maintain 60 FPS.
How This Combo Ranks
Among all tested hardware combinations in the benchmark database, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper half of all systems, which is consistent with the measured performance: strong at 1080p and 1440p, but not exceptional at 4K.
The CPU's ranking provides context for this placement. The Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rivals cluster closely: the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H is 0.3% faster, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is 0.4% faster, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% slower. This indicates the CPU is competitive with modern mid-range and high-end mobile processors.
The GPU's ranking is more modest. The RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, is 0.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is 1% faster and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster. This mid-pack GPU positioning explains why the combo ranks where it does: the CPU punches above its weight class, but the GPU limits the system's overall standing in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K gaming.