Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that puts a heavy load on both the CPU and GPU, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a strong, high-refresh-rate experience across the board. The data shows this pairing is well-balanced, but the way performance scales with resolution reveals where each component’s strengths and limitations lie.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and tells a clear story about which component is driving the frame rate at each setting. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 266.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 224.4 FPS at 2560x1440, a drop of roughly 15.7%, and then further down to 143.8 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a 35.9% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern shows that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the primary limiter as resolution climbs, though the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are still feeding it enough data to maintain a very playable 143.8 FPS at 4K.

At High settings, the scaling is steeper. The average FPS goes from 187.7 at 1080p to 138.9 at 1440p (a 26% drop) and then to 91.6 at 4K (a 34% drop from 1440p). The gap between Low and High at 1080p is 78.5 FPS, but at 4K that gap narrows to 52.2 FPS. This compression of performance differences at higher resolutions indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are handling the increased pixel count and texture data, but the raw compute load is starting to overwhelm the GPU’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with the average FPS plummeting from 141.9 at 1080p to 103 at 1440p (a 27.4% drop) and then to 66.8 at 4K (a 35.1% drop from 1440p). The fact that the 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Low result (66.8 vs 266.2 FPS) confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at high resolutions and demanding presets. The CPU, with its boost clock of 4.60 GHz and single-thread score of 921 in 3dmark, is not the limiting factor here — the data suggests it has ample headroom to keep up with the GPU’s output.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 4K, the data clearly points to High settings as the sweet spot. The 91.6 FPS average at 3840x2160 with High settings is smooth and responsive, while dropping to Medium only yields 101.7 FPS — a modest 11% gain that may not justify the visual downgrade. Ultra at 4K is a poor trade-off, as the 66.8 FPS average falls below the 70 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for competitive play in a fast-paced FPS. Low settings at 4K, while hitting 143.8 FPS, sacrifice too much visual fidelity for a frame rate that exceeds what most 4K monitors can display (typically 60-120 Hz).

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. High settings deliver 138.9 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, and the jump to Medium (160.3 FPS) provides a 15.4% performance boost with only a minor visual hit. Low settings at 224.4 FPS are overkill for most displays, but they do show the system’s raw capability. Ultra at 103 FPS is playable, but the 35.9 FPS difference between Ultra and High is substantial, making High the better choice for consistent frame pacing.

For 1080p, the system is overbuilt for most presets. Low settings hit 266.2 FPS, which is beyond the refresh rate of all but the most extreme esports monitors. Medium (220.9 FPS) and High (187.7 FPS) are both excellent, and even Ultra at 141.9 FPS is above the 144 Hz threshold. The data suggests that 1080p players should prioritize visual quality, as the GPU has plenty of headroom — Ultra is the only setting that brings the frame rate down to a level where the CPU might start to matter, but even then, the 8-core Ryzen 7 5700X handles it without issue.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 architecture chip with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosting up to 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 26612, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The single-thread performance is equally solid, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2148 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3385.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the system achieves 266.2 FPS — this implies the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution or setting tested. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 6858 and the 8-thread score of 5768 indicate that the CPU scales well with threaded workloads, which is typical for a modern FPS that can utilize multiple cores for AI and game logic.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5700X is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF (deltaPct of 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (deltaPct of -0.2%). This means that in synthetic benchmarks, the 5700X performs nearly identically to these chips, but its 8-core/16-thread configuration provides a safety margin for games that might be more heavily threaded. The 65W TDP is notable for a chip with this level of performance, making it an efficient choice that doesn’t require exotic cooling to maintain boost clocks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 4070 Ti ranks 229th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 14% of all systems tested. This is a strong result, indicating that this pairing is well-matched for this specific game. The rank is not higher because the RTX 4070 Ti, while powerful, is not the absolute top-tier GPU — it sits at the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900.

The combo’s ranking suggests that there are 228 other combinations that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 5090 Mobile (which scores 45152, a deltaPct of -0.6% relative to the 4070 Ti) or other top-tier cards. However, the gap in performance between the 4070 Ti and its rivals is small — the deltaPct values are all within 1.6%, meaning that the 4070 Ti is not significantly slower than the next tier up. This makes the 5700X + 4070 Ti combo a very competitive option for Lockdown Protocol, as the CPU is clearly not holding the GPU back.

The fact that this combo ranks in the top 14% while the GPU alone is in the 85th percentile suggests that the 5700X is doing its job admirably. If the CPU were a bottleneck, the combo rank would be lower relative to the GPU’s percentile. The data indicates that the 5700X provides enough single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2148) and multi-thread headroom (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620) to keep the RTX 4070 Ti fed at all settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU with 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2610 MHz and the 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance make it a strong 1440p and 4K gaming card, and its Passmark G3D score of 31624 places it at the 85th percentile of all GPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role is dominant at higher resolutions. The data shows that the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 77 FPS (143.8 vs 66.8), which is a 53.5% reduction in frame rate. This is primarily due to the increased pixel count and the demand for more complex shaders and textures. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K at High settings (91.6 FPS), but the Ultra preset likely pushes memory usage close to the limit, causing the steep drop.

The RTX 4070 Ti’s performance relative to its rivals is tight. It is 0.6% slower than the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152 vs 44900 avg score) and 1.5% slower than the Intel Arc A730M, but 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 580. This means that in synthetic benchmarks, the 4070 Ti is essentially on par with these competitors, but in real-world gaming, its driver optimization and feature set (like DirectX 12 Ultimate support) likely give it an edge. The data shows that the GPU is the primary factor in determining frame rates at 4K, while the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. Low settings average 266.2 FPS, Medium 220.9 FPS, High 187.7 FPS, and Ultra 141.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 46.7% performance loss, which is expected given the increased visual complexity. The 1080p results are all above 140 FPS, making this combo ideal for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. Low settings hit 224.4 FPS, Medium 160.3 FPS, High 138.9 FPS, and Ultra 103 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54.1%, which is slightly steeper than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is working harder. The High setting at 138.9 FPS is particularly notable, as it provides a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors while maintaining good visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable, but the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 143.8 FPS, Medium 101.7 FPS, High 91.6 FPS, and Ultra 66.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 53.5% loss, which is consistent with the 1440p trend. The High setting at 91.6 FPS is the best balance for 4K gaming, as it stays above 90 FPS, which is smooth for most titles, while Ultra dips below 70 FPS, which can feel less responsive in a fast-paced shooter. The data shows that the 5700X + 4070 Ti combo is a capable 4K machine, but players will need to make careful settings choices to maintain high frame rates.