Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The measured data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER shows a system capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as settings and resolution increase. The average FPS figures range from 73 at 4K Ultra to 331 at 1080p Low, indicating that this combination delivers smooth gameplay in most scenarios, though the gap between the lowest and highest settings at each resolution reveals where the system's limits lie.

Settings Recommendations

For Lockdown Protocol, the measured data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 235 FPS average, which is only 96 FPS below the Low preset's 331 FPS but provides substantially better visual quality. At 1440p, Medium produces 172 FPS average, a figure that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play on high-refresh monitors. At 4K, Medium holds 111 FPS average with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 128 FPS, making it the only preset at 4K that combines playable performance with meaningful visual fidelity improvements over Low.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing image quality over raw frame rate. At 1080p High, the system achieves 205 FPS average, which is still exceptionally smooth. At 1440p High, the 151 FPS average remains competitive, while at 4K High the 97 FPS average is borderline for 100Hz displays but acceptable for 60Hz panels. The Ultra preset, however, shows the steepest performance cost: 154 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and just 73 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is the only measured result that dips below the 75 FPS mark, suggesting that Ultra is best reserved for lower resolutions or users who prioritize maximum visual detail over frame rate consistency.

Given the data, Medium is the recommended default preset because it maintains high average FPS at every resolution while offering a substantial improvement over Low. For competitive play at 1080p or 1440p, the Low preset's 331 FPS and 243 FPS averages respectively provide the maximum headroom for high-refresh displays. Users with 4K displays should stick to Medium for the best trade-off, as the jump from Medium to High costs 14 FPS on average while Ultra costs an additional 38 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Lockdown Protocol, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across settings at each resolution. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for this game's demands at all tested settings. The memory clock runs at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz and boost clock is 2550 MHz. These specifications place the RTX 4080 SUPER in the 86th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 54209.

The GPU's closest rival in the benchmark database is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a delta of -0.1 percent. This near-identical performance means the RTX 4080 SUPER offers no meaningful advantage over its predecessor in synthetic tests, yet in Lockdown Protocol the measured FPS shows the card is well-suited to high-refresh gaming. The GPU's performance in the PassMark G3D test, scoring 34245, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, further confirm its capability for modern FPS titles.

At 1080p, the GPU's power is evident: even at Ultra settings, the system delivers 154 FPS average, which is above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 177 FPS, highlighting how the GPU's headroom allows settings to be maxed without dropping below playable frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, as the Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS average, indicating that the card is being pushed to its limits at this resolution with maximum settings. The 16 GB VRAM capacity, however, ensures that memory capacity is not a bottleneck, as the game's requirements are met at all tested presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 235 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p, a reduction of 63 FPS or approximately 27 percent. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Medium, the average falls from 172 to 111 FPS, a further drop of 61 FPS or approximately 35 percent. This scaling suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is increasingly constrained by pixel throughput as resolution rises.

The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 331 FPS at 1080p drops to 243 FPS at 1440p (a 88 FPS reduction) and then to 157 FPS at 4K (a further 86 FPS reduction). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is approximately 53 percent, which is consistent with the GPU being the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution. At High settings, the scaling is similar: 205 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K, representing a 53 percent drop from the lowest to highest resolution. The Ultra preset follows the same trend, with 154 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K, a 53 percent reduction overall.

The consistent scaling pattern across all settings indicates that Lockdown Protocol is GPU-bound in this configuration, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any resolution. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are roughly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is expected for a game that relies heavily on GPU rendering. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that Medium settings are necessary to maintain frame rates above 100 FPS, while 1080p and 1440p users can afford to use higher presets without sacrificing smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Lockdown Protocol, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 175th out of 2828 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 6.2 percent of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performance pairing for this game. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, with the system's strong performance at 1080p and 1440p contributing significantly to its position.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the 94th percentile of all processors, with its nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69875, delta 0.2 percent), Intel Core i7-14700KF (avg score 70163, delta -0.2 percent), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (avg score 69515, delta 0.7 percent), and Intel Core i7-14700K (avg score 69355, delta 0.9 percent). This close grouping suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F is competitive with these higher-tier CPUs in synthetic benchmarks, though its actual gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol is determined by the combination with the RTX 4080 SUPER.

The GPU's rank of 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209, is slightly lower than the CPU's percentile, indicating that the GPU may be the limiting factor in some scenarios. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo still delivers excellent performance, with no resolution or setting combination dropping below 73 FPS average. The rank of 175 out of 2828 is a strong result, placing this combo well above the median and within the top tier of tested systems for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 331 FPS, achieved with the Low preset. The Medium preset delivers 235 FPS, High delivers 205 FPS, and Ultra delivers 154 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform the RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1 percent. This indicates the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 95 FPS, observed at 4K resolution with Medium settings. The maximum FPS for this preset is 128, with an average of 111 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700K in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, while the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, a delta of 0.9 percent. This means the Ryzen 7 9700F is slightly ahead in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this combo?

A: At 4K Ultra, the system achieves an average FPS of 73, which is below the 100 FPS threshold for high-refresh displays but still playable on standard 60Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 4K offers a better experience with 111 FPS average.

Q: What memory configuration does the RTX 4080 SUPER use?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s and a memory clock of 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 331 FPS, Medium settings produce 235 FPS with a minimum of 200 and maximum of 270, High settings produce 205 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 154 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 177 FPS, with each increase in preset tier resulting in a significant drop: Low to Medium costs 96 FPS, Medium to High costs 30 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 51 FPS. This indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance, as the jump from Low to Medium is steep but the subsequent jumps are more moderate.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are: Low at 243 FPS, Medium at 172 FPS (minimum 147, maximum 198), High at 151 FPS, and Ultra at 113 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 130 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring from Low to Medium at 71 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 21 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 38 FPS. At this resolution, the Medium preset remains the recommended choice, as it maintains an average above 170 FPS while offering improved visuals over Low.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are: Low at 157 FPS, Medium at 111 FPS (minimum 95, maximum 128), High at 97 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. The total spread is 84 FPS, with the largest drop from Low to Medium at 46 FPS. The Medium preset is the only option that keeps the average above 100 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 97 and 73 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, the data clearly favors Medium settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts and support for DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Its average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with a PassMark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (331 FPS) suggests the CPU is capable of handling high frame-rate scenarios without becoming a bottleneck, as the GPU is still able to achieve its maximum output. The consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the CPU is not limiting performance at any resolution, as the FPS drops are proportional to pixel count rather than CPU workload.

The Ryzen 7 9700F's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69875, delta 0.2 percent), Intel Core i7-14700KF (avg score 70163, delta -0.2 percent), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (avg score 69515, delta 0.7 percent), and Intel Core i7-14700K (avg score 69355, delta 0.9 percent). These close deltas indicate that the 9700F performs on par with these higher-core-count processors in synthetic tests, which translates to solid gaming performance in this title. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for modern FPS games, and its high boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for maintaining high frame rates in competitive shooters like Lockdown Protocol.