Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and presets, with the data showing this combination ranks 182nd out of 3,714 tested combos for this specific title. This places the pairing comfortably within the top 5% of all tested configurations, which is notable given that the CPU itself sits at the 75th percentile among all processors while the GPU reaches the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. The measured FPS data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet the sheer performance headroom of the RTX 4090 ensures that even the most demanding preset at 4K remains well above playable thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 182 out of 3,714 tested combinations places this CPU-GPU pairing in an elite tier for Lockdown Protocol performance. This ranking reflects the substantial contribution of the RTX 4090, which carries the majority of the rendering workload in this FPS title. The CPU's 75th percentile standing among all processors is respectable but not exceptional, while the GPU's 88th percentile ranking is decidedly high-end; together, they form a system that outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60,347 dwarfs the CPU's average of 21,771, which aligns with the observed FPS data showing that resolution scaling has a dramatic impact on performance. At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates ranging from 174.4 FPS at Ultra to 264.9 FPS at Low, whereas at 4K, the same settings span from 83.7 FPS at Ultra to 175.8 FPS at Low. This 4K-to-1080p performance ratio suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining final frame rates, especially as resolution increases.

The rank of 182 implies that there are 181 other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, but given that this rank is out of 3,714 total combos, the overwhelming majority of systems will perform worse. The data shows this pairing is not merely playable but exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors, even at 4K resolution where the Ultra preset still maintains an average of 83.7 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600X and the RTX 4090 in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 264.9 FPS at Low settings, which drops to 238.1 FPS at 2560x1440 and 175.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This 33.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings indicates that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU still faces significantly increased rendering demands at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story with steeper scaling: 174.4 FPS at 1080p, 123.7 FPS at 1440p, and 83.7 FPS at 4K. The 52.1% performance drop from 1080p to 4K under Ultra settings demonstrates that the RTX 4090 is the primary bottleneck as resolution climbs, since the CPU's workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the data shows diminishing CPU influence as pixel count increases.

Preset scaling within each resolution further confirms the GPU-centric nature of this workload. At 4K, moving from Low (175.8 FPS) to Ultra (83.7 FPS) reduces performance by 52.4%, while at 1080p the same preset change results in a 34.2% drop from 264.9 FPS to 174.4 FPS. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more meaningful role in limiting maximum frame rates, as the GPU has more headroom to render frames quickly but the processor must keep up with game logic and draw calls.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 delivers an average of 175.8 FPS at Low settings, 123.5 FPS at Medium, 109.4 FPS at High, and 83.7 FPS at Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Low and Medium at 52.3 FPS. The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the averages represent the central tendency of performance across the benchmark runs.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system achieves 238.1 FPS at Low, 190.5 FPS at Medium, 169.6 FPS at High, and 123.7 FPS at Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 114.4 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 4K spread but with higher absolute values across every preset. The Medium-to-High transition at 1440p costs 20.9 FPS, while the High-to-Ultra transition costs 45.9 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset carries a disproportionately heavy performance penalty.

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are 264.9 FPS at Low, 234.6 FPS at Medium, 222.7 FPS at High, and 174.4 FPS at Ultra. Interestingly, the gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is only 30.3 FPS, which is smaller than the 52.3 FPS gap observed at 4K for the same preset comparison. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU becomes more of a limiting factor for the Low preset, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. The 1080p Ultra result of 174.4 FPS is still remarkably high, but it represents a 34.2% reduction from the Low preset's peak.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H with a score of 21,749 and a delta of 0.1% from the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,771. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21,874 (0.5% higher), the Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21,891 (0.5% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21,899 (0.6% higher). These processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same RTX 4090, since the differences are well within measurement noise.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60,326 (0% delta from the RTX 4090's 60,347), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (2.9% lower). The Arc Pro A60 and Radeon Pro Vega 48 would be expected to deliver almost identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, while the W6600M might offer marginally higher frame rates and the PRO V710 slightly lower ones.

These rival comparisons suggest that users seeking similar performance could consider systems built around these alternative components. However, the data shows that the RTX 4090's nearest rivals are all professional or workstation-focused products, which may not be directly comparable in terms of gaming-specific optimizations or driver support for this FPS title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 83.7 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the data confirms it clears the playable threshold by a comfortable margin of 23.7 FPS. The verdict data lists all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at 4K, but Ultra represents the best visual quality while still exceeding 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 123.7 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. All presets are playable at this resolution, with the gap between the lowest (Ultra at 123.7 FPS) and the highest (Low at 238.1 FPS) being 114.4 FPS. The Ultra setting here provides excellent visual fidelity without sacrificing the high frame rates that competitive FPS players often desire.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 174.4 FPS on average, leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS minimum. The data shows that even the most demanding settings at 1080p cannot push this combo below playable territory, as every preset exceeds 174 FPS. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the Low preset at 264.9 FPS would offer the smoothest experience, but Ultra at 174.4 FPS remains well within the range of most gaming displays.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra achieving an average of 83.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 123.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same holds true, with Ultra at 174.4 FPS.

The playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by every single measured configuration, and in most cases by a wide margin. The lowest average FPS recorded is 83.7 at 4K Ultra, which still provides a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS title. The data suggests that this combination is overkill for 1080p gaming, where even the most demanding preset delivers frame rates suitable for competitive play, but it also handles 4K Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4090's massive 24 GB memory buffer and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth contribute to the consistent performance across resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600X's 32 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads provide adequate CPU throughput. For users who prioritize maximum visual quality at 4K, the Ultra preset at 83.7 FPS is the recommended choice, while those with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors can enjoy Ultra at 123.7 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the system achieves playable frame rates on all presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 83.7 FPS and Low averaging 175.8 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 123.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset averages 174.4 FPS at 1920x1080, 123.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and 83.7 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 52.1% drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which component has a larger impact on frame rates in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU dominates, as performance scales significantly with resolution changes while the CPU remains constant; at 4K Low the system hits 175.8 FPS versus 264.9 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: Are there any presets at any resolution that fall below 60 FPS?

A: No, all 12 measured configurations—four presets at three resolutions—exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest being 83.7 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 182nd out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations tested.