Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, a combination that produces a wide range of frame rates depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The measured data shows this system landing at rank 3166 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the database. The 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture and the 7 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of L3 cache. The GTX 1660 SUPER, meanwhile, is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The following sections break down how each component contributes to the game's performance and what the measured FPS data reveals.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads to Lockdown Protocol, a configuration that generally provides ample parallel processing headroom for modern FPS titles. The processor's 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock are moderate by current standards, but the 32 MB of L3 cache helps maintain data locality for game logic and physics calculations. In synthetic benchmarks, the 3700X scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 204 in single-core, which illustrates a strong balance between multi-threaded capability and single-thread responsiveness. The Geekbench results follow a similar pattern, with a multi-core score of 8899 and a single-core score of 1593.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors is 84, meaning it outperforms the majority of chips in the database. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at a 0.1% higher score, the AMD EPYC 4244P also at 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 0.2% lower. These close margins indicate that the 3700X is positioned squarely in a competitive mid-range tier for CPU performance. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the 8-core layout likely prevents CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed, but at higher resolutions, the workload shifts more to the graphics card.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 123 FPS on average, which is the highest figure across all tested configurations. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames at this resolution and settings level. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the average FPS drops, but the pattern across settings remains consistent, indicating that the CPU is not the primary limiting factor in most scenarios. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 further support the idea that the 3700X has sufficient compute power for this game's CPU demands.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the other half of this pairing, and its specifications determine the upper bounds of graphical fidelity and resolution. The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is a critical constraint at higher resolutions. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, and the 192-bit bus width yields a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1530 MHz with a boost clock of 1785 MHz, and the card provides 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. The 1408 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the rasterization workload, while the texture rate is 157.1 GTexel/s.

The GTX 1660 SUPER's percentile ranking is 53 among all GPUs, placing it near the middle of the pack. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 0.4% higher, the AMD Radeon RX 580 at 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon 740M at 0.9% higher. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1278, and the Geekbench Vulkan score is 57102, which gives a sense of its DirectX 12 and Vulkan capabilities. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is likely the most significant limitation in Lockdown Protocol, especially at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 27.

At 4K resolution, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The average FPS at 4K Low is 58, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but at 4K High it falls to 36, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 27. This pattern shows that the GTX 1660 SUPER struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher settings. At 1440p, the card performs better, with 90 FPS at Low and 56 FPS at High, but the Ultra preset still only manages 42 FPS. The 1080p results are the most favorable, with 123 FPS at Low and 76 FPS at High, indicating that this resolution is the sweet spot for this GPU.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this CPU and GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS is 123, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: At which resolution does the system fail to reach a consistent 60 FPS on average across all settings?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K), the average FPS ranges from 58 at Low to 27 at Ultra, with High at 36 and Medium at 41, so no 4K preset reaches 60 FPS on average.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 12986, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 580's score of 12928, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU and GPU combinations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 3166 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower 15% of all systems tested.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, and what are the minimum and maximum values?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 64, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU, and how does it relate to the GPU's boost clock?

A: The CPU's boost clock is 4.40 GHz, while the GPU's boost clock is 1785 MHz, showing that the CPU operates at a much higher frequency, but the GPU's workload is more dependent on its memory bandwidth and shading units.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers the best overall performance. The Low preset yields an average of 123 FPS, which is the highest of any configuration. Medium settings produce 87 FPS on average, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. High settings drop the average to 76 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 57 FPS. This means that at 1080p, the system can handle even Ultra settings with an average above 50 FPS, though it falls just short of the 60 FPS mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. High settings average 56 FPS, and Ultra settings average 42 FPS. This resolution represents a middle ground where the GPU begins to feel the strain, but Low and Medium settings remain viable for smooth gameplay. The 1440p High preset at 56 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target, but not quite there, while Ultra is clearly below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is just barely below 60 FPS. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach a 60 FPS average, and even the Low preset is marginal. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises in visual quality to approach playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 3166 out of 3714 tested combos places this system in the lower percentile of all configurations tested for Lockdown Protocol. This ranking reflects the combined performance of the Ryzen 7 3700X and GTX 1660 SUPER relative to other CPU and GPU pairings. The CPU's percentile of 84 is relatively high, suggesting that the processor is not the weakest link in this system. Instead, the GPU's percentile of 53 drags the overall combo ranking down, as the GTX 1660 SUPER is only a mid-range card by today's standards.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13450HX is 0.2% faster in average benchmark score, which is a negligible difference. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, is only 0.4% faster. This means the individual components are well-matched in their respective performance tiers, but the combination as a whole does not stand out in the rankings. The rank of 3166 indicates that there are 548 other combos that perform worse, but the vast majority of tested systems outperform this one.

The low ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the system struggles at 4K and only excels at 1080p Low settings. The percentile rankings of the components do not translate into a high combo rank because the GPU's mid-range positioning limits the overall frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. This is a classic example of a CPU that has more headroom than the GPU can utilize, resulting in a system that is balanced for 1080p gaming but not for higher resolution workloads.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers a strong balance, with an average of 76 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual quality improvement over Medium, which averages 87 FPS but at a lower fidelity. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is also playable, but it dips below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable in fast-paced FPS action. For the smoothest experience at 1080p, Medium or High are both viable, but High offers the best visual return for the frame rate cost.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 90 FPS. The Medium preset at 64 FPS is also playable, but the minimum of 54 FPS indicates occasional dips below the threshold. High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are less desirable for competitive play. Therefore, Medium settings are the recommended choice at 1440p, as they provide a good mix of visual quality and performance, with the understanding that some stutter may occur.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 58 FPS is the only option that approaches 60 FPS on average, but it is not consistently above it. Medium at 41 FPS and High at 36 FPS are playable but not smooth, and Ultra at 27 FPS is likely to feel sluggish. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the best option, but users should set expectations for a slightly less responsive experience. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can run High settings comfortably, while higher resolutions require dropping to lower presets.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides clear evidence of where the bottleneck lies. At the Low settings preset, the average FPS drops from 123 at 1080p to 90 at 1440p, and then to 58 at 4K. This represents a 53% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant but not entirely unexpected drop. The decrease from 1080p to 1440p is 33 FPS, and the decrease from 1440p to 4K is 32 FPS, showing a relatively linear decline as pixel count increases.

At the High settings preset, the average FPS drops from 76 at 1080p to 56 at 1440p, and then to 36 at 4K. This is a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K as well, but the absolute numbers are lower. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern, with averages of 87, 64, and 41 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The Ultra preset sees the largest relative drop, going from 57 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p, and then to 27 at 4K, which is a 53% reduction overall.

The consistent percentage drop across all settings presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would be more likely to stay flat as resolution increases, because the CPU workload would remain constant while the GPU workload grows. Instead, the FPS scales directly with the pixel count, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The 6 GB VRAM on the GTX 1660 SUPER is also a factor at 4K, as the higher texture and geometry demands may exceed the available memory, causing additional performance degradation. The data confirms that the Ryzen 7 3700X has sufficient headroom at all resolutions, but the GTX 1660 SUPER cannot keep up with the demands of 1440p and 4K gaming.