Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers decisively playable performance in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores ensure it never becomes the limiting factor in this FPS title. Benchmark results indicate the RTX 4070 Ti has enough headroom to run the game at its highest visual quality, with average frame rates ranging from 66 FPS at 4K Ultra to 142.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this build each sit near a cluster of comparable hardware, according to average benchmark scores. The Core i7-13700K posts an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is only 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also effectively tied, scoring 47022 (0.3% higher), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654, a 0.5% deficit. In practical gaming terms, these differences are negligible, meaning a system built around any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, provided the GPU remains the same.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 Ti achieves an average benchmark score of 44795, ranking in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152, a margin of just 0.8%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384 (1.3% higher), while the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592 (1.7% higher). Interestingly, the RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% lower than the RTX 4070 Ti. These small deltas suggest that in Lockdown Protocol, swapping the RTX 4070 Ti for any of these alternatives would yield a nearly imperceptible change in performance, assuming the rest of the system stays constant.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra setting across the board. The benchmark data confirms that this combination does not require any compromise in visual quality to achieve smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 66 FPS. This is the tightest margin of the three resolutions, but it still clears the playable threshold by 6 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 87.4 FPS, offering extra headroom if the user prefers a higher refresh rate over maximum visual fidelity. Medium at 4K averages 103.3 FPS, and Low averages 148.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 104.2 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 140.4 FPS, Medium averages 161.5 FPS, and Low reaches 222.9 FPS. This resolution represents a strong balance for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even Ultra settings leave enough performance for a 100 Hz display.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 142.5 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. High settings average 187.8 FPS, Medium averages 219.7 FPS, and Low pushes to 304.3 FPS. At this resolution, the system is capable of driving very high refresh rate panels, such as 240 Hz or even 300 Hz monitors, especially when settings are lowered.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling in Lockdown Protocol reveals a clear shift in workload between the CPU and GPU depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU has less rendering work per frame, which typically allows the CPU to become more relevant. The data shows the 1080p Low preset hits 304.3 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s frame rate ceiling for this combination. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces the average FPS to 142.5, a drop of roughly 53%, indicating that the GPU is still doing substantial work even at this lower resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down in a predictable manner. The Low preset averages 222.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 104.2 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction from Low to Ultra, similar to the 1080p scaling. However, the absolute numbers are lower, showing that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The most telling data point is at 3840x2160. Here, the Low preset averages 148.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 66 FPS, a 55% reduction. The fact that even the Low preset at 4K cannot match the 1080p Low result suggests the GPU is now the dominant constraint. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution rises, because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU more idle time between frames. The Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides ample headroom for the game’s logic, but the benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070 Ti’s rendering throughput is what ultimately dictates performance at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (e.g., 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745) help maintain very high frame rates, but the GPU still carries most of the load.

The Verdict

The verdict for this system is unequivocal: it can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or better at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings at all three resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 66. This is the only resolution where the margin above 60 FPS is under 10 FPS, so users who are sensitive to frame drops may prefer High settings (87.4 FPS) for a more stable experience, though the data does not include minimum frame rate measurements.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is also Ultra, averaging 104.2 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the playable threshold, making it a strong choice for users with 144 Hz monitors.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, averaging 142.5 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and even supports high refresh rates up to 140 Hz on Ultra. For users with 240 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, lowering to Medium (219.7 FPS) or Low (304.3 FPS) would be necessary to fully utilize the monitor’s capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions, with average frame rates only (no min or max values were recorded).

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 304.3 FPS, which is the highest average frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 219.7 FPS, then High at 187.8 FPS, and finally Ultra at 142.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53% reduction in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 222.9 FPS. Medium averages 161.5 FPS, High averages 140.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 104.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is also 53%, mirroring the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 148.2 FPS. Medium averages 103.3 FPS, High averages 87.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS. This resolution shows the largest absolute drop from Low to Ultra, at 82.2 FPS, which corresponds to a 55% reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the only measurement in the entire dataset that falls below 100 FPS, highlighting the significant rendering load at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 66, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144 Hz monitor at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 104.2 FPS, which is above 60 FPS but below 144 FPS. The High preset averages 140.4 FPS, which is closer to 144 Hz, while Medium averages 161.5 FPS and Low averages 222.9 FPS, both of which exceed 144 Hz.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, while the RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152. This means the RTX 5090 Mobile is 0.8% faster, a difference that would be imperceptible in actual gameplay.

Q: Is the Core i7-13700K a bottleneck at 1080p in this game?

A: The data does not show a CPU bottleneck. The 1080p Low preset reaches 304.3 FPS, which is very high, and the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it has sufficient performance to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 219.7, which is more than triple the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset averages 104.2 FPS, which provides a high-quality image while maintaining a frame rate that is well above 60 FPS and suitable for 100 Hz displays. The 4K Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, which is playable but offers less headroom.