Lockdown Protocol

This CPU and GPU pairing delivers a playable Lockdown Protocol experience at every resolution tested, but the margin for error shrinks dramatically as resolution climbs. At 4K, the combo is limited to Medium settings for a 63 FPS average; at 1440p and 1080p, it can push Ultra presets with 64 FPS and 88 FPS averages respectively. The data indicates a system that is comfortably fast for mainstream gaming but not overpowered for high-resolution, maximum-quality play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally strong: Low settings produce an average of 189 FPS, Medium averages 134 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS, High averages 117 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with the Ultra preset delivering roughly 53% of the Low preset’s frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high but the headroom narrows. Low settings average 138 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with the Ultra preset losing 24 FPS (from 88 to 64) and the Low preset losing 51 FPS (from 189 to 138). This resolution still offers a wide playable range, but the Ultra preset sits just above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling becomes restrictive. Low settings average 89 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 54 FPS indicates occasional dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold, while High and Ultra presets fail to maintain a consistent 60 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep, with Ultra delivering less than half the frame rate of Low.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 114 to 154 FPS, a 40 FPS spread that suggests moderate frame-time variance. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 83 to 113 FPS, a 30 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range tightens further to 54 to 73 FPS, a 19 FPS spread. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more consistent but also closer to the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings per resolution are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. This preset is the only one above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K, as High averages 55 FPS and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 54 FPS means that while the average is playable, there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 64 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin. The High preset averages 86 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS, and Low averages 138 FPS, all of which are also playable but offer lower visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the most demanding configuration that remains playable, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 88 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, with the High preset averaging 117 FPS, Medium averaging 134 FPS, and Low averaging 189 FPS. The 1080p Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration that remains playable, and the 88 FPS average indicates that there is significant headroom for maintaining smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 55, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset is the highest playable option at 4K, averaging 63 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 64 FPS, making it the most demanding playable configuration at this resolution. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 1440p.

Q: How does the 1080p Ultra preset compare to the 1440p Ultra preset in terms of frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 88. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 64. The 1080p Ultra preset delivers 24 FPS more than the 1440p Ultra preset, a 37.5% improvement.

Q: Is the Medium preset at 4K stable enough for competitive play?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 63 FPS, but its minimum FPS is 54. This means the frame rate can dip below the 60 FPS threshold during demanding moments, which could affect competitive play where consistent frame delivery is critical.

Q: What is the frame rate range for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 114, the average is 134, and the maximum is 154. This represents a 40 FPS spread between the minimum and maximum frame rates.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: Based on the data, 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is the best balance, as it delivers a 64 FPS average with the highest visual preset available. At 1080p, Ultra also achieves 88 FPS, but the lower resolution reduces visual fidelity.

The Verdict

The data shows that this AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with different levels of visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the system is playable only on Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best option at 63 FPS average. High and Ultra presets at 4K fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 55 FPS and 42 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on all four presets, with Ultra being the best option at 64 FPS average. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but it is sufficient for a playable experience. The High preset at 86 FPS offers a more comfortable margin for those who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on all four presets, with Ultra being the best option at 88 FPS average. This provides a strong balance of visual quality and performance, with enough headroom to handle demanding scenes without dropping below 60 FPS. The Low preset at 189 FPS is available for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized.

The verdict is clear: this system is a solid 1080p and 1440p performer for Lockdown Protocol, capable of running the highest preset at both resolutions. At 4K, it is limited to Medium settings for a playable experience, and even then, the minimum FPS of 54 indicates occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s 37018 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.3% higher. These four CPUs are all within a 0.5% performance band, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 5 5500X3D for any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060’s 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These four GPUs are all within a 0.9% performance band, indicating that the RTX 4060’s gaming performance is closely matched by these alternatives. However, the RTX 4060 has a higher percentile rank (61st vs. the rivals’ lower ranks), suggesting it may have additional features or driver optimizations that the benchmark averages do not fully capture.

For users considering alternatives, the data suggests that any of these CPUs or GPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The differences are within the margin of measurement error, so the choice between them should be based on other factors such as platform features, power consumption, or availability rather than raw gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2009 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning that roughly 54% of tested combos perform better and 46% perform worse. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, with the system’s ability to maintain 60 FPS at higher presets being a key factor.

The rank of 2009 out of 3714 indicates that this is a mid-pack performer. It is not a top-tier combination that would dominate at 4K Ultra, but it is also not a low-end setup that struggles to reach playable frame rates. The system’s strength lies in its consistency: it delivers playable performance at every resolution tested, with the 1080p and 1440p results being particularly strong.

The data shows that the combo’s rank is driven by its 4K performance, where it falls short of the highest presets. At 1080p and 1440p, the system performs well above the median, but the 4K results pull the overall rank down. For users who primarily play at 1080p or 1440p, this combo would rank higher than 2009; for those who demand 4K Ultra, it would rank lower. The rank of 2009 reflects the system’s balanced but not exceptional overall performance across all tested scenarios.