Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a robust Lockdown Protocol experience, with the data showing that the combination is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across most resolution and settings configurations. The measured FPS values indicate a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K remains playable with some settings adjustments.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: At 4K, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays playable, achieving an average of 67.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 49.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i7-13700K scores 46881 in the average benchmark score, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900's score of 46971 and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's score of 47022. It is 0.5% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535.

Q: Is the GPU's performance closer to the RTX 2080 Ti or the RX 6800?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score of 29945 is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2080 Ti's score of 29783, while it is 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800's score of 30095. The data shows it sits almost exactly between these two cards.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 168.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 75.2 FPS. This represents a drop of 93.0 FPS, or roughly 55%, when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the GPU outperform the CPU in its respective percentile ranking?

A: The GPU ranks in the 75th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. This indicates the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card.

Q: At which resolution does the system achieve its highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS across all tested configurations occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the system reaches an average of 223.5 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU workloads scale across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system's performance is heavily influenced by the CPU's capabilities, as the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset at 1080p produces an average of 223.5 FPS, which is 54.9 FPS higher than the Low preset at 1440p (168.2 FPS) and 114.1 FPS higher than the Low preset at 4K (109.4 FPS). This scaling suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is able to feed frames to the GPU faster than the graphics card can render them, creating a CPU-bound scenario.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the performance gap between settings narrows. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 93.0 FPS, whereas at 1080p the same difference is 120.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU begins to take on a more significant role at 1440p, as the increased pixel count demands more from the graphics card's shading units and memory bandwidth. The RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the load, but the frame rates show a more balanced distribution of work between the two components.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. The Ultra preset at 4K averages only 49.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS, while the High preset manages 67.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a drop of 60.0 FPS, from 109.4 to 49.4. This pattern demonstrates that the RTX 3070 Ti's compute resources, with its 6144 shading units and 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, are the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116, are not the constraining element at this resolution.

The preset scaling further illustrates this shift. At 1080p, the jump from Medium to High costs 23.2 FPS, while at 4K the same settings change costs 10.3 FPS. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls is more important, while at 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth dominate the performance equation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all presets. The Low settings yield an average of 223.5 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset drops to 162.1 FPS, while the High preset averages 138.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, despite being the most demanding, still achieves a solid 102.9 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, with even the slowest configuration (Ultra) running 42.9 FPS above the playability floor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a noticeable decline. The Low preset averages 168.2 FPS, which is 55.3 FPS lower than the same preset at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 119.3 FPS, and the High preset comes in at 101.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 75.2 FPS, which is still 15.2 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling between presets at 1440p is consistent, with each step up in quality costing approximately 20-30 FPS, except for the jump from High to Ultra, which costs 26.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, and the playability becomes more conditional. The Low preset averages 109.4 FPS, which remains comfortably above the threshold. The Medium preset averages 77.6 FPS, and the High preset averages 67.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 49.4 FPS, which is 10.6 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that at 4K, only the Low, Medium, and High presets are viable for maintaining a consistent 60 FPS experience.

The maximum FPS values are not provided in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The minimum FPS values are also absent, which means the data cannot speak to frame time consistency or 1% lows. However, the average FPS figures across all tested configurations demonstrate a system that is capable of high performance in most scenarios.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol well, with the playability depending on the chosen resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with the Ultra settings delivering 102.9 FPS. This makes 1080p an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding settings provide a comfortable margin above the playability floor.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive. The Ultra preset averages 75.2 FPS, which is 15.2 FPS above the threshold, and the High preset achieves 101.9 FPS. All four settings at 1440p are playable, making this resolution the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance. The system can handle the full range of settings at 1440p without dropping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is only partially playable. The High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 67.3, 77.6, and 109.4 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset, however, fails to reach the threshold, averaging 49.4 FPS. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is to use the High preset, which provides the best visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all settings, while 4K requires avoiding the Ultra preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score provide a close comparison. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is 0.2% higher than the Core i7-13700K's 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a 0.3% advantage. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, both coming in 0.5% lower. These four processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences are within a fraction of a percent.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile has an average score of 29928, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 3070 Ti's 29945. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, a 0.5% advantage, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a 0.5% deficit. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti. Any of these graphics cards would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the RX 6700 offering a slight edge and the RTX 2080 Ti being marginally slower.

Combining these alternatives, a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and an AMD Radeon RX 6800 would perform nearly identically to the tested configuration, with the CPU being 0.2% slower and the GPU being 0.5% faster. The data suggests that users with any of these nearby components can expect comparable results in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 67.3 FPS. This provides a 7.3 FPS margin above the threshold, making it a safe choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset offers a higher frame rate of 77.6 FPS, but the High preset represents the best visual quality that stays playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, averaging 75.2 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity at 1440p while still maintaining a 15.2 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 101.9 FPS would be preferable for users with 144Hz monitors, but the Ultra preset is the best-looking option that remains playable.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best option, delivering 102.9 FPS. This is 42.9 FPS above the playability threshold, providing a substantial margin for high-refresh-rate displays. The system has ample headroom at 1080p to run the game at its highest settings without any playability concerns.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 1311 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper portion of the database, with roughly 65% of tested configurations ranking below it. The percentile ranking of the CPU at 89 and the GPU at 75 indicates that the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers, but the overall combo ranking reflects the GPU's lower relative position.

The rank of 1311 suggests that while this system performs well in this game, there are many other combinations that deliver higher frame rates. The data shows that the system is capable of excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset falls short of the playable threshold. The combo's position in the rankings is consistent with its measured performance, which is strong but not top-tier. For users seeking higher 4K performance, the data indicates that a more powerful GPU would be necessary, while the CPU's 89th percentile ranking suggests it is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.