Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a strong 1080p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the combo is firmly CPU-bound at low settings, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, especially under Ultra presets. The measured frame rates show this combo ranks 735th out of 1,637 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database, a position that aligns with its component-level benchmark percentiles: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU lands at the 73rd percentile of all graphics cards.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about which component governs performance. At Low settings, the combo delivers 219.4 FPS at 1080p, drops to 158.7 FPS at 1440p (a 27.7% reduction), and falls to 100.8 FPS at 4K (a 54.1% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is progressively taking over as the limiting factor, though the 1080p result suggests the CPU is still keeping pace with the GPU's output.

At High settings, the scaling is steeper. The combo produces 136.8 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p (a 26.9% drop), and 63.9 FPS at 4K (a 53.3% drop from 1080p). The 4K High result of 63.9 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution/settings combination is playable but leaves little headroom. The Ultra preset tells an even more constrained story: 100.4 FPS at 1080p, 73.6 FPS at 1440p, and 47.2 FPS at 4K—the latter falling below the 60 FPS target and suggesting that 4K Ultra is not a viable option for smooth gameplay with this pairing.

The scaling behavior across the resolution range points to a balanced system at 1440p, where neither component is overwhelmingly dominant. At 1080p, the gap between Low (219.4 FPS) and Ultra (100.4 FPS) is a factor of 2.2, while at 4K, the same comparison yields a factor of 2.1 (100.8 vs. 47.2 FPS). This consistency suggests that the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with settings, but the absolute numbers at 4K Ultra reveal that the RX 7700 XT, despite its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, is stretched thin by the game's highest preset at that resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosting up to 4.60 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities in synthetic benchmarks: it scores 20,755 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8,717 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is respectable as well, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,930 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,283.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the 219.4 FPS result approaches the practical ceiling for this processor in gaming workloads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,629 and max-thread score of 6,627 indicate that the CPU's multi-threaded throughput is consistent, which matters for a game that can utilize multiple cores for physics and AI. However, the CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 could become a constraint in scenarios with heavy asset streaming, though the measured frame rates do not show any anomalous dips that would suggest a memory bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 25,706 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core 5 210H at 25,490 (0.5% lower). These close margins indicate that the 5700G is competitive with newer mobile parts, but its desktop positioning and 65 W TDP make it a mid-range option rather than a top-tier gaming CPU. The percentile ranking of 83 out of all CPUs places it comfortably ahead of the majority, but the data shows that in this game, the CPU is not the primary constraint once resolution moves beyond 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At High settings, the combo achieves 100 FPS at 1440p, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High drops to 63.9 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 47.2 FPS.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT strong enough for 4K gaming in this title?

A: At 4K Low, the combo delivers 100.8 FPS, which is smooth, but 4K High produces 63.9 FPS and 4K Ultra only 47.2 FPS. The GPU can handle 4K at lower presets, but it struggles with the highest settings.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25,626, which is 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and 0.5% above the Intel Core 5 210H. It also sits 0.4% above the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 100.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is the lowest 1080p result in the dataset, but it still clears the 60 FPS target by a comfortable margin.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 1440p in terms of consistency?

A: At 1080p, the gap between Low (219.4 FPS) and Ultra (100.4 FPS) is 119 FPS, while at 1440p, the same comparison shows a 85.1 FPS gap (158.7 down to 73.6). The 1440p results are more tightly grouped, suggesting the GPU handles the resolution more evenly.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark performance compare to its rivals?

A: The RX 7700 XT scores 30,097 on average, which is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 30,109 (0% difference). It is 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 570 and 0.4% above the NVIDIA Tesla M60.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 735th out of 1,637 total combos. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested pairings—a middle-of-the-pack result that reflects the CPU's mid-range status more than the GPU's capabilities. The GPU alone sits at the 73rd percentile of all graphics cards, while the CPU is at the 83rd percentile of all processors, but the combo ranking suggests that the pairing does not boost either component's standing.

The rank becomes more meaningful when examined against the measured frame rates. At 1080p High, the combo produces 136.8 FPS, which is a strong result for a mid-range pairing. The 4K Ultra result of 47.2 FPS, however, is below the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that this combo is not designed for maximum settings at the highest resolution. The data suggests that the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for the game's CPU demands, but the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus, while adequate for most scenarios, limit the Ultra preset at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the more capable component in this pairing, and its influence on Lockdown Protocol's performance becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The GPU features a base clock of 1435 MHz, a boost clock of 2544 MHz, and a game clock of 2171 MHz, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 18 Gbps effective, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus—figures that explain why the GPU handles 1440p High at 100 FPS without issue.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities include 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s, with 54 ray tracing cores available for games that support them. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is most clearly demonstrated by the 4K results: 100.8 FPS at Low versus 47.2 FPS at Ultra represents a 53.2% performance penalty for enabling the highest preset. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 22,547 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,316 reflect a graphics card that is competitive with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 30,109 in the same benchmark suite (a 0% delta).

The GPU's memory configuration is sufficient for 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the 114.1 FPS at Medium and 100 FPS at High at that resolution. At 4K, however, the 12 GB VRAM pool and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are taxed by the Ultra preset, which likely demands higher resolution textures and more complex shading. The 47.2 FPS result at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at this setting, whereas at 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more significant, particularly at Low settings where the 219.4 FPS result approaches the practical limits of the processor's single-thread performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the results are consistently high: Low delivers 219.4 FPS, Medium produces 154.7 FPS, High reaches 136.8 FPS, and Ultra yields 100.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 119 FPS, indicating that settings have a substantial impact on performance even at the lowest resolution.

At 1440p, the combo maintains solid performance with a tighter grouping: Low produces 158.7 FPS, Medium delivers 114.1 FPS, High reaches 100 FPS, and Ultra drops to 73.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 85.1 FPS, showing that the GPU's load increases more uniformly at this resolution. The 1440p High result of exactly 100 FPS is notable for crossing the triple-digit threshold, while the Ultra result remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the performance falls off more sharply: Low delivers 100.8 FPS, Medium produces 72.8 FPS, High reaches 63.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 53.6 FPS, and the Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS. The 4K Low result of 100.8 FPS indicates that even at maximum resolution, the GPU can achieve high frame rates when settings are reduced, but the Ultra preset at 4K is not viable for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing high frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers the best measured performance at 219.4 FPS, while the Low preset at 1440p still achieves 158.7 FPS. The data shows that the Low preset provides a significant performance advantage over Medium at every resolution: at 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 64.7 FPS; at 1440p, it costs 44.6 FPS; and at 4K, it costs 28 FPS. This suggests that Low settings reduce GPU load substantially, making it the best choice for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

For a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 1440p offers 114.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Low. The High preset at 1440p yields exactly 100 FPS, making it a strong candidate for players who want good visuals without sacrificing smoothness. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 136.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for most displays, while the Ultra preset at 1080p produces 100.4 FPS—still above 60 FPS but with diminishing returns over High.

The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p or 1440p, where it achieves 100.4 FPS and 73.6 FPS respectively. At 4K, the data clearly shows that Ultra is not suitable, as the 47.2 FPS result falls below the standard 60 FPS target. The 4K High preset at 63.9 FPS is the best option for 4K displays, barely crossing the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Medium at 72.8 FPS provides a small margin of safety. For the best overall experience, the data points to 1440p High as the optimal configuration, delivering 100 FPS with a visual quality that justifies the step up from Medium.