Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers consistently high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that the system scales from a fully playable 86.9 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 260.9 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results place this combo at rank 268 out of 1637 tested combinations, putting it in the top 16% of all systems tested for this game. The pairing demonstrates a clear GPU-bound nature at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration proves sufficient to keep frame rates high even at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable and steep scaling curve that points firmly at the GPU as the primary limiting component. At High settings, performance falls from 181.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 135.1 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 86.9 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 52% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial penalty that aligns with the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus width being taxed by the higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern holds across all quality presets, though the absolute drops vary. At Low settings, the system produces 260.9 FPS at 1080p, 215.2 FPS at 1440p, and 138.6 FPS at 4K — a 47% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra, the numbers are 137.9 FPS, 100.8 FPS, and 66.1 FPS respectively, a 52% drop. The consistency of this ~50% scaling penalty across presets indicates that resolution is the dominant variable, and that neither the CPU's 3.70 GHz base clock nor its 4.60 GHz boost clock is creating a bottleneck at any resolution tested.

What stands out is that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 66.1 FPS, which is above the threshold most competitive FPS players would consider acceptable. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system has more headroom than the GPU can exploit, with the 260.9 FPS Low result being the ceiling for this combination. At 1440p, the system still delivers triple-digit frame rates on all but the Ultra preset, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, clocked at a 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title that typically benefits from strong single-thread performance, the CPU delivers a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and a 2-thread score of 1762. These figures, combined with the 16 MB of L3 cache, provide enough processing headroom to keep frame rates high even when the GPU is not fully saturated.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 84 against all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K with a delta of 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-12700H at 0.8% difference. This means the Ryzen 7 5700 is effectively trading blows with older flagship and newer mobile high-end parts, which is sufficient for this game's demands. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 further confirm that this processor has the compute capacity to avoid becoming a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

In practice, the CPU role is most visible at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the 260.9 FPS result suggests that the CPU is near its ceiling for this title, as the GPU is producing frames faster than most 144Hz monitors can display. However, the fact that the system still achieves 137.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicates that even when settings are maxed out, the CPU maintains adequate frame pacing. The 65 W TDP and 7 nm TSMC process node mean this is an efficient part that doesn't require exotic cooling to sustain these performance levels.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across four presets at three resolutions allows for clear settings guidance based on target frame rates. For players with 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 208.7 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it is 27 FPS faster than High (181.7 FPS) while still providing a substantial upgrade over Low. The Ultra preset at 137.9 FPS remains viable for those prioritizing image quality over raw frame rate, but the 51 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra suggests diminishing returns.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to High settings, which delivers 135.1 FPS — a figure that comfortably exceeds 120Hz refresh rates. Dropping to Medium yields 151 FPS, a 12% improvement, but the visual fidelity loss may not justify the gain for most players. The Ultra preset at 100.8 FPS is still playable and offers the best image quality, but for competitive play, High is the optimal choice. Low at 215.2 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual detail.

For 4K gaming, the data strongly favors High settings at 86.9 FPS, which is the only preset that combines solid visual quality with frame rates above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 99.3 FPS is an alternative for those who prioritize smoothness, while Ultra at 66.1 FPS is borderline playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced firefights. Low at 138.6 FPS demonstrates that the GPU can push high frame rates at 4K when visual effects are minimized, making it a viable option for esports-focused play on 4K high-refresh displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 268 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 84th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong result that puts this pairing ahead of roughly 84% of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this setup: the CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 84th percentile among all GPUs combine to produce a system that performs consistently well across the resolution spectrum.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals provides context for this ranking. The RTX 4070 SUPER scores within 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE in average benchmark scores, while being 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40. This tight clustering indicates that the GPU is performing as expected for its class, and the combo ranking is not being dragged down by any unexpected bottleneck.

The 1637 total combos tested means a rank of 268 places this system in the top 16.4% of all pairings. For a mid-range CPU paired with an upper-mid-range GPU, this is an impressive result that suggests the Ryzen 7 5700 is well-matched to the RTX 4070 SUPER for this specific game. The data indicates that users with this combo are unlikely to experience significant CPU limitations, as the system maintains high frame rates even at low resolutions where CPU overhead is most pronounced.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provide 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the defining characteristic for this game's performance at higher resolutions. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its PassMark G3D score of 29995 confirm it as a high-end part that can handle demanding titles.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates of 181.7 FPS (High) and 260.9 FPS (Low) suggest that the GPU is working hard but has headroom to spare. At 1440p, the system still delivers strong results, with the 135.1 FPS High result demonstrating that the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for this resolution. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with the 66.1 FPS Ultra result representing the system's worst-case scenario.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores contribute to its capabilities, though Lockdown Protocol's performance appears to be more dependent on raw rasterization throughput. The GPU's FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are the specs that matter most for this game's rendering workload. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot form factor make it a straightforward installation, and the 550 W suggested PSU requirement is modest for this performance class.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 135.1 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and high refresh rate performance. At 4K, the system still achieves 86.9 FPS on High, making it viable for 60Hz displays.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The measured 66.1 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is playable but below the 70+ FPS threshold many competitive players prefer. For 4K, High settings at 86.9 FPS is the recommended preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% of both the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P in average benchmark scores, indicating these processors perform nearly identically.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p Low (260.9 FPS) and Medium (208.7 FPS), the GPU is not the limiting factor, as the CPU's 16 threads are likely constraining maximum frame rates. At 1080p Ultra (137.9 FPS), the GPU is more fully utilized.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The system produces 181.7 FPS at 1080p High and 86.9 FPS at 4K High, representing a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

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

A: This pairing ranks 268 out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.4% of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across presets: Low delivers 260.9 FPS, Medium drops to 208.7 FPS, High produces 181.7 FPS, and Ultra brings the number down to 137.9 FPS. The 123 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution demonstrates that the GPU has enough headroom to accommodate significant visual enhancements without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the system produces 215.2 FPS on Low, 151 FPS on Medium, 135.1 FPS on High, and 100.8 FPS on Ultra. The 114.4 FPS difference between Low and Ultra shows that the GPU's workload increases substantially at this resolution, but the system remains capable of high refresh rates on all but the most demanding preset.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 138.6 FPS on Low, 99.3 FPS on Medium, 86.9 FPS on High, and 66.1 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 72.5 FPS spread across presets, with the Ultra setting dipping below the 70 FPS threshold. The data confirms that 4K gaming is viable with this combo, but settings management is more critical at this resolution to maintain smooth gameplay.