Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, exhibits a distinct performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 7600. The measured data reveals a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary scaling factor while the CPU provides a stable, high-frequency baseline. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the combo's standing among tested configurations, and the respective roles of the processor and graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and clearly demonstrates the GPU-bound nature of this pairing at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 98.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 71.4 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 27.0 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 45.5 FPS, which is a 46.2 FPS decrease from the 1080p result. This trend indicates that the Radeon RX 7600's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets, but the percentage drop is more pronounced at lower settings. For instance, at Low settings, the transition from 1080p (161.5 FPS) to 4K (74.4 FPS) represents a 53.9% reduction in performance. In contrast, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (76.9 FPS) to 4K (34.7 FPS) is a 54.9% reduction. While the absolute FPS values are lower at Ultra, the relative scaling is similar, suggesting that the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth are being taxed consistently regardless of the visual complexity.

The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay on this combo. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 71.4 FPS, which is acceptable, but the Ultra preset dips to 57.8 FPS. The 4K results, ranging from 34.7 to 74.4 FPS, are generally below the threshold for fluid competitive play in a fast-paced FPS. The scaling analysis points to the RX 7600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus as the key components that struggle with the increased data throughput required at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RX 7600 ranks 1156 out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the configuration in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, it is not a top-tier performer for this specific game. The percentile ranking for the GPU is 63, meaning it outperforms 63% of all tested graphics cards, but the combo's overall rank suggests that the pairing is not optimized for the highest-end experience.

The combo rank is likely influenced by the CPU's position in the overall market. The Ryzen 7 3700X has a percentile rank of 85 among all CPUs, which is high, but its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12600 and the Intel Core i5-12600H, with which it trades blows within a 0.1% margin. This suggests that while the CPU is capable, it is not providing a significant advantage over more modern mid-range processors. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 0.6% higher on average, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 1.3% lower. These tight margins in synthetic tests do not translate to a high in-game rank for this combo, implying that Lockdown Protocol may be sensitive to other system attributes.

The rank of 1156 out of 1637 (70.6th percentile) suggests that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs are capable of delivering higher frame rates in this title. This is not a poor result, but it positions the system as a mainstream performer that can handle the game at medium-to-high settings at 1080p and 1440p, rather than a high-refresh-rate or 4K powerhouse.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, based on the Navi 33 chip and RDNA 3.0 architecture, is the defining component for this combo's gaming performance. Its boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz are the primary drivers of its computational throughput. The GPU's FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS allows for rapid shader processing, which is evident in the significant FPS differences between Low and High settings at the same resolution. For example, at 1080p, the jump from Low (161.5 FPS) to High (98.4 FPS) is a 63.1 FPS difference, showing the cost of additional visual effects.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This is a critical specification for Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance scaling from 1440p to 4K suggests a heavy reliance on memory bandwidth. The data shows a 31.9 FPS drop from 1440p High (71.4 FPS) to 4K High (45.5 FPS). This 44.7% reduction in performance is more severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which was a 27.5% reduction. This non-linear scaling is a classic sign of the GPU's memory subsystem becoming a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 32 ray accelerators are present, but the benchmark results, particularly the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310, indicate that its raw rasterization performance is in the mid-range. The Passmark G3D score of 16634 further confirms its position. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7600 XT scores only 0.6% higher, making the RX 7600 nearly as fast as its XT counterpart in synthetic tests. However, in Lockdown Protocol, the 8 GB VRAM capacity may be a limiting factor at Ultra settings with high-resolution textures, as the 4K Ultra average of 34.7 FPS is the lowest recorded figure.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities across twelve different configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly capable of high refresh rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 161.5 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 113.6 FPS. The High preset yields a solid 98.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains a playable 76.9 FPS. These figures indicate that for competitive play at 1080p, even the Ultra settings are viable, though the Low preset offers the highest headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains respectable. The Low preset delivers 115.4 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p panel. The Medium preset provides 85.9 FPS, and the High preset produces 71.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 57.8 FPS, which may be below the threshold for users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors who prefer maximum visual fidelity. The 1440p results show a 37.6 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to settings.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 74.4 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54.8 FPS, and the High preset falls to 45.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of only 34.7 FPS. This makes 4K gaming with high settings impractical for a smooth experience. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the performance degradation at 4K being severe enough to recommend against it for this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, a Zen 2 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, provides the computational foundation for this system. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, it offers sufficient single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7600 in most scenarios. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 indicate a capable processor that can handle the game's logic and physics without becoming the primary limiting factor.

The CPU's role is most apparent when examining the FPS differences between Low and High settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (161.5 FPS) and High (98.4 FPS) is 63.1 FPS, which is almost entirely due to the GPU's workload. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as it can feed frames to the GPU at a rate exceeding its rendering capability. The Passmark single-thread score of 2656 and the Geekbench single-core score of 1672 confirm that the processor has the per-core performance to keep up with the GPU's demands.

However, the CPU's age relative to its rivals is a factor in the combo's overall rank. The Ryzen 7 3700X's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-12600 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, with performance differences of -0.1% and +0.1%, respectively. This places the 3700X in a competitive position against newer mid-range chips, but it does not offer the headroom of a top-tier processor. The 65W TDP and 32 MB of L3 cache are adequate for gaming, but the system's overall rank of 1156 out of 1637 suggests that the CPU is not pushing the combo into a higher percentile, as the GPU's 4K performance is the definitive limiting factor. The data indicates that this CPU is a stable, adequate partner for the RX 7600, but it does not boost the system's standing in Lockdown Protocol.