Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphics presets. The data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination reveals a system capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires more careful settings management. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics, focusing strictly on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values show a clear and predictable pattern: performance degrades as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is heavily influenced by the graphics preset. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 180 at 1920x1080 to 132 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 48 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 High brings the average down to 85 FPS, a further 47 FPS drop. This linear progression suggests a balanced load where both the CPU and GPU are being pushed, but the GPU is becoming the more dominant constraint as pixel count rises.

The scaling is more dramatic when comparing the Low preset. The system achieves 275 FPS at 1080p Low, but at 1440p Low it still manages a very high 212 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls to 137 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is substantial, indicating that even with minimal graphical load, the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160 creates a significant workload. The data suggests the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are sufficient at lower settings, but the rendering pipeline is still heavily taxed.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant scaling hit. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 135 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 99 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 64 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling; it is the only sub-100 FPS result at any resolution and is only 47% of the 1080p Ultra score. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the RTX 4070 SUPER to its limits, likely due to the combination of high-resolution textures, advanced shading, and other GPU-intensive effects.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground. It achieves 206 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is a 109 FPS drop, which is less severe than the Ultra preset but more pronounced than the High preset. The min FPS data available for Medium settings (175 at 1080p, 128 at 1440p, 83 at 4K) shows that frame pacing remains consistent, with the minimum staying above 80 FPS even at 4K. This suggests that for a smoother experience at higher resolutions, Medium is a more stable choice than Ultra.

Overall, the resolution scaling analysis points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor at 4K, particularly on higher presets. At 1080p and 1440p, the system is more balanced, with the CPU still able to feed the GPU effectively, as evidenced by the high frame rates. The transition from 1440p to 4K is the most punishing, suggesting that users targeting 4K will need to make significant preset compromises to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 275, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This indicates the combo has a very high performance ceiling in Lockdown Protocol when graphical load is minimized.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with the Medium preset, the average FPS is 97, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 64 FPS, which may feel less smooth. The data shows that 4K is viable only when using lower to medium settings.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 132 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 99 FPS. This represents a 33 FPS difference, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance cost over High.

Q: Is the Medium preset a good option for competitive play?

A: The data supports this. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 206 with a minimum of 175 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS. These high minimums suggest consistent frame delivery, which is beneficial for competitive FPS gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset achieves 275 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 135 FPS. This is a 140 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset nearly halves the frame rate compared to Low at this resolution.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo is ranked 431 out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the top 15% of all systems. This indicates it is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol, though there are many faster configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the ideal settings depend on the user's priority: maximum frame rate or maximum visual fidelity. For users with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher) at 1080p, the High preset offers an excellent balance, achieving 180 FPS. This provides a fluid experience with better visuals than Low or Medium. The Medium preset is also a strong choice, with 206 FPS, but the visual improvement from Medium to High is often worth the slight FPS reduction.

At 1440p, the High preset is again the recommended choice. The 132 FPS average is suitable for 120Hz or 144Hz displays, offering a smooth and visually rich experience. The Ultra preset drops to 99 FPS, which is still playable but may not be optimal for fast-paced competitive play. The Medium preset at 151 FPS is the best option for those seeking the highest frame rates at this resolution, with the trade-off being reduced graphical detail.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests a different strategy. The Ultra preset’s 64 FPS average is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 85 FPS is an improvement but still not ideal. The Medium preset, with an average of 97 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS, provides the best playable experience at 3840x2160. This preset maintains frame rates above 80 FPS, which is acceptable for most gamers, while offering better fidelity than Low. The Low preset at 137 FPS is the only 4K option that delivers high refresh rate performance, but it does so by sacrificing most graphical enhancements.

