Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data showing every tested resolution and preset configuration exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. This pairing of a Zen 5 desktop processor with an Ada Lovelace flagship GPU produces average frame rates that range from 73 FPS at 4K Ultra to 333 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays and demanding visual settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have closely matched rivals according to aggregate benchmark data. For the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, which holds an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29,713, four processors demonstrate nearly identical performance levels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29,656, sitting just 0.2% behind the 9600X. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H achieves 29,868, representing a 0.5% advantage over the 9600X. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT posts 29,879, also 0.6% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS reaches 29,955, leading by 0.8%. These delta percentages fall within a remarkably narrow band, meaning any of these processors would deliver statistically indistinguishable performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 — just 0.1% behind the standard 4080. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X posts 54,828, outperforming the 4080 by 1.1%. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB achieves 55,698, a 2.6% advantage, and the AMD Radeon 8060S reaches 55,757, leading by 2.7%. Notably, the measured FPS data for this combo comes from the exact RTX 4080 configuration, so users with an RTX 4080 SUPER would expect nearly identical frame rates given the 0.1% aggregate score difference. The Radeon alternatives, while showing slightly higher synthetic scores, would likely produce similar in-game results within a few frames per second.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 4080 ranks 205th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 5.5% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the substantial GPU horsepower of the RTX 4080, which drives the game's frame rates far more than the CPU in most scenarios. The 3,714-combo pool includes a wide range of hardware pairings, from entry-level integrated graphics to flagship multi-GPU setups, so a top-205 finish indicates this system sits firmly in the upper echelon of gaming performance. The ranking also suggests that only a small fraction of tested configurations — roughly 5.5% — deliver higher frame rates in this title, and those are likely systems featuring more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or newer generation cards. For practical purposes, this combo provides frame rates that exceed the needs of all but the most extreme high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. Measured data shows an average of 73 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The maximum measured average is 333 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings on 1080p, the average drops to 236 FPS, and at High it reaches 206 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 in aggregate benchmarks, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247. This difference is negligible and would translate to less than one frame per second in actual gameplay.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking issues. The combo achieves very high frame rates across all resolutions, and the CPU's 81st percentile ranking is sufficient to keep up with the GPU in this title. The game appears more GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 95, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. Even this minimum value remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which settings provide the best balance of quality and performance at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 113 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset tested at that resolution while still maintaining high frame rates. No settings need to be sacrificed at 1440p.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with significant performance headroom at every resolution tested. The verdict data shows that all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at all three resolutions, with average frame rates never falling below 73 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 157 FPS on Low, 112 FPS on Medium, 98 FPS on High, and 73 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially: 244 FPS on Low, 173 FPS on Medium, 151 FPS on High, and 113 FPS on Ultra. At 1920x1080, the system produces 333 FPS on Low, 236 FPS on Medium, 206 FPS on High, and 155 FPS on Ultra. The minimum FPS recorded across all tests is 95 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium, confirming that even frame-time dips stay far above the 60 FPS threshold. For gamers with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, the 1440p Ultra result of 113 FPS and 1080p Ultra result of 155 FPS provide ample performance for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the system is largely CPU-bound, evidenced by the dramatic frame rate differences between presets: 333 FPS on Low versus 236 FPS on Medium and 206 FPS on High. The Ryzen 5 9600X's strong single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,253 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,923, allows the game to reach extremely high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p — 178 FPS — shows that GPU load still matters significantly even at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 131 FPS (244 versus 113), indicating that the RTX 4080's rendering workload grows while the CPU maintains similar frame generation capability. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck: Low produces 157 FPS while Ultra drops to 73 FPS, a spread of 84 FPS that demonstrates the substantial pixel-pushing demand at 3840x2160. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly important at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 12 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache remain sufficient for the game's logic. The measured minimum FPS of 95 at 4K Medium further indicates that the GPU's frame pacing remains consistent even under heavy load, while the CPU does not introduce stuttering or frame-time spikes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, which delivers an average of 73 FPS. This makes the Ultra preset the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold. The measured data confirms that all presets at 4K are playable, so users can choose based on their preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, producing 113 FPS average. This provides an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, with performance that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS while maximizing image quality. The 1440p Ultra result represents the sweet spot for this hardware combination, balancing visual detail with a frame rate that supports smooth motion clarity.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 155 FPS average, which is the recommended configuration for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. This frame rate supports 144Hz displays fully and approaches the refresh rates of 165Hz or 170Hz panels. For players seeking the absolute maximum frame rate, Low settings at 1080p produce 333 FPS, which could benefit esports-style gameplay, but the Ultra preset's 155 FPS already provides an outstanding experience without sacrificing visual quality. The combination of the Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 4080 ensures that Lockdown Protocol runs flawlessly at all settings, with the Ultra preset at every resolution remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold.