Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a balanced but resolution-dependent experience. The data shows a system that can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded headroom ensuring that frame pacing remains consistent even when the graphics card is the limiting factor. This combination ranks in the 62nd percentile of tested combos, indicating a solid mid-pack performer that prioritizes smooth gameplay over raw top-end numbers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, average frame rates drop by roughly 40-50% at every quality setting, which points squarely at the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 176.3 FPS, but that falls to 131.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 82 FPS at 4K — a decline that accelerates as pixel count rises. This scaling is typical for a mid-range GPU like the RTX 2070 SUPER, whose 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p but start to show strain when pushing 4K textures and shaders.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (176.3 FPS) and Ultra (83.1 FPS) is a 53% performance hit, but at 4K that same settings jump costs 50% of the frame rate (from 82 FPS to 40.8 FPS). This suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s compute resources — 2560 shading units and 40 RT cores — are the limiting factor, not the CPU. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, can easily feed frames at 1080p, but beyond that, the GPU’s pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s become the ceiling. Interestingly, the difference between Medium and High at 4K is only about 4.8 FPS (57.6 vs 52.8), indicating that the GPU is already saturated and additional quality settings have diminishing returns.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Medium settings averages 94.8 FPS, and even High settings at 1440p manage 79.2 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (82 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while Medium drops to 57.6 FPS and High to 52.8 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X’s 8-core, 16-thread design with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides ample headroom. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325 and single-core score of 4281 indicate that it is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load rather than showing CPU stalls.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Only at Low settings does 4K average above 60 FPS (82 FPS). At Medium (57.6 FPS) and High (52.8 FPS), frame rates dip below that threshold, and Ultra (40.8 FPS) is not playable for competitive FPS. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects this mid-tier capability.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The measured data shows a drop from 176.3 FPS on Low to 83.1 FPS on Ultra, a 93.2 FPS difference. This means players can nearly double their frame rate by sacrificing visual quality.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 34313 is within 0.8% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34584) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34599), while the GPU’s average score of 22206 is within 2.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670). This places the combo in a tight competitive band.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7700X is a Zen 4 architecture processor built on a 5 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost up to 5.40 GHz. In Lockdown Protocol, a genre that benefits from high single-thread performance for game logic and physics, this CPU’s Geekbench single-core score of 2985 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 indicate strong per-core capability. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with keeping game data close to the cores, reducing memory latency.

However, the benchmark results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system hits 176.3 FPS, which is well above typical monitor refresh rates, and the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a pattern consistent with GPU saturation. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance — a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325 and PassMark multi-thread score of 35686 — ensures that background tasks and game threads do not cause frame drops. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 versus the 2-thread score of 2112 shows that scaling is efficient, but Lockdown Protocol does not appear to use more than a few cores heavily, as frame rates do not improve disproportionately with higher CPU headroom.

The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, but its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i5-13500 (0.4% slower average) and Intel Core i7-12800HX (0.5% slower) — are all within a hair of its performance. This indicates that any modern mid-range to high-end CPU would deliver similar results, and the GPU choice matters far more for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700X and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1010 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all systems tested. This is a respectable mid-pack result, but it shows that the GPU holds the combo back from top-tier performance. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 65th percentile ranking among GPUs is higher than the combo’s overall rank, suggesting that the CPU is not dragging the system down — rather, the GPU’s absolute performance cap limits the total frame rate.

The combo’s position is consistent with its component benchmarks: the CPU’s average score of 34313 is competitive with its rivals, but the GPU’s average score of 22206 is only slightly above the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, which is 2.3% faster) and the RTX A400 (22307, which is 0.5% faster). This means that in a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is GPU-bound at higher settings, the combo will perform similarly to systems with slightly newer mid-range GPUs. The 62nd percentile rank indicates that a majority of tested combos achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs, but the 7700X ensures that upgrading the GPU later would yield immediate gains without CPU bottlenecking.

Settings Recommendations

For a competitive FPS experience, the data strongly favors lower settings at higher refresh rates. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 176.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors, while Medium (125.4 FPS) and High (112 FPS) still provide smooth gameplay above 100 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p (83.1 FPS) are playable but sacrifice 53% of the frame rate compared to Low, which is a poor trade-off for a fast-paced shooter.

At 2560x1440, the best balance is Medium settings, which average 94.8 FPS — close to 100 FPS and well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 1440p (79.2 FPS) are also viable for players who prefer visual quality, but Low (131.1 FPS) is the choice for maximum responsiveness. For 4K, Low settings are the only option for competitive play at 82 FPS, while Medium (57.6 FPS) and High (52.8 FPS) are borderline for casual play. Ultra settings at any resolution are not recommended for this combo, as even at 1080p they drop below 90 FPS. The practical advice is to run Low at 1440p or 1080p for esports-level performance, or Medium at 1440p for a balance of visuals and speed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are as follows, by resolution and settings:

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 82 FPS, Medium 57.6 FPS, High 52.8 FPS, and Ultra 40.8 FPS. This shows a steep drop-off as quality increases, with Ultra being nearly half the frame rate of Low.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 131.1 FPS, Medium 94.8 FPS, High 79.2 FPS, and Ultra 62.8 FPS. This resolution offers the widest usable range, with all settings except Ultra staying above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 176.3 FPS, Medium 125.4 FPS, High 112 FPS, and Ultra 83.1 FPS. The 1080p results show that the combo can push high refresh rates even on Medium and High, making it a strong choice for 144Hz displays. The data confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 7700X provides consistent frame delivery across all settings without introducing CPU-related dips.