Lockdown Protocol

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally strong pairing for Lockdown Protocol, delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured data shows this combination is capable of running the game far above the 60 FPS playable threshold in every scenario tested, making it a straightforward recommendation for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, while still offering a comfortable 4K experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for Lockdown Protocol was collected at three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) across four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). This provides a complete picture of how the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER handle the game's FPS workload. All numbers represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame rate data was not captured.

At 1920x1080, the system shows overwhelming headroom. The Low preset achieves an average of 308.9 FPS, which drops to 234.1 FPS on Medium. The High preset still delivers a very fast 206.1 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra preset produces an average of 152.9 FPS. This means even at the highest settings, the frame rate is more than double what is needed for a 60 FPS target, and the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial — a 156.0 FPS difference — but the absolute performance remains excellent throughout.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably but remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 242.9 FPS, which is a drop of 66.0 FPS compared to 1080p Low. Medium settings yield 170.4 FPS, High gives 153.9 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a strong 111.4 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 131.5 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p but still significant. This resolution is clearly where the RTX 4080 SUPER starts to flex its muscle, as all presets remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are more moderate but still impressive for a demanding resolution. The Low preset delivers 157.3 FPS, which represents the largest single-resolution drop from 1440p — a reduction of 85.6 FPS. Medium follows at 115.1 FPS, High at 96.1 FPS, and Ultra at 70.5 FPS. The performance spread between Low and Ultra here is 86.8 FPS, which is the narrowest range of the three resolutions, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K rather than the settings themselves. Notably, even the Ultra preset at 4K clears the 60 FPS target with a 10.5 FPS margin.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 4080 SUPER provides a massive performance buffer, and the Ryzen 5 7600's 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 architecture is sufficient to keep feeding the GPU at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows diminishing returns from higher presets as resolution increases, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that the most demanding preset — Ultra — stays above 60 FPS at every resolution tested, so the optimal setting recommendation is straightforward: use Ultra everywhere for the best visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 152.9 FPS. This is the clear best choice, as it provides the maximum visual fidelity while still delivering frame rates that are more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display, including 144Hz and even 165Hz panels.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 111.4 FPS. This remains the best setting, with the frame rate comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and still capable of driving 100Hz+ monitors. The 41.5 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra is noticeable but does not compromise playability.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 70.5 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset gets closer to the 60 FPS line, but it still clears it with a 10.5 FPS margin. For players prioritizing maximum visual quality at 4K, Ultra is the recommended choice. Those who prefer a larger safety margin could drop to High, which averages 96.1 FPS, but the data does not require this for playability.

In all cases, the verdict is identical: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + RTX 4080 SUPER combination allows you to select Ultra settings without any compromise on the 60 FPS playability standard.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 70.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest measured average is 308.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 156.0 FPS (308.9 vs 152.9). At 1440p, it is 131.5 FPS (242.9 vs 111.4). At 4K, it narrows to 86.8 FPS (157.3 vs 70.5).

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER bottlenecked by the Ryzen 5 7600 at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the system reaches 308.9 FPS on Low, and the performance scales consistently across resolutions, suggesting the GPU remains the limiting factor only at 4K.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest drop in performance from the previous tier?

A: The largest drop occurs when moving from 1440p Low (242.9 FPS) to 4K Low (157.3 FPS), a reduction of 85.6 FPS. This demonstrates the significant load increase at 4K.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all tested settings?

A: Yes. Every combination of resolution and preset in the measured data exceeds 60 FPS, with the lowest result being 70.5 FPS at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 273rd out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 7.3% of all systems tested for this game, which is a strong showing given the large pool of combinations.

This rank reflects the high-end nature of the GPU paired with a capable mid-range CPU. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7600 is in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The combination's rank of 273 suggests that the GPU carries most of the performance weight, which is expected for a 4K-oriented title like Lockdown Protocol.

The data shows that this combo is not at the very top of the rankings — there are 272 other combinations that perform better — but those would necessarily include more powerful CPUs (such as higher-core-count Ryzen 9 or Core i9 parts) or even stronger GPUs. For the specific pairing of a 6-core Zen 4 CPU with an RTX 4080 SUPER, the rank is appropriate and indicates balanced performance without significant bottlenecks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on benchmark data, there are several hardware alternatives that would behave similarly to this combo in Lockdown Protocol. For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 are all within a 0.5% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600's 26324 average. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a 0.5% difference. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RTX 4080 SUPER, though the Ryzen 5 7600's desktop platform advantages (such as DDR5 memory support) are not reflected in these raw scores.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 4080 SUPER are also extremely close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, which is just 0.1% below the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 1.1% difference, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.7% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.8% higher). The RTX 4080 is the most obvious alternative, as it would perform virtually identically to the SUPER variant in this game. The AMD options would also be close in raw compute, but the data does not specify how they handle Lockdown Protocol specifically.

For a builder considering alternatives, swapping the Ryzen 5 7600 for any of the listed CPUs would result in a negligible change in FPS. Similarly, using a standard RTX 4080 instead of the SUPER would produce almost identical results, with the data suggesting less than a 1% difference in synthetic benchmarks.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 70.5 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 111.4 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 152.9 FPS.

All four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at all three resolutions, since every measured average exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding scenario (4K Ultra) still maintains a 10.5 FPS margin above the playability cutoff. This means users can max out the game's settings at any resolution without worrying about drops below 60 FPS, based on the measured average data.

The practical takeaway is simple: this combo is overkill for 1080p gaming, where even Ultra settings produce frame rates suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, it provides a perfect balance for 100Hz+ displays. At 4K, it offers a smooth experience with all settings maxed, and players who want extra performance headroom can drop to High for a 25.6 FPS increase. This system is a strong choice for anyone prioritizing high FPS in Lockdown Protocol across all common resolutions.