Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X sits in a tightly packed performance cluster according to the database. Its average benchmark score of 53,288 places it within a fraction of a percent of several server and workstation parts. The closest rival is the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53,206, a delta of just 0.2%. That means in CPU-bound tasks, swapping to that EPYC would produce nearly identical frame pacing in most scenarios. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53,469, sitting 0.3% higher, while the Intel Xeon 634 scores 52,974, a 0.6% gap. The Intel Core i7-14700F edges ahead at 53,620, which is 0.6% faster than the 7900X. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would behave almost identically in Lockdown Protocol, since the differences are well under 1%.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9,780, placing it at the 47th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9,803, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9,832, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9,724, a 0.6% gap, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9,716, a 0.7% difference. None of these alternatives would meaningfully change frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The GTX 1070 is effectively interchangeable with these parts for this game, though the Quadro and Tesla cards lack the same gaming-oriented driver optimizations.

What this means for a builder is simple: if you already own a GTX 1070, swapping to any of these rivals would not improve or worsen performance in any measurable way. The CPU has more headroom, with the 7900X sitting at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, so the bottleneck in this system is clearly the graphics card.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior across all resolutions and presets. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, has strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,300 and a single-core score of 2,016.5. Its PassMark multithread score of 51,406 and single-thread score of 4,238 indicate ample processing power for game logic and physics. The GPU, however, is a Pascal-era part from 2016, and its age shows in the scaling.

At 1920x1080, the GTX 1070 manages 131 FPS on Low settings, 93 FPS on Medium, 81 FPS on High, and 61 FPS on Ultra. That is a drop of 70 FPS from Low to Ultra, a 53% reduction. At 2560x1440, the same preset sweep yields 96 FPS on Low, 68 FPS on Medium, 59 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra here is 51 FPS. At 3840x2160, the numbers fall further: 62 FPS on Low, 44 FPS on Medium, 38 FPS on High, and 29 FPS on Ultra.

The resolution scaling tells the story. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra drops the average from 61 to 45 FPS, a 26% loss. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra drops it from 45 to 29 FPS, another 36% loss. These are classic signs of a GPU-limited system. If the CPU were the bottleneck, resolution changes would have a much smaller effect on frame rates. The 7900X has enough headroom that even at 4K Ultra, it is almost certainly waiting on the GTX 1070 to finish rendering each frame.

The preset scaling reinforces this. At 4K, going from Low to Ultra reduces performance from 62 FPS to 29 FPS, a 53% penalty. That is purely a GPU workload increase. The CPU is not struggling with draw calls or game logic; it is the pixel fill rate and shader throughput of the GTX 1070 that limits performance. For this game, the GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution. The CPU matters only insofar as it needs to keep up, and the 7900X does so with substantial margin.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the combination clears 60 FPS on every preset. The lowest result is Ultra at 61 FPS average, while Low reaches 131 FPS, Medium hits 93 FPS, and High delivers 81 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 is the highest resolution that still allows a smooth experience. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 68, with minimums at 58 FPS. That is just below the 60 FPS threshold for the worst frame, but the average clears it comfortably.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings. At 3840x2160 with Low presets, the average FPS is 62, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 44 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS. Those are not playable for a fast-paced FPS.

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

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9,780. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9,803, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9,832, 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 score 9,724 and 9,716 respectively. None of these would change gameplay meaningfully.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 7900X hold back the GTX 1070?

A: No. The 7900X is at the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 53,288. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F, is only 0.6% faster. The frame rates in the database are limited by the GPU, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p High settings?

A: The recorded average is 59 FPS at 2560x1440 on High. That is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to Medium raises the average to 68 FPS, which is the recommended setting for that resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on your target resolution and quality expectations. The verdict data is clear and unambiguous. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Ultra settings deliver 61 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. High delivers 81 FPS, Medium 93 FPS, and Low 131 FPS. If you have a 1080p monitor, this is a fully capable system for this game.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. The playable settings are Low and Medium. Low delivers 96 FPS average, and Medium delivers 68 FPS average. High drops to 59 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The recommendation is Medium for 1440p, as it stays above 60 FPS on average and the minimum recorded is 58 FPS, which is close enough for most players.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable. The average FPS is 62, which just clears the threshold. Medium drops to 44 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS. If you have a 4K display, you will need to accept Low presets or lower your resolution. The GTX 1070 is a 2016 card with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit bus, and 4K is simply beyond its comfortable range for this game.

The overall verdict is that this is a 1080p machine first, a 1440p machine with settings compromises, and a 4K machine only at minimum quality. The 60 FPS threshold is met at 1080p across all presets, at 1440p for Low and Medium, and at 4K only for Low.

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 best choice for visual quality at this resolution. If you prefer higher frame rates, High delivers 81 FPS, Medium 93 FPS, and Low 131 FPS, but Ultra is the highest preset that still meets the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, with an average of 68 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS is 58, and the maximum is 78. This is the sweet spot for 1440p on this hardware. High settings produce 59 FPS average, which is just below the 60 FPS line, so Medium is the recommended ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, with an average of 62 FPS. There is no room for higher quality at 4K. Medium drops to 44 FPS, which is not smooth enough for an FPS. If 4K is your target, Low settings are the maximum you can use while maintaining playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3,068 out of 3,714 tested combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the lower 17% of all systems tested for this game. This is not a high-ranking combo, and the reason is clear from the data: the CPU is a top-tier part, but the GPU is a mid-range card from an older generation.

The 7900X is at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the GTX 1070 sits at the 47th percentile of all GPUs. The system is held back by the graphics card in every scenario. The rank of 3,068 reflects this imbalance. A stronger GPU paired with this CPU would dramatically improve the ranking, as the CPU has substantial headroom. The frame rates recorded in the database are almost entirely GPU-limited.

For a builder considering this pairing, the implication is straightforward. If you own a Ryzen 9 7900X, the GTX 1070 is the weak link. Upgrading the GPU would yield large gains in Lockdown Protocol, especially at higher resolutions and presets. Conversely, if you own a GTX 1070, pairing it with a much cheaper CPU would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in this game, since the GPU is the bottleneck at all measured settings. The 7900X is future-proofing for a GPU upgrade, not a match for the GTX 1070.