Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The data indicates a system that is not just playable, but overwhelmingly capable, with headroom to spare even at 4K Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates that far exceed the demands of standard high-refresh-rate monitors. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 275. Moving to Medium, the average FPS is 236, with a minimum of 201 and a maximum of 272. High settings yield an average FPS of 206. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the system maintains an average FPS of 155. These figures show a performance ceiling that is rarely approached, suggesting the game is heavily unconstrained at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high, though the scaling from 1080p shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings produce an average FPS of 244. The Medium preset delivers an average FPS of 173, with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 199. High settings result in an average FPS of 151. The Ultra preset still achieves a robust average FPS of 113. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable—from 275 to 244 FPS at Low, and from 155 to 113 FPS at Ultra—but the absolute numbers remain far above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates its true high-end capability. Low settings average 157 FPS. The Medium preset maintains an average of 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. High settings produce an average FPS of 98. The Ultra preset, which would stress most systems, still holds an average FPS of 73. This data shows that even at 4K, the component pairing is not merely scraping by; it is delivering a smooth and highly responsive experience across all settings.

The frame rate deltas between presets are consistent. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average by 45 FPS (157 to 112), then from Medium to High by another 14 FPS (112 to 98), and finally from High to Ultra by 25 FPS (98 to 73). This pattern suggests that the cost of enabling Ultra features is significant but not prohibitive. The min/max data points, available only for the Medium preset, show a variance of 34 FPS at 4K, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 1080p, indicating that higher resolutions produce more consistent frame pacing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU's contribution becomes more evident as resolution scales down. The scaling between resolutions and presets clarifies this dynamic. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 120 FPS (275 to 155), a 43.6% reduction. At 1440p, that same gap is 131 FPS (244 to 113), a 53.7% reduction. At 4K, the gap is 84 FPS (157 to 73), a 53.5% reduction. This data suggests that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the performance hit from increased pixel workload is consistent, whereas at 1080p, the CPU is better able to feed the GPU, allowing it to reach its maximum output.

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, shows its strength in the lower-resolution results. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 275 is a clear indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck; the GPU is being fed a continuous stream of frames. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 3494, is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4080's output. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, as the GPU's raw throughput—48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth—becomes the dominant factor. The 4K Ultra average of 73 FPS is a direct reflection of the GPU's capability under heavy load.

The data shows that the component roles shift predictably. At 1080p, the system is balanced but leans on the CPU to maintain high frame rates. At 1440p, the balance is more even, with both components contributing to the overall result. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the primary determinant of performance, and the CPU's influence is minimal. The percentile rankings support this: the CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating a well-matched pairing for a game like Lockdown Protocol that scales with both compute and rendering power.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 155. This is the clear choice for maximizing visual fidelity without any concern for frame rate drops.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average FPS of 113. The system provides more than enough headroom to enable all visual features at this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 73. While this is the lowest average FPS recorded, it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, proving that the combination can handle the full visual experience at 4K.

In all three resolutions, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clears the 60 FPS mark. The data shows no scenario where the system falls below playable performance, making the choice of settings a matter of preference rather than necessity.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average FPS of 73 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate is 275 FPS, achieved with Low settings at 1920x1080.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a difference of 22 FPS in average performance. Medium averages 173 FPS, while High averages 151 FPS.

Q: At which resolution does the system show the most consistent frame pacing?

A: The min/max data is only available for Medium settings. At 3840x2160, the variance is 34 FPS (95 to 129); at 2560x1440, it is 52 FPS (147 to 199); at 1920x1080, it is 71 FPS (201 to 272). This indicates that 4K offers the most consistent frame pacing.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, has an average score of 44466, a 0.2% difference. The data shows the two are virtually tied in overall benchmark performance.

Q: Is the GPU faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: No. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, which is a 0.1% difference. The data indicates the non-SUPER model is actually slightly ahead in this specific benchmark.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally states that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings include Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 73 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra being the best at an average of 113 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra being the best at an average of 155 FPS.

The system clears the 60 FPS threshold in every single configuration tested. This is not a borderline pass; it is a decisive victory. The lowest average FPS recorded across all data points is 73, which occurs at 4K Ultra. This leaves a 13 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, ensuring that even in demanding in-game scenarios, the frame rate is unlikely to dip below acceptable levels. For a competitive FPS title like Lockdown Protocol, this level of performance provides a significant advantage, allowing for high refresh rates at lower resolutions or maximum visual fidelity at 4K without compromise. The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D and RTX 4080 is a high-end pairing that makes Lockdown Protocol an effortless experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 292nd out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 7.9% of all configurations in the database. The data shows that this pairing is significantly above average for this specific game, outperforming the vast majority of systems tested.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 places it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, and it is nearly tied with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (0.6% ahead). Meanwhile, the GPU's average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with its closest competitor, the RTX 4080 SUPER, being 0.1% behind. The high rank is a direct result of both components performing at the top of their respective classes, with no single weak link dragging down the overall result. This rank confirms that the combination is not just capable, but elite, offering performance that would satisfy even the most demanding user for this game.