Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a top-tier combination for Lockdown Protocol, ranking in the 89th percentile of all tested combos. This system delivers playable performance at every resolution and preset tested, with the data showing it can even handle 4K Ultra settings above the 60 FPS threshold. The combination of the 12-core, 24-thread Zen 4 processor and the Ada Lovelace GPU provides a balanced platform where neither component becomes a consistent bottleneck, though the scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU becomes the primary driver at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 393 out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it comfortably within the top 11% of all systems evaluated for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong result that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The CPU itself sits in the 91st percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 76th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of two well-above-average parts translates into a system that is not just playable but capable of high refresh rate gaming at standard resolutions and solid 4K performance.

This ranking is not surprising given the hardware's raw capabilities. The Ryzen 9 7900X shows exceptional multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 19267. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, while not the absolute fastest GPU available, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 31811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569. When combined, these scores indicate a system that handles both the CPU-intensive physics and GPU-intensive rendering demands of a modern FPS title like Lockdown Protocol with significant headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 145.5 FPS on Ultra settings, making it the best playable preset. The data shows that even at this highest quality level, the frame rate is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lowering to High yields 191.2 FPS, Medium produces 218.3 FPS, and Low reaches 308.4 FPS. For players with high refresh rate 1080p monitors, even the Ultra preset will take full advantage of a 144Hz display.

Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best option with an average of 104.7 FPS. This is still well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on 1440p displays. High settings run at 137.9 FPS, Medium at 161.6 FPS, and Low at 223.9 FPS. The performance at this resolution is strong enough that most users will prefer the visual fidelity of Ultra over the higher frame rates available at lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the system still manages Ultra settings at 68.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. High settings produce 88.6 FPS, Medium reaches 106.1 FPS, and Low achieves 144 FPS. The verdict data confirms all four settings are playable at 4K, making this one of the few combinations that can deliver Ultra-quality 4K gaming in this title without compromise.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the GPU can render frames quickly enough that processor performance becomes a limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 7900X handles this well, with its high single-thread score of 4238 in Passmark and 2016.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensuring that frame rates remain exceptionally high even at Low settings where GPU load is minimal.

At 2560x1440, the balance begins to tip toward the GPU. The frame rate drops from 308.4 FPS at 1080p Low to 223.9 FPS at 1440p Low, a reduction of approximately 27%. This indicates the GPU is starting to become more influential, though the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates well above playable levels. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient resources for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The frame rate at Low settings drops to 144 FPS, which is exactly half of the 1080p Low result of 308.4 FPS. This 50% reduction aligns with the fourfold increase in pixel count, showing that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The CPU's role diminishes, though its performance is still sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra where the GPU is most stressed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 7313P has an average benchmark score of 53206, which is just 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 7900X's 53288. This server-class processor would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, a 0.3% advantage over the Ryzen 9 7900X, while the Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, a 0.6% deficit. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, outperforming the Ryzen 9 7900X by 0.6%, making it the closest consumer alternative that would provide a marginal performance increase.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA products with very similar average scores. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31206, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 31087 average. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31220, also 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31532, a 1.4% advantage, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX scores 31676, which is 1.9% higher. These differences are minor enough that users would not notice a practical difference in frame rates when swapping between these GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show a wide spread across presets. Low settings produce an average of 308.4 FPS, Medium delivers 218.3 FPS, High reaches 191.2 FPS, and Ultra runs at 145.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable decline, with Ultra representing a 52.8% reduction in frame rate compared to Low. This indicates that the Ultra preset includes substantial graphical enhancements that impact performance significantly.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 223.9 FPS on Low, 161.6 FPS on Medium, 137.9 FPS on High, and 104.7 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 53.2%, consistent with the pattern observed at 1080p. The 1440p results are approximately 27% lower than their 1080p counterparts across all presets, reflecting the increased pixel count of 2560x1440 compared to 1920x1080.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 144 FPS on Low, 106.1 FPS on Medium, 88.6 FPS on High, and 68.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are roughly 50% lower than the 1080p results for each corresponding preset. This halving of performance aligns with the fourfold increase in pixel count from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with excellent performance across all tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that every resolution and preset combination is playable, with all settings at all three resolutions exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 145.5 FPS, providing a high refresh rate experience without any graphical compromises. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 104.7 FPS, which is ideal for 1440p gaming on high refresh rate monitors. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings still achieve 68.6 FPS, proving that this combination can handle 4K gaming with maximum quality settings.

The system demonstrates remarkable consistency, with no resolution or preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding configuration tested, 4K Ultra, maintains a 14% margin above the playable threshold. For users seeking maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset delivers 308.4 FPS, which would satisfy even the most demanding competitive gamers. The combination of the Ryzen 9 7900X's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's ample 16 GB VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that Lockdown Protocol runs smoothly in all scenarios, making this a highly capable system for this title.