Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D six-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D graphics card produces exceptional results in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and settings level tested. The measured frame rates range from a low of 88 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 230 FPS at 1080p Low, placing this combo at rank 272 out of 3,714 tested configurations. The RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, appears to be the dominant performance driver, while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides sufficient CPU headroom even at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 4K resolution?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 run at an average of 88 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. High settings deliver 118 FPS, Medium runs at 135 FPS, and Low reaches 179 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This configuration ranks 272nd out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.3% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: Which component shows a larger performance impact across resolutions?

A: The GPU dominates. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 56 FPS (230 vs 174), while at 4K the same settings span 91 FPS (179 vs 88). The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, evidenced by the smaller scaling gap between Low and Ultra at 4K compared to 1080p.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D outperform its nearest rival GPU?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is 77,712, which is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) but 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940). It also trails the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4% (79,605).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 115. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 155, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 172. All values stay well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500X3D a performance bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Based on the data, no. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 230 FPS average, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains 88 FPS. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests adequate headroom, though the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking indicates the graphics card is the stronger component.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 5090 D in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system produces 230 FPS at Low settings and 174 FPS at Ultra—a 56 FPS spread that suggests the GPU is handling most of the rendering workload, while the CPU's six cores with 12 threads provide sufficient instruction throughput. The 5500X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing, as the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 172, which sits remarkably close to the 202 average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shifts. Low settings yield 207 FPS, while Ultra drops to 137 FPS—a 70 FPS difference. This wider gap indicates the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases, but the CPU still keeps pace. The Medium preset records a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 210, showing that the 5500X3D can feed the RTX 5090 D without creating a bottleneck even when frame rates approach 200 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes unmistakable. Low settings produce 179 FPS, Medium drops to 135, High reaches 118, and Ultra falls to 88. The 91 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K versus the 56 FPS spread at 1080p demonstrates that resolution scaling affects the GPU far more than the CPU. Notably, the 4K Medium minimum of 115 FPS still exceeds the 1080p Ultra average of 174 FPS by a wide margin, confirming that the RTX 5090 D's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 32 GB frame buffer are the primary drivers of high-resolution performance.

The data suggests that in Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain a high floor for frame delivery, while the GPU determines the ceiling. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is typically highest, the system still achieves 230 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, where GPU load dominates, the frame rate drops to 88 FPS at Ultra—still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock appear sufficient for this workload, though the lack of an unlocked multiplier limits overclocking headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration's rank of 272 out of 3,714 tested combos places it in the 92.7th percentile of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 85th percentile among all CPUs indicate that this system sits near the top of the performance distribution. However, the gap between the GPU's percentile and the CPU's percentile suggests that the processor is the weaker link in this pairing—though not by enough to meaningfully impact gameplay.

The combo rank becomes more impressive when considering the CPU's modest specifications. With only 6 cores and 12 threads, the 5500X3D is not a high-core-count part, yet it achieves an average benchmark score of 37,018. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, scores 37,093 (0.2% higher), while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938 (0.2% lower). This tight grouping indicates that the 5500X3D performs essentially identically to its immediate competitors, meaning the combo's high rank is almost entirely attributable to the RTX 5090 D's massive compute capabilities.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 77,712 positions it above the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, 1.1% slower) but below the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, 1.6% faster) and both NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants. This ranking suggests that while the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier part, it is not the absolute fastest GPU in the benchmark database. Yet in Lockdown Protocol specifically, this combo still achieves 88 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the game is not fully stressing the GPU's capabilities even at maximum settings and resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's closest performance matches are a cluster of processors within a 0.3% performance band. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112 (0.3% lower). Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU, though the 5500X3D's 96 MB of L3 cache may provide an edge in cache-sensitive workloads.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals present interesting alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT performs 1.1% lower in average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT performs 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants outperform the RTX 5090 D by 2.1% and 2.4% respectively. However, these Tesla parts are datacenter-oriented GPUs without the gaming-focused features of the GeForce 50-series, such as DirectX 12 Ultimate support and the 32 GB GDDR7 frame buffer.

For a system builder seeking similar Lockdown Protocol performance, swapping the 5500X3D for any of its rival CPUs would yield negligible FPS differences—likely less than 2 FPS in most scenarios. Similarly, choosing the RX 6850M XT over the RTX 5090 D might provide a marginal performance boost, but the RTX 5090 D's superior memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s vs. the RX 6850M XT's unspecified bandwidth) and newer architecture suggest better future-proofing for upcoming titles.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at an average of 174 FPS. This is the highest settings level available, and the system has substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings is 172, and while Ultra does not have a recorded minimum, the average of 174 FPS suggests the frame rate rarely dips below that level.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 137 FPS average, again clearing the 60 FPS threshold with ease. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 210, indicating that even at 1440p, the system maintains high frame rates across all settings. Low settings reach 207 FPS, and High produces 174 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings still achieve 88 FPS average, which is the lowest performance level recorded in the entire dataset but remains 28 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings at 4K deliver 135 FPS with a minimum of 115, while High reaches 118 FPS and Low produces 179 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 115 FPS is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that even in the most demanding scenarios, the system never approaches the playability boundary.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and settings combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—support Ultra settings at average frame rates of 174, 137, and 88 FPS respectively. All of these values clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the lowest recorded minimum FPS is 115 at 4K Medium, which still provides a 55 FPS margin above the playability floor.

The system's performance at 4K Ultra is particularly impressive given that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus provide ample bandwidth for high-resolution textures. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 6-core/12-thread configuration, while not the most powerful CPU available, proves sufficient for maintaining frame rates above 170 FPS at 1080p and above 137 FPS at 1440p. This combination demonstrates that Lockdown Protocol is not exceptionally CPU-bound, allowing the GPU to scale performance across resolutions without encountering processor bottlenecks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 230 FPS, Medium runs at 202 FPS with a minimum of 172 and maximum of 233, High reaches 193 FPS, and Ultra achieves 174 FPS. The 56 FPS spread between Low and Ultra indicates that settings have a moderate impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings average 207 FPS, Medium runs at 183 FPS with a minimum of 155 and maximum of 210, High produces 174 FPS, and Ultra delivers 137 FPS. The 70 FPS spread between Low and Ultra reflects the increased GPU workload at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates its 4K capabilities. Low settings average 179 FPS, Medium runs at 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 155, High reaches 118 FPS, and Ultra achieves 88 FPS. The 91 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the largest of any resolution, confirming that 4K places the heaviest demand on the GPU. Notably, the 4K Medium minimum of 115 FPS exceeds the 1080p Ultra average of 174 FPS by a significant margin, underscoring the RTX 5090 D's exceptional high-resolution performance.