Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K performance remaining playable at medium settings. The data reveals a balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the 8-core, 16-thread CPU provides ample headroom for high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has a launch MSRP of $329, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a launch MSRP of 449 USD.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, placing it ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, +0.1%).

Q: What is the memory configuration of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: In the measured FPS, which setting at 1080p yields the highest average FPS?

A: At 1080p, the Low setting yields the highest average FPS of 209, with Ultra yielding 102 average FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's process node and architecture?

A: The GPU uses a 5 nm process node and is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the chip being Navi 32.

Q: How does the combo rank in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo rank is 1482 out of 3714 tested combos.

Q: What is the CPU's process node and architecture?

A: The CPU is built on a 7 nm process node and uses the Zen 2 architecture, with the codename Matisse.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and socket?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and uses the AMD Socket AM4.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and suggested PSU?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 245 W and a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Q: What is the GPU's process node and transistor count?

A: The GPU is built on a 5nm process node and has 28,100 million transistors.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 22549, which is 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile's score of 22435.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a 5nm chip with a die size of 346 mm² and 28,100 million transistors. Its boost clock is 2544 MHz, and it has a game clock of 2171 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the demands of Lockdown Protocol at the tested resolutions. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316 and PassMark G3D score of 22547 indicate strong raw performance for a game like this. The GPU's average benchmark score is 22549, and it ranks in the 67th percentile among all tested GPUs.

The GPU has 3456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It has 54 ray tracing cores, though its performance in this title is not heavily reliant on that feature. The GPU's clock speeds are substantial; the boost clock of 2544 MHz is high, and the game clock of 2171 MHz is the typical sustained speed under load. The memory clock is 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The RX 7700 XT's performance in Lockdown Protocol is shown in the measured average FPS across various settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 48 (Ultra) to 104 (Low). At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 75 to 161. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 102 to 209. This shows that the GPU is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, and the performance scaling with settings is consistent with a strong mid-range card.

The nearest rivals of the GPU in terms of average benchmark score are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (score 22435, deltaPct 0.5), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (score 22729, deltaPct -0.8), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, deltaPct -1.5), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (score 22170, deltaPct 1.7). The RX 7700 XT's average score of 22549 positions it close to these cards, but its performance in Lockdown is measured directly. The data shows that the GPU has a significant role in determining frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and settings. For example, at 4K Ultra the average FPS is 48, while at 4K Low it is 104. This is a massive difference of 56 FPS, showing the GPU is often the limiting factor when settings are maxed out.

Resolution Scaling

Benchmark results indicate that the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is largely dependent on the selected settings. At 1080p, the average FPS at High is 136, at Medium is 156, at Low is 209, and at Ultra is 102. At 1440p, the average FPS is 100, 114, 161, and 75 for High, Medium, Low, and Ultra respectively. At 4K, the average FPS is 64, 74, 104, and 48 for High, Medium, Low, and Ultra respectively. The data shows a clear pattern: the average FPS drops as resolution increases.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K varies by settings. For High settings, the average FPS drops from 136 to 64, a reduction of 52.9%. For Medium settings, the drop is from 156 to 74, a 52.6% reduction. For Low settings, the drop is from 209 to 104, a 50.2% reduction. For Ultra settings, the drop is from 102 to 48, a 52.9% reduction. This shows that the resolution scaling is consistent across settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K for all presets. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is also significant. For High settings, the FPS drops from 136 to 100, a 26.5% reduction. For Medium, from 156 to 114, a 26.9% reduction. For Low, from 209 to 161, a 23.0% reduction. For Ultra, from 102 to 75, a 26.5% reduction.

This pattern suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, but at 1080p, the CPU may also play a role. The average FPS at 1080p is very high, and the CPU's performance might be a factor in reaching these frame rates. The CPU has a high multi-threaded score of 22458, and its single-thread score is 2656. The CPU's performance is adequate for high frame gaming, but at 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, so the CPU's role becomes more prominent. However, the data shows that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the FPS drop is consistent across all settings. The results also show that the 4K performance is playable at Low and Medium settings, with average FPS of 104 and 74 respectively. At 4K High, the average FPS is 64, which is still playable, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 48.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination in Lockdown Protocol is provided for three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is as follows: High 136, Low 209, Medium 156, and Ultra 102. At 2560x1440, the average FPS is: High 100, Medium 114, Low 161, and Ultra 75. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is: High 64, Medium 74, Low 104, and Ultra 48. The data includes some frames for Medium settings: at 1080p Medium the min FPS is 132 and max is 179, at 1440p Medium the min is 97 and max is 131, and at 4K Medium the min is 63 and max is 85. This shows that the Medium preset is stable, with a reasonable consistency between min and max.

The difference between settings is substantial. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 209 FPS, which is 73 FPS higher than the High preset's 136 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 102 FPS, which is 107 FPS lower than Low. This indicates that the GPU scaling is significant, and the Ultra preset is demanding. At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 161 FPS, while the High preset gets 100 FPS, a difference of 61 FPS. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is 86 FPS lower than Low. At 4K, the Low preset gets 104 FPS, High gets 64, Medium gets 74, and Ultra gets 48. The performance across all resolutions shows a clear trend: the higher the resolution and settings, the lower the average FPS.

The data shows that the 1080p Low preset is the only one that exceeds 200 FPS, with 209 FPS. The 1440p Low preset is close to 160 FPS, at 161. The 4K Low preset is just above 100 FPS, at 104. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with the highest average FPS being 102 at 1080p. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 48, which is the lowest of all measured points. This suggests that the GPU is not capable of handling Ultra settings at 4K, and even at 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is 75, which is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU-GPU combination is ranked 1482 out of 3714 combinations. This places it in the upper half of the database, but not at the top. The rank suggests that while the combo is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, it falls behind more powerful combinations at higher resolutions and settings. The combo's ranking is influenced by the fact that the RX 7700 XT is a mid-range card, and the Ryzen 7 3700X is a previous-generation CPU. The rank of 1482 indicates that there are 2232 combinations that perform better. This is a below-average ranking, but the actual performance metrics show that it is capable of a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p. The ranking could be higher if the CPU were newer, but the CPU's performance is sufficient for this game. The data shows that the combo's performance is heavily dependent on the settings and resolution, and it is not a top-tier combo, but it is not a weak one either.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 34260 is close to its nearest rivals, with a deltaPct of only 0.1% from the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and a deltaPct of -0.2% from the Intel Core i5-13450HX. The GPU's average benchmark score of 22549 is also close to its rivals, with a deltaPct of 0.5% from the RTX 5060 Mobile and -1.5% from the RTX 2080. This suggests that the combo's performance is in line with its component scores. The ranking is a reflection of the combination's overall performance in the game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It is built on the 7 nm process with the Zen 2 architecture. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory. Its benchmark scores include a multi-thread score of 22458 and a single-thread score of 2656. The CPU's performance in Lockdown Protocol is not the main bottleneck at 1080p, as the average FPS is high. However, at lower resolutions, the CPU's speed can be a factor. The CPU has an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicating it is a solid performer. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, with scores all around 34200.

The CPU's role is to feed the GPU. In this game, the CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K, as the GPU is the one that is heavily stressed. But at 1080p, the CPU's performance can be influential. The CPU's 16 threads are enough for modern games, and its boost clock of 4.40 GHz is decent. The CPU's performance in the game is not directly measured, but the average FPS at 1080p Low is 209, which is high enough that the CPU is not a major issue. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 102, which is still good. The CPU's multi-thread score of 22458 is high, and its single-thread score of 2656 is moderate. The CPU's performance is a good match for the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience in Lockdown Protocol will depend on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the High settings provide an average FPS of 136, which is smooth. The Medium settings provide 156 FPS, which is even better. The Low settings provide 209 FPS, which is the highest, but the visual quality is lower. The Ultra settings at 1080p average 102 FPS, which is still playable. For a balance between visual quality and performance, the High preset is a good choice, as it offers 136 FPS and better visuals than Medium. For maximum frame rate, the Low preset is ideal. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides 114 FPS, which is a good balance. The High preset gives 100 FPS, which is also good. The Low preset provides 161 FPS, which is high, but the visual quality is lower. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for competitive play. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset provides 74 FPS, which is the best option for 4K. The High preset gives 64 FPS, which is still playable. The Low preset gives 104 FPS, which is the highest at 4K. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended, as it is too low for a smooth experience. The best overall experience is at 1440p Medium, which gives 114 FPS with good visuals. For a high refresh-rate monitor, 1080p Low or Medium is the way to go. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p is a sweet spot, offering a good balance between performance and quality. We recommend using the Medium preset at 1440p for the best experience.