Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reveals a clear progression as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 109 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 80 FPS, a reduction of 29 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 51 FPS, representing a 58 FPS decline from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises, since the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

The Low preset tells a similar story with steeper absolute numbers. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 175 FPS average. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 129 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it settles at 83 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K Low is 92 FPS, which is substantial. These figures suggest that even when graphical load is minimized, the GPU's rendering throughput caps performance at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 5800X's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed frames at 1080p.

Medium settings at 3840x2160 show an average of 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is 91 FPS with a range of 78 to 105 FPS, while 1080p Medium achieves 125 FPS with a range of 106 to 143 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers the lowest figures: 39 FPS at 4K, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 1080p. The data indicates that Ultra at 4K dips below the 40 FPS threshold, which most competitive FPS players would find too sluggish.

The pattern across all four settings presets confirms that resolution scaling is nearly linear in terms of frame rate loss. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K pushes the GPU to its limits. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, evidenced by the smaller relative performance gaps between settings at 4K compared to 1080p. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS (175 vs 82), while at 4K it is only 44 FPS (83 vs 39). This compression of the settings spread at 4K is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance. At High settings it delivers 80 FPS average, which is well above the 4K result of 51 FPS, while still providing more detail than 1080p's 109 FPS at High. For players prioritizing smoothness, 1920x1080 at Medium reaches 125 FPS average with a 106 FPS minimum.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at each resolution?

A: The Ultra preset yields 82 FPS at 1920x1080, 60 FPS at 2560x1440, and 39 FPS at 3840x2160. Only the 1080p figure is comfortably playable for fast-paced FPS action. The 1440p score is borderline, while 4K falls below acceptable thresholds for competitive play.

Q: Which component becomes the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20282 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and the measured FPS drop from 83 at Low to 39 at Ultra at 4K shows the graphics card cannot sustain high frame rates as pixel count and settings increase. The CPU has sufficient headroom at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X holding back the RTX 2070 SUPER at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1920x1080. The 175 FPS average at Low settings indicates the processor can feed frames quickly. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and multi-thread score of 7578 support this, as does its 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 50 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, it is 78 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS. These values are the only minFPS figures provided in the data, giving insight into frame pacing stability.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 is 1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M's 20480, 1.2% below the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 20534, 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B570's 20556, and 1.5% below the Intel Arc A750's 20582. This places it in a tight competitive cluster.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive component in Lockdown Protocol's performance envelope. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which the data shows is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but strained at 4K. The card's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units, produce a FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS. These specifications translate to the measured FPS figures across all resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations are evident. The Ultra preset average of 39 FPS is below the 50 FPS minimum seen at Medium settings, indicating that the card's 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs cannot handle the combination of high resolution and maximum detail. The 4K Low result of 83 FPS shows that even with reduced graphical complexity, the GPU cannot approach the frame rates achievable at lower resolutions. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are the physical constraints behind these numbers.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's position in the broader GPU landscape reinforces this analysis. With an average benchmark score of 20282 and a 65th percentile ranking, it sits in the mid-to-upper tier. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), and the Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% higher). The tight clustering of these scores means the 2070 SUPER is competitive, but none of these cards would dramatically alter the 4K performance picture.

The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present in the architecture but do not appear to influence the measured FPS data directly, as the game's settings presets do not specify ray tracing or DLSS usage. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure modern rendering paths are available, but the benchmark results reflect standard rasterization performance. The 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die give the card its thermal and power characteristics, with a 215 W TDP and dual-slot cooler.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a rank of 2165 out of 3714 total tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper-middle portion of the database, roughly in the 42nd percentile of all combinations. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, with the 4K results dragging down the overall standing compared to combos with more powerful GPUs.

Breaking down the rank's implications, the combo's strongest showing is at 1080p, where the 175 FPS Low result and 125 FPS Medium result are competitive. The 1440p figures are respectable but not exceptional, with the 129 FPS Low and 91 FPS Medium representing solid mid-range performance. The 4K numbers, particularly the 39 FPS Ultra result, are the weakest links and likely account for the combo's middling rank. Combos ranked above 2165 likely feature GPUs with higher memory bandwidth or more shading units, which would push 4K averages higher.

The rank of 2165 out of 3714 means approximately 1549 combos perform worse, while 2164 perform better. This is a below-median placement, which is consistent with the RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile GPU ranking when paired with a CPU that sits in the 81st percentile. The CPU is not the constraint; the GPU's 4K limitations cap the combo's ceiling. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo would rank higher than at 4K, but the aggregate rank considers all resolutions equally.

