Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that this system is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K with adjusted settings. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets show a clear hierarchy of performance, with the GPU being the dominant factor in determining overall output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four graphics presets, providing a complete picture of its capabilities. All scores represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame rate data was not collected for these tests.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system produces an average of 120.4 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest score at this resolution. Moving up to Medium settings reduces the average to 85.5 FPS, while High settings yields 76.3 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, drops the average to 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a decline of approximately 53%, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed as visual fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves substantially across the board. Low settings produce an average of 190.7 FPS, while Medium settings reach 137 FPS. High settings deliver 118.6 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains a strong 90.1 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is roughly 53%, which mirrors the scaling seen at 4K, indicating that the GPU remains the primary bottleneck.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system shows its highest performance ceiling. Low settings achieve an average of 239.1 FPS, which is the single highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 186.8 FPS, High settings deliver 159.5 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 122.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is approximately 49%, which is slightly tighter than the scaling at higher resolutions, suggesting that the CPU begins to exert a more noticeable influence at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which produces an average of 76.3 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering significantly better visual quality than Medium or Low. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 56 FPS, so it cannot be recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 90.1 FPS. This is a strong result, as it allows gamers to enable the highest visual quality preset while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the playability threshold. The system has enough headroom at this resolution to handle demanding scenes without dropping below acceptable levels.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is also Ultra, delivering an average of 122.5 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the system is well-suited for high refresh rate monitors at this resolution. The combination of the RTX 3080 Ti and Ryzen 5 5500 ensures that even the most demanding preset remains highly responsive.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks #974 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 26% of all tested configurations, which is a solid result for a pairing that pairs a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU.

This ranking reflects a strong overall performance, but it also indicates that there are many configurations that deliver higher frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5500, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a capable processor, but it does not match the performance of newer or higher-tier CPUs. The RTX 3080 Ti, however, is a very powerful graphics card, and its benchmark percentile of 83 vs all GPUs shows that it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards on the market.

The data suggests that this combination is well-balanced for 1440p and 1080p gaming, but the CPU may be a limiting factor at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. The rank of 974 out of 3714 indicates that while this system is above average, there is room for improvement by pairing the GPU with a stronger processor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provide context for how other CPUs would perform in this system. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average benchmark score of 19617, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5500's score of 19593. This indicates that these two processors are essentially equivalent in performance.

The Intel Core i5-12500 has an average score of 19668, which is 0.4% higher than the Ryzen 5 5500. This is a negligible difference and would not result in any meaningful change in frame rates for Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i7-10700F has a score of 19499, which is 0.5% lower, while the Intel Core i5-11600KF has a score of 19723, which is 0.7% higher. All of these CPUs fall within a very narrow performance band, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical results in this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 3080 Ti include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which has an average score of 40870 and is 0.8% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB has a score of 41707, which is 1.2% faster, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 has a score of 41897, which is 1.7% faster. Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has a score of 40377, which is 2% slower than the RTX 3080 Ti. These differences are all small, and in practice, any of these GPUs would deliver very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern of GPU dominance across all resolutions, but the CPU's role becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. At 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the large frame rate drops when moving from Low to Ultra settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is approximately 53%, which indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits.

At 1440p, the same scaling pattern holds, with a similar 53% difference between Low and Ultra. This suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor at this resolution, and the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with the graphics card's output.

At 1080p, the scaling between Low and Ultra narrows to approximately 49%, which is a subtle but meaningful change. This indicates that the CPU is starting to become a more significant factor at this resolution, as the GPU is able to produce very high frame rates that begin to approach the processor's limits. The Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread performance, as shown in its benchmark scores, is adequate for this task, but it is not exceptional.

The overall trend shows that the RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this system, and the Ryzen 5 5500 provides sufficient support to prevent major bottlenecks at 1440p and above. At 1080p, the CPU is more of a limiting factor, but it still allows for very high frame rates that exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this system can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at all tested resolutions, with the exception of the Ultra preset at 4K.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the best option at 76.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on all four presets, with Ultra being the best option at 90.1 FPS. This provides excellent visual quality while maintaining a high frame rate that is well above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on all four presets, with Ultra being the best option at 122.5 FPS. This is a very strong result that is well-suited for high refresh rate displays.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination is a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol, delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. The system falls short only at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, where it misses the 60 FPS target by a small margin. This is a practical configuration for gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1440p or who want a good 4K experience without needing to max out every setting.