Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable experience across most of Lockdown Protocol’s settings, but the data suggests that the performance curve is steeply dependent on resolution. At 1080p, the combo is capable of high refresh rates, while at 4K, it struggles to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured frames per second across all settings indicate that this pairing is best suited for 1440p and below, where it can leverage its strengths without being overwhelmed by pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear hierarchy of settings performance, with the most balanced experience found at Medium and High presets. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 178.5 FPS, which is an exceptional figure for competitive play, but the visual fidelity loss is significant. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 81.2 FPS average, which is still playable but represents a 55% reduction from Low, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the highest settings even at the lowest resolution.

For 1440p, the sweet spot appears to be High, which produces an average of 80.5 FPS. This is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result, suggesting that at 1440p High, the system maintains a consistent performance ceiling. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 92 FPS average, which is a better option for those seeking higher frame rates without sacrificing too much detail. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 128.8 FPS average, which is excellent for fast-paced gameplay, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for most users.

At 4K, the data shows that only the Low preset is viable, with an average of 86.1 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 59.2 FPS, High to 49.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to a measly 39.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is not a realistic target for this combo beyond the minimum settings. The recommended preset overall is High at 1440p, as it provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance, delivering an average of 80.5 FPS. For those with 1080p monitors, Medium at 124 FPS average is the best choice for a smooth experience with moderate visual enhancements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of Lockdown Protocol’s frame rates, and its specifications explain the performance scaling observed. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for the game at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors, as the average FPS drops dramatically at higher settings.

The GPU’s clock speeds are 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost, which are modest by modern standards but still deliver solid computational throughput. The Turing architecture includes 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, which are the core components responsible for pixel and texture processing. The measured FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS is the raw compute capability, and the data shows that this is sufficient for 1080p Ultra (81.2 FPS) but insufficient for 4K Ultra (39.7 FPS). The RTX 2070 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a 2024 FPS title like Lockdown Protocol, ensuring feature compatibility.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 65% versus all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400, which is 0.5% slower, and the GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which is 0.9% faster. The RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% slower. These close margins indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a well-balanced card for its era, but the 4K performance gap shows its limits. The GPU’s 12 nm process node and 545 mm² die size are larger than contemporary chips, contributing to its 215 W TDP, but the data shows that this power budget is utilized effectively at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its multi-threaded capabilities are evident in the benchmark scores. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which are adequate for feeding the GPU in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 indicate strong overall performance, with the multi-core result being particularly relevant for modern games that utilize multiple threads.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 85% versus all CPUs is notably higher than the GPU’s 65%, suggesting that the processor is less of a bottleneck in this pairing. The nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600, which is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which is 0.1% faster. These negligible differences mean that the Ryzen 7 3700X is competitive with newer mid-range options, and in Lockdown Protocol, its 32 MB of L3 cache likely helps with game data fetching. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s for dual-channel DDR4 is standard, and the data shows that this is not a limiting factor at the tested resolutions.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 178.5 FPS average, which is a high enough frame rate that CPU scheduling and thread management become critical. The Ryzen 7 3700X’s Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process, handles this workload effectively. However, the data shows that at 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU’s performance drops disproportionately, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combo of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1028 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 63rd percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 63% of the tested systems. The ranking reflects a mid-tier position, which aligns with the individual component percentiles (85% for CPU, 65% for GPU) but is weighted more heavily by the GPU’s performance in this game.

The combo’s rank is influenced by the fact that the GPU is the weaker link. While the CPU is in the top 15% of all processors, the GPU is only in the top 35%, and the game’s performance is more dependent on the GPU at higher settings. The data shows that at 1080p, this combo outperforms many systems with newer CPUs but weaker GPUs, but at 4K, it falls behind combos with more powerful graphics cards. The 1637 total combos tested include a wide range of hardware, and this pairing’s 1028 rank suggests that it is a capable but not exceptional performer for Lockdown Protocol.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking, as the combo achieves respectable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p (178.5 vs 81.2 FPS) is significant, and the same gap at 4K (86.1 vs 39.7 FPS) is even more pronounced. This indicates that the combo is best utilized at lower resolutions, where it can deliver competitive performance. The rank of 1028 out of 1637 is a fair assessment, as it reflects a system that is neither at the top nor the bottom of the performance spectrum.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides the best balance, with an average of 80.5 FPS. At 1080p, Medium delivers 124 FPS average, which is also excellent. 4K is only viable at Low settings, with 86.1 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GPU’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A400, which is 0.5% slower. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.9% faster, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% faster and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% slower.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The CPU has a percentile ranking of 85% versus all CPUs, while the GPU is at 65%. The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the GPU’s performance drops more significantly at higher resolutions, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What settings are recommended for competitive play at 1080p?

A: For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p delivers the highest average FPS at 178.5. The Medium preset at 124 FPS is also viable if you prefer better visuals over maximum frame rate.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1028 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper-middle tier. It outperforms approximately 63% of all tested systems.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which delivers an average of 86.1 FPS. Higher settings at 4K result in frame rates below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 39.7 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.