Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a combination that spans two different eras of hardware. The processor is a modern 16-core, 24-thread part from the Raptor Lake generation, while the graphics card is an RDNA 1.0 design that has reached end-of-life status. For Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, the recorded data shows this pairing produces a wide range of frame rates depending on resolution and quality settings. The database contains measured averages for twelve distinct configurations, and the analysis below interprets those numbers to determine what this system can deliver.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low. The measured average at that setting is 75 FPS. The next step up, Medium, falls to 53.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. High produces 46.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming requires a significant compromise on visual quality for this combo. Only the lowest preset clears the line, and even then, the margin is modest.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves. High settings deliver 70.4 FPS, which meets the 60 FPS target. Medium runs at 83 FPS, Low at 113.2 FPS, but Ultra falls to 52.1 FPS. Therefore, the best settings at this resolution are High, as it is the most demanding preset that remains playable. The gap between High and Ultra is substantial, a drop of 18.3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load that this GPU cannot sustain at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. Ultra runs at 72.1 FPS, High at 97 FPS, Medium at 111.4 FPS, and Low at 154.7 FPS. Since Ultra is the most demanding option and it still holds above 60 FPS, the best settings at this resolution are Ultra. This is the only resolution where the combo can run the game at maximum quality without dropping below the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a reduction of 82.6 FPS, which shows how much headroom exists at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the primary constraint for this game at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 75 on Low to 38 on Ultra, a decrease of 37 FPS across the preset range. This steep penalty indicates that the RX 5700 XT is heavily taxed by the pixel count and the higher-quality effects. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is likely not the bottleneck at 3840x2160, as the workload shifts toward the graphics card.

At 1440p, the pattern continues. The average FPS ranges from 113.2 on Low to 52.1 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 61.1 FPS, which is even larger in absolute terms than at 4K. This suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the lower resolution allows the card to push higher frame rates at lower presets. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these settings, as evidenced by the strong Low preset performance.

At 1080p, the role of the CPU becomes more visible. The Ultra preset runs at 72.1 FPS, which is above the threshold but not dramatically so. The Low preset reaches 154.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is capable of much higher output when the settings are reduced. However, the fact that Ultra stays above 60 FPS suggests that the CPU can handle the game logic and draw calls even at maximum quality. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across all presets, but the wide spread from 72.1 to 154.7 FPS shows that the GPU still has a dominant role.

Comparing resolutions, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset is notable. For High, the average drops from 97 FPS at 1080p to 70.4 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 26.6 FPS. For Ultra, the drop is from 72.1 to 52.1 FPS, a reduction of 20 FPS. These decreases are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing the pixel count directly reduces output. The CPU is not the limiting factor here, as its performance does not change with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combination ranks 2742 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the lower half of all systems tested. The percentile for the CPU alone is 89, meaning it outperforms most processors in general benchmarks. The GPU percentile is 59, which is closer to the middle of the pack. The combo rank reflects the fact that the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing, dragging the overall standing down relative to what the CPU alone would suggest.

The rank of 2742 out of 3714 means roughly 72 percent of tested combos achieve higher frame rates in this game. This is not a top-tier configuration for Lockdown Protocol, but it is not at the very bottom either. The data shows that the combo can run the game at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, which is a decent result for a mid-range GPU from 2019. However, at 4K, only Low is playable, which limits the appeal of this system for high-resolution displays.

The delta between the CPU and GPU performance is striking. The i7-13700K sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 5700 XT sits at the 59th percentile among GPUs. This imbalance suggests that users with this combo are leaving CPU performance on the table in this title. A stronger GPU would likely shift the rank upward significantly, as the CPU has demonstrated it can handle higher frame rates in other workloads.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average benchmark score 0.2 percent lower than the i7-13700K. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3 percent lower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 are both 0.5 percent higher. These differences are negligible, meaning that swapping the i7-13700K for any of these processors would produce nearly identical results in Lockdown Protocol. The game appears to be GPU-bound in most scenarios, so CPU choice among these four would not change the measured FPS in any meaningful way.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 0.1 percent higher than the RX 5700 XT. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 0.3 percent lower, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 0.3 percent lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 0.9 percent lower. These deltas are all within one percent, so any of these GPUs would behave almost identically to the RX 5700 XT in this game. The measured FPS values in the database would apply equally to systems using these alternative cards.

It is importantly the rival list includes some unusual entries, such as the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and the RTX 5090 D V2, which are not typical gaming cards. However, the benchmark scores indicate that they land in the same performance tier as the RX 5700 XT. A user upgrading from the RX 5700 XT to one of these alternatives would see no meaningful change in Lockdown Protocol performance, based on the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full set of measurements is available. Low settings produce an average of 154.7 FPS. Medium runs at 111.4 FPS. High delivers 97 FPS. Ultra drops to 72.1 FPS. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra having the smallest margin at 12.1 FPS above the line. The spread from Low to Ultra is 82.6 FPS, showing a broad range of performance depending on quality preferences.

At 2560x1440, the measurements show Low at 113.2 FPS, Medium at 83 FPS, High at 70.4 FPS, and Ultra at 52.1 FPS. Three presets clear 60 FPS, with High being the most demanding of those. Ultra falls below the threshold by 7.9 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 18.3 FPS, which is a significant penalty for the final quality step. Low to Medium has a gap of 30.2 FPS, and Medium to High has a gap of 12.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the measurements are more limited. Low runs at 75 FPS, Medium at 53.2 FPS, High at 46.2 FPS, and Ultra at 38 FPS. Only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold, doing so by 15 FPS. Medium misses by 6.8 FPS, High by 13.8 FPS, and Ultra by 22 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a drop of 37 FPS, which is the smallest absolute range across the three resolutions, but the absolute frame rates are also the lowest.

The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies entirely on averages. This means that frame time spikes or stutters are not captured in the database. The average values provide a general sense of performance, but users with high-refresh-rate monitors might experience dips below these numbers during intense scenes.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer depends on the resolution and the acceptable quality level. At 3840x2160, the system can run the game at Low settings with an average of 75 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, but it requires the lowest visual preset. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, so they are not playable by the database standard.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more favorable. High settings produce 70.4 FPS, Medium produces 83 FPS, and Low produces 113.2 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that fails, running at 52.1 FPS. The best playable setting is High, which offers a reasonable balance of quality and performance. Users with a 1440p monitor can run the game comfortably at High, or push to Medium for extra headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system runs the game at Ultra with 72.1 FPS, which is the best possible outcome. All presets are playable, with Low reaching 154.7 FPS for those who prioritize frame rate above all else. This is the resolution where the combo shines, delivering a smooth experience at maximum quality.

The overall verdict is that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience is heavily dependent on the display resolution. For 1080p users, the system is fully capable at any setting. For 1440p users, the system is capable at High and below. For 4K users, the system is only capable at Low, which may not be visually acceptable for many players. The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom across all tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest quality setting at 1920x1080 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra runs at 72.1 FPS on average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1080p exceed 60 FPS, so Ultra is the best choice.

Q: Can this system play Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: Yes, High settings produce an average of 70.4 FPS at 1440p. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2742 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all systems in the database.

Q: What happens at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: Medium settings at 4K produce an average of 53.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 75 FPS are playable at this resolution.

Q: Are there any GPUs that perform almost identically to the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 0.1 percent higher, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 both score 0.3 percent lower. These differences are negligible.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: Low runs at 154.7 FPS, while Ultra runs at 72.1 FPS. The difference is 82.6 FPS, showing a wide range of performance across quality settings.