Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a substantial performance envelope for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of high refresh rates across all tested resolutions, with the RTX 4080 providing the dominant performance headroom while the Ryzen 5 5500 handles the CPU workload. The measured results indicate that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, often by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 73 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making the highest visual quality setting viable at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. It sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11600KF, 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12500, and is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 significantly faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. This represents a mere 0.1% difference, meaning the two GPUs offer nearly identical performance in this title.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 173 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. This provides a smooth experience well above the playable threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 rank higher than its rival GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.7% in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p for maximum visual quality?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 155 FPS, which is the highest quality setting tested at this resolution. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) remain well above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals an asymmetric workload distribution in Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scales dramatically with graphical settings: Low settings produce 241 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 155 FPS. This 86 FPS spread demonstrates that the RTX 4080's rendering workload is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions, rather than the Ryzen 5 5500's processing capabilities. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide sufficient throughput to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a compressed range. Low settings yield 217 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 113 FPS, a 104 FPS difference. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings costs 42 FPS (155 to 113), indicating a strong GPU-bound response to pixel count. The CPU's role remains secondary; the 5500's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429, suggest it has ample headroom for this game's physics and AI workloads.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes even more pronounced. Ultra settings drop to 73 FPS, while Low settings reach 157 FPS. The 84 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is nearly identical to the 86 FPS gap at 1080p, confirming that the RTX 4080's fill rate and shading performance govern the experience. Notably, the minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings across resolutions show a consistent pattern: 180 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. This progressive decline with resolution reinforces that pixel throughput, not CPU logic, defines the performance ceiling. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield larger gains than upgrading the CPU for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 paired with the Ryzen 5 5500 produces exceptional results across all presets. Low settings achieve an average of 241 FPS, Medium settings reach 212 FPS with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 243 FPS, High settings deliver 202 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 155 FPS. Every configuration at this resolution provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding preset nearly tripling the playable target.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but shows the expected scaling penalty. Low settings average 217 FPS, Medium settings produce 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 199 FPS, High settings yield 151 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 113 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that the combination handles the resolution increase gracefully, with the Ultra preset still nearly doubling the 60 FPS playable standard.

At 3840x2160, the system maintains playability across all settings, though the margins shrink. Low settings average 157 FPS, Medium settings deliver 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129 FPS, High settings achieve 98 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 73 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, yet it still exceeds the playable threshold by 13 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 95 FPS at Medium 4K is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates the system avoids severe drops even under heavier loads.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Ryzen 5 5500, the nearest rivals in benchmark performance are closely clustered. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1% higher than the 5500's 19593 average. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a 0.4% advantage. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, placing it 0.5% behind the 5500. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, leading the 5500 by 0.7%. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, given that the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios.

For the RTX 4080, the nearest rivals show similarly tight clustering. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, just 0.1% below the 4080's 54247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, outperforming the 4080 by 2.6%. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, leading by 2.7%. These differences are minor enough that users switching between these GPUs would notice little change in Lockdown Protocol's frame rates. The RTX 4080 SUPER represents the most direct alternative, offering virtually identical performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 155 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting tested and remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates could choose Low settings for 241 FPS, but the Ultra preset offers the best balance of fidelity and speed.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again provide the best experience with an average of 113 FPS. This represents a 42 FPS reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, but the frame rate remains comfortably playable. The Medium preset offers 173 FPS for those who prefer higher refresh rates, but Ultra is recommended for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings achieve 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset approaches the playable boundary, yet it still delivers a playable experience. Users seeking additional headroom can select High settings for 98 FPS or Medium for 112 FPS, but the Ultra preset remains viable for 4K gaming.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Lockdown Protocol with confidence. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every tested resolution, with the average frame rate always exceeding 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 73 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 113 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 155 FPS. The system never dips below the playable threshold at any resolution or preset combination, making it a versatile choice for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 379th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the top 10.2% of all configurations in the database, indicating strong overall performance. The high rank reflects the RTX 4080's substantial GPU capabilities, which dominate the workload in this FPS title. The CPU's 73rd percentile standing among all CPUs is respectable, but the GPU's 86th percentile ranking contributes more significantly to the combo's position. The data suggests that this combination is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol, offering headroom for future settings increases or resolution upgrades without requiring component changes.