Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing a clear shift from CPU-bound behavior at lower resolutions to GPU-bound performance at 4K. This combo ranks 874th out of 3,714 tested configurations, placing it comfortably in the upper quarter of all systems measured for this FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Lockdown Protocol scales across resolutions, and the pattern tells a familiar story. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 260 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 191 FPS, a reduction of 69 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 123 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings represents a 53% decrease in frame rate, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The High preset shows a similar trend. At 1080p High, the average is 161 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 118 FPS. At 4K High, the average reaches 76 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 85 FPS, or roughly 47% lower. This consistent decline across presets suggests that resolution scaling is largely independent of settings, with the GPU workload scaling predictably with pixel count.

Medium settings provide the only rows with min and max FPS data in the pack. At 1080p Medium, the average is 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and maximum of 213. At 1440p Medium, the average is 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 101. The spread between min and max FPS narrows as resolution increases, from 56 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 1440p and 27 FPS at 4K. This tighter range at higher resolutions indicates that frame time consistency improves when the GPU is more fully utilized.

Ultra settings show the steepest resolution penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 121 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 89 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 57 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K Ultra is 64 FPS, a 53% reduction that mirrors the Low preset scaling. Notably, the gap between High and Ultra at each resolution is consistent: 40 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. This suggests Ultra settings impose a similar relative cost across resolutions.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary limiter, as the jump from Low to Ultra only reduces FPS from 260 to 121, a 139 FPS spread that shows headroom in the GPU. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with even Low settings producing only 123 FPS and Ultra dropping to 57 FPS. The 66 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is proportionally larger than at 1080p, confirming that the RTX 4070's rendering capacity caps performance at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F brings six cores and twelve threads to this pairing, built on the Zen 4 architecture using a 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts up to 5.00 GHz, and the processor carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache plus 1 MB of L2 per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. These specifications position it as a modern mid-range desktop part, and the benchmark results confirm its capability.

In synthetic testing, the 7500F scores 22,799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,218 in single-core. Geekbench results show 12,362 multi-core and 2,374 single-core. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields 6,376, while the 4-thread test produces 3,621. PassMark multi-thread score is 26,825, and single-thread is 3,841. These numbers place the CPU in the 77th percentile against all processors, indicating solid mainstream performance.

The nearest rivals in the database are closely matched. The Intel Core i7-11850H averages 24,935 with a delta of 0.1%, meaning it scores essentially identically to the 7500F's average of 24,964. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.2% behind, the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% ahead. These tiny deltas mean the 7500F sits in a performance cluster where no single rival meaningfully outperforms it in aggregate.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the 260 FPS average likely approaches the processor's frame-generation ceiling. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration handles the game's FPS workload without obvious thread starvation, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides the single-thread strength that FPS titles often favor, and the 32 MB L3 cache helps with data locality during rapid scene changes. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push beyond 200 FPS on Low and Medium presets, but the GPU takes over as the constraint when resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 uses the AD104 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz or 21 Gbps effective. The card has 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 scores 26,927 in PassMark G3D and 14,720 in PassMark GPU Compute. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 3,854. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 154,858 and 174,152 respectively. The GPU sits in the 81st percentile against all graphics cards, a strong position that reflects its 12 GB VRAM and modern architecture.

The nearest GPU rivals show small score differences. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 averages 37,628 with a delta of 0.1%, essentially matching the RTX 4070's average of 37,648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind. These figures place the RTX 4070 in a tight competitive band, though the desktop card's advantage in sustained performance is evident in the game's measured FPS.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth prove sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the average stays at 57 FPS. The boost clock of 2475 MHz drives the 260 FPS result at 1080p Low, and the architecture's efficiency is visible in the 4K Medium result of 87 FPS with a 74 FPS minimum. The 192-bit memory bus does not appear to bottleneck the game at any tested setting, as the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a predictable pattern. The GPU's role as the primary limiter at 4K is clear: even with the CPU providing ample headroom, the RTX 4070 cannot push beyond 123 FPS at 4K Low, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS. This indicates the card's compute and memory throughput cap the experience at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4070 ranks 874th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 23.5% of all configurations, a respectable position for a mid-range CPU paired with a upper-mid-range GPU. The rank reflects the balance between the two components: the CPU's strong single-thread performance supports high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 2475 MHz boost clock handle the heavier loads at 4K.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing benefits from the 7500F's position in the 77th CPU percentile and the RTX 4070's 81st GPU percentile. Neither component is a top-tier part, but their combination avoids obvious bottlenecks. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of it, meaning any of those processors would likely produce similar results when paired with the same GPU. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern, with deltas under 1.3%. This suggests that the combo's rank is driven more by the GPU's capability than the CPU's, as the GPU has more separation from its rivals in percentile terms.

