Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that rewards high frame rates, and the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER shows a system that is clearly capable of delivering a fluid experience at 1080p and 1440p, but one that will require settings adjustments for smooth 4K play. The combination ranks 2165 out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems, which indicates a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe bottleneck at most settings. Benchmark results show that at 1920x1080, this combo easily exceeds the 100 FPS mark on High settings, and even reaches 175 FPS on Low, making it a strong choice for competitive play. At 2560x1440, performance remains very solid, with High settings producing an average of 80 FPS, while the 3840x2160 resolution presents a greater challenge, with Ultra settings dropping to an average of just 39 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall standing among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2165 out of 3714 tested combos for this game. This places it in the upper half of all systems tested, suggesting a well-balanced setup that performs admirably in this title.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 83 FPS on Low settings and 59 FPS on Medium settings. However, performance drops to 51 FPS on High and 39 FPS on Ultra, indicating that 4K play is viable only at lower presets for a consistently smooth experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate competitive play with this combo?

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 as the target for high refresh rates. At this resolution, the system delivers 175 FPS on Low, 125 FPS on Medium, and 109 FPS on High settings. Even on Ultra, it maintains an average of 82 FPS, which is very playable.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, scores 37911, which is a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also trails by just 0.1%, while the Intel Core 5 211E and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 are 0.3% and 0.4% behind, respectively.

Q: Is the GPU's performance competitive with other graphics cards in its class?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282 and sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, scores 20480, which is 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, while the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750 are 1.3% and 1.5% faster, respectively.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the jump from Low to Ultra is substantial. The system averages 129 FPS on Low, which drops to 91 FPS on Medium, 80 FPS on High, and finally 60 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear 69 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, this processor provides strong single-thread performance, which is critical for a game like Lockdown Protocol that relies on responsive gameplay. The CPU's benchmark results support this, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 1280 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211. This strong single-thread showing helps ensure that game logic and physics calculations are handled efficiently, contributing to the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

The processor's multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20485 and a Geekbench multicore score of 17906. This headroom is beneficial for background tasks and any game processes that can utilize multiple threads. The Ryzen 7 9700X also features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and improve data access speeds for frequently used game assets. The CPU's 65 W TDP is notably efficient, allowing for sustained performance without excessive power draw. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the data shows that this CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU, as evidenced by the high average FPS at 1080p where the CPU often dictates the upper limit of performance.

The cache hierarchy is structured with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, providing fast access to critical data. The processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. This is ample for gaming workloads)Skip the memory bandwidth, and the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures that the GPU and other peripherals have high-speed connectivity. The Ryzen 7 9700X also has an integrated Radeon Graphics solution, though the discrete RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary rendering engine here. The CPU's performance, as measured by its average benchmark score of 37943, places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being the Intel Core i9-14901E and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, both of which it bests by a mere 0.1%. This indicates that the processor is not a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a rank of 2165 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 58th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms more than half of the systems tested. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, as neither component severely bottlenecks the other in this game. The CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's solid mid-range capabilities work in tandem to deliver consistent frame rates across most settings.

When considering the CPU's performance alone, the Ryzen 7 9700X is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, showing that it is a high-end processor. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E, from which it is separated by only 0.1% in average score, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, also 0.1% behind. This tight grouping suggests that, from a CPU perspective, the 9700X is at the top of its class. The GPU, on the other hand, is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 20282. Its closest competitors are the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750, which are 1.3% and 1.5% faster, respectively. This puts the RTX 2070 SUPER in a strong mid-range position.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (86) and the combo's lower percentile (58) indicates that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing. The data supports this, as the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K on Ultra settings, averaging only 39 FPS. However, at 1080p and 1440p, the combo performs admirably, suggesting that the GPU has enough power to keep up with the CPU at these more common resolutions. The combo rank of 2165 out of 3714 also shows that while this is a capable system, there are many other combinations that perform better, likely with more powerful GPUs that can take full advantage of the Ryzen 7 9700X's processing power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is at its strongest. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 175 FPS, which is exceptionally high and ideal for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. High settings produce an average of 109 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver a very playable 82 FPS average. This demonstrates that the combo can handle 1080p gaming with ease at any preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a more pronounced impact from settings changes. Low settings yield an average of 129 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings bring the average down to 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings produce an 80 FPS average, which is smooth for most players. Ultra settings, however, drop to a 60 FPS average, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay but may not be ideal for those with 144 Hz displays. This resolution is a good middle ground, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate.

The 3840x2160 resolution is where the system begins to show its limits. On Low settings, the average FPS is 83, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium settings reduce this to 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. High settings drop further to 51 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to just 39 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is only recommended at Low or Medium settings for a consistent experience. The data shows a clear trend: the higher the resolution, the more the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the more settings need to be lowered to maintain acceptable frame rates. The min and max FPS data for Medium settings at each resolution (68-50 at 4K, 105-78 at 1440p, 143-106 at 1080p) also show that frame pacing is consistent, with no severe stutters.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary graphics processor in this combo, and its role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings are raised. This GPU is based on the Turing architecture and features the TU104 chip, built on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p, but can be a limiting factor at 4K with high-resolution textures. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it has a TDP of 215 W.

The RTX 2070 SUPER has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. It also includes 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, which are features of the Turing architecture. The GPU's raw compute power is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. In benchmark tests, it scores 18169 in Passmark's G3D test and 7557 in the GPU compute test. Its 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1651. These metrics place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.5% of its performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, and the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750 are 1.3% and 1.5% faster, respectively. This shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not at the top of the charts. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's performance is the deciding factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is often capable of producing frame rates that are high enough to be limited by the CPU or the game's engine. However, at 4K, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and its compute power become insufficient to maintain high frame rates on higher settings, as evidenced by the 39 FPS average on Ultra. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is also a factor, as more demanding resolutions and presets require faster data transfer. Overall, the RTX 2070 SUPER plays the critical role of rendering the game, and its strengths and weaknesses directly dictate the performance outcomes seen in the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user's resolution and performance goals. For players targeting 1920x1080, the data shows that even Ultra settings provide an average of 82 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming experiences. However, for competitive players seeking maximum frame rates, Low settings at 175 FPS or Medium at 125 FPS are the best choices. The jump from Medium to High is a 16 FPS reduction, while the jump from High to Ultra is a 27 FPS reduction, so players should prioritize High settings for a good balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation is to use High settings, which produces an average of 80 FPS. This is a good balance, as Medium settings only offer an 11 FPS improvement over High (91 FPS), while Ultra settings drop to 60 FPS. For players who prefer a higher frame rate, Medium settings with 91 FPS is a viable option, but it should be noted that the visual difference between Medium and High is typically more noticeable than between High and Ultra. Ultrawide or 144 Hz monitor owners may want to stick with Medium to stay above 90 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the data strongly suggests using Low settings, which yields an average of 83 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that provides a consistently smooth experience. Medium settings at 59 FPS are playable but may feel less responsive, and High or Ultra settings at 51 FPS and 39 FPS, respectively, are not recommended for a fast-paced FPS. The 59 FPS on Medium is the best option for players who prioritize visual fidelity over a high frame rate, but the 83 FPS on Low is the clear winner for gameplay smoothness. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved by using High settings at 1080p, High or Medium at 1440p, and Low at 4K.