Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

This combination places 2165th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, putting it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The pairing of an 8-core Zen 3 processor with a Turing-based GPU delivers playable frame rates across most settings, but the data reveals a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions while showing surprising CPU headroom at 1080p. The measured results indicate that this is a balanced pairing for 1440p gaming, though 4K Ultra demands more graphics horsepower than this setup can provide.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. At High settings, average frame rate falls from 109 FPS at 1920x1080 to 80 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 27% reduction — and then to 51 FPS at 3840x2160, which is another 36% drop from the 1440p result. The scaling pattern is nearly linear with pixel count, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The Low preset tells the same story with even more dramatic numbers: 175 FPS at 1080p, 129 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. Between 1080p and 1440p, the frame rate drops by 46 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K it drops by another 46 FPS. This consistent ~46 FPS decline per resolution step suggests the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU or memory subsystem, is dictating performance.

Medium settings show a slightly different pattern with 125 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K — the gap between 1440p and 4K (32 FPS) is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p (34 FPS), but both are substantial. The Ultra preset delivers 82 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result dipping below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider the absolute minimum for playable first-person shooters.

The data indicates that 1080p is where this combo shows its best scaling efficiency, with even Ultra settings maintaining 82 FPS. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 69 FPS (from 129 to 60), which is a wider spread than at 1080p, where the same settings range spans 93 FPS (from 175 to 82). This widening spread at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the limiting component — as resolution rises, the graphics card's workload grows faster than the CPU's, making the GPU's capabilities the deciding factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads from the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosting to 4.60 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core, with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628. These numbers place the CPU at the 78th percentile among all tested processors, indicating strong multi-threaded capability that is more than adequate for Lockdown Protocol's demands.

The game's frame rates at 1080p Low — 175 FPS average — suggest the CPU is not the limiting factor even in the least GPU-intensive scenario. If the processor were the bottleneck, we would expect to see the FPS ceiling plateau regardless of resolution or settings, but the data shows FPS dropping consistently as resolution increases, which points to GPU limitations. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's rendering thread plus background tasks, and the 16 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (0.1% lower). These deltas are all within 0.3%, meaning the Ryzen 7 5700 performs essentially identically to these alternatives in aggregate CPU benchmarks. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's single-thread performance of 2916 in Cinebench R23 single-core is what matters most for game logic and draw call submission, and this score is competitive with the field.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 further reinforce that this is a capable gaming processor. The data shows that at 1080p High, the combo achieves 109 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at this resolution. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly struggling at 39 FPS, the CPU is not the constraint — the frame rate is determined by the graphics card's pixel throughput.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and boosts to 1770 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's compute capability is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS FP32, and it includes 40 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features.

The GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), and the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is performance-adjacent to these cards, though the desktop-class 2070 SUPER typically holds its own in sustained gaming workloads.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS average demonstrates that the GPU can push well beyond 144 Hz when settings are minimized, which is valuable for competitive play. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's texture requirements at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra the 39 FPS average suggests the card is running out of both compute throughput and memory bandwidth headroom.

The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor in the game's performance at higher resolutions. The data shows that the 4K Medium preset with 59 FPS average and 50 FPS minimum is the most demanding scenario where the combo maintains playable frame rates. The 4K High result of 51 FPS average is borderline, while 4K Ultra at 39 FPS falls below acceptable thresholds for a fast-paced FPS.

The GPU's DirectX 12 support (12 Ultimate with 12_2 feature level) ensures full compatibility with Lockdown Protocol's rendering pipeline, and the Vulkan 1.4 API support provides alternative low-overhead paths. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are the raw throughput metrics that determine how quickly the card can fill and shade pixels, and these directly correlate with the observed FPS scaling across resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 provides the best balance, with 80 FPS at High settings and 91 FPS at Medium. At 1080p, the combo exceeds 100 FPS on High (109 FPS), but 1440p High still maintains a smooth 80 FPS average, making it the sweet spot for visual quality versus performance.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Medium preset delivers 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum, which is playable. The 4K High preset drops to 51 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 39 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for competitive FPS play.

