Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a highly playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, though the data reveals a distinct split between the CPU's robust foundation and the GPU's performance ceiling. This pairing ranks 1034th out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, a position that accurately reflects the balance between a strong processor and an aging graphics card. The measured frame rates show the system is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K with maximum settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is a critical asset for gaming workloads, particularly in a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, where data locality and quick access to frequently used assets can significantly impact frame pacing and minimum frame rates.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700X3D achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157. Its 3DMark 16-thread score is 6764, while the max-thread score is 6755, showing consistent scaling across its 16 threads. The processor's average benchmark score is 24673, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5700X3D is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-1360P (which scores 24627, a 0.2% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (scoring 24605, a 0.3% difference). It also sits close to the Intel Core i5-11600 (24559, 0.5% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (24811, 0.6% behind).

For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The 5700X3D's 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for modern FPS titles. The data suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU workload is lighter, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 2970) prevents it from becoming a bottleneck. However, the processor's relatively modest boost clock of 4.10 GHz, compared to higher-clocked rivals, means that in scenarios where the GPU is not the limiting factor, the CPU's performance headroom is adequate but not exceptional.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture, utilizing the TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process. It has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This configuration places the RTX 2070 SUPER in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a crucial factor. The benchmark data shows a significant drop in performance when moving from High to Ultra settings at 4K, suggesting that the VRAM capacity or the GPU's raw compute power becomes strained. The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (scoring 22307, 0.5% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006, 0.9% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, 2.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670, 2.5% lower). This grouping shows the RTX 2070 SUPER is competitive with other mid-range options from its era, but it lacks the headroom needed for future titles at high resolutions.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility are modern, but its 12 nm process node and 215 W TDP indicate it is an older design. The performance data in Lockdown Protocol reflects this: the GPU is the clear limiting factor at 4K, where even at Medium settings (56.7 FPS) it fails to hit the 60 FPS mark, and at Ultra settings it drops to 37 FPS. This indicates that while the RTX 2070 SUPER can handle the game, it requires careful settings tuning to achieve a smooth experience at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1034th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 37th percentile of all combinations, meaning that roughly 63% of tested setups deliver higher average frame rates. This ranking is lower than what the CPU's 82nd percentile would suggest, underscoring the GPU's role as the performance bottleneck. The CPU is capable of much higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver, especially at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that this combo is not optimized for maximum performance in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's strong benchmark scores are somewhat wasted when paired with a GPU that ranks in the 65th percentile. For comparison, a system pairing the same CPU with a more powerful GPU would likely rank significantly higher. Conversely, pairing this GPU with a weaker CPU might yield similar or slightly lower rankings, but the current setup shows a clear imbalance. The ranking reflects a system that is well-suited for 1080p gaming at high settings, but it is not a top-tier performer in the database, particularly for users targeting 1440p or 4K with maximum visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1080p, the combo shows its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 173.4, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU can push the GPU to its limits. Medium settings yield 128.1 FPS, and High settings produce 108.5 FPS. Ultra settings drop the average to 83.8 FPS, which is still smooth for competitive play. These numbers demonstrate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is well-matched for 1080p, and the 5700X3D provides enough processing power to avoid introducing a CPU bottleneck.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates decrease, but the system remains playable. Low settings average 129.4 FPS, Medium settings 90.8 FPS, and High settings 81.1 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 62.7 FPS, which is right at the edge of what many consider smooth. The 1440p results show a more balanced workload between CPU and GPU, but the GPU is starting to show its age, as the drop from High to Ultra is significant.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor. Low settings average 82.7 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K, but this is likely due to the low graphical demands reducing the GPU workload. Medium settings drop to 56.7 FPS, High settings to 51.9 FPS, and Ultra settings to 37 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and even Medium settings struggle to maintain a consistent 60 FPS. These numbers clearly illustrate the GPU's VRAM and compute limitations at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 173.4 at 1080p to 82.7 at 4K, a reduction of 52.3%. This is a significant drop, but the absolute numbers are still high enough to suggest the GPU has some headroom at lower graphical workloads. At Medium settings, the drop is from 128.1 to 56.7 FPS, a 55.7% decrease. High settings show a drop from 108.5 to 51.9 FPS, a 52.2% reduction. Ultra settings exhibit the most severe scaling, falling from 83.8 to 37 FPS, a 55.8% decline.

The consistency of the percentage drops across all settings is telling. A CPU-bound system would show a much smaller drop at higher resolutions, as the GPU would be more heavily loaded. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly 52-56% across the board when moving from 1080p to 4K indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's compute units and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The CPU's performance is clearly not the limiting factor, as it can maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed. The data suggests that to improve performance at 4K, a GPU upgrade would be necessary, as the 5700X3D has ample headroom to support a more powerful graphics card. The system is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can deliver high frame rates, but it is not suitable for 4K gaming at high settings.