Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, ranging from a demanding 57.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 261.8 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination of a high-end Zen 4 processor and an Ampere flagship GPU proves highly capable across the board, with the data indicating that the system’s performance ceiling is only truly tested at the highest resolution and preset. The measured results show a clear hierarchy where lower resolutions and less demanding settings unlock massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of its performance envelope. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 261.8 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Moving to Medium drops the average to 187.7 FPS, while High still maintains a robust 163.6 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p stays well above the 120 FPS mark, with an average of 121 FPS.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong but shows a predictable decline from the 1080p results. The Low preset averages 190.1 FPS, which is still a phenomenal number for competitive play. High settings produce an average of 119.5 FPS, and Medium lands at 135.3 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p delivers an average of 90.7 FPS, which is identical to the average FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 4K, suggesting a similar load balance between these two configurations.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3080 Ti begins to show its limits, though the results are still respectable. The Low preset achieves an average of 123.7 FPS, proving that even at 4K, the system can push well beyond 60 FPS if visual fidelity is lowered. The Medium preset averages 90.7 FPS, and High manages 75.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only setting where the system dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 57.1 FPS. This indicates that 4K Ultra is the first configuration where the hardware is genuinely challenged by the game’s demands.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 5 7600X and the RTX 3080 Ti. The data shows a significant drop in frame rates when moving from 1080p to 1440p and again from 1440p to 4K, which is typical for a game that becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher pixel counts. For instance, the Low preset at 1080p averages 261.8 FPS, but this falls to 190.1 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 27%. The same preset at 4K yields 123.7 FPS, another substantial decrease. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Conversely, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher presets. At 1080p, the gap between the Low preset (261.8 FPS) and the Ultra preset (121 FPS) is a massive 140.8 FPS, showing that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU even at very high frame rates, but the graphical settings heavily dictate the final output. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be more than adequate for this title, as the frame rates at 1080p Low are high enough that the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The data suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, especially as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains a strong supporting role by consistently providing enough data to keep the GPU utilized.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the Ryzen 5 7600X at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27636. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which is a mere 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i5-12600K also lands at a 0.2% delta, meaning these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is slightly behind at -0.3%, but the differences are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world gaming.

For the GPU, the RTX 3080 Ti sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187. Its nearest listed rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which scores 2% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 0.8% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB and Tesla M40 are 1.2% and 1.7% higher, respectively. While these Tesla cards are professional-grade hardware, the data suggests that a gamer with an RTX 5070 would see very similar frame rates in this game. The deltaPct values are all within a 2% band, indicating that any of these alternatives would provide a nearly identical experience in terms of average FPS.

The Verdict

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti can definitively run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with authority at most settings. The verdict data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 121 FPS. This means players can max out the game at 1080p and still enjoy a frame rate that is double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the playable threshold on every preset. The Ultra preset is again listed as the best playable setting, achieving an average of 90.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming a viable option. At 3840x2160, the system remains capable, but with caveats. The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays playable, with an average of 75.3 FPS. The Low and Medium presets are also playable, but Ultra falls short at 57.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, for 4K gaming, users should stick to High settings or lower to ensure a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific CPU and GPU pairing in Lockdown Protocol is 804 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places the system in the top 22% of all configurations that have been benchmarked for this game. Given that the RTX 3080 Ti is an end-of-life product and the Ryzen 5 7600X is a mid-range processor, this ranking is quite strong. It indicates that the pairing is well-balanced for this title, outperforming the vast majority of systems. The rank suggests that while there are faster combinations available, this setup offers a level of performance that will satisfy most gamers, particularly those targeting 1440p or 1080p high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

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

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system averages 57.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 75.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination for a 144Hz monitor?

A: For a 144Hz display, the 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings is a strong choice, averaging 135.3 FPS. The High preset at 1440p also works, averaging 119.5 FPS, which is close enough to 144 FPS for a good experience.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 3080 Ti scores 2% higher on average than the RTX 5070. This means the RTX 3080 Ti should deliver slightly higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the difference will be small.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 Ti at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system averages 261.8 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15236, indicate it has ample processing power to keep up with the GPU.

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 261.8 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does this system rank compared to all other tested combos?

A: This combo ranks 804th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 22% of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 121 FPS. This allows for the highest visual quality while still providing a frame rate that is well above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the most demanding playable option, with an average of 90.7 FPS. This is a great balance of quality and performance for 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays playable, averaging 75.3 FPS. The Ultra preset must be avoided at 4K, as it drops to 57.1 FPS, falling short of the 60 FPS target. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 4K offers a substantial boost to 123.7 FPS, but the High preset remains the recommended ceiling for a quality 4K experience.