Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a playable but demanding experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing a clear ceiling imposed by the GPU at higher resolutions. The combo ranks 1634th out of 2828 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frames per second reveal that the pairing can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with respectable headroom, while 4K pushes the RTX 2070 SUPER to its limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 1634th out of 2828 tested combos, which puts it in the 58th percentile of all configurations in the database. This indicates a mid-pack performer that trails the majority of high-end setups but still delivers usable frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. It sits 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875), 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515), and 0.9% above the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163) by 0.2%. The processor ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest measured average is 175 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the maximum performance ceiling for this pairing in the dataset, with the 1080p Medium preset delivering 125 FPS and High settings producing 109 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 2070 SUPER have, and does it matter?

A: The GPU comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. In Lockdown Protocol, this capacity appears sufficient across all tested settings, as the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra follows a consistent pattern without sudden drops that would indicate memory exhaustion.

Q: What is the GPU's overall performance percentile?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20282. It sits within 1.5% of several rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Intel Arc B570 (20556), and Intel Arc A750 (20582).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor even at 1080p. The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4691 in single-threaded Passmark tests and 36470 in multithreaded tests, which are strong figures. The FPS drop from Low (175) to Ultra (82) at 1080p indicates the GPU struggles with higher settings, while the CPU has ample headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process. It carries 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, while the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz with a 14 Gbps effective rate. This configuration yields 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and High settings is 66 FPS (175 down to 109), and between Low and Ultra it is 93 FPS (175 down to 82). This substantial drop indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's shading units and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by the game's visual effects at higher presets. The GPU's 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s, which contributes to the resolution-dependent performance seen in the data.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but do not appear to provide a measurable advantage in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's frame rates scale predictably with traditional rasterization demands. The GPU's 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors result in a die size of 545 mm², and its 215 W TDP requires a 550 W suggested power supply. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering pipelines.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 places it just below several competitors, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% higher). The RTX 2070 SUPER's performance in Lockdown Protocol aligns with its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the database while trailing the top tier. The 8 GB VRAM capacity proves adequate for the tested settings, as even Ultra presets at 4K deliver playable frame rates without signs of texture thrashing or memory swap issues.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the RTX 2070 SUPER becoming progressively more strained. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 175 FPS on Low, 125 on Medium, 109 on High, and 82 on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop to 129, 91, 80, and 60 respectively. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates fall to 83, 59, 51, and 39 for the same settings order.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial. Low settings fall from 175 to 129 FPS, a 26% reduction. Medium drops from 125 to 91 FPS, a 27% decrease. High falls from 109 to 80 FPS, a 27% decline. Ultra goes from 82 to 60 FPS, a 27% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput, rather than the CPU, is the limiting component, since the Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread score of 4691 would not bottleneck at these frame rates.

The jump from 1440p to 4K shows even steeper declines. Low settings drop from 129 to 83 FPS, a 36% reduction. Medium falls from 91 to 59 FPS, a 35% decrease. High goes from 80 to 51 FPS, a 36% decline. Ultra falls from 60 to 39 FPS, a 35% reduction. This amplified drop at 4K indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 113.3 GPixel/s fill rate are overwhelmed by the fourfold increase in pixel count from 1080p.

The data reveals that 1440p represents a practical ceiling for smooth gameplay on this combo. At 1080p Medium, the 125 FPS average with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143 shows consistent performance. At 1440p Medium, the 91 FPS average with 78 minimum and 105 maximum remains playable. However, at 4K, even the Low preset's 83 FPS average suggests the GPU is approaching its limits, and the Ultra preset's 39 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the baseline for competitive FPS titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves 175 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143, indicating stable frame delivery. High settings yield 109 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 82 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 93 FPS, showing that the RTX 2070 SUPER has significant headroom at this resolution when settings are reduced.

At 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but the gap between presets narrows in absolute terms. Low settings deliver 129 FPS, Medium produces 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 and maximum of 105, High achieves 80 FPS, and Ultra falls to 60 FPS. The 69 FPS spread from Low to Ultra is smaller than at 1080p, reflecting the GPU's increasing workload at higher pixel counts. The Medium preset's minimum of 78 FPS ensures that even demanding scenes stay above common refresh rate thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2070 SUPER struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 83 FPS, Medium delivers 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High achieves 51 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS represents the only recorded minimum below 60 FPS in the dataset, indicating that 4K gaming on this combo requires careful settings management to avoid dips. The 44 FPS spread from Low to Ultra is the smallest across all resolutions, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the most balanced experience at each resolution, with measured minimums that keep frame delivery within a reasonable range. At 1080p Medium, the 106 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay. At 1440p Medium, the 78 FPS minimum remains above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Medium, the 50 FPS minimum is the only sub-60 FPS recorded minimum, suggesting that this preset is borderline for the most demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination holds a rank of 1634 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the configuration in the lower half of the database, with roughly 58% of tested systems outperforming it. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status rather than the CPU, as the Ryzen 7 9700F's 94th percentile CPU ranking demonstrates substantial processing headroom.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably tight. The Ryzen 7 9700F's average score of 69996 sits within 1% of all four listed competitors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by just 0.2% at 69875, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF leads by 0.2% at 70163. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515) and Intel Core i7-14700K (69355) trail by 0.7% and 0.9% respectively. This clustering indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F provides comparable processing power to these high-end chips, meaning the combo's low ranking stems primarily from the GPU.

The GPU's position among its peers similarly shows tight competition. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average score of 20282 is within 1.5% of all four nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) leads by 1%, while the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and Intel Arc B570 (20556) lead by 1.2% and 1.3% respectively. The Intel Arc A750 (20582) leads by 1.5%. This grouping suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is competitive with these alternatives, but none of them would dramatically change the combo's ranking in Lockdown Protocol.

The 1634th rank out of 2828 combos means that 1194 tested configurations performed worse, while 1633 performed better. This places the combo in a position where it can handle most games at 1080p and 1440p with reasonable settings, but it will not compete with top-tier systems at higher resolutions. The data shows that the CPU has substantial headroom, as evidenced by its 94th percentile ranking, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking becomes the limiting factor in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the optimal choice. The 125 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS ensures consistent frame delivery well above the 60 FPS threshold, while the visual upgrade from Low is substantial. The High preset's 109 FPS average remains playable, but the 16 FPS drop from Medium may not justify the visual improvements for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again provides the best experience. The 91 FPS average with 78 FPS minimum keeps gameplay smooth, while the Low preset's 129 FPS offers higher speed at the cost of reduced visual fidelity. The High preset's 80 FPS average remains above 60 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 60 FPS average leaves no headroom for demanding scenes, making it risky for players who value consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only reliable option for maintaining high frame rates. The 83 FPS average provides adequate performance, while the Medium preset's 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum risks noticeable dips during intense gameplay. The High preset's 51 FPS and Ultra's 39 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold, making them unsuitable for most players. For 4K gaming on this combo, accepting the Low preset is necessary to preserve playability.

The data indicates that players should prioritize the Medium preset for the best overall experience across all resolutions, as it consistently delivers frame rates above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p while maintaining visual quality. At 4K, the Low preset becomes the pragmatic choice, sacrificing visual fidelity for acceptable performance. The Ryzen 7 9700F's processing power ensures that the CPU never becomes a bottleneck, allowing the RTX 2070 SUPER to operate at its full potential in every configuration.