Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a formidable combination for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS title. Measured data indicates that this system delivers a playable experience across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably from 1080p up to 4K. At the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the combo clears this bar at every setting preset tested, from Low to Ultra, at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, while 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below the line.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves the highest average frame rate that remains at or above 60 FPS, with a measured average of 69.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short of the playable threshold, averaging only 54.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. It is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971, a negligible 0.2% difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which scores 47022, a 0.3% difference.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 177.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces an average of 84.6 FPS. This represents a substantial drop of 93.1 FPS when moving from the least demanding to the most demanding settings.

Q: Is the GPU better or worse than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477, which is 3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which scores 49957. This places the RX 6800 XT in the 85th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested system configurations?

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1152nd out of 3714 total tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper third of all system configurations tested for this game.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the system produces an average of 116 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested presets at this resolution clear the threshold comfortably.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU’s headroom is more evident at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a range from 238.3 FPS down to 116 FPS, indicating that even at the highest settings, the system is not fully constrained by the GPU. The jump from Medium to High at this resolution is relatively small, from 172.1 to 150.8 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU efficiently at these frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance metrics shift. The Low preset averages 177.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 84.6 FPS. The gap between Medium and High narrows further, with 128.4 and 108.2 FPS respectively. This indicates a growing reliance on the GPU, as the increased pixel count begins to tax the Radeon RX 6800 XT more heavily. The CPU, with its high multi-threaded performance, is likely not the limiting factor here, as the frame rates remain high even at lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role is dominant. The Low preset still manages 112.6 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 54.2 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Medium (82.2 FPS) to High (69.7 FPS) is significant, showing that each step up in quality has a pronounced impact on the GPU’s workload. The CPU’s influence is minimal at this resolution; the bottleneck is almost entirely the GPU’s shading and memory throughput capabilities.

The data implies that for competitive play at high refresh rates, 1080p is where the CPU’s strength shines, allowing for frame rates near 240 FPS on Low settings. For a balanced visual and performance experience, 1440p Ultra is viable, but the GPU’s limits become apparent at 4K, where only Low and Medium presets provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K sits very close to several other processors in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average score of 46971, which is only 0.2% higher, making it a near-identical performer in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is similarly matched, with a score of 47022, just 0.3% above the i7-13700K. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, each about 0.5% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game’s engine is unlikely to differentiate between such small performance margins.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT’s average score of 48477 is bracketed by several alternatives. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743, which is 1.5% lower, indicating the desktop RX 6800 XT holds a slight edge. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, which is 2.5% higher, suggesting it could offer a modest performance uplift in GPU-bound scenarios. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 score 49957 and 50001 respectively, each about 3% higher than the RX 6800 XT. When playing Lockdown Protocol, users with these rival GPUs would see similar frame rates, with the RX 6800 XT trailing by a small margin that might translate to a few frames per second at most, particularly at 4K where the GPU is the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination holds the 1152nd position out of 3714 tested system configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 31% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing for a system built around components that are not the absolute latest generation. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 85th percentile ranking both contribute to this solid overall position. The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, likely due to the balance between the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance and the GPU’s substantial 16 GB of memory and high bandwidth.

Given that the game is an FPS, the ranking suggests that this system is well-suited for the genre’s demands, which often favor high frame rates over raw compute throughput. The 1152nd rank out of 3714 means that roughly two-thirds of tested systems would perform worse, which bodes well for owners of this hardware. However, it also indicates that there are many faster configurations available, likely featuring newer GPUs or higher-end CPUs, but the gap is not enormous given that the system still achieves playable frame rates at 4K High settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with playable performance at all three tested resolutions, provided the right settings are selected. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 116 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with the Ultra preset averaging 84.6 FPS, comfortably above the playable line. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable at Low, Medium, and High presets, with the High preset averaging 69.7 FPS. Only the 4K Ultra preset fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement, averaging 54.2 FPS.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this system offers a fully playable experience at maximum quality settings. For 4K display owners, the High preset is the recommended ceiling, providing a smooth experience without the frame rate penalty of Ultra. The verdict is clear: this is a capable gaming system for Lockdown Protocol, with no major compromises required at common resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average frame rate of 69.7 FPS. This setting provides a balance between visual fidelity and performance, allowing for smooth gameplay at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best option, achieving an average of 84.6 FPS. This allows users to enjoy the highest quality settings without dropping below the playable threshold, making it the ideal choice for 1440p gaming.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again is the best, with an average frame rate of 116 FPS. This provides a high-refresh-rate experience on 1080p displays, ensuring that the game runs smoothly with all visual features enabled.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 112.6 FPS, Medium settings produce 82.2 FPS, High settings produce 69.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 54.2 FPS. The progression shows a steady decline as quality increases, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High, a difference of 12.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 177.7 FPS, Medium at 128.4 FPS, High at 108.2 FPS, and Ultra at 84.6 FPS. The relative differences between settings are more pronounced here, with Low being over twice as fast as Ultra. The step from Medium to High costs 20.2 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 23.6 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low at 238.3 FPS, Medium at 172.1 FPS, High at 150.8 FPS, and Ultra at 116 FPS. This resolution shows the highest absolute performance, with Low settings approaching 240 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 21.3 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 34.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed at higher quality settings even at 1080p. No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded for any test, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.