Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and this particular pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with the AMD Radeon RX 570 produces a heavily GPU-bound experience. The benchmark data shows a system where the processor's immense capability is consistently held back by the graphics card, resulting in a playable but not always smooth experience depending on your resolution and quality targets. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to show exactly where this combo stands.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about the limiting component in this system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 80 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops that to 56.3 FPS, a significant 23.7 FPS loss. At 4K, the average plummets to 35.8 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is a textbook sign of a GPU bottleneck; the Ryzen 9 7900X is not the constraint here.

The trend continues across all quality presets. With High settings, the transition from 1080p (51 FPS) to 1440p (32.9 FPS) represents a loss of over 35% performance. The jump to 4K High is even more punishing, falling to 22.4 FPS. This indicates that the RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and its 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply overwhelmed by the pixel count at higher resolutions. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable target for this combination outside of the absolute lowest settings, and even then, the 35.8 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth, competitive play.

The scaling between Medium and High settings at the same resolution is more modest, which suggests that the GPU is not just limited by fill rate but also by shader complexity. For instance, at 1440p, the difference between Medium (38 FPS) and High (32.9 FPS) is 5.1 FPS, while the drop from Low (56.3 FPS) to Medium (38 FPS) is a much larger 18.3 FPS. This implies that the first step up from Low introduces a significant load, but subsequent increases have diminishing returns on the performance cost relative to the visual uplift.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Technically yes, but the experience is poor. The measured average FPS at 4K ranges from 35.8 on Low to 19.7 on Ultra. Only the Low preset approaches a playable frame rate, and even that is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer for an FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on the data, 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can deliver consistently high frame rates. The average FPS at 1080p ranges from 80 on Low to 35.4 on Ultra, with the Medium and High presets hitting 58 and 51 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 50556. This is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, which is only 0.1% higher. It also outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-13850HX by 0.5%. The processor is clearly not the limiting factor in this game.

Q: Why is the FPS so much lower at 4K compared to 1080p?

A: The data indicates a severe GPU bottleneck. The AMD Radeon RX 570, with its 4 GB memory and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is not designed for 4K gaming. The Ryzen 9 7900X can easily feed frames, but the GPU cannot render them fast enough at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 56.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages only 27 FPS. This is a performance drop of over 50%, showing the massive cost of the highest quality settings on this GPU.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score is 30158. This is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 0.2% higher. It also edges out the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT by 0.2% in these specific aggregate scores, though game-specific results will vary.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth competitive experience, the Low preset at 1080p is the only clear choice, delivering an average of 80 FPS. This provides the headroom needed for fast, responsive gameplay. If you require better visual fidelity, the Medium preset at 1080p is a strong alternative, with an average of 58 FPS still being playable. The High preset at 1080p dips to 51 FPS, which is acceptable for many, but it starts to compromise the fluidity that an FPS demands.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more difficult. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a playable average at 56.3 FPS. The Medium preset at 38 FPS and High at 32.9 FPS are not recommended for competitive play, as they will feel sluggish. The Ultra presets at both 1080p and 1440p are effectively unplayable due to low frame rates, and the 4K options are in a similar category. The data strongly suggests sticking to 1080p with Low or Medium settings for the best balance of performance and image quality.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1553 out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 5% of all systems tested, which is a direct consequence of the severely mismatched components. The processor is a top-tier part, ranking in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, but the GPU is a legacy product from 2017.

The ranking reflects the reality of the benchmark results: the system is held back by the GPU in this title. While the CPU is a powerhouse, the data shows it is paired with a GPU that cannot utilize its potential in a modern, demanding FPS like Lockdown Protocol. This rank serves as a warning that despite having a high-end CPU, the overall gaming experience will be dictated by the weakest link, which in this case is clearly the graphics card.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AM5 socket. With a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, it is a high-performance part. Its benchmark scores are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 43695 and a single-core score of 6168. This level of performance places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be purely supportive due to the GPU bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system only produces 80 FPS. A CPU like the 7900X is capable of far higher frame rates in most games, but the RX 570 limits the output. The CPU's high single-thread performance is evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4238, which is more than enough for gaming. However, this raw power is left unused because the GPU cannot keep up, making the 7900X's contribution to the final frame rate negligible in most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the average FPS measured for this combo across all tested resolutions and settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: 80.0 FPS
• Medium: 58.0 FPS
• High: 51.0 FPS
• Ultra: 35.4 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 56.3 FPS
• Medium: 38.0 FPS
• High: 32.9 FPS
• Ultra: 27.0 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 35.8 FPS
• Medium: 25.2 FPS
• High: 22.4 FPS
• Ultra: 19.7 FPS

The data shows a clear and consistent pattern. At every resolution, the frame rate decreases as the quality settings are increased. The most significant performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are major limiting factors. The highest measured frame rate is 80 FPS at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 19.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. This spread of results confirms that this system is only suitable for 1080p gaming, and even then, only with reduced settings for a consistently high frame rate. The GPU's 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs demonstrates it is a mid-tier part, but in this specific modern title, its age shows significantly.