Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a robust performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data showing the combination is capable of high frame rates across all three tested resolutions. The dataset reveals a clear pattern: the combo maintains playable performance above the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset, with only a single exception at 4K Ultra. The most demanding configuration tested, 3840x2160 Ultra, dips to an average of 57 FPS, while every other setting at 4K, and indeed all settings at 1440p and 1080p, comfortably exceed the playability baseline. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, contextualizes the combo’s ranking against other tested hardware, and provides guidance on optimal settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol presents a comprehensive picture of how this CPU-GPU pairing scales across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates exceptional headroom. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 260 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings at this resolution, the average drops to 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS, indicating smooth performance even during demanding scenes. High settings at 1080p yield an average of 161 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a strong 121 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the system is largely GPU-bound at higher presets, but the sheer performance headroom means even the most demanding settings deliver well over double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but shows a predictable step down from 1080p. Low settings produce an average of 191 FPS, which is a 26.5% reduction compared to the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS, showing that frame pacing remains consistent. High settings deliver a 118 FPS average, while Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS threshold with a solid 89 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively uniform across presets, with the average FPS dropping by roughly 26-30% depending on the quality level, which is typical for a resolution increase that places additional load on the GPU.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the first signs of strain on this combination. Low settings at 4K produce a 123 FPS average, which is still highly playable and demonstrates the GPU’s raw capability. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, indicating that even at 4K, the system can maintain smooth gameplay with moderate visual quality. High settings reduce the average to 76 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold. However, Ultra settings at 4K drop the average to 57 FPS, which falls just below the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain 60 FPS on average, making it the definitive limit for this hardware combo.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 260, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling of performance for this hardware configuration under the tested conditions.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT in this game?

A: The data suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the GPU is the primary performance driver. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 260 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 123 FPS at 4K Low, indicating that resolution scaling has a substantial impact on frame rates. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 12412, appear sufficient to feed the GPU across all tested configurations.

*Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with High settings?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 76 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a viable configuration for 4K gaming with high visual quality, though without the headroom seen at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the combo’s ranking compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 874th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23.5% of all configurations in the database. This percentile positioning indicates that it outperforms the majority of tested hardware pairings for this specific game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 115, with a maximum of 156 FPS and an average of 135 FPS. This tight range between minimum and average suggests consistent frame delivery without significant drops.

Q: Is the RX 9070 XT’s 16 GB of memory sufficient for Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates that at 1440p and 1080p, Ultra settings are fully playable, with averages of 89 FPS and 121 FPS respectively. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 57 FPS, the bottleneck appears to be raw compute performance rather than memory capacity, as the card’s 644.6 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB GDDR6 memory are substantial resources.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers a measured average of 121 FPS. This configuration provides the highest visual fidelity while still offering more than double the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for users prioritizing image quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain the best option, with an average of 89 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and allows for maximum graphical quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 89 FPS average provides sufficient headroom for demanding scenes, as the data shows the system can handle the full feature set at this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are High, which produce an average of 76 FPS. While Ultra settings are technically available, their 57 FPS average falls below the playability threshold. High settings at 4K offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the 76 FPS average providing a stable experience that clears the 60 FPS requirement by a reasonable margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 874th out of 3714 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 76.5th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the hardware pairings in the database. This ranking reflects the system’s strong performance across the board, particularly given that the GPU’s individual percentileVsAllGpus is only 55, while the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 89. The combo ranking suggests that the high-performing CPU compensates for the GPU’s mid-tier positioning, resulting in a synergistic pairing that exceeds expectations for this game.

Breaking down the rank further, the combo sits within the top quarter of all tested systems, which is notable for a game released in 2024. The 3714 total combos represent a wide range of hardware configurations, and placing in the 874th position indicates that this pairing is well above average for Lockdown Protocol specifically. The data suggests that the game benefits from the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745, which helps maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is under heavy load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-13700K, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average benchmark score of 46971, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel chip’s 46881 average. This places the two processors within statistical noise of each other, meaning users could expect nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a 0.3% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, each showing a 0.5% delta from the i7-13700K. These four alternatives would all deliver essentially the same CPU performance in this game, with differences well under 1%.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, the nearest rivals present an interesting contrast. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M has an average score of 13536, which is 0.1% lower than the RX 9070 XT’s 13543 average. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13515, a 0.2% delta, and the NVIDIA P106-090 scores 13470, a 0.5% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 555 rounds out the list with a score of 13407, showing a 1% delta. These rivals are all significantly older or lower-tier products, which highlights that the RX 9070 XT’s average benchmark score places it in a peculiar position where its nearest comparables are legacy hardware, despite its modern RDNA 4.0 architecture and 48.66 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, with the caveat that 4K Ultra settings fall just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset, with Ultra settings delivering a 121 FPS average and Low settings reaching 260 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets maintain averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 89 FPS and Low at 191 FPS. At 3840x2160, High settings are the most demanding playable option, producing a 76 FPS average, while Low and Medium also clear the threshold at 123 FPS and 87 FPS respectively. The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS playable threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 57 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that this combo is a capable 4K gaming system for Lockdown Protocol, provided users are willing to use High settings instead of Ultra. For 1440p and 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, allowing users to max out all settings while maintaining frame rates well above the playability baseline. The single sub-60 FPS result at 4K Ultra is a minor limitation that does not detract from the overall strong performance profile of this hardware pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals an interesting division of labor between the CPU and GPU across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra settings shows a dramatic reduction in frame rates, from 260 FPS down to 121 FPS, representing a 53.5% decrease. This substantial drop indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as increasing visual fidelity places more load on the graphics card while the CPU has ample headroom to keep up. The CPU’s strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136, ensures it is not limiting at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern is similar but with slightly smaller relative drops. Low settings produce 191 FPS, while Ultra produces 89 FPS, a 53.4% decrease from Low to Ultra. The absolute values are lower than 1080p across the board, confirming that the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases. The CPU’s role remains secondary, as the 16-core, 24-thread configuration provides more than enough processing power to handle the game’s demands at 1440p.

The 3840x2160 results show the most pronounced GPU dependency. Low settings at 4K yield 123 FPS, which drops to 57 FPS at Ultra, a 53.7% decrease. The fact that the percentage drop from Low to Ultra is nearly identical across all three resolutions (53.5%, 53.4%, and 53.7%) suggests that the GPU is consistently the limiting factor throughout the settings range, regardless of resolution. The CPU’s influence is more evident when comparing across resolutions: the 1080p Low score of 260 FPS versus the 4K Low score of 123 FPS represents a 52.7% reduction, indicating that the GPU’s workload increases significantly with resolution, while the CPU maintains consistent performance. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU’s 55th percentile ranking, reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the dominant performance factor in Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU providing a strong foundation that never becomes the limiting component.