Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a formidable Lockdown Protocol experience, landing at rank 407 out of 2,828 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 14.4% of all configurations benchmarked, a strong showing for a desktop setup built around an 8-core Zen 5 processor and an Ada Lovelace GPU. The data reveals a system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p play, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, though the scaling curve shows where the hardware's priorities lie.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions tell a clear story about how this combo handles Lockdown Protocol's rendering load. At 1080p with Low settings, the system pushes an average of 290 FPS, which drops to 212 FPS at 1440p and further to 137 FPS at 4K. That represents a 26.9% performance hit moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 52.8% drop from 1080p to 4K. These are substantial reductions, but the absolute numbers remain high enough for smooth gameplay even at the highest resolution tested.

The scaling pattern becomes more telling when examining the Medium settings tier, which includes minimum and maximum frame data. At 1080p Medium, the average sits at 206 FPS with a minimum of 175 FPS and maximum of 237 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 151 FPS (a 26.7% reduction), with minimums at 128 FPS and maximums at 173 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 97 FPS with a tighter band of 83 FPS minimum and 112 FPS maximum. The proportional drops between resolutions are consistent, suggesting the game's engine scales predictably with pixel count rather than hitting sudden bottlenecks.

High settings show a similar pattern: 180 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p (a 26.7% drop), and 85 FPS at 4K (a 52.8% drop from 1080p). Ultra settings follow suit with 135 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p (26.7% lower), and 64 FPS at 4K (52.6% lower). The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings tiers indicates that resolution scaling is uniform and that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is not causing any unexpected stutter or capacity-related cliffs as resolution increases.

The frame rate deltas between 1440p and 4K are larger than those between 1080p and 1440p in absolute terms, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios. At 4K Ultra, the 64 FPS average suggests the game becomes heavily GPU-limited at the highest fidelity settings, whereas the 290 FPS Low result at 1080p indicates the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU in lighter scenes. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should stick to Medium or High settings, while 1080p and 1440p users can comfortably run Ultra with refresh rates well above 100 FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the AD104 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 35,800 million transistors into a 294 mm² die. Its 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for Lockdown Protocol's fast-paced FPS rendering. The card operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The 12 GB GDDR6X frame buffer is the defining spec for this card in this game.

Benchmark results position the RTX 4070 SUPER in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals in the database are separated by less than 1%: the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1% higher), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% higher), the Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (0.2% higher), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667 (1% higher). This tight clustering suggests the 4070 SUPER is positioned at a performance tier where incremental gains are minimal relative to its closest competitors.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: FP32 throughput reaches 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data in this pack does not include ray-traced scenarios. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are the theoretical ceilings that the game's rasterization workload approaches at lower resolutions.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the GPU role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. The 1080p Low result of 290 FPS is likely near the CPU's frame delivery limit, while the 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS shows the GPU struggling with the full pixel load. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for all tested settings at all resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent frame times (minimums are within 14-15% of averages across Medium settings). The card's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it can sustain these clocks without thermal throttling in typical desktop cases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process, codenamed Granite Ridge. It features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 65 W TDP is notably modest for an 8-core desktop chip, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking headroom. The processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The 9700F's benchmark profile shows strong multi-threaded performance: PassMark multithread score is 36,470, with integer math at 120,788 and floating point math at 77,955. Single-thread performance is equally impressive at 4,691 in both PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests. The processor sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355 (0.9% higher). This places the 9700F in a performance band where it trades blows with top-tier desktop and mobile flagship processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the limiting factor. The 1080p Low result of 290 FPS is the highest frame rate in the entire measured set, and it represents the practical ceiling for this CPU-GPU combination. The fact that 1080p Medium (206 FPS) and 1080p High (180 FPS) show significant drops from Low suggests that the GPU begins to take over the bottleneck even at 1080p once settings increase. The 1080p Ultra result of 135 FPS is 53.4% lower than the Low result, indicating that the game's Ultra preset adds substantial GPU workload.

The 16 threads of the 9700F are more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's multi-threaded engine, as evidenced by the lack of CPU-bound stuttering even at high frame rates. The 32 MB L3 cache likely helps with the game's asset streaming, and the 5.50 GHz boost clock provides the single-thread responsiveness needed for FPS gameplay. The PassMark physics score of 2,122 and data compression score of 421,988 are not directly game-related, but they indicate the processor's ability to handle the background tasks and physics calculations that FPS games typically require.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 407 out of 2,828 tested configurations places this pairing in the top 14.4% of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong result that reflects the balance between the 9700F's high single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 SUPER's robust rasterization capabilities. The rank suggests that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, though it does not reach the top tier reserved for flagship GPUs paired with the fastest processors.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data: the combo delivers 4K Ultra at 64 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play, while 1080p Ultra at 135 FPS and 1440p Ultra at 99 FPS are well-suited for high refresh rate monitors. The 290 FPS 1080p Low result indicates that the combo can handle even the most demanding esports-style settings with massive headroom. The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals (ranging from -0.2% to 0.9%) suggest that swapping to a different top-tier processor would not materially change the game's performance, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close in aggregate benchmark terms, but the 4070 SUPER's specific architecture advantages (Ada Lovelace with dedicated RT and tensor cores) may yield different results in Lockdown Protocol than the raw scores suggest. The 83rd percentile GPU ranking versus the 94th percentile CPU ranking indicates that the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, but in this game the GPU still dictates the overall experience at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 407 means there are 406 tested configurations that perform better in Lockdown Protocol, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090 series, but the 9700F's processing power ensures that the 4070 SUPER is not leaving performance on the table.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 290 FPS, which is the peak across all tests. Medium settings yield 206 FPS average with a minimum of 175 FPS and maximum of 237 FPS. High settings drop to 180 FPS average, and Ultra settings settle at 135 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 53.4% reduction in average frame rate, indicating that each settings tier adds meaningful GPU workload.

At 1440p, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling penalty. Low settings average 212 FPS, representing a 26.9% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS. High settings average 132 FPS, and Ultra settings average 99 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 99 FPS is just shy of the 100 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for smooth high-refresh gameplay, though it is still perfectly playable.

At 4K, the combo's limits become apparent. Low settings average 137 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 100 FPS. Medium settings average 97 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS. High settings average 85 FPS, and Ultra settings average 64 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS is the lowest in the entire measured set, and it represents a 77.9% reduction from the 1080p Low result. For players prioritizing 4K resolution, the data suggests that Medium settings (97 FPS) provide the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, while High settings (85 FPS) remain viable for slower-paced gameplay.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1440p for competitive play?

A: At 1440p with High settings, the combo averages 132 FPS, while Low settings reach 212 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average stays at 99 FPS, making it suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F the bottleneck in this system?

A: The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all processors and its nearest rivals are within 0.9% in benchmark scores. The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, with 4K Ultra dropping to 64 FPS while 1080p Low reaches 290 FPS, indicating the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the best resolution for 100+ FPS gameplay?

A: At 4K, only Low settings (137 FPS) and Medium settings (97 FPS) approach or exceed 100 FPS. At 1440p, all settings including Ultra (99 FPS) are near or above 100 FPS, while 1080p delivers at least 135 FPS at any settings level.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 43,223 is within 1% of its nearest competitors, including the Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262), RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268), Quadro M6000 (43,301), and RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667). This indicates the 4070 SUPER is competitively positioned in its performance tier.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM cause any issues in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related frame drops. At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS of 83 is only 14.4% below the average of 97 FPS, and similar patterns hold across other resolutions and settings, indicating the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: The combo ranks 407th out of 2,828 tested configurations, placing it in the top 14.4% of all CPU-GPU pairings benchmarked in Lockdown Protocol.