Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff at 4K that shifts the bottleneck firmly onto the GPU. This combination sits in the 45th percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating a balanced but not top-tier pairing. The measured results show that high refresh rate gaming is achievable at lower resolutions, while 4K requires compromises in settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

Lockdown Protocol exhibits classic resolution scaling behavior with this hardware, where the performance gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant, but the jump to 4K is the most punishing. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 200 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p, a 26.5% reduction that still leaves plenty of headroom. Pushing to 4K at Low, the average falls to 95 FPS—a 35.4% drop from 1440p and a 52.5% drop from 1080p. This pattern indicates that while the CPU can feed frames efficiently at lower resolutions, the RX 7700 begins to struggle as pixel count climbs.

The Medium preset tells a similar story but with a smaller relative gap between 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Medium, the average is 142 FPS, dropping to 104 FPS at 1440p (26.8% lower) and then to 67 FPS at 4K (35.6% lower than 1440p). The 4K Medium result also carries the only min/max data in the entire 4K set—a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS—showing that even the average is barely above the 60 FPS threshold, with dips below it.

The High preset follows the same trajectory, with 124 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p (26.6% lower), and 59 FPS at 4K (35.2% lower). The 4K High average of 59 FPS is just under the 60 FPS mark, which is a critical detail for anyone with a 4K display. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 93 FPS at 1080p, falling to 68 FPS at 1440p (26.9% lower), and plunging to 44 FPS at 4K (35.3% lower). The consistent percentage drops across all presets—around 26-27% from 1080p to 1440p and 35% from 1440p to 4K—suggest a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions where the CPU is no longer the limiting factor.

The scaling pattern reveals that the RX 7700 has enough raw throughput for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results indicate a hard wall. The delta between 1440p and 4K is proportionally larger than the delta between 1080p and 1440p, which is typical when the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput become strained. With the CPU's 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks, it provides ample single-thread performance for this FPS title, but at 4K, the GPU's 2459 MHz boost clock and 16 GB of VRAM are not enough to maintain high frame rates on demanding presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the clear performance driver in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured results across resolutions. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for a modern FPS, and it shows in the 4K results where memory capacity rarely becomes a constraint. The GPU's boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz provide the computational backbone, with 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs handling the pixel output.

The 4K Medium result is the most telling data point for GPU behavior. The average of 67 FPS with a min of 57 and max of 77 shows that the card is working hard but not consistently hitting smooth frame times. The 57 FPS minimum indicates occasional stutters or demanding scenes that push the GPU to its limit. In contrast, the 4K Low preset achieves 95 FPS, proving that reducing graphical load can unlock playable 4K performance. This suggests that the RX 7700 is capable at 4K, but only when settings are managed carefully.

The GPU's 40 RT cores and RDNA 3.0 architecture are relevant to Lockdown Protocol's visual features, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing effects. The FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS gives the card solid compute headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations. The 5 nm process node from TSMC, with 28,100 million transistors, indicates a modern chip that runs efficiently within its 200 W TDP.

The RX 7700's performance relative to its peers is modest, as it ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 1.7% higher on average, and the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which is 1% higher. This places the RX 7700 in a competitive mid-range segment, and the game's measured FPS aligns with this positioning—it is not a high-end card, but it handles 1080p and 1440p with authority.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is worth highlighting because Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra might consume significant memory resources. The data shows the Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS at 4K, which is likely a combination of pixel throughput limits and memory bandwidth saturation rather than capacity exhaustion. The 624.1 GB/s bandwidth is the critical factor here, as lower presets reduce memory pressure and allow the GPU to maintain higher frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience on this hardware, with the optimal settings depending on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 93 FPS average is playable, but the High preset at 124 FPS offers a significantly smoother experience with only a modest visual downgrade. The Medium preset at 142 FPS is the sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors, as it approaches the 144 Hz mark while still maintaining a 121 FPS minimum.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 91 FPS, which is adequate for standard 60-75 Hz displays but not ideal for 144 Hz panels. The Medium preset at 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS provides a better balance for high refresh rate 1440p monitors, offering a 28% improvement over High while maintaining a solid minimum. The Low preset at 147 FPS is the only 1440p option that can saturate a 144 Hz display, but it comes with the visual compromises of lower texture and effect quality.

For 4K displays, the choices are more constrained. The Medium preset at 67 FPS is the only option that averages above 60 FPS, though the 57 FPS minimum means it will occasionally dip below that threshold. The High preset at 59 FPS is nearly playable but will have more frequent drops. The Low preset at 95 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and allows for smoother gameplay, even if visual fidelity is reduced.

The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 93 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 68 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 44 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the versatile choice across all three resolutions, as it maintains playable frame rates everywhere and offers a 34-52% improvement over Ultra depending on resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear hierarchy across settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 200 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset and indicates a CPU-bound scenario where the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU. The Medium preset averages 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 and a maximum of 163, providing a stable experience for high refresh rate gaming. The High preset averages 124 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 93 FPS, showing a 34% gap between the two.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 147 FPS, still offering smooth gameplay for 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset averages 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 120, which is the best option for consistent frame pacing. The High preset averages 91 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, representing a 25% drop from Medium. The 1440p results indicate that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor, but the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that approaches 100 FPS. The Medium preset averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and a maximum of 77, showing the first signs of frame time inconsistency. The High preset averages 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset averages 44 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The 4K results confirm that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring reduced settings to remain playable.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1275 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 45th percentile. This ranking indicates a mid-pack performer, which is consistent with the individual component percentiles—the CPU ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, and the overall combo rank reflects that imbalance.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks show it is a strong processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, which scores 0.1% higher on average, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, which scores 0.3% higher. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H are also within 0.1% of its average score of 25517. This places the Ryzen 7 5700 in a competitive position among mid-range CPUs, and its 78th percentile ranking is solid.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks are more modest, with a PassMark G3D score of 20974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865. Its average benchmark score of 15852 places it in the 58th percentile, with the AMD Radeon R9 370X scoring 0.1% lower and the AMD Radeon PRO W5500 scoring 1.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 1.7% higher, indicating that the RX 7700 is slightly below that popular competitor. The combo rank of 1275 out of 2828 suggests that many other pairings offer better performance in Lockdown Protocol, but this setup is far from the bottom.

The ranking data confirms that this is a balanced but not exceptional pairing. The CPU has more headroom than the GPU, meaning that upgrading the graphics card would likely yield better gaming performance than upgrading the processor. The 45th percentile ranking also indicates that there are many combos that perform better, but also a significant number that perform worse, making this a reasonable mid-range choice for Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p with Medium settings is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS. At 1080p, the Medium preset reaches 142 FPS, while 4K requires Low settings to stay above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. The 4K Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is playable, while the Medium preset averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. The High and Ultra presets drop to 59 FPS and 44 FPS, respectively, which are below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 370X, 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon PRO W5500, and 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RX 7700?

A: The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 provides ample processing power for this FPS title.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 200 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 93 FPS. This represents a 115% improvement in frame rate when using Low settings, though visual quality is significantly reduced.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combination ranks 1275 out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the 45th percentile. This makes it a mid-pack performer, with the GPU being the primary factor limiting higher rankings.