Lockdown Protocol

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, using a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 4.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and it carries a 105 W TDP. This is a desktop part on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supporting dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU’s cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7700X posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325 and a single-core score of 4281. Its Geekbench results are 15538 multi-core and 2985 single-core. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields 8859, while the max-thread score is 8852, indicating near-linear scaling from 8 to 16 threads. PassMark multi-thread performance is 35686, and single-thread performance is 4190. These figures place the CPU at the 89th percentile among all tested processors.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU’s single-thread strength matters for game logic and draw calls, while the 16 threads handle background tasks and streaming. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080 Low settings, the combo achieves 189.6 FPS average. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions — the Ryzen 7 7700X has enough headroom to feed the GPU. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 42.6 FPS, which is far below the CPU’s capability, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 7700X’s average benchmark score is 34313. The Intel Core i5-13500 scores 34175, a delta of 0.4% — essentially a tie. The Intel Core i7-12800HX is 0.5% behind at 34136. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is 0.8% ahead at 34584, and the AMD EPYC 4244P is also 0.8% ahead at 34599. These small deltas mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 7700X will perform nearly identically to these alternatives. The 8-core/16-thread configuration is well-matched to modern FPS titles that can utilize multiple threads for physics, AI, and rendering tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this CPU/GPU combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 117.1. This is a solid frame rate for competitive play, well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34313, while the Core i5-13500 scores 34175. The delta is 0.4%, meaning the 7700X is marginally faster, but the difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 189.6, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the combo can push very high frame rates when graphical load is minimized.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 42.6, while at 1920x1080 Ultra it is 91. The steep decline with resolution indicates the RTX 4060 becomes the limiting component at 4K, not the Ryzen 7 7700X.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 954 out of 1637 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, reflecting that while it is capable, many other combinations deliver higher performance in this specific title.

Q: How many threads does the Ryzen 7 7700X have, and does it matter for this game?

A: The CPU has 16 threads. In Lockdown Protocol, the 16 threads provide ample parallel processing for game systems, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 being nearly identical to the max-thread score of 8852. This suggests the game can utilize the available threads effectively.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling. Starting at 1920x1080 Low, the combo averages 189.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 141.2 FPS — a reduction of 48.4 FPS, or roughly 25.5% lower. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 90.6 FPS, which is 52.3% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at low settings, where the CPU can keep up but the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the constraint.

At High settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High average is 117.1 FPS, 1440p High is 85.1 FPS, and 4K High is 55.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 32 FPS (27.3% lower), and from 1440p to 4K is 29.8 FPS (35.0% lower). This steeper relative drop at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 91 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 64 FPS — a 29.7% reduction. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 42.6 FPS, which is 53.2% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline strongly suggests that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus (272.0 GB/s bandwidth) are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply overwhelmed at that resolution.

The data points to the RTX 4060 as the primary bottleneck when resolution increases. The Ryzen 7 7700X’s single-thread score of 4281 in Cinebench R23 and 2985 in Geekbench indicate it can drive high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 189.6 FPS average shows the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The gap between 1080p and 4K performance widens as settings increase, confirming that the GPU’s rendering capabilities, not the CPU’s processing power, determine the upper limits at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 954 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the 58th percentile of all tested systems (calculated from the rank and total). While not a top-tier configuration, it is above the median, meaning it outperforms more than half of the tested combinations.

The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end processor at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 is at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. The combo’s overall rank of 954 out of 1637 is lower than the CPU’s percentile would suggest, indicating that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol. If the CPU were paired with a stronger GPU, the rank would likely improve significantly.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in the middle of the pack. The measured FPS data shows it can achieve 189.6 FPS at 1080p Low, which is competitive for esports-style play. However, at 4K Ultra, the 42.6 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target many players consider minimum for smooth gameplay. The rank of 954 reflects this mixed performance: strong at lower resolutions and settings, but limited at higher demands.

The GPU’s nearest rivals provide context. The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 23181. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321, a delta of -0.6% (meaning the RX 6600M is 0.6% slower). The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338, also 0.7% slower. On the higher side, the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021, which is 0.7% faster, and the AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999, 0.8% faster. These small differences mean the RTX 4060 is essentially equivalent to these cards in raw compute, so the combo’s rank is not drastically affected by GPU choice within this peer group.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 189.6. Medium settings reduce this to 132.1 FPS. High settings yield 117.1 FPS. Ultra settings produce 91 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 98.6 FPS drop, or 52% lower performance at the highest preset. This indicates that each settings tier adds significant GPU load, with Ultra nearly halving the frame rate compared to Low.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower across all settings. Low settings produce 141.2 FPS. Medium settings yield 98.8 FPS. High settings drop to 85.1 FPS. Ultra settings result in 64 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 77.2 FPS, or 54.7% lower. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results are 25.5% lower at Low, 25.2% lower at Medium, 27.3% lower at High, and 29.7% lower at Ultra. The increasing percentage drop with higher settings reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the performance is the weakest. Low settings produce 90.6 FPS. Medium settings yield 64 FPS. High settings drop to 55.3 FPS. Ultra settings result in 42.6 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is 48 FPS, or 53% lower. Compared to 1080p Low (189.6 FPS), the 4K Low result is 52.3% lower. The 4K Ultra result of 42.6 FPS is 53.2% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 91 FPS. This consistency in percentage drops across settings at 4K indicates a uniform GPU bottleneck.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, while Ultra offers the lowest. The Medium preset provides a middle ground, with 132.1 FPS at 1080p, 98.8 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. These numbers suggest that Medium is the most balanced preset for maintaining playable frame rates across all resolutions, though 4K Medium at 64 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 132.1, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play and provides headroom for competitive gaming. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 98.8 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 64 FPS, which just meets the 60 FPS target for most players.

The High preset is a reasonable alternative for those prioritizing visual fidelity. At 1080p High, the average is 117.1 FPS, which is still very playable. At 1440p High, the average is 85.1 FPS, which is acceptable for most gaming scenarios. However, at 4K High, the average drops to 55.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering on 60 Hz displays. For 4K play, Medium is the recommended preset.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 91 FPS, which is playable but not significantly better than High’s 117.1 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 64 FPS, which is barely playable. At 4K Ultra, the average is 42.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The visual improvement from High to Ultra is typically marginal, while the performance cost is substantial — a 26.1 FPS drop at 1080p, 21.1 FPS at 1440p, and 12.7 FPS at 4K.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates but sacrifices visual quality. At 1080p Low, the 189.6 FPS average is ideal for competitive play where frame rate is paramount. At 1440p Low, the 141.2 FPS average is also excellent for esports. At 4K Low, the 90.6 FPS average is surprisingly high, suggesting that the game is not particularly demanding at low settings even at 4K. For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low is the optimal choice.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset is recommended. It delivers 132.1 FPS at 1080p, 98.8 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K, providing a smooth experience across all resolutions. The data shows that Medium is the only preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at every resolution tested. For 1080p and 1440p users, High is also viable if visual quality is preferred, but 4K users should stick with Medium to avoid dropping below 60 FPS. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Medium settings at all resolutions, but Ultra settings push the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range.