Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a decisive performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data showing that every preset at every resolution tested clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The dataset covers three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—across four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Across all twelve combinations, the average frame rate never dips below 63.8 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure and occurs at 4K Ultra. This establishes the combo as capable of running the game at maximum quality at all tested resolutions, with substantial headroom for higher refresh rate displays at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 and i7-13700K produce exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 283.2 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Moving up the settings ladder, Medium delivers 198.9 FPS, High reaches 174.1 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 130.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 152.6 FPS, representing a 53.9% reduction in average frame rate. Even at the most demanding preset, the combo operates at more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but predictably lower than 1080p. The Low preset averages 206.2 FPS, which is still above the 1080p High result. Medium produces 148.9 FPS, High delivers 128.4 FPS, and Ultra settles at 96.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 109.8 FPS. Notably, the 1440p Ultra figure of 96.4 FPS is only 34.2 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 130.6 FPS, indicating that the resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p carries a moderate but manageable performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the combo still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. The Low preset averages 132.6 FPS, Medium reaches 95.7 FPS, High produces 83.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 63.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 63.8 FPS is the only measured average that sits below 70 FPS, but it remains 3.8 FPS above the playability threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: each step up in resolution reduces average FPS, but the reductions are not uniform—the largest drop occurs between 1080p and 1440p at the Low preset (283.2 to 206.2, a 77 FPS decrease), while the smallest drop is between 1440p and 4K at the Ultra preset (96.4 to 63.8, a 32.6 FPS decrease).

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 283.2 FPS. These numbers suggest that the GPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution; the i7-13700K's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and a passmark_single_thread score of 4333, becomes more relevant as the render load lightens. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide ample headroom for the game's simulation and logic at lower resolutions.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert greater influence. The average FPS at Low drops from 283.2 to 206.2, a 27.2% reduction, while the Ultra preset drops from 130.6 to 96.4, a 26.2% reduction. This relatively consistent scaling across presets indicates that the pixel count is driving the workload rather than any CPU bottleneck. The RTX 5070's memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s and its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory become more critical as the framebuffer demands grow.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 132.6 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result of 130.6 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, even the lowest settings place a significant load on the GPU's 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs. The CPU's role diminishes further, as evidenced by the fact that the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (68.8 FPS) is proportionally smaller than the same gap at 1080p (152.6 FPS). The data indicates that for this combo, 1080p and 1440p are more balanced workloads where both components contribute, while 4K is overwhelmingly GPU-bound.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63.8 FPS. This is the only preset at any resolution that falls below 80 FPS, but it still clears the playability threshold by 3.8 FPS. The High preset at this resolution averages 83.6 FPS, providing a safer margin if the user prioritizes consistent frame pacing over absolute visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 96.4 FPS. This represents a 32.6 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra result, showing that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo if the user wants maximum settings with substantial refresh rate headroom. The High preset at 128.4 FPS would support a 120 Hz display, while Ultra at 96.4 FPS is better suited to a 100 Hz or 144 Hz panel with adaptive sync.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 130.6 FPS, which is the best settings choice at this resolution. This figure comfortably exceeds the requirements for a 120 Hz display and approaches the threshold for a 144 Hz panel. The Medium preset at 198.9 FPS and High at 174.1 FPS offer even higher frame rates for competitive play, but the data shows that Ultra at 1080p still provides a fluid experience without compromising visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with an avgScore of 46971 and a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning it performs virtually identically to the i7-13700K's avgBenchmarkScore of 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 with a deltaPct of -0.3, also within a fraction of a percent. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 with a deltaPct of 0.5, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 with a deltaPct of 0.5, both slightly below the i7-13700K. Users with any of these CPUs would experience nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less obvious in gaming terms, as the list includes professional workstation cards. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an avgScore of 40318 with a deltaPct of 0.1, effectively matching the RTX 5070's avgBenchmarkScore of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 with a deltaPct of 0.8, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 with a deltaPct of -1.2. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 with a deltaPct of 2. These cards would produce similar raw benchmark performance, though their gaming driver support and power characteristics—the RTX 5070 has a TDP of 250 W, while these rivals vary—might influence real-world results. The data suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, these alternatives fall within a 2% band of the RTX 5070, so frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would likely be comparable, though the measured FPS data applies specifically to the i7-13700K and RTX 5070 combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 647th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 82.6th percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects the high performance of both components: the CPU sits in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 82nd percentile versus all GPUs. The rank of 647 indicates that approximately 3067 other combos perform worse, while 646 perform better. Given that the dataset includes a wide range of hardware, this position suggests that the i7-13700K and RTX 5070 together represent a well-above-average configuration for this game. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows no resolution or preset dropping below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 63.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are again playable, with Ultra at 96.4 FPS being the best. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 130.6 FPS. The data shows that the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every point in the test matrix. The only scenario where the margin is thin is 4K Ultra, where 63.8 FPS leaves just 3.8 FPS of headroom; users who want a larger buffer at 4K could choose High at 83.6 FPS. For gamers targeting high refresh rates, 1080p and 1440p offer abundant headroom, with the 1440p Ultra result of 96.4 FPS being particularly notable for the balance of visual quality and speed.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 283.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 63.8, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS drops from 130.6 at 1920x1080 Ultra to 63.8 at 3840x2160 Ultra, a decrease of 66.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 96.4.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 647th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Are there any presets or resolutions where the frame rate falls below 60 FPS?

A: No, all twelve measured configurations—three resolutions times four presets—average above 60 FPS, with the lowest being 63.8 FPS at 4K Ultra.