Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a top-tier combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. The data shows a system that is not merely capable, but one that provides significant headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, even at 4K with maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Benchmark results place this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 329 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This puts the combo in the top 8.9% of all tested systems, a position that reflects the individual strengths of both components. The Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 Ti occupies the 86th percentile among all GPUs. When combined, their performance synergy is evident in the game's measured frame rates, which show no signs of a bottleneck at any resolution.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when considering the sheer volume of hardware combinations tracked. Being in the top 329 out of 3714 means this system outperforms roughly 91% of all other tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol specifically. This is not a blanket synthetic score, but a game-specific result that accounts for how the CPU and GPU interact under this title's workload. The data indicates that the combination is exceptionally well-balanced for this FPS, with both components contributing enough to avoid limiting the other.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what other hardware would deliver similar gameplay. For the CPU, the AMD EPYC 7313P has an average benchmark score of 53206, which is a mere 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 7900X's average. This suggests that a system built around that EPYC chip would behave almost identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, placing it 0.3% higher, and the Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the closest mainstream rival, scoring 53620, which is 0.6% higher. All four alternatives fall within a narrow 1.2% performance band, indicating that the Ryzen 9 7900X's processing power is not unique but is solidly within a competitive tier.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 with an average score of 50001, a negligible 0.1% difference from the RTX 5070 Ti's 49957. The Intel Arc A550M is 0.4% higher at 49737. More notable comparisons include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which scores 50951 and is 2% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, which scores 48477 and is 3.1% slower. These deltas show that the RTX 5070 Ti sits in a performance cluster where a few percentage points separate it from last-generation flagship cards. For Lockdown Protocol, a system with a Ryzen 9 7900X and any of these near-identical GPUs would produce frame rates within a few FPS of the measured results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less stressed, allowing the CPU's strength to drive high frame rates. The jump from Low to Ultra settings at this resolution shows a 52.8% drop in FPS, from 317.4 down to 149.9. This is a substantial reduction, but the absolute numbers remain high, indicating the CPU can feed frames fast enough even when graphical load increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 52.0% decrease, from 232.6 to 111.7 FPS. This is a similar percentage drop to 1080p, but the overall frame rates are lower, confirming that the higher pixel count increases GPU workload. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is telling. At Ultra, the drop is from 149.9 to 111.7 FPS, a 25.5% reduction. At Low, it drops from 317.4 to 232.6, a 26.7% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiter as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role is dominant. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 54.7% drop, from 149.2 to 67.5 FPS. The absolute values are the lowest in the dataset, yet still comfortably above 60 FPS. The fact that even the most demanding 4K preset maintains playable performance indicates that while the CPU is still capable, the RTX 5070 Ti is the component working hardest to maintain these frame rates. The data implies that for users targeting 1080p or 1440p high-refresh gaming, the CPU is more than sufficient, while 4K performance is firmly GPU-bound.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 67.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p for the highest visual quality without dropping below 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 111.7 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum quality with substantial performance headroom.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p compare to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 149.9 at 1920x1080 to 67.5 at 3840x2160, a 54.9% reduction. At Low settings, it drops from 317.4 to 149.2, a 53.0% reduction.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X or the RTX 5070 Ti more important for this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU provides enough headroom that the GPU is the main factor for scaling. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger frame rate drops when increasing resolution.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 317.4 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Are there any settings at any resolution where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. All twelve tested combinations of resolution and settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K) produce average frame rates above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 317.4 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 227.7 FPS, while High settings yield 196.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding at this resolution, still produces an average of 149.9 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain high. Low settings average 232.6 FPS. Medium settings produce 164.9 FPS, and High settings reach 143.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution delivers an average of 111.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance is still strong. Low settings average 149.2 FPS. Medium settings drop to 105.1 FPS, and High settings yield 93.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, produces an average of 67.5 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 149.9 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience even in fast-paced scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also offers the highest quality while maintaining an average of 111.7 FPS. This provides excellent visual fidelity with enough performance for a high-refresh-rate monitor.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is again the optimal setting, with an average of 67.5 FPS. This is the only resolution where the 60 FPS threshold is approached, but the margin is still comfortable.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well. At 1920x1080, it delivers a playable experience at all presets, with the Ultra setting averaging 149.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 111.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system maintains playability across every setting, with the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 67.5 FPS. The verdict is that this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and preset tested, making it an excellent choice for gamers seeking maximum quality or high refresh rates.