Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, ranging from 278 FPS at 1080p Low to 61 FPS at 4K Ultra. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, but the ratio between the CPU’s high multithreaded score and the GPU’s mid-range percentile suggests a pairing that leans heavily on the graphics card at higher resolutions. This analysis examines the 12 measured FPS data points to understand where the bottleneck shifts and what the numbers imply for players.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the RTX 5070 becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 278 at 1920x1080 to 204 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 74 FPS, and then to 132 at 3840x2160, another 72 FPS drop. This linear decline of roughly 26% per resolution step suggests the GPU is rendering each frame with minimal CPU interference, as the Ryzen 7 9700F’s 16 threads are more than capable of feeding the graphics pipeline at these low graphical loads.

The High preset shows a similar pattern but with a steeper initial drop. Moving from 1080p High at 172 FPS to 1440p High at 126 FPS loses 46 FPS, and then to 4K High at 82 FPS loses another 44 FPS. The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K is 52% at High settings, compared to 53% at Low settings, which indicates that the resolution scaling is nearly independent of the preset. This consistency points to a pure GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints.

Ultra settings tell a more dramatic story. The 1080p Ultra average of 129 FPS drops to 95 FPS at 1440p, a 26% decrease, and then to 61 FPS at 4K, a further 36% decrease. The gap between 1440p and 4K Ultra is noticeably larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, suggesting that the GPU’s shading units and tensor cores are struggling with the combined load of higher resolution and maxed-out graphical features. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the lack of a minimum FPS value in the data for this preset leaves uncertainty about frame pacing.

The Medium preset offers the only complete dataset with minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 197 FPS with a minimum of 168 and maximum of 227, giving a spread of 59 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 145 FPS with a range of 123 to 166, a 43 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the average is 93 FPS with a range of 79 to 107, a 28 FPS spread. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU’s consistent rendering time becomes the dominant factor, reducing variance as the CPU’s role diminishes.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070’s specifications directly explain the measured performance in Lockdown Protocol. With a boost clock of 2512 MHz and 6144 shading units, the GPU achieves 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which drives the high frame rates at lower resolutions. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are Blackwell 2.0 architecture components that likely handle any ray-traced effects or DLSS features the game may utilize, though the measured data does not specify which rendering features were active.

The 12 GB GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes critical at 4K resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS suggests that the memory bandwidth is sufficient for the data throughput required, but the 80 ROPs may be limiting pixel fill rate. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s combine to render the 3840x2160 output, and the measured 61 FPS at Ultra indicates that the GPU is operating near its theoretical limits with maxed settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with a delta of -1.2%, which means the RTX 5070 performs nearly identically to these professional workstation cards in synthetic tests. However, the gaming-specific results in Lockdown Protocol show the RTX 5070 delivering playable frame rates across all measured configurations, from 278 FPS at 1080p Low to 61 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s 250 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU indicate power draw is not a constraint for this pairing, and the dual-slot design with a single 16-pin connector is standard for this performance class. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for the CPU-GPU data transfer, which is unlikely to bottleneck given the Ryzen 7 9700F’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 278, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 61, which is the lowest measured result across all configurations.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 197 at 1920x1080 to 145 at 2560x1440, a difference of 52 FPS.

Q: Which preset shows the smallest performance gap between 1440p and 4K?

A: The Low preset shows the smallest gap, with 204 FPS at 1440p and 132 FPS at 4K, a difference of 72 FPS, which is proportionally similar to other presets in percentage terms.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU limit performance at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as frame rates drop consistently across all settings presets when resolution increases, while the CPU’s 16 threads remain underutilized.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 168 and the maximum is 227, with an average of 197.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 517th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 18.3% of all pairings. This ranking reflects the strong performance of both components individually: the CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 69996, while the GPU is in the 82nd percentile with a score of 40377. The combo rank is lower than either component’s individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing has some inefficiency or that the game benefits more from specific hardware configurations.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with a delta of 0.7%. These processors all score within 1% of the Ryzen 7 9700F, meaning the CPU is not the differentiator in ranking. The GPU’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 with a delta of 0.8%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with a delta of -1.2%, all of which are within 2% of the RTX 5070’s score.

