Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is an FPS title that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER produces a system with substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate play. The data indicates that this pairing can handle the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as resolution drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rivals in the database show how close the top of the desktop CPU market is. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, which is 0.6% higher, making it a nearly identical match in raw processing power. The AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.2% slower at 53206, while the Intel Xeon 634 trails by 0.6% at 52974. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% ahead at 53469. For gaming, any of these would deliver similar frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, though the 7900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads give it a distinct advantage in heavily threaded workloads.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 43223. Its nearest rivals are clustered tightly. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a 0.1% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile also lands at 43268, just 0.1% behind. The Quadro M6000 (non-24GB) is 0.2% behind at 43301, and the RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% ahead at 43667. The RTX 4070 SUPER uses the AD104 chip with 7168 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 4090 Mobile, while faster in aggregate score, is a mobile part with different power characteristics, so desktop builders should focus on the Quadro comparisons as more relevant desktop alternatives.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals where each component carries the load. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 64 FPS, while dropping to 1080p Ultra yields 135 FPS—a 111% increase in frame rate from a 75% reduction in pixel count. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the GPU’s pixel throughput (198.0 GPixel/s) and texture rate (554.4 GTexel/s) become the limiting factors.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 290 FPS, versus 137 FPS at 4K Low—a 112% difference. The Ryzen 9 7900X’s single-thread score of 4238 in Passmark and its 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 suggest it can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at 1080p. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10972 and max-thread score of 12536 show that even with 12 cores, the CPU maintains strong scaling, which helps in FPS games that may use multiple threads for physics and AI.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The jump from 1440p Ultra (99 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (135 FPS) is a 36% gain, while the jump from 4K Ultra (64 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (99 FPS) is a 55% gain. This nonlinear scaling suggests that at 1440p, the system is partially CPU-limited at lower settings but becomes GPU-limited as settings increase. The Medium preset at 1440p shows 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS, while the High preset drops to 132 FPS—a 13% penalty for the visual upgrade, indicating the GPU is starting to strain.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 135 FPS. The data shows no playability concerns here, as even the minimum framerate at Medium settings (175 FPS) far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset reaches 290 FPS, but there is no reason to compromise visuals when Ultra is already 2.25 times above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 99 FPS. This is 65% above the 60 FPS floor, providing comfortable headroom for dips in intense combat. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 128 FPS, but Ultra’s average of 99 FPS still leaves room for occasional drops without hitting the threshold. High settings drop to 132 FPS, making Ultra the preferred option for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is still playable at 64 FPS average, which is just 4 FPS above the threshold. This is the tightest margin in the entire dataset. The Medium preset offers a more comfortable 97 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS, providing a safer experience if you want to avoid any risk of stutter. High settings sit between at 85 FPS. For 4K, the recommendation is Ultra if you accept the slim margin, or Medium for a more consistent experience—the choice depends on your tolerance for framerate variance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings across every resolution, with the data showing that 60 FPS is cleared in every configuration. At 1080p, the system excels, delivering 135 FPS on Ultra and 290 FPS on Low, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, Ultra produces 99 FPS, which is strong for competitive play while maintaining max visual quality. At 4K, Ultra averages 64 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little margin; the Medium preset at 97 FPS is the safer choice for consistent performance.

The verdict is clear: this combination is overkill for 1080p, well-suited for 1440p, and adequate for 4K. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the game’s textures at 4K, while the Ryzen 9 7900X’s 24 threads prevent CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions. If you prioritize 4K gaming, consider dropping to Medium settings for a much smoother experience; if you play at 1440p or 1080p, run everything at Ultra without hesitation.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 64 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. However, this is the tightest margin in the dataset, so expect some variance in demanding scenes.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 99 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, 1080p delivers 135 FPS versus 64 FPS at 4K—a 111% increase. At Low settings, the gap is similar: 290 FPS at 1080p versus 137 FPS at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck, as shown by the smaller performance gap between Low and Ultra settings. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (4238 in Passmark) becomes more important, allowing the system to reach 290 FPS on Low.

Q: What are the minimum framerates for this combination?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum framerates are Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 175 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 128 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 83 FPS. All exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 582nd out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15.7% of all systems in the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 582nd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15.7% of all systems. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU’s 91st percentile standing and the GPU’s 83rd percentile standing combine to produce a system that excels at all resolutions. The rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU is marked as end-of-life and is a predecessor to the GeForce 50 series, while the CPU remains an active production part.

For context, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals in aggregate score—the Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile—are within 1% of its performance, meaning any of these GPUs paired with a similarly strong CPU would likely land in the same ranking tier. The 582nd position out of 3714 combos suggests that this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, but it is not at the absolute top, where higher-end GPUs or newer parts would dominate. For a 1440p-focused build, this combination offers a strong balance of CPU headroom and GPU capability, with the ability to push 4K at playable framerates.