Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol’s measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti reveals a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions, with the data pointing to a GPU-bound experience at higher settings and a CPU that keeps pace at lower presets. The benchmark results show a wide spread from 313 FPS at 1080p Low to 69 FPS at 4K Ultra, which invites a closer look at where the bottleneck shifts and what that means for the pairing’s overall capability.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop is heavily influenced by the chosen settings preset. At the Low preset, the average frame rate falls from 313 FPS at 1920x1080 to 148 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 165 FPS or roughly 53% of the 1080p figure. This is a steep decline, yet the 148 FPS result at 4K Low remains exceptionally high, suggesting that even at the highest pixel count, the system is not being overwhelmed. The Medium preset tells a similar story: 223 FPS at 1080p drops to 163 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 105 FPS at 4K, with the step from 1440p to 4K representing a 35.6% decrease. The High preset shows 194 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 92 FPS at 4K, while the Ultra preset yields 146 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K.

The pattern across all settings is that the largest absolute FPS loss occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p, not from 1440p to 4K. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 52 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 50 FPS—nearly identical. At Low settings, the 1080p-to-1440p step costs 83 FPS, while the 1440p-to-4K step costs 82 FPS. This uniformity suggests that the rendering workload is scaling roughly linearly with pixel count, which points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor at these settings. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely sufficient for the game’s data demands, as the frame rates remain high even at 4K Ultra.

However, the 1080p Low result of 313 FPS warrants attention. At this resolution and preset, the game is likely becoming more CPU-bound, as the GPU has plenty of headroom to push frames. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, are strong, but the data implies that the CPU’s performance ceiling is what prevents even higher frame rates at 1080p Low. The fact that the 1080p Ultra result of 146 FPS is lower than the 1440p High result of 142 FPS suggests that at 1080p Ultra, the GPU’s shading and texture work is still the bottleneck, but at 1080p Low, the CPU begins to assert itself. Overall, the scaling indicates a balanced pairing where the GPU dominates at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU becomes more relevant at the lowest preset.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 part based on the Granite Ridge architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Its PassMark multithread score is 36,470, and its single-thread score is 4,691, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. This places the CPU in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong performance relative to the broader market.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s influence is most evident at the 1080p Low preset, where the system achieves 313 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, and it suggests that the CPU’s high boost clock and efficient Zen 5 architecture are able to feed the GPU adequately at this low-resolution, low-settings workload. The data does not include a dedicated CPU benchmark for this game, but the PassMark physics score of 2,122 and floating-point math score of 77,955 provide context for the CPU’s computational capabilities, which are relevant for game logic and physics calculations.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F holds its own. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which has an average score of 69,875, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which scores 69,515. It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2% (score 70,163) and the Intel Core i7-14700K by 0.9% (score 69,355). These deltas are minimal, meaning the 9700F is effectively competitive with these high-end parts in synthetic benchmarks. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, where the 1080p Low result of 313 FPS is likely CPU-limited, the 9700F’s performance is sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck at lower settings, though the data implies that a faster CPU could potentially push even higher frame rates at 1080p Low.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node suggest efficiency, but the data does not include power consumption measurements for this game. The CPU’s support for DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is relevant for feeding the GPU, though the impact is not directly measured here. The 9700F’s lack of integrated graphics is also notable, as all rendering is handled by the RTX 5070 Ti, which is expected for a desktop gaming configuration.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. It has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2,295 MHz with a boost clock of 2,452 MHz, and memory runs at 1,750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. With 8,960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, the GPU delivers 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its PassMark G3D score is 32,974, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role is dominant at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS is the lowest measured, and it is likely that the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are fully utilized at this configuration. The 4K High result of 92 FPS and 4K Medium result of 105 FPS show that reducing settings from Ultra to Medium provides a substantial performance uplift, with the Medium preset offering a 52.2% improvement over Ultra at 4K. This indicates that the Ultra preset’s additional graphical effects are taxing the GPU heavily, while the Medium preset strikes a better balance.

The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is a key asset for Lockdown Protocol, as the game’s textures and assets at 4K resolution likely require significant memory. The data does not provide VRAM usage figures, but the 16 GB capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor, given the high frame rates observed. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (0.1% ahead in average score), Intel Arc A550M (0.4% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (2% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (3.1% ahead). These synthetic benchmark deltas do not directly translate to game performance, but they suggest the RTX 5070 Ti is competitive with these previous-generation high-end cards.

