Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS, with measured data showing every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination ranks in the 92nd percentile of 3,714 tested combos for this game, indicating near-top-tier capability across the board.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 275, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 248 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings, followed by 242 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K are listed as playable in the verdict data.

Q: How much performance is gained when dropping from Ultra to Low at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS scales from 137 at Ultra to 183 at High, then to 209 at Medium, and finally to 248 at Low. This represents an 81% performance uplift from the most demanding to the least demanding preset at that resolution.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 242 FPS, with a minimum of 206 FPS and a maximum of 278 FPS. The narrow 72 FPS range between min and max suggests relatively stable frame pacing.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44,573, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 (44,889) by 0.7%.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking among all hardware?

A: The GPU ranks higher: the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Both are near the top, but the graphics card is the stronger component relative to its peers.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 5090 D is the performance driver in Lockdown Protocol, and the CPU's role becomes more pronounced only at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily loaded; moving from Medium to High reduces average FPS from 135 to 118, and from High to Ultra it drops further to 88. These are substantial GPU-bound changes. The scaling from 135 FPS at Medium to 190 FPS at Low (a 41% uplift) further indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the GPU continues to dominate. The step from Ultra to High yields 137 to 183 FPS, and from Medium to Low yields 209 to 248 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 26 FPS, which still reflects GPU workload scaling. At 1920x1080, the trend shifts slightly. The difference between Medium (242 FPS) and Low (275 FPS) narrows to 33 FPS, and the gap between Ultra (187 FPS) and High (231 FPS) is 44 FPS. The CPU's 12 threads and 96 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU at these speeds, but the GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are the primary drivers of the framerate differences between presets.

The measured FPS data shows that the CPU's role is secondary across all resolutions. In every case, the GPU's compute resources, which include 21,760 shading units and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, are what determine whether a preset runs at 88 FPS or 275 FPS. The CPU's 4.00 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock, while respectable, are not the limiting factor in any configuration tested. The scaling between resolutions—dropping from 4K to 1440p increases average FPS by roughly 50-60%, and 1440p to 1080p adds another 25-40%—is consistent with a GPU-bound workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160: The 4K results show a steep curve. Low settings produce 190 FPS average, which is 55 FPS higher than Medium's 135 FPS. Medium runs with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS, giving a 40 FPS delta. High settings average 118 FPS, and Ultra drops to 88 FPS. No min or max values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra, but the average figures indicate that every tier exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the lowest tier runs at 248 FPS average. Medium's average is 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241 FPS. High settings yield 183 FPS, and Ultra produces 137 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 111 FPS, which is the largest spread across any resolution. The min/max data for Medium shows a 63 FPS range, which is tighter than the 1080p Medium range.

1920x1080: The 1080p results are the highest overall. Low averages 275 FPS, and Medium averages 242 FPS with a min of 206 and max of 278 FPS. High comes in at 231 FPS, while Ultra remains above 180 FPS at 187 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 88 FPS, which is smaller than at 1440p but still significant. All three resolutions with min/max data point to margin of between 263 and 278 FPS, which is a 72 FPS range. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at 1080P produces an average FPS three times the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with every resolution and settings combination tested, and it does so with substantial headroom. At 3840x2160, the verdict explicitly lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 88 FPS average. That is 28 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 4K Ultra a viable option.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: all settings are playable, and Ultra achieves 137 FPS average. This is more than double the threshold, so users seeking higher refresh rates could run Ultra well above 120 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 187 FPS average, which is over three times the playable threshold. The verdict confirms that all resolutions and presets clear the 60 FPS bar, with the lowest margin being 88 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is a 47% margin above the threshold.

The data shows that this combination is not just playable but overkill for the game at all settings. The only scenario where the system approaches the threshold would require running 4K Ultra with additional background loads or a heavily modified game, but the measured data does not include such conditions. The 88 FPS minimum at 4K Ultra is a strong margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which scores 44,466 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i9-13950HX, which scores 44,342 (0.5% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44,309 is 0.6% slower, and the Intel Core i5-14600 is 0.7% faster at 44,889. All four are within a 1.3% band of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, so swapping to any of those CPUs would produce near-identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are the same configuration as the i5-14600, but the Ryzen's 96 MB L3 cache differentiates it.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a wider spread. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is 1.1% faster with a score of 76,904, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% slower at 78,940. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB are 2.1% and 2.4% slower, respectively. These delta values are all under 2.5%, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver framerates within a few percent of the RTX 5090 D in this game, assuming the CPU remains the same. Note that the Tesla P100s are data-center parts, so their gaming drivers may not be equivalent, but the benchmark delta is within 2.4%.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this combo ranks 92nd out of 3,714, placing it in the top 2.5% of all tested systems. The rank of 92 with 3,714 total combos means 3,622 other combinations produced lower measured FPS in this game. The percentile is provided as the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, and the combo rank is separate—it indicates that 3,622 other combos have lower performance. The data are measured, not simulated, which adds confidence to the ranking. The top 92 combos likely include newer or more expensive configurations, but the 7500X3D + 5090 D sits near the very top.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 88. Since all settings are playable, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality; it delivers 88 FPS average, which is 28 FPS above the threshold.

2560x1440: The best settings are Ultra, averaging 137 FPS. With a 77 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold, this is the clear choice for high refresh monitors. If a user prefers even higher FPS, Medium provides 209 FPS, but the verdict lists Ultra as the best settings at this resolution.

1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, averaging 187 FPS. This is 127 FPS above the threshold, providing smooth performance on any 60Hz, 144Hz, or 240Hz monitor. The second best option is High at 231 FPS, but Ultra's visual improvements come at a modest 44 FPS cost.