Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a broad range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, with results that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The database shows this combination handles 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably at high refresh rates, while 4K requires a more conservative settings approach to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of how the hardware scales under different loads. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates excellent headroom across the board. Low settings produce an average of 176.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded result for this configuration. Medium settings drop to 125.9 FPS, while High settings hold at 110.1 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset manages a solid 79.4 FPS average, confirming that this combo is well suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of additional pixel throughput. Low settings deliver 127.6 FPS, still a very high result. Medium settings average 90.4 FPS, and High settings come in at 80.8 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution produce a 60.9 FPS average, which just clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes 1440p Ultra a viable option, though it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings yield an average of 84.1 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution to comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 58.5 FPS, just under the playable mark. High settings average 53.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.3 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is possible with this hardware, but only at the lowest preset maintains a consistently smooth experience.

The gap between Low and Ultra presets is substantial across all resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between the two extremes is 97.4 FPS, showing how much headroom exists for visual fidelity upgrades. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 66.7 FPS, and at 4K it tightens to 43.8 FPS. This pattern reflects the growing GPU limitation at higher resolutions, where the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing at 2151 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the field, indicating a balanced configuration that handles the game well but is not among the top-tier setups. The percentile data reinforces this positioning: the Ryzen 9 7900X sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, with the GPU representing the more limiting factor for this game.

The CPU's standing is particularly notable. Its average benchmark score of 53288 places it ahead of 91 percent of all processors in the database. This means the Ryzen 9 7900X provides ample processing power for Lockdown Protocol's computational demands, ensuring that frame rates are not CPU-bound in most scenarios. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking is more modest, suggesting that while the RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable card, it does not match the CPU's relative strength.

This performance asymmetry has practical implications. In less demanding scenes, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them, resulting in the high average FPS numbers seen at 1080p. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear constraint, and the CPU's headroom goes largely unused. For players prioritizing high frame rates, the 1080p and 1440p results show a system that performs well above the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce an average of 84.1 FPS. Medium settings drop to 58.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playability threshold, while High and Ultra average 53.2 FPS and 40.3 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings at 1440p average 60.9 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that clears the playability threshold at this resolution. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Low hitting 127.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, the Intel Arc B570 at 20556, and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582. The RTX 2070 SUPER trails these cards by 1 to 1.5 percent.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X significantly stronger than the GPU in this pairing?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks at the 91st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 53288, while the GPU ranks at the 65th percentile with an average score of 20282. This gap explains why frame rates scale primarily with resolution and settings rather than CPU load.

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080 gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 1080p average 79.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This allows players to maximize visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2151 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it above average but not at the top of the field.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the Ryzen 9 7900X has several close competitors in the database. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, a mere 0.2 percent below the 7900X's average of 53288. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, which is 0.3 percent higher. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, 0.6 percent lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, 0.6 percent higher. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, though platform differences such as socket type and memory support would factor into a real build decision.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average score of 20282 places it alongside several alternatives with similar performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 1 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. These cards should produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with differences well within the margin of run-to-run variance.

For players considering an upgrade path, the data suggests that moving to any of these rival GPUs would not meaningfully change the gaming experience. The 1 to 1.5 percent deltas are negligible in real-world terms. Similarly, swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would have no perceptible impact on frame rates, since the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, averaging 79.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. Players with high-refresh displays can consider this preset without concern.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also deliver the best experience, averaging 60.9 FPS. This is a close call, as the result sits just above the playability threshold. For players who prefer a safety margin, High settings at 80.8 FPS offer substantially more headroom with only a moderate reduction in visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings maintain a playable frame rate, averaging 84.1 FPS. Medium settings fall to 58.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS mark, which means players at this resolution must accept reduced visual quality to keep gameplay smooth.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across all three tested resolutions, but the experience varies significantly depending on the target. At 1920x1080, every preset including Ultra clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 79.4 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this configuration, offering both high visual quality and smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 60.9 FPS. This makes 1440p a fully viable option for this hardware, though players who prioritize consistent high frame rates may prefer High settings at 80.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Low settings for playable performance, averaging 84.1 FPS. Medium settings at 58.5 FPS are borderline unplayable, and High and Ultra fall further behind. The verdict is clear: this CPU and GPU combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant graphical compromises.

The Ryzen 9 7900X provides ample processing headroom, while the RTX 2070 SUPER represents the practical ceiling for this pairing. Players targeting high refresh rates should stick to 1080p or 1440p, where the system delivers consistently smooth performance. The recorded data confirms this is a well-balanced mid-range configuration for Lockdown Protocol, capable of handling the game at high settings in its most common resolutions.