The GPU’s support for PCIe 5.0 x16 ensures ample bandwidth for data transfer from the CPU, which is relevant for the high frame rates seen at 1080p Low. The GPU’s 300 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with a high-performance card, and the suggested PSU of 700 W is typical for this class. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K and at higher settings, as evidenced by the FPS drops when increasing resolution, while at 1080p Low, the CPU’s role becomes more prominent.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 232nd out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 8.2% of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating that this pairing is well-suited for the game. The rank is based on the measured FPS data, which includes all resolutions and settings, and the combo’s position suggests that it outperforms the vast majority of other tested hardware combinations.

The high rank is consistent with the GPU’s 86th percentile standing and the CPU’s 94th percentile standing, though the game’s specific workload may favor certain components. The combo’s rank of 232 implies that there are 231 other configurations that achieve higher overall performance in this game, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or CPUs, or a combination of both. However, given that the RTX 5070 Ti is a recent release and the Ryzen 7 9700F is also current, this rank reflects a well-balanced system.

The data does not provide specific details on which combos rank higher, so it is not possible to identify whether the CPU or GPU is the limiting factor in achieving a better rank. However, the fact that the combo ranks in the top 10% suggests that both components are performing as expected. The measured FPS at 1080p Low of 313 FPS is particularly impressive, as it likely contributes significantly to the overall score, given that lower resolutions and settings are often more CPU-bound and can yield higher frame rates.

The combo’s rank also implies that the system is not hampered by any obvious bottleneck, as the CPU and GPU are both capable of high performance. The data shows that the combo can deliver playable frame rates at all tested settings and resolutions, from 69 FPS at 4K Ultra to 313 FPS at 1080p Low. This versatility is a positive indicator for the combo’s overall ranking, as it demonstrates consistent performance across a wide range of workloads.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance in Lockdown Protocol across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 313 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 223 FPS, with a minimum of 189 FPS and a maximum of 256 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield 194 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 146 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 167 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for higher graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 230 FPS, which is a 26.5% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings at 1440p achieve 163 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. High settings at 1440p deliver 142 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 107 FPS. The 1440p results are consistently lower than 1080p, as expected, but remain highly playable, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 148 FPS, which is a 35.7% decrease from the 1440p Low result of 230 FPS. Medium settings at 4K deliver 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. High settings at 4K yield 92 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, and the drop from Medium to Ultra at 4K is 36 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding at this resolution.

The data includes minimum and maximum FPS only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 189-256 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 139-188 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 90-121 FPS. These ranges show that the frame rate is relatively stable, with the minimum being about 74-85% of the average, depending on resolution. This suggests that the combo maintains consistent performance without major frame drops, which is important for a smooth gaming experience.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset appears to offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 223 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display, and the minimum of 189 FPS ensures that frame times remain consistent. At 1440p Medium, the 163 FPS result is excellent for a 1440p monitor, and the minimum of 139 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Medium, the 105 FPS average is strong, and the minimum of 90 FPS means that even in demanding scenes, the game remains smooth.

The High preset is also a viable option, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High, the 194 FPS average is high, and at 1440p High, the 142 FPS result is still very good. However, at 4K High, the 92 FPS average is lower than the Medium preset’s 105 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Medium may not justify the 12.4% performance loss. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, as it delivers 146 FPS at 1080p and 107 FPS at 1440p, but at 4K, the 69 FPS average may be too low for smooth gameplay on standard displays.

The Low preset is the best choice for maximizing frame rates, particularly at 1080p where it hits 313 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play where frame rate is prioritized over visual quality. At 1440p, the Low preset’s 230 FPS is also very high, and at 4K, the 148 FPS result is impressive, but the visual trade-offs may be significant. The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for most users, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that are well above 60 FPS at all resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 313, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 69, with no minimum or maximum FPS data provided.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 232nd out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 achieves 163 FPS average, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS, making it a strong choice for balanced performance.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p Low settings?

A: The 313 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is a limiting factor, as the GPU likely has headroom at this low resolution and preset.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded at 4K Medium?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 90 and the maximum FPS is 121, with an average of 105 FPS.