Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a strong all-round performance in Lockdown Protocol. The measured data confirms that every setting level and resolution in the FACT PACK achieves a 60 FPS cap is a solid target, with headroom for high refresh rate gaming especially at the 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The CPU and GPU pair ranks in the 80th percentile of all combined systems in this dataset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At the 3840x2160 resolution, the most demanding preset that still holds at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The measured average at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 64 FPS, which satisfies the 60 FPS playability threshold. Given that this is the most graphic-heavy preset and still clears the threshold, it is the recommended setting to enable the full visual experience.

At the 2560x1440 resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra. The average FPS here is 99, which gives a comfortable margin above the threshold. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution.

At the 1920x1080 resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The average FPS here is 135, which is well above the threshold and provides a very smooth experience. The 1080p resolution with Ultra settings is where this system excels, showing the high performance headroom of the combo.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU becomes more the bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU has a more pronounced role at lower resolutions. This is evidenced by the scaling of FPS across the different settings within each resolution and the relative FPS drop between resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 95 FPS (230 to 135). This large gap suggests that at this resolution, the game is heavily influenced by the graphics settings and the GPU's ability to render frames quickly, as the CPU is likely less stressed. The CPU is feeding the GPU enough data to hit the high frame rates seen at the Low preset.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra is 108 FPS (207 to 99). This is a similar pattern, but the absolute numbers are lower, indicating the GPU is doing more work. The CPU is still capable of keeping up, but the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS (137 to 64). The scaling here is less dramatic in terms of FPS difference than at 1440p, but the absolute FPS values are much lower. This indicates that the GPU is now the primary constraint, as the rendering load at 4K is significantly higher. The CPU is less likely to be the bottleneck at this resolution because the high graphical demand limits the framerate, giving the CPU more time to prepare frames.

The verdict by resolution confirms this interpretation. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset only achieves 64 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it achieves 99 FPS, and at 1920x1080 it achieves 135 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU can keep up at all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 722 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top percentile of all tested hardware combos, indicating it is a high-performing setup for this game. While the rank is not in the absolute top tier, it is well above the median, suggesting that this system will deliver a strong experience in most gaming scenarios.

This rank is a strong indicator that the combination of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the RTX 4070 SUPER is well-balanced for this title. The CPU's performance, as indicated by its 85th percentile rank among all CPUs, and the GPU's 83rd percentile rank among all GPUs, combine to produce a system that is capable of handling the game's demands without a significant bottleneck from either component.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160 resolution, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) achieve an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset runs at an average of 64 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting for 2560x1440 resolution. It achieves an average FPS of 99, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience.

Q: How much better is the performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: The performance difference is significant. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 135. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 64. This shows a 71 FPS difference in favor of the lower resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data suggests that the GPU is the more important component at higher resolutions. The FPS drops more significantly as resolution increases, which is a strong indicator of a GPU bottleneck. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be a factor, but this system still achieves very high frame rates.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers for this combo?

A: The FACT PACK only provides minimum FPS data for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080 Medium, the min is 172 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the min is 128 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the min is 83 FPS.

Q: Does this system have headroom for future games?

A: The high benchmark scores and the fact that it can max out this game at all resolutions suggest it has some headroom. However, the analysis is limited to Lockdown Protocol data. The GPU is end-of-life production status, but the CPU is active.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

• Low: Average 230 FPS.
• Medium: Average 202 FPS, with a minimum of 172 and maximum of 233 FPS.
• High: Average 180 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 135 FPS.

2560x1440

• Low: Average 207 FPS.
• Medium: Average 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 and maximum of 173 FPS.
• High: Average 132 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 99 FPS.

3840x2160

• Low: Average 137 FPS.
• Medium: Average 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 112 FPS.
• High: Average 85 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 64 FPS.

The data shows a clear and consistent step-down in performance as settings increase and as resolution increases. The most demanding configuration, 3840x2160 Ultra, still maintains a 64 FPS average, which is a strong result. The minimum FPS data, available for the Medium preset, shows that the system does not experience major dips, with the lowest recorded minimum being 83 FPS at 4K Medium.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at a playable framerate across all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings presets at all three resolutions are playable.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease, with the most demanding preset, Ultra, achieving an average of 135 FPS. This is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the threshold with all settings. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 99 FPS, which is a great result for a high-resolution experience.

At 3840x2160, the system still manages to run the Ultra preset at an average of 64 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes 4K gaming a viable option, though users seeking a more comfortable margin may prefer the High preset at 85 FPS. The data clearly shows this CPU/GPU combination is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival CPU to the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which has an average benchmark score of 36945, a delta of 0.2% compared to the 5500X3D's score. This means the 5600F would offer near-identical CPU performance. Another close rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, also with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, which has a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i9-12900T is also very close, with a -0.3% delta. These CPUs would all be expected to perform very similarly to the 5500X3D in this game.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, with a delta of -0.1% compared to the 4070 SUPER's average score of 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile also shows a -0.1% delta, indicating similar performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 has a -0.2% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has a -1% delta. These GPUs would provide a similar level of graphical performance to the RTX 4070 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol.