Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that can stress both CPU and GPU depending on resolution and settings. This analysis covers the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, using measured results from the database. The data shows a combination that behaves very differently depending on where you are on the resolution scale.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a clear pattern: Lockdown Protocol becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 121 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440, that same Ultra preset drops to 89 FPS, which is a 26% reduction in average frame rate. The 4K Ultra result is even more demanding, dropping to 57 FPS. This is a 53% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score, showing that the pixel load quadruples while the average FPS nearly halves.

At lower settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The 1080p Low preset delivers 209 FPS average, but at 4K Low, it still manages 123 FPS. The 4K Low average is 41% lower than the 1080p Low average. Moving from Medium at 1080p (184 FPS) to 4K Medium (87 FPS) shows a 53% drop—a common pattern for a card that has plenty of compute for 1080p but must work harder at higher pixel counts.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor. The 1080p High preset of 161 FPS average is a substantial jump over the 1440p High (118 FPS), but the gap narrows at 4K. The fact that 1080p Low (209 FPS) and 1080p Medium (184 FPS) are so far above the 4K Low (123 FPS) suggests the GPU is not fully saturated at lower resolutions. In practice, this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where the measured FPS remains above 100 FPS in most settings.

3. CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 (Matisse) chip built on a 7nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core. It uses dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In the benchmark database, this CPU has an avgBenchmarkScore of 34260 and sits at the 84th percentile vs all CPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low (209 FPS) and 1080p Medium (184 FPS), the frame rate is likely higher than the GPU can render at 4K, but still well within the CPU's ability to feed the graphics card. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 16 threads help push high frame rates, but the single-thread performance is more moderate. For reference, the CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (delta 0.1% of its avg score) and the Intel Core i5-13450HX (delta -0.2%).

The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded rating: Cinebench R15 multicore at 2092, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 3854, and Passmark multithread at 22458. This means the 3700X can handle a lot of concurrent tasks, but Lockdown Protocol's per-thread load is more dependent on the clock speed. In the 1080p High preset, the FPS is 161, which is 23% lower than 1080p Low. This suggests the GPU is starting to become the limit even at 1080p High, but the CPU is still a minor factor.

4. GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is based on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5nm process. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The GPU clock is 1920 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, giving a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's memory speed is 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The card supports 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. It uses a 1x 16-pin power connector and has a TDP of 200 W, with a suggested PSU of 550W.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is dominant at 4K. The 4K Ultra preset averages 57 FPS, and 4K Medium averages 87 FPS. The 4K High preset is 76 FPS, showing that the GPU is the main limit at that resolution. The RTX 4070 scores 26927 in Passmark G3D and 14720 in Passmark GPU Compute, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854. It sits at the 81st percentile vs all GPUs, with a avg benchmark score of 37648.

The GPU's VRAM capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for this game's settings, as the 4K Ultra preset still manages 57 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The 4K Low preset at 123 FPS is more competitive. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are used to handle the increased load at 4K, but the frame rate still crashes, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck at that resolution.

5. Measured FPS Breakdown

Here is the full measured FPS data from the database for this combination:

1920x1080

• Low: 209 FPS avg
• Medium: 184 FPS avg, min 156, max 211
• High: 161 FPS avg
• Ultra: 121 FPS avg

2560x1440

• Low: 188 FPS avg
• Medium: 135 FPS avg, min 115, max 156
• High: 118 FPS avg
• Ultra: 89 FPS avg

3840x2160

• Low: 123 FPS avg
• Medium: 87 FPS avg, min 74, max 101
• High: 76 FPS avg
• Ultra: 57 FPS avg

The data shows a clear trend: the 3700X + RTX 4070 combo is capable of 4K gaming, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, it hits 123 FPS, which is good for fast-paced multiplayer. 4K Medium is 87 FPS, still playable, but with occasional dips to 74 FPS. 4K High (76 FPS) and 4K Ultra (57 FPS) are above the playable threshold but not ideal for competitive play.

At 1440p, the system is solid. 1440p Low (188 FPS) is excellent for high-refresh monitors, 1440p Medium (135 FPS) is smooth, 1440p High (118 FPS) is good, and 1440p Ultra (89 FPS) is still above 60 FPS. The 1440p Medium min of 115 FPS indicates that the frame time is stable, with only a 40 FPS gap between min and max.

At 1080p, the system is extremely capable. 1080p Low (209 FPS), Medium (184 FPS), High (161 FPS), and Ultra (121 FPS) are all well above the standard 60 FPS threshold. The 1080p Medium min of 156 FPS shows the combo can keep frame times consistent even when the action gets intense.

6. How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combo (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070) has a combo rank of 1008 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That puts it near the top 27% of all combos tested, which is a strong showing.

The CPU and GPU individually are both above average. The CPU is at the 84th percentile (avg score 34260), and the GPU is at the 82nd percentile (avg score 37648). The combo rank of 1008 out of 3714 is better than the average combo, but it's not in the top 100. The data shows that the RTX 4070 is a high-end GPU, but it's paired with a CPU that, while capable, is not a top-tier choice for the latest games. The 3700X's 8-core/16-thread design and 4.4 GHz boost are enough for most games, but the GPU can outpace it at 1080p.

In the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-13450HX has a delta of -0.2% (faster) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a delta of +0.1% (slower). The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (delta -1.3%) and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (delta +1.3%). This shows that the combo is well-balanced for 1440p and 4K, but at 1080p, the CPU is the likely the bottleneck, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the optimal target. At 1440p Medium, you get 135 FPS average, and even 1440p Ultra averages 89 FPS. 1080p is faster (up to 209 FPS at Low), but the CPU is the limit at that resolution, and 4K is only playable at Low (123 FPS) or Medium (87 FPS).

Q: How many FPS can I expect at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 121 FPS average at 1080p Ultra. The 1080p Medium preset gives 184 FPS average, while 1080p High is 161 FPS. So, Ultra is about 35% slower than Medium.

Q: Is this combo good for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 4K Low at 123 FPS, 4K Medium at 87 FPS (min 74), 4K High at 76 FPS (not measured), and 4K Ultra at 57 FPS. For a competitive FPS, 4K Medium is recommended if you want a stable frame rate, but 4K Ultra is below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect the FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the likely bottleneck. The 1080p Low (209 FPS) and Medium (184 FPS) are much higher than the 4K results, but the CPU's single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread 2656) limits the max FPS. The 3700X has 16 threads and a boost clock of 4.4 GHz, but it's not enough to push beyond 209 FPS.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 118 FPS. The min FPS is 115, and the max is 156, showing a stable frame time.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: In the database, the RTX 4070 is 1.3% slower than the RTX 4080 Mobile, 0.4% faster than the RX Vega 56, and 0.1% faster than the Tesla P4. Its Passmark G3D score is 26927, which is above the average GPU score of 37648. The GPU is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an avg benchmark score of 34260, and it's in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its Passmark multithread score is 22458, and its Passmark single-thread score is 2656.

Q: Is the 3700X a good match for the RTX 4070?

A: The data suggests it's a balanced pairing. The GPU is strong enough to push 4K Medium at 87 FPS, while the CPU can handle 1080p Medium at 184 FPS. The combo rank of 1008 out of 3714 confirms it's a top-tier mid-range choice. However, at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, so if you want the highest FPS, you might need a faster CPU.