The combo's position relative to its components' individual rankings suggests a balanced pairing for most use cases. The Ryzen 7 5800X's 8 cores and 16 threads with a 4.70 GHz boost clock provide strong processing power, while the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 1770 MHz boost clock handle graphics duties. The rank indicates that for Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combo is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for 4K enthusiasts seeking high refresh rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X serves as the processing backbone of this combo, and its influence on Lockdown Protocol's performance is most visible at lower resolutions. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture on a 7 nm process, provide substantial compute capacity. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 32 MB of L3 cache, offer strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. The 3DMark results show a single-thread score of 943 and a max-thread score of 7578, indicating efficient scaling across cores.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes apparent when comparing 1080p results across settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 175 FPS, which is 66 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 82 FPS. This large spread at 1080p suggests the GPU can render frames quickly when settings are low, and the CPU can keep up with the resulting high frame rates. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15476 and single-core score of 1574.5 support the CPU's ability to handle game logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the CPU's influence diminishes. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 69 FPS (129 vs 60), similar to the 1080p spread. This indicates the GPU is still the primary constraint even at 1440p, as the CPU maintains its ability to feed frames. At 3840x2160, the CPU's role is minimal, as the GPU's rendering limits dominate. The 4K Low to Ultra spread is 44 FPS (83 vs 39), the smallest of the three resolutions, confirming the GPU-bound nature of 4K gameplay.

The Ryzen 7 5800X's processor benchmarks place it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29123. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 29093 (0.1% lower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29245 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 (0.6% lower). The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the consistent frame delivery at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a clear hierarchy across settings. Low settings deliver the highest average at 175 FPS. Medium settings produce 125 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 109 FPS. Ultra settings yield 82 FPS average. These four data points span a range of 93 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of settings on performance at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 129 FPS for Low, 91 FPS for Medium (with 78 min and 105 max), 80 FPS for High, and 60 FPS for Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 69 FPS, narrower than at 1080p. The Medium preset's frame range of 27 FPS (78 to 105) indicates some variance, but the average remains playable for most FPS titles.

At 3840x2160, the results are 83 FPS for Low, 59 FPS for Medium (with 50 min and 68 max), 51 FPS for High, and 39 FPS for Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 44 FPS, the smallest among all resolutions. The Medium preset at 4K has a range of 18 FPS (50 to 68), showing tighter frame pacing than at lower resolutions, likely due to the GPU being consistently saturated.

The data includes minFps and maxFps values only for Medium settings across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS bracket the 125 FPS average closely. At 1440p Medium, the 78 FPS minimum and 105 FPS maximum show a wider spread around the 91 FPS average. At 4K Medium, the 50 FPS minimum and 68 FPS maximum represent the narrowest absolute range. These figures suggest that Medium settings provide the most stable frame delivery, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is more consistently loaded.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to Medium settings as the optimal choice for this combo across most resolutions. At 1920x1080 Medium, the 125 FPS average with a 106 FPS minimum provides a smooth experience for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The minimum frame rate staying above 100 FPS ensures minimal stutter during intense combat sequences. The 143 FPS maximum shows headroom for less demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 91 FPS average with a 78 FPS minimum. This is the highest average among settings that maintain a minimum above 75 FPS at this resolution. The High preset's 80 FPS average is acceptable, but the lack of minFps data makes it riskier to recommend. Ultra at 60 FPS average is borderline, while Low at 129 FPS sacrifices visual quality for speed.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Medium settings produce 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum, which is the only preset at 4K that stays above 50 FPS throughout. High settings average 51 FPS but lack minFps data, making consistency uncertain. Low settings at 83 FPS offer the highest frame rate but reduce visual fidelity significantly. Ultra at 39 FPS is not recommended for competitive play.

The recommendation across all resolutions is Medium settings for the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. At 1080p, the 125 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors, and the 106 FPS minimum prevents noticeable dips. At 1440p, the 91 FPS average is suitable for 90 Hz displays, while the 78 FPS minimum keeps gameplay fluid. At 4K, the 59 FPS average is playable on 60 Hz displays, though the 50 FPS minimum approaches the edge of acceptability.

Players prioritizing maximum frame rates should select Low settings at 1080p, where 175 FPS average provides the smoothest experience. Those valuing visual detail at 1440p could choose High settings at 80 FPS, but Medium offers 11 FPS more on average with similar visual impact. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where 82 FPS average remains playable, while at 1440p and 4K, the 60 FPS and 39 FPS averages respectively fall below recommended thresholds for competitive FPS play.