Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates at every preset across all three tested resolutions. The data shows that this system clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom at 4K, and at 1080p and 1440p it produces frame rates that are suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The only scenario where the system is pushed is at 4K Ultra, where it still averages 73 FPS, proving that the RTX 4080's raw compute power is more than sufficient for this FPS title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system’s performance scales predictably with preset quality. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 157 FPS, while Medium drops to 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. High settings yield 98 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains a solid 73 FPS average. Notably, only the Medium preset at this resolution has recorded min/max values, indicating that the other presets were likely capped or did not exhibit significant variance in the measured runs.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates climb considerably. The Low preset reaches 238 FPS average, while Medium achieves 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings produce 151 FPS, and Ultra remains well above the playability threshold at 113 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 22 FPS, which suggests that the High preset introduces a noticeable but not crippling additional load on the GPU.

At 1920x1080, the system operates at extremely high frame rates across the board. Low settings hit 264 FPS average, Medium delivers 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS, High achieves 206 FPS, and Ultra still produces 155 FPS. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p is 27 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop observed at any resolution, indicating that High settings at this resolution place a significant demand on the hardware relative to Medium.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the RTX 4080 scales almost linearly with resolution, but the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the frame rates are extremely high. For instance, the difference between 1440p Low and 1080p Low is 26 FPS, which is smaller than the difference between 4K Low and 1440p Low at 81 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 73 FPS. This is a critical finding because it means the system can run the game at maximum visual quality on a 4K display without dipping below playable thresholds. The High preset at 98 FPS and Medium at 112 FPS are also viable, but Ultra represents the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with 13 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, averaging 113 FPS. This provides 53 FPS of headroom over the playability threshold, making it ideal for 144Hz monitors or users who prefer a significant buffer for demanding scenes. The High preset at 151 FPS offers even more headroom, but Ultra’s average of 113 FPS is still far above the minimum requirement, so there is no practical reason to lower settings for performance reasons.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 155 FPS, which is the clear winner for this resolution. This frame rate is sufficient for 144Hz displays and leaves a 95 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS threshold. Even with the most demanding settings, the system is never close to struggling at 1080p, as evidenced by the fact that the lowest recorded average at this resolution (Ultra at 155 FPS) is still more than double the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant component at 4K, while the CPU’s role becomes relatively more important at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 73 FPS (Ultra) to 157 FPS (Low), a spread of 84 FPS. This wide range is primarily driven by GPU load, as the RTX 4080’s compute units are fully utilized at this resolution. In contrast, at 1920x1080, the spread between Low (264 FPS) and Ultra (155 FPS) is 109 FPS, which suggests that while the GPU still matters, the CPU’s ability to feed frames becomes a factor at these high frame rates.

The scaling between resolutions provides further evidence. When moving from 1440p Ultra (113 FPS) to 4K Ultra (73 FPS), the frame rate drops by 40 FPS, a 35% reduction. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count directly impacts the RTX 4080’s output. However, when moving from 1080p Ultra (155 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (113 FPS), the drop is 42 FPS, a 27% reduction. The smaller percentage drop at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is starting to limit performance, as the Ryzen 5 5600X’s six cores and 12 threads must keep up with the GPU’s output.

The CPU’s benchmark scores corroborate this analysis. The Ryzen 5 5600X scores 11,838 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,541 in single-core, placing it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs. These scores are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the sole limiting factor. The 3DMark single-thread score of 917 further confirms that the CPU has strong single-core performance, which is critical for FPS games like Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, which has an average score of 21,749 and is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, which scores 21,874 and is 0.5% slower. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21,891, also 0.5% slower, and the AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21,899, 0.6% slower. These deltas are negligible, meaning that swapping the 5600X for any of these processors would result in nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 7 4800H is particularly notable because it is a mobile chip, yet it matches the desktop 5600X in this workload.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival, with an average score of 54,209, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.7% higher. These alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 4080 in this game. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the most logical upgrade path, but the performance difference is so small that it would not meaningfully change the playability verdict at any resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets, with the most demanding settings always clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, which is 13 FPS above the playability threshold, making 4K gaming entirely viable. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 113 FPS, providing ample headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 155 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive play or smooth gameplay on any monitor.

The verdict is unequivocal: this combination is overkill for 1080p and 1440p, and it is still comfortably capable at 4K. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture-heavy scenes do not cause stutters, while the Ryzen 5 5600X’s 32 MB L3 cache and high single-thread performance keep frame times consistent. The only caveat is that at 4K Ultra, the system is closer to the threshold, but 73 FPS still leaves a comfortable margin. Players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity on a 4K display can use Ultra settings without compromise.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 113 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum quality while maintaining high performance.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high (155-264 FPS), and the CPU’s role becomes more significant, as evidenced by the larger relative FPS drops between presets compared to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER a meaningful upgrade over the RTX 4080 for this game?

A: No, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is only 0.1% higher, which would result in negligible frame rate differences in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded at 4K?

A: The lowest average at 3840x2160 is 73 FPS at Ultra settings, while the Low preset reaches 157 FPS.

Q: Are there any presets at 1080p that drop below 60 FPS?

A: No, all presets at 1920x1080 average above 155 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 155 FPS and the highest being Low at 264 FPS.