The combo’s rank of 517 suggests that many other pairings achieve higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, likely due to combinations with higher-end GPUs or CPUs with more cache. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB L1 cache per core provide solid gaming performance, but the 4 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate it is not a high-core-count monster. The RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may be outclassed by GPUs with more memory bandwidth at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 278 FPS average, High yields 172 FPS, Medium yields 197 FPS with a range of 168-227, and Ultra yields 129 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy where Low is fastest and Ultra is slowest, with Medium sitting between Low and High despite the naming convention suggesting otherwise.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 204 FPS average, High produces 126 FPS, Medium produces 145 FPS with a range of 123-166, and Ultra produces 95 FPS. The 1440p results show the same ordering as 1080p, but the percentage gaps between presets are slightly different. Low to High is a 38% drop, High to Medium is a 15% increase, and Medium to Ultra is a 34% drop. This non-linear scaling suggests that certain Ultra settings have a disproportionate impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 132 FPS average, High produces 82 FPS, Medium produces 93 FPS with a range of 79-107, and Ultra produces 61 FPS. The 4K results show the smallest absolute FPS values, but the relative ordering remains consistent. The Medium preset at 4K outperforms High by 11 FPS, which is a 13% improvement, and this pattern repeats at all resolutions where Medium is always faster than High.

The complete dataset shows that Medium settings consistently provide higher frame rates than High settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium is 25 FPS faster than High; at 1440p, Medium is 19 FPS faster; at 4K, Medium is 11 FPS faster. This counterintuitive result suggests that the High preset enables certain graphical features that are disabled in Medium, and those features have a significant performance cost.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, Medium delivers 197 FPS average, which is 25 FPS higher than High and only 81 FPS lower than Low. The minimum FPS of 168 at 1080p Medium ensures smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences. At 1440p, Medium provides 145 FPS average with a minimum of 123, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for most displays and provides headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

For players with 4K displays, the Medium preset at 93 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it provides a 32 FPS improvement over High settings and a 32 FPS improvement over Ultra settings. The minimum FPS of 79 at 4K Medium ensures that frame drops remain above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K with 61 FPS average is technically playable but leaves no margin for demanding scenes, and the lack of minimum FPS data for this configuration adds risk.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates at all resolutions, with 278 FPS at 1080p, 204 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K. This preset is suitable for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visual fidelity. However, the Low preset likely disables many visual effects that enhance the game’s FPS genre immersion, and the performance gain over Medium is substantial but may not justify the visual downgrade for most players.

The High preset is the least recommended option based on the data, as it consistently performs worse than Medium while presumably offering similar visual quality. The High preset at 4K produces 82 FPS, which is 11 FPS slower than Medium, suggesting that High enables specific features that are not worth the performance cost. Players should choose Medium for the best experience or Low for maximum performance, avoiding High unless specific visual features are required.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F’s specifications show why it does not bottleneck the RTX 5070 in Lockdown Protocol. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, the CPU achieves a multithreaded Passmark score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691. The boost clock of 5.50 GHz and base clock of 3.80 GHz provide strong per-core performance, which is critical for FPS games that often rely on single-threaded game logic.

The CPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a delta of 0.2% and the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a delta of -0.2%, showing that the 9700F performs on par with higher-tier processors in synthetic tests. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide ample data storage for game assets, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports fast data transfer to the GPU.

The CPU’s role becomes apparent when comparing frame rates across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 278 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, as the GPU is not heavily loaded at this resolution and settings combination. The 16 threads handle the game’s physics and AI calculations without creating a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes, as the GPU’s rendering time dominates the frame time, and the frame rates drop consistently across all presets.

The 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node indicate the CPU runs efficiently, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions. The AMD Socket AM5 platform supports DDR5 memory, and the ECC memory support adds stability for extended use. The CPU’s 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for the RTX 5070’s PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring no data transfer bottleneck between the two components.