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

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 20282 on average, which is 1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), 1.2% lower than the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), and 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B570 (20556). These differences are minimal and unlikely to produce noticeable gameplay disparities.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 CPU holding back the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: No, the data suggests the opposite. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 175 FPS, and FPS scales down consistently as resolution increases, which indicates GPU limitation rather than CPU bottlenecking. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient headroom for the game's workload.

Q: What 4K settings should I use for the smoothest experience?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 is the recommended 4K option, with 59 FPS average and 50 FPS minimum. This is the only 4K setting that maintains a minimum above 50 FPS, ensuring relatively stable frame pacing during intense gameplay moments.

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

A: This pairing ranks 2165th out of 3714 total combos tested in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 58th percentile of all combinations. This indicates it is slightly below the median performance tier for this specific game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2165 out of 3714 tested combinations places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning roughly 58% of all tested system pairings perform better in Lockdown Protocol. This positioning is consistent with the hardware's individual percentiles — the CPU at the 78th percentile and the GPU at the 65th percentile — but the combined rank is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at 4K Ultra, where the 39 FPS result represents a significant performance deficit.

Looking at the measured frame rates, this combo performs best relative to its rank at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. At 1080p High, the 109 FPS average is competitive with many higher-ranked systems that pair stronger CPUs with similar GPUs, because the Ryzen 7 5700's 8-core/16-thread configuration prevents CPU bottlenecks. The 1440p High result of 80 FPS is also respectable, suggesting that the combo's rank would improve if the database weighted 1440p performance more heavily than 4K.

The GPU's nearest rivals all score within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score, yet the combo rank suggests that Lockdown Protocol specifically favors the RTX 2070 SUPER's feature set. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's highest texture presets at 1440p, and the 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth helps maintain frame rates in densely populated scenes. However, the 40 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores do not appear to provide a measurable advantage in this title, as the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS indicates the card is compute-bound rather than feature-bound.

The CPU's nearest rivals show deltas of only 0.1-0.3% in aggregate benchmarks, meaning the Ryzen 7 5700 is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking. The 78th percentile CPU ranking confirms that the processor is more than capable for this game, so the combo's overall rank of 2165 is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's performance ceiling. Systems with stronger GPUs but weaker CPUs would likely outrank this combo at 4K, while systems with similar GPUs but faster CPUs would see marginal improvements at best.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset delivers 109 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized, and the 175 FPS Low preset is the competitive choice for maximum responsiveness. The Medium preset at 125 FPS offers a balanced middle ground, but the data shows that High is the best overall experience at this resolution — it maintains triple-digit frame rates while delivering substantially better visual quality than Low.

At 1440p, the High preset with 80 FPS average is the recommended configuration. The Medium preset at 91 FPS provides extra headroom for dips during intense firefights, but the 60 FPS Ultra preset is right at the edge of smoothness for an FPS title. The data shows that 1440p High is the sweet spot — it keeps the average above 80 FPS while offering the full range of graphical features, and the gap between High and Medium (11 FPS) is smaller than the gap between Medium and Low (38 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns from dropping below High.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the only recommended option, with 59 FPS average and 50 FPS minimum. The High preset at 51 FPS is borderline playable but will suffer noticeable stutter in busy scenes, while the Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for this game's fast-paced gameplay. The Low preset at 4K delivers 83 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant; players who prioritize frame rate over fidelity at 4K should consider lowering to 1440p High instead, which provides comparable smoothness with better image quality.

The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where the 82 FPS average remains above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Ultra, the 60 FPS average is acceptable for slower games but marginal for an FPS, and at 4K Ultra, the 39 FPS result is below playable standards. The data consistently shows that High settings provide the best performance-to-visual-quality ratio across all three resolutions, with Medium as the fallback for 4K.