Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 232nd out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, indicating the system is well-balanced for this FPS title. The data shows the combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, though it does not reach the top tier reserved for the most extreme hardware pairings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 232 out of 1,637 tested combinations places it comfortably in the upper echelon of systems measured for Lockdown Protocol. This position reflects a pairing where the GPU’s substantial rendering power is not severely hampered by the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread design. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27,220 places it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 44,900 places it in the 85th percentile among all GPUs. These near-identical percentile rankings suggest a harmonious match, with neither component being a glaring bottleneck in synthetic tests. In practical terms, this translates to a system that can deliver high frame rates across most settings, with the CPU’s performance being comparable to the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.7% faster) and the Intel Core i7-12700H (0.8% faster) in average benchmark scores, meaning the processor is a known quantity with mature driver support.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. It comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz, combined with 7,680 shading units, allows it to process the geometry and effects in Lockdown Protocol at high speed. The data indicates that the GPU’s performance ceiling is substantial, as evidenced by the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024, which is a modern, demanding benchmark. The GPU’s 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, though their impact on this specific game is not directly measured in the FPS data. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 0.6% higher on average, showing that the 4070 Ti is within striking distance of a much newer mobile part in raw compute, but the desktop card’s 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB frame buffer are what matter for 4K gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice. The data shows this combination produces an average of 161.4 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. At this setting, the game remains smooth while the GPU has enough headroom to handle sudden action sequences. Stepping up to High at 1440p yields 137.2 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the threshold where frame drops might be noticeable on a 144 Hz display. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 220.8 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual gains from High (192.1 FPS) are marginal. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended for consistent high-refresh-rate play; at 1080p it produces 140.5 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 107.8 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 64.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 1080p (256.6 FPS) is only for esports-level competitive scenarios where every frame matters over visual quality.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti in this game?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking and 16 threads allow it to feed the GPU effectively, as evidenced by the 1080p Low score of 256.6 FPS, which is near the GPU’s practical limit. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27,220 is only 0.7% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K, indicating it is a capable partner.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High, the system averages 92.5 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 64.9 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but leaves little headroom. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory is sufficient for this game at 4K with the measured settings.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 44,900 is 0.6% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc A730M. It is 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 580. These are minor differences, indicating the 4070 Ti is a solid mid-to-high-end performer.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system produces 161.4 FPS, which exceeds the 144 Hz target. The High preset at 137.2 FPS is close but may dip below the refresh rate in heavy scenes. For a locked 144 Hz experience, 1440p Medium is the safest choice.

Q: Does the CPU’s 3.70 GHz base clock limit performance?

A: Not in the measured data. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with its 16 MB L3 cache, provides sufficient single-thread performance for game logic. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3,296 indicate robust per-core performance that does not hold back the GPU.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: The data indicates no. At 1080p, Ultra (140.5 FPS) is 36% slower than High (192.1 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra (107.8 FPS) is 21% slower than High (137.2 FPS). The visual difference between High and Ultra is typically marginal in fast-paced FPS games, while the frame rate penalty is significant.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU’s dominance in this pairing. At High settings, the system delivers 192.1 FPS at 1080p, 137.2 FPS at 1440p, and 92.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 29% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 52% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern is nearly linear with pixel count, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions; at 1080p Low, the system hits 256.6 FPS, which is a 79% increase over 4K High, showing that the CPU can still push high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The 4K Ultra result of 64.9 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset, and it is 55% slower than 4K Low (143.6 FPS), underscoring that the Ultra preset’s effects are extremely demanding on the GPU’s 12 GB memory and 80 ROPs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides a solid foundation for Lockdown Protocol. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 4.60 GHz, and it features a 16 MB L3 cache that is shared across all cores. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 24,303, placing it in the 84th percentile. In the context of this game, the CPU’s 16 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s engine, which is evident from the high frame rates at 1080p where the GPU is less of a limiting factor. The CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-9900K and Intel Core i7-12700H, have average scores within 0.8% of the 5700, indicating that this processor is not a weak link. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5,585 and the 16-thread score of 6,628 show that performance scales well with core utilization, ensuring that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output across all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system excels across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 256.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 220.8 FPS, High at 192.1 FPS, and Ultra at 140.5 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 116.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution even with the most demanding settings. At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clearer differentiation. Low delivers 223.9 FPS, Medium 161.4 FPS, High 137.2 FPS, and Ultra 107.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 62.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 24.2 FPS, suggesting that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low produces 143.6 FPS, which is a remarkable result for 4K. Medium drops to 101.3 FPS, High to 92.5 FPS, and Ultra to 64.9 FPS. The difference between 4K Low and 4K Ultra is 78.7 FPS, a 55% reduction, highlighting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects, such as advanced lighting and shadows, place a significant burden on the 12 GB GDDR6X memory and the GPU’s 80 ROPs. Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates, but the Medium preset offers the best ratio of visual quality to performance, especially at 1440p where it stays above 160 FPS.