Lockdown Protocol

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combination ranks 165th out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 50,556 on average, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50,598) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50,738). It sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is in the 86th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 48,704. It trails the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7% but leads the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.6% and the RTX A1000 Mobile by 2%.

Q: What is the best-case FPS scenario for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 308.4 at 1080p with Low settings. The lowest is 68.6 at 4K with Ultra settings, showing a wide performance envelope depending on configuration.

Q: Does this system support modern APIs for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with the game's rendering requirements.

Q: What are the memory specifications for both components?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of Lockdown Protocol's frame rates across all tested configurations. Its 16 GB GDDR6X memory capacity is substantial for a modern FPS title, especially at higher resolutions where texture data demands increase. The 256-bit memory bus delivers 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which the data shows is sufficient to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: 2,340 MHz base and 2,610 MHz boost. These clocks, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, allow the card to handle the game's rendering load efficiently. The 8,448 shading units and 264 tensor cores provide the raw throughput needed for the visual effects Lockdown Protocol employs.

What the benchmark data reveals is a GPU that scales predictably with settings changes. At 1080p, moving from Low (308.4 FPS) to Ultra (145.5 FPS) represents a 52.8% performance drop. At 4K, the same settings change produces a drop from 144 FPS to 68.6 FPS, a 52.4% reduction. This consistency suggests the GPU's compute resources are being utilized uniformly across resolutions, with the performance penalty directly tied to increased shading and texture work rather than memory bandwidth bottlenecks.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's position in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,704, places it as a high-midrange card that can comfortably handle this game. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49,071 (0.7% higher), while the RTX A2000 trails by 1.6% at 47,915. These margins indicate that in synthetic workloads, the card is competitive with other high-end options.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the primary limiting component in this configuration. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by roughly 28-30%. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe, around 36-38%. This progressive degradation with increasing pixel count is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

At 1080p High, the combo produces 191.2 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 137.9 FPS, a 27.9% decrease. The jump to 4K High brings 88.6 FPS, a further 35.7% reduction from 1440p. This trend holds across all settings: Low settings yield 308.4 FPS at 1080p, 223.9 FPS at 1440p, and 144 FPS at 4K. The consistent 55-60% drop from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck, not the CPU.

The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at any resolution. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 43,695 and single-core score of 6,168 demonstrate ample headroom for game logic and physics processing. The 4.70 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost clocks ensure responsive frame pacing even when the GPU is saturated.

This analysis is supported by the fact that even at 4K Ultra, the weakest configuration tested, the combo still manages 68.6 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau regardless of resolution. Instead, the smooth scaling from 1080p through 4K across all settings confirms the GPU's role as the performance limiter.

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination ranks 165th out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 90th percentile of all configurations, a strong result that reflects the balance between the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial rendering capabilities.

To contextualize this rank, consider the CPU's synthetic performance. The Ryzen 9 7900X achieves an average benchmark score of 50,556, which is 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50,598, 0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50,738, 0.4% higher), Intel Core i7-13850HX (50,827, 0.5% higher), and Intel Core i9-13980HX (50,944, 0.8% higher) — are all within a narrow 0.8% band. This indicates the CPU is performing at its expected level relative to comparable processors.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking (average score 48,704) is slightly lower than the CPU's 93rd percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the slightly weaker link in this pairing. However, the delta between the two components' percentiles is not large enough to create a significant imbalance in gaming workloads.

The combo rank of 165 out of 1,637 is achieved with a CPU that is 0.8% slower than its closest high-end rival (i9-13980HX) and a GPU that is 2.1% slower than its closest rival (Intel Arc A550M at 49,737). The combination of these two components produces results that are competitive with systems using newer or more expensive parts, though the data shows there is room for improvement by pairing the CPU with a higher-tier GPU.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p:

• Low: 308.4 FPS average
• Medium: 218.3 FPS average
• High: 191.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 145.5 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The jump from Low to Medium is 90.1 FPS (29.2% decrease), while the jump from High to Ultra is 45.7 FPS (23.9% decrease). Even at Ultra, the frame rate exceeds 144 FPS, making 1080p gaming on high-refresh displays practical.

2560x1440:

• Low: 223.9 FPS average
• Medium: 161.6 FPS average
• High: 137.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 104.7 FPS average

At 1440p, performance remains strong. The Low to Medium drop is 62.3 FPS (27.8%), and High to Ultra drops by 33.2 FPS (24.1%). Ultra settings still maintain a triple-digit frame rate, which is impressive for a 1440p resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: 144 FPS average
• Medium: 106.1 FPS average
• High: 88.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 68.6 FPS average

At 4K, the combo shows its limits. Low settings achieve exactly 144 FPS, which is sufficient for most displays. Medium drops to 106.1 FPS, High to 88.6 FPS, and Ultra to 68.6 FPS. The Ultra result is below the 72 FPS threshold often cited for smooth gameplay, suggesting a need for settings adjustment at this resolution.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows diminishing returns as settings increase. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 162.9 FPS (52.8% drop). At 1440p, it's 119.2 FPS (53.2% drop). At 4K, it's 75.4 FPS (52.4% drop). The consistency of these percentages indicates the GPU's workload scales linearly with both resolution and settings.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and display refresh rate.

For 1080p gaming, even Ultra settings (145.5 FPS) exceed the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. This means players can enable maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 191.2 FPS at High settings provides additional headroom for competitive play, while Low settings at 308.4 FPS are excessive for most scenarios but useful for esports-style play where frame rate is paramount.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. Ultra settings produce 104.7 FPS, which is playable but below the 120 Hz or 144 Hz thresholds on higher-end displays. High settings at 137.9 FPS are better suited for 144 Hz monitors, offering a 31.7% improvement over Ultra with minimal visual degradation. Medium settings (161.6 FPS) and Low settings (223.9 FPS) provide even more headroom for competitive play.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests a compromise is necessary. Ultra settings at 68.6 FPS are borderline for smooth gameplay, especially in a fast-paced FPS title. High settings at 88.6 FPS provide a more comfortable experience, while Medium at 106.1 FPS offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. Low settings at 144 FPS are the only configuration that fully saturates a 144 Hz display at 4K, but the visual trade-off may be significant.

The best overall experience for most players will be High settings at 1440p (137.9 FPS) or High settings at 4K (88.6 FPS), depending on display resolution. These configurations offer the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, with the 1440p option providing smooth 144 Hz gaming and the 4K option delivering a solid high-refresh experience. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1440p (223.9 FPS) or 1080p (308.4 FPS) are viable alternatives.