The data strongly suggests that the Ultra preset is not optimal for this combo in Lockdown Protocol. The performance cost is significant at all resolutions, and the visual gain does not justify the FPS loss when High or Medium presets provide a smoother experience. The Medium preset is the most versatile, providing good performance at all resolutions, especially when targeting higher frame rates or 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset averages 275 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested. Medium follows with an average of 206 FPS and a minimum of 175 FPS. High drops to 180 FPS, while Ultra is the slowest at 135 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 140 FPS, highlighting the heavy cost of the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down accordingly. Low maintains a high average of 212 FPS. Medium achieves 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS. High produces 132 FPS, and Ultra falls to 99 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 113 FPS, showing that resolution increase has a uniform impact across presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are most pronounced. Low averages 137 FPS. Medium is the next best, with an average of 97 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS. High manages 85 FPS, while Ultra is the only preset to fall below 70 FPS, averaging just 64 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at lower resolutions, but the relative impact is greater, as the Ultra preset is barely playable.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max data. At 1080p, it ranges from 175 to 237 FPS. At 1440p, it ranges from 128 to 173 FPS. At 4K, it ranges from 83 to 112 FPS. This data shows that the Medium preset provides stable frame delivery at all resolutions, with the minimum never falling below 83 FPS, making it a reliable choice for consistent performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the core of this system’s graphical performance. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and assets in Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the memory capacity and bandwidth are still adequate, as the data shows playable frame rates on Medium, but the GPU’s compute power becomes the limiting factor on higher presets.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 7168 shading units contribute to its high raw throughput. The measured results show that the card can handle high pixel counts effectively, but the Ultra preset at 4K pushes it to its limits. The 64 FPS average at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU is fully saturated. The GPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks supports this, as its avgBenchmarkScore of 43223 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs.

The RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. The data shows the 4070 SUPER has a deltaPct of -0.1% compared to the M6000 24 GB, -0.1% compared to the RTX 5050 Mobile, and -1% compared to the RTX 4090 Mobile. This indicates that the 4070 SUPER is a top-tier performer, though not the absolute fastest in the database.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate at 4K and on high presets. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU’s workload increases exponentially with pixel count, and its 12 GB VRAM is a key asset, preventing any memory-related stutters even at the highest resolutions. The GPU’s role is clear: it is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra, but it is more than capable of delivering high frame rates at lower resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. This CPU’s performance is strong, but in Lockdown Protocol, its role is to feed the GPU with data. The high frame rates at 1080p, such as 275 FPS on Low, show that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable feature, likely helping with game data access. Its single-thread score of 3494 in Passmark indicates solid per-core performance, which is important for FPS games. The multi-thread score of 25047 and an avgBenchmarkScore of 44573 place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and the Intel Core i9-13950HX, with the 7500X3D performing 0.2% and 0.5% better respectively.

The data suggests that the CPU is well-matched to the RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1080p, where the GPU load is lower, the CPU is able to maintain high frame rates. The fact that the FPS scales down smoothly with resolution indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game. The processor’s 65W TDP is low, but its performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output.

The CPU’s role becomes less prominent at 4K, where the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck. However, the CPU’s consistent performance ensures that there are no frame drops due to CPU stalls. The data shows that this CPU is a solid choice for pairing with a high-end GPU in a game like Lockdown Protocol, providing enough headroom to avoid being a limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination is ranked 431 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 15.2% of all systems, indicating a high level of performance. This ranking is strong, but it also shows that there are many faster configurations available.

The ranking is a result of the GPU’s high performance and the CPU’s ability to support it. The combo is well-balanced, with the CPU not bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios. The 431st rank out of 2828 suggests that while the system is excellent, it is not at the very top tier, which would likely include more powerful GPUs like an RTX 4090 or a more powerful CPU.

Given the GPU’s percentile of 83 and the CPU’s percentile of 89, the combo’s rank is slightly lower than either component’s individual percentile. This is likely because the game’s performance is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU, and the RTX 4070 SUPER, while strong, is not the absolute fastest GPU available. The combo’s performance in Lockdown Protocol is very good, offering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p and playable performance at 4K with adjusted settings. This ranking confirms that the system is a capable and powerful choice for this game, offering a premium experience without being the absolute best.