Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo in Lockdown Protocol at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 126.

Q: How does the combo's overall ranking in Lockdown Protocol compare to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 727th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the largest measurable FPS gap between settings presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (278 FPS) and Ultra (129 FPS) is 149 FPS, representing a 53.6% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Does the GPU have enough video memory for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 192-bit bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, and the data shows playable 4K results at all tested settings, with the lowest average FPS being 61 at Ultra.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance relative to its multi-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 1049 in 3dmark single-thread and 8479 in 3dmark max-threads, indicating strong scaling across its 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest FPS drop when moving from Medium to High settings?

A: At 2560x1440, the drop from Medium (145 FPS) to High (126 FPS) is 19 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference between those two presets across all three resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for Lockdown Protocol's texture streaming and scene complexity.

The GPU's shading units number 6144, paired with 192 texture mapping units and 80 raster output units. The 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores contribute to the card's feature set, though Lockdown Protocol's measured results primarily reflect rasterization performance. The card achieves 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s, with a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales. At 1080p, the measured FPS ranges from 278 at Low settings to 129 at Ultra, showing that even at lower resolutions, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate. The data indicates that the RTX 5070's 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 4K gaming, as the 3840x2160 results show no signs of memory-related stutters or crashes, with the lowest average being 61 FPS at Ultra settings.

The GPU's relative performance percentile stands at 82 among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% behind), and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (2% behind). These comparisons highlight that while the RTX 5070 is not at the absolute top of the performance stack, it sits comfortably above the median for modern gaming workloads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 278 FPS, which drops to 204 FPS at 1440p (a 26.6% reduction) and further to 132 FPS at 4K (a 52.5% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern holds: 197 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p (26.4% drop), and 93 FPS at 4K (52.8% drop from 1080p). The High preset shows similar relative scaling: 172 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p (26.7% drop), and 82 FPS at 4K (52.3% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings presets indicates that the resolution scaling behavior is independent of the quality level.

At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes even more pronounced: 129 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p (26.4% drop), and 61 FPS at 4K (52.7% drop). The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K remains around 52-53% across all four settings presets strongly suggests that the rendering workload scales nearly linearly with pixel count, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

The CPU's role in this scaling becomes evident when examining the 1080p results. At Low settings with 278 FPS, the Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads are still able to feed the GPU adequately, though the single-thread score of 1049 in 3dmark and 1930 in cinebench r23 single-core suggest that higher frame rates could be constrained by CPU performance. However, the data shows that even at 1080p Ultra with 129 FPS, the system maintains playable performance, indicating that the CPU is not a severe bottleneck in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results span a wide range across the four settings presets. Low settings deliver an average of 278 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 197 FPS with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS. High settings yield 172 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 129 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 149 FPS, representing a 53.6% reduction in average frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings achieve 204 FPS, Medium delivers 145 FPS with a range of 123 to 166 FPS, High produces 126 FPS, and Ultra drops to 95 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 109 FPS, a 53.4% reduction. The Medium preset's minimum of 123 FPS indicates that even under demanding scenes, the system maintains smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results show the system's capability at 4K. Low settings average 132 FPS, Medium achieves 93 FPS with a range of 79 to 107 FPS, High delivers 82 FPS, and Ultra drops to 61 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 71 FPS, a 53.8% decrease. The Medium preset's minimum of 79 FPS suggests that occasional dips can occur, but the average remains well within playable territory for most displays.

The data reveals that the Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame delivery, with measured minimums that are closer to the averages compared to other presets. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 79 FPS is 85% of the average, while at 1440p Medium, the minimum of 123 FPS is 84.8% of the average. This stability is notable for a game like Lockdown Protocol, where consistent frame pacing can affect aiming precision.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The processor is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: 8484 in 3dmark 16-thread, 8479 in 3dmark max-threads, and 18760 in cinebench r23 multicore. Single-threaded performance is equally solid, with 1049 in 3dmark single-thread and 1930 in cinebench r23 single-core. The geekbench scores of 15371 multi-core and 2525 single-core further confirm the processor's balanced capabilities.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for game logic, physics, and AI. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (278 FPS) approaches the limits of what the CPU can feed to the GPU, but the data shows that even at this high frame rate, the system maintains stability. The passmark multithread score of 34470 and the passmark physics score of 1978 indicate that the CPU can handle demanding computational workloads without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 87 among all tested processors places it in the upper tier of available hardware. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core 5 221E (0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.4% behind), and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind). These very small delta percentages indicate that the Ryzen 7 7700 sits in a highly competitive performance band, where differences between adjacent processors are minimal.

The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth contribute to the processor's efficiency in gaming workloads. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for Lockdown Protocol, as it helps reduce memory latency during high-frequency frame generation.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 197 FPS with a minimum of 168 FPS, providing a substantial cushion above typical high-refresh-rate display capabilities. The 1440p Medium result of 145 FPS with a 123 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during intense firefights. At 4K, Medium achieves 93 FPS with a 79 FPS minimum, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rate. At 1440p, High delivers 126 FPS average, which is still comfortably above 120 FPS for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1080p High result of 172 FPS provides excellent responsiveness, while 4K High at 82 FPS remains playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with 1080p displays or those who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 129 FPS, which is still smooth, but at 1440p Ultra (95 FPS) and 4K Ultra (61 FPS), the performance becomes more marginal. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS sits right at the edge of the 60 FPS target, and any particularly demanding scene could cause perceptible dips.

For competitive play in Lockdown Protocol, the Low preset's high frame rates (278 FPS at 1080p, 204 FPS at 1440p, 132 FPS at 4K) provide the lowest input latency and the smoothest motion, which can be advantageous in a fast-paced FPS. However, the visual trade-offs may be significant, particularly at lower resolutions where the reduced detail settings are more noticeable.

The Medium preset's stable minimum FPS values across all resolutions make it the recommended choice for most users. The measured minimums of 168 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K ensure that frame drops are less likely to affect gameplay, even in complex scenes with multiple characters and effects.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 727th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 19.6% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the balanced performance of the CPU and GPU pair, where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in this game.

The CPU's performance percentile of 87 and the GPU's percentile of 82 indicate that both components are well above average in their respective categories. The CPU's average benchmark score of 40081 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-13905H, showing that the Ryzen 7 7700 is competitive with processors from newer generations. The GPU's average benchmark score of 40377 places it 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, demonstrating that the RTX 5070's performance is solidly mid-pack among its peers.

The combo's ranking of 727 out of 3714 suggests that while this system is not at the absolute top tier of performance, it delivers excellent results in Lockdown Protocol. The measured FPS data supports this assessment, with the system achieving 172 FPS at 1080p High and 126 FPS at 1440p High, which are strong results for a modern FPS title. The 4K performance, while lower, remains playable at all settings, with the Ultra preset's 61 FPS being the only result that approaches the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay.

The ranking also indicates that there are 727 combos that perform better in this game, which likely include systems with higher-end CPUs or GPUs. However, the Ryzen 7 7700's strong single-threaded performance (1049 in 3dmark single-thread) and the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for this title. The consistent FPS scaling across resolutions and settings suggests that this combo is well-balanced for Lockdown Protocol, with neither component being a significant weak point in the system.