Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling from 39 FPS at 4K Ultra to 175 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at standard resolutions, but which requires careful settings management at higher pixel counts. The recorded measurements provide a clear picture of where this pairing excels and where its limits are.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally strong across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 175 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing in any configuration. Moving to Medium drops the average to 125 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset still delivers a robust 109 FPS average. At the demanding Ultra preset, the average falls to 82 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve is similar but with lower absolute values. The Low preset achieves an average of 129 FPS, a significant step down from the 1080p figure but still very high. Medium produces an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings yield 80 FPS on average. The Ultra preset lands exactly on the playable threshold at 60 FPS average, showing that this resolution is where the RTX 2070 SUPER starts to work harder.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals a sharp drop-off. The Low preset manages an average of 83 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 59 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, putting it just below the 60 FPS target. High settings produce only 51 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS, indicating a heavy reliance on graphical settings to maintain fluidity at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 82 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the threshold with a 22 FPS margin. The data shows no need to compromise at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 60 FPS exactly. This matches the playable threshold precisely, meaning the system can run at maximum quality but with no headroom. The High preset at 80 FPS would offer more comfort, but Ultra does technically remain playable.

For 3840x2160, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Low, with an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 59 FPS, so users targeting 4K must accept the Low preset to maintain playability. This is a significant compromise, as the jump from Low to Medium costs 24 FPS on average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, has an average benchmark score of 37,018 points. Its nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945, a delta of 0.2% (slightly lower). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093, a delta of -0.2% (slightly higher). The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112, a delta of -0.3%. All four rivals fall within a 0.5% band of the 5500X3D, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios within Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, has an average benchmark score of 20,282 points. Its nearest rivals are clustered closely as well. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480, a delta of -1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534, a delta of -1.2%. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20,556, a delta of -1.3%. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582, a delta of -1.5%. These figures suggest that swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these alternatives would yield within 1.5% of the same GPU-bound frame rates, making them viable substitutes in practice.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which produces an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra are not playable at 51 and 39 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS at 2560x1440. It meets the playable threshold precisely, while the High preset offers a safer 80 FPS average.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 82 FPS at 1080p to 60 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 22 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 175 FPS to 129 FPS, a reduction of 46 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance in this game?

A: The data shows a strong scaling with resolution, which typically indicates a GPU limit. For example, at 1080p Low the CPU delivers 175 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 83 FPS. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.3% of its average, so any bottleneck is more likely tied to the RTX 2070 SUPER's rendering capabilities.

Q: What are the recorded minimum and maximum FPS values for the Medium preset?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS and the maximum is 143 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 78 FPS and the maximum is 105 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 50 FPS and the maximum is 68 FPS.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2,165th out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database (roughly the 42nd percentile, as it sits below the median rank of 1,857).

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p Low, the system produces 175 FPS. Raising the resolution to 1440p Low drops this to 129 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls further to 83 FPS. This consistent decline with increasing pixel count points squarely at the RTX 2070 SUPER as the primary constraint. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is clearly capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the very high 1080p figures.

The settings scaling further confirms this. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium costs 24 FPS on average (83 to 59), and from Medium to High costs another 8 FPS (59 to 51). At 1080p, the same Low-to-Medium transition costs 50 FPS (175 to 125), but the absolute values remain high because the GPU is less burdened. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Ultra, where the 82 FPS average still leaves headroom, suggesting the processor is not the limiting factor even at maximum settings.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, provides sufficient compute headroom for this title. The GPU, however, shows its age at higher resolutions. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS demonstrates a hard ceiling. Users should consider the GPU as the primary upgrade path for higher resolution play, while the CPU will comfortably support future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 2,165th out of 3,714 total entries. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, though not at the very bottom. The position reflects a balance of a strong CPU (85th percentile among all CPUs) and a mid-range GPU (65th percentile among all GPUs). The CPU's percentile is notably higher than the GPU's, indicating that the processor is a relative strength in this pairing.

The ranking suggests that while this system can play the game well at 1080p and 1440p, it is outclassed by many other combinations in the database, particularly those with more powerful GPUs. The 4K results, which fall below 60 FPS on Medium and above, are the primary reason for the lower rank. Systems ranked above this combo likely maintain higher average FPS at 4K or achieve higher peak frame rates at lower resolutions.

Given that the GPU's nearest rivals all score within 1.5% of its average benchmark, the ranking would remain similar if any of those alternatives were paired with the same CPU. Conversely, upgrading the GPU would move this combo up the rankings substantially, as the CPU has demonstrated it can push far higher frame rates when the GPU allows.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the settings required vary dramatically. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combination, offering maximum quality with comfortable headroom. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset, but Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, leaving no margin for demanding scenes. The High preset at 80 FPS is the more practical choice for consistent play. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 83 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 59 FPS, just under the threshold, so 4K users must sacrifice visual fidelity to maintain fluidity.

The verdict from the database is clear: this is a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming system for Lockdown Protocol, with the ability to push maximum settings at those resolutions. For 4K, it is only suitable on the lowest settings. The CPU provides ample performance for this title, while the GPU represents the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Users seeking 4K Ultra play would need a more powerful graphics card, but for the majority of players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combination delivers a very playable experience.