The 874th rank out of 3,714 combos means there are 2,840 configurations that score worse and 873 that score better. The data shows this pairing is well above the median, and the measured FPS numbers confirm it can handle 1080p and 1440p with high refresh rates while maintaining playable frame rates at 4K. The rank does not indicate any weakness in the pairing; rather, it reflects the large number of higher-end combos in the database that pair flagship CPUs with flagship GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 260 FPS average, Medium produces 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and maximum of 213, High produces 161 FPS, and Ultra produces 121 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 139 FPS, meaning Ultra runs at 46.5% of the Low preset's frame rate. The Medium row shows a 56 FPS spread between min and max, indicating some frame time variation but no severe stuttering.

At 2560x1440, performance drops predictably. Low settings yield 191 FPS, Medium yields 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156, High yields 118 FPS, and Ultra yields 89 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS, with Ultra running at 46.6% of Low. The Medium spread narrows to 41 FPS, showing improved consistency at higher resolution. The 1440p results represent a 26.5% reduction from 1080p at Low settings, and a 26.4% reduction at Ultra settings, showing consistent scaling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiter. Low settings produce 123 FPS, Medium produces 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 101, High produces 76 FPS, and Ultra produces 57 FPS. The Low to Ultra gap is 66 FPS, with Ultra running at 46.3% of Low. The Medium spread narrows further to 27 FPS, confirming that higher resolutions smooth out frame time variance. The 4K results show a 52.7% reduction from 1080p at Low settings, and a 52.9% reduction at Ultra settings. This consistency across settings indicates that resolution scaling in Lockdown Protocol is uniform, with the GPU's workload increasing proportionally with pixel count.

The measured data shows that the combo maintains playable frame rates at all tested settings and resolutions. The lowest recorded average is 57 FPS at 4K Ultra, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay if slightly below it. The highest average is 260 FPS at 1080p Low, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 135 FPS with a minimum of 115, offering a balance of visual quality and performance.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the data supports using High or Ultra settings. High produces 161 FPS average, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors. Ultra produces 121 FPS, still above 120 FPS and suitable for high-refresh displays. Low settings at 260 FPS offer no practical benefit beyond competitive play where every frame matters, but the visual trade-off is significant. Medium at 185 FPS sits between these options, but High provides better visuals with only a 24 FPS penalty.

For 1440p displays, High settings at 118 FPS offer the best balance. This stays above 100 FPS for smooth gameplay while providing better image quality than Medium at 135 FPS. Ultra at 89 FPS is playable but approaches the threshold where frame drops become noticeable, especially in fast-paced FPS action. Medium at 135 FPS with a 115 FPS minimum is a safer choice if you prioritize consistent frame delivery over visual fidelity. Low at 191 FPS is unnecessary unless you are chasing maximum competitive advantage.

For 4K displays, the data suggests Medium settings at 87 FPS with a 74 FPS minimum is the best option. This stays above 60 FPS for most of the experience, though the minimum dips into the 70s. High at 76 FPS is also playable, but the 11 FPS penalty from Medium may not justify the visual improvement. Ultra at 57 FPS falls below 60 FPS and is likely to feel less smooth in gameplay. Low at 123 FPS is the only 4K option that provides headroom, but the visual downgrade is substantial.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1440p High at 118 FPS. This resolution provides a sharp image on most monitors, and the frame rate comfortably exceeds 60 FPS with room to spare. The 118 FPS average is close to the 144Hz refresh rate many gamers target, and the lack of min/max data for this row suggests the frame delivery is stable. If you own a 4K display, Medium settings at 87 FPS is the recommended choice, as it balances visual fidelity with playable performance. For competitive players on 1080p, High at 161 FPS offers enough speed for fast reactions while retaining visual clarity.