Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a strong performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, ranking 398th out of 3714 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 11% of all configurations, indicating a highly capable system for this FPS title. The benchmark data shows that the system provides a smooth and responsive experience across a wide range of settings and resolutions, with the CPU providing a solid foundation and the GPU offering substantial headroom for high refresh-rate gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 398 out of 3714 tested configs places it comfortably in the upper echelon of performance. This top 11% ranking suggests the system is well-balanced for Lockdown Protocol, and the measured FPS data confirms its capability to handle both competitive and high-fidelity gaming scenarios. The CPU and GPU in this pairing are well-matched, with neither appearing to be a significant bottleneck at most settings, allowing the system to deliver consistently high frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AM5 socket. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support contribute to its overall responsiveness. In Lockdown Lockdown, the 6-core/12-thread configuration provides ample processing power for game logic and physics. The high boost clock is particularly effective for FPS titles, where single-thread performance often dictates frame pacing. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a PassMark single-thread score of 4135 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2603, support its proficiency in tasks that rely on quick, single-threaded execution. The multi-threaded capabilities are also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236, ensuring that background tasks and game engine threading do not cause performance dips. The CPU's performance is highly competitive, as its average benchmark score of 27636 places it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both of which have an average score of 27578. This indicates that the 7600X is a top-tier option for gaming, trading blows with other high-end processors in its class.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end graphics card featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8448 shading units, 66 ray-tracing cores, and 264 tensor cores. The GPU's high boost clock of 2610 MHz allows it to excel in rendering the fast-paced action of Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance is impressive, as evidenced by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 and a PassMark G3D score of 31811. Its 16 GB of VRAM is a generous amount that prevents memory-related bottlenecks at high resolutions and with high-detail textures. The GPU's average benchmark score of 31087 places it on par with the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which scored 31676, a 1.9% difference. It also sits close to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, which is 1.4% higher in score. This data indicates the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a powerful card that can handle the most demanding settings in Lockdown.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 307, which is exceptionally high and ideal for competitive play. Moving to Medium settings reduces the average to 218 FPS, while High settings results in 191 FPS. At the Ultra preset, the system maintains an average of 143 FPS, which is still well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings is 186 FPS, ensuring consistent performance.

At 1440p, the performance remains strong. The Low preset achieves an average of 225 FPS, and the Medium preset provides 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS. High settings still offer a high 140 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 105 FPS. The data suggests that at 1440p, the system is capable of driving high refresh-rate monitors even with the most demanding settings.

At 4K, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth are put to the test. The Low preset achieves 145 FPS, which is a playable rate for esports. Medium settings average 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS, and High settings drop to 90 FPS. The Ultra preset is more demanding, resulting in an average of 68 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate for most users, though it may not be suitable for the highest refresh rate displays. The frame times are not fully detailed in the data, but the minimums for Medium settings at each resolution indicate stable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system's components are stressed. At 1080p, the CPU can often become the limiting factor due to the high frame rates demanding rapid processing. At this resolution, the system is likely heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the massive 307 FPS average at Low settings. As the resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU load increases, and the frame rates remain very high. Comparing the High settings average, there is a drop from 191 FPS at 1080p to 140 FPS at 1440p, which is a 26.7% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a factor, but the CPU still provides a solid foundation.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more substantial scaling. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 140 FPS to 90 FPS, a 35.7% reduction. This is a clear indicator that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the increased pixel count and fill rate requirements are large. This pattern is consistent across the settings levels, with the Low preset dropping from 225 FPS to 145 FPS (a 35.6% reduction) and Medium from 160 FPS to 103 FPS (a 35.6% reduction). The 4K to 1440p scaling shows that the GPU is heavily tasked at 4K, while the CPU is less of a factor. The system is well-balanced for 1440p, where it can maintain high frame rates without being overly limited by either component.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for Lockdown Protocol depend on the resolution and the user's priorities. For 1080p, the Medium preset offers an excellent experience with a 218 FPS average and a 186 FPS minimum. This preset delivers a high frame rate that is ideal for high-refresh 144Hz monitors, and it also shows stable frametimes. The High preset at 191 FPS is also very good for 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visual quality, still provides a playable 143 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a better balance of high frame rate and visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset is a strong choice, delivering 140 FPS average. This is a good balance for smooth, high-refresh gaming. The Medium preset, at 160 FPS, is even more fluid, but High may offer better visual quality. The Ultra preset at 105 FPS is still a good option for players with 100Hz+ displays, but for the most competitive play, Medium is a better choice. For 4K, the Low preset at 145 FPS is the only setting that provides a high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 103 FPS is also viable for 100Hz display. The High preset at 90 FPS is playable, but the Ultra preset at 68 FPS is a more demanding experience, and may not be ideal for fast-paced gameplay. The data indicates that the system can handle a variety of settings, and the best choice depends on the user's preference for visual quality versus high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination a good choice for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the combination ranks 398th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations. The measured FPS data shows it delivers high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, making it a strong performer for the game.

Q: Which resolution is best for this combination in Lockdown?

A: At 1080p, the system can achieve over 190 FPS on High settings, making it great for high-refresh monitors. For 1440p, it maintains a high 140 FPS on High settings. Even at 4K, it can deliver 90 FPS on High, though the Ultra setting drops to 68 FPS.

Q: What is the optimal settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Medium and High presets are both excellent at 1440p. Medium provides a 160 FPS average, while High offers 140 FPS. The choice depends on the user's preference for visual fidelity versus the highest possible frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The scaling in FPS from 1440p to 4K is significant, showing that the GPU is being heavily tasked. The CPU has enough power to keep up, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 68 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for many, though it is the lowest of the measured settings and may not be ideal for the most competitive or high-refresh gaming.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both of which have a score of 27578. It is also 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. This shows the 7600X is a highly competitive processor.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to the NVIDIA TITAN RTX?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31887, which is 1.9% lower than the NVIDIA TITAN RTX's score of 31676. This shows they are very close in performance, with the TITAN having a slight edge.