Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptionally high-end combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. This combo ranks in the 99th percentile of all tested combinations for this game, placing it at position 37 out of 3,714 total combos. The data shows that this pairing leaves almost no performance on the table, with even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintaining an average of 88 FPS. For a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, this means the hardware is not just sufficient but overwhelmingly capable, providing headroom for high refresh rate displays even at maximum graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 37th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 1% of all possible pairings. This rank reflects the GPU’s immense compute power: the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77,712. The CPU, while not as dominant in its own percentile ranking (77th percentile), is nonetheless a strong Zen 4 partner, with its multi-threaded workloads scoring 22,799 in Cinebench R23 and 26,825 in Passmark multithread tests.

Benchmark results indicate the GPU is doing the heavy lifting in this pairing. The RTX 5090 D’s raw FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS and its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide overwhelming rasterization power. The CPU, with 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 5.00 GHz, is sufficient to feed the GPU frames without becoming a limiting factor for most settings. However, the data suggests that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes relatively more important; its Geekbench single-core score of 2,374 is adequate for a smooth experience but the GPU is never stressed to its limits at that resolution.

The measured FPS data reinforces this ranking. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 88 FPS, while at 4K High it jumps to 118 FPS. These are excellent results for a demanding FPS title, indicating the GPU is being utilized effectively. The 4K Medium result shows a minimum FPS of 115 and a maximum of 155, with an average of 135, showing that the combo maintains consistency even under load. When compared to the 24,964 average benchmark score of the CPU, this combo outperforms many others by a significant margin, with the data showing 97.5% of tested combos ranking lower.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F are all close in average benchmark score, with delta percentages under half a percent. The Intel Core i7-13620H sits 0.2% lower in score, the Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% lower. In practice, these CPU alternatives would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol, as the game at most resolutions is not heavily CPU-bound at the frame rates achieved.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are more interesting. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% faster in average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is 1.1% faster. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 2.1% faster and the 16 GB version is 2.4% faster. However, these are data center and mobile parts, not direct desktop competitors. The benchmark scores suggest that for Lockdown Protocol, a system with a slightly different GPU would behave similarly, but the RTX 5090 D is clearly positioned in the upper tier of performance. The delta percentages are all within about 2%, meaning that swapping the GPU for one of these rivals would yield a nearly identical FPS experience in the game.

The data shows that the CPU’s nearest rivals are so close in score that any performance difference would be imperceptible. For instance, the Intel Core i7-13700H is a capable part for gaming, and its 0.2% lower benchmark score would translate to a 1 FPS difference at most in the game. The same applies to the GPU alternatives. A system with an RX6850M XT would be a bit faster, but the difference of 1.6% in synthetic benchmarks is not large enough to change the overall verdict at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average FPS of 88 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor to maintain high refresh rates?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 137 FPS. If you prefer even higher frame rates, the Medium preset averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 178.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24,964, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 8400F’s score of 25,005. This difference is negligible.

Q: What is the minimum FPS observed in any measured configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 115 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. All other tested settings have no minimum FPS data, but the averages are all above 88 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D a good match for the Ryzen 5 7500F in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver. The combination ranks in the top 1% of all tested combos, and the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking does not bottleneck the GPU at any setting.

Q: What is the resolution with the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 301, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The highest average FPS at Ultra settings is 187 at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution data shows that at 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, which maintains an average FPS of 88, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 137 FPS, while at 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 187 FPS.

The data shows that every resolution and preset combination that was measured clears the 60 FPS playability bar. There is no configuration in the measured data that falls below this threshold. For 4K users, the Ultra preset is fully playable, meaning you can max out all settings without worrying about performance. For 1440p and 1080p users, the Ultra settings are not only playable but also fast enough for high-refresh monitors. The combo is effectively overkill for this game, meaning that the RTX 5090 D is the dominant component and the Ryzen 5 7500F is sufficient to support it.

The verdict is clear: this PC can run the game at its maximum visual fidelity at any resolution tested. The GPU’s 32 GB of memory and high compute power ensure that texture-heavy scenes and complex particle effects do not cause stutters or frame drops. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for the game’s logic and physics, especially at the higher resolutions where the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 resolution, the measured average FPS across settings are as follows: Low averages 190 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155, High averages 119 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is over 100 FPS, showing the impact of graphical quality settings on the GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales up significantly. Low averages 271 FPS, Medium averages 209 FPS (minimum 178, maximum 241), High averages 183 FPS, and Ultra averages 137 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p performs better than the High preset at 4K, indicating that the resolution reduction greatly reduces the GPU load.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high. Low averages 301 FPS, Medium averages 265 FPS (minimum 225, maximum 304), High averages 249 FPS, and Ultra averages 187 FPS. The maximum FPS of 304 at 1080p Medium is the highest single measurement in the dataset, showing that the GPU is capable of outputting frames at a rate that can match the refresh rate of the fastest gaming monitors.

The data does not include minimum FPS values for most settings, but the ones provided show a consistent pattern. At 4K Medium, the difference between the average and the minimum is 20 FPS, which is a 15% drop. At 2K Medium, the drop is 14.8% (209 to 178), and at 1080p Medium, the drop is 15.1% (265 to 225). This suggests that the game has a similar relative frame time variance across resolutions, but the absolute minimums are always well above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 88 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it still clears the 60 FPS bar, so there is no reason to lower the settings for a playable experience. The Ultra preset at 4K provides the best image quality and is fully playable.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 137 FPS. This resolution and preset combination offers a perfect balance of visual fidelity and high frame rates, making it ideal for a high refresh rate 1440p monitor. The data shows that you could opt for Medium at 209 FPS if you are a competitive player, but Ultra is the best choice for the most complete experience.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 187 FPS. At this resolution, the GPU is not taxed as much, and the Ultra preset still delivers frame rates that exceed most 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the best setting, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average frame rate of 187, which is well above the 60 FPS target and sufficient for smooth gameplay.