Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination, the measured data reveals a system that is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, but which begins to strain under the load of 4K Ultra settings. The benchmark results show a clear progression of performance that aligns with the expectations for this mid-range hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 124 FPS at 1920x1080 to 91 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 59 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 52.4% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the average frame rate drops from 93 FPS at 1080p to 44 FPS at 4K, a 52.7% reduction.

The data suggests that the RX 7700’s 16 GB of VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are sufficient to prevent memory bandwidth from being a bottleneck at lower resolutions, but the sheer pixel count at 4K begins to overwhelm the GPU’s compute capabilities. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 142 FPS at 1080p to 104 FPS at 1440p, and then to 67 FPS at 4K. The step from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings incurs a 35.6% performance penalty, which is a significant jump.

Interestingly, the performance gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p across all settings. For example, at Low settings, the frame rate decreases from 200 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p (a 26.5% drop), but then falls to 95 FPS at 4K (a 35.4% drop from 1440p). This pattern indicates that the resolution scaling is not linear and that the GPU’s rendering pipeline becomes progressively more strained as the pixel count approaches 4K. The frame time data for Medium settings reinforces this, with the 4K minimum FPS of 57 being significantly lower than the 1440p minimum of 88 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS, the CPU’s single-threaded performance is crucial for maintaining high frame rates. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 points indicates strong per-core performance, which helps prevent the CPU from bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches an average of 200 FPS, which is likely near the upper limit of what the CPU can feed to the GPU. The fact that the frame rate does not scale linearly from Low to Medium at 1080p (200 FPS to 142 FPS) suggests that the CPU is handling the increased draw calls and game logic without becoming a hard bottleneck. However, the data does not show a scenario where the CPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the frame rates continue to increase as settings are lowered.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for a game like Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s performance in the Passmark multithread test (25645) and its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest that it has enough computational headroom for the game’s background simulation tasks. In this context, the CPU appears to be a capable partner for the RX 7700, providing sufficient performance to keep the GPU well-fed at 1080p and 1440p, though its influence diminishes at 4K where the GPU’s rendering load dominates.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 200 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, indicating a fairly stable frame delivery.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The benchmark data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 1440p, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU-intensive settings changes, and the CPU’s strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072) appears sufficient for this resolution.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1080p High settings the average frame rate is 124 FPS, which exceeds the 120 Hz refresh rate common in many monitors.

Q: What is the worst-case performance scenario in the dataset?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 44 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is the most demanding configuration tested.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves a combo rank of 1275 out of 2828 total tested combos. This places the system in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of the other CPU-GPU pairings in this game.

This ranking is consistent with the hardware’s expected tier. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs based on average benchmark scores, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 15852 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which scores 16014 (a 1% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 (a 1.7% difference). The RX 7700’s performance in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test (2865) and Passmark G3D test (20974) confirms its position as a mid-range contender.

The combo’s rank of 1275 out of 2828 suggests that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is far from a low-end configuration. The data shows that the system is well-balanced for its class, with neither component severely underperforming relative to the other. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, this ranking indicates that the combo is a solid choice for mainstream gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with playable performance at 4K on reduced settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset provides an excellent balance, delivering an average of 124 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play. The Low preset at 200 FPS is the best choice for players with very high refresh rate monitors (200 Hz or above), but the visual quality trade-off is significant. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS is still playable and offers the best image quality for those who prioritize visuals.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point, with an average of 91 FPS. This is suitable for most gaming scenarios, though players seeking higher frame rates can drop to Medium (104 FPS) to gain a performance boost. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 147 FPS is the best option for high refresh rate 1440p monitors, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 67 FPS is the most balanced choice, providing a smooth experience that is close to the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 59 FPS is playable but may exhibit occasional dips in frame rate during intense scenes. The Low preset at 95 FPS is recommended for players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended for competitive play, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in a less responsive experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for this combo reveals a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 200 FPS (Low), 142 FPS (Medium), 124 FPS (High), and 93 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset provides a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 147 FPS (Low), 104 FPS (Medium), 91 FPS (High), and 68 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset at this resolution records a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging around 27%.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 95 FPS (Low), 67 FPS (Medium), 59 FPS (High), and 44 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing 57 FPS and 77 FPS respectively. The transition from 1440p to 4K incurs a much larger performance penalty, with an average drop of 35% across all settings. This data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration, while 1080p Low is the least demanding.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz. These specifications translate to a Passmark G3D score of 20974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role is dominant, particularly at higher resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the game’s textures at 4K, preventing any memory-related stuttering. The 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs handle the pixel throughput required at 4K, though the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings (from 93 FPS to 44 FPS) demonstrates the GPU’s limitations under maximum load.

The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. Its performance is very close to the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (a 1.1% difference in average benchmark score) and the AMD Radeon R9 370X (a 0.1% difference). The RX 7700’s FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS provides ample compute power for the game’s rendering effects, and the 40 ray accelerators support DirectX 12 Ultimate features. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in this combo, with its capabilities determining the frame rates achievable at each resolution and settings combination.