Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally strong combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset tested. Benchmark data confirms this setup ranks 234th out of 3714 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the top percentile of systems. The measured results show a system that is not merely capable but significantly overqualified, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors even at 4K resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4080 SUPER with the Ryzen 5 9600X produces an average of 94.3 FPS on High settings. Dropping to Medium yields 115.1 FPS, while Low settings push performance to 158.1 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a very playable 72.8 FPS average. This means even at maximum graphical fidelity, the system stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, with a comfortable 12.8 FPS margin to spare.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales impressively. High settings deliver 148.7 FPS, Medium reaches 174 FPS, and Low settings hit 244.9 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution produce 114.6 FPS, which represents a 57.3% improvement over the 4K Ultra result. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 130.3 FPS, showing the significant impact of graphical settings on this hardware.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system becomes a high-refresh-rate monster. Low settings achieve 330.5 FPS, Medium produces 234.1 FPS, and High delivers 206.2 FPS. Even Ultra settings maintain a 154.5 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 4K Ultra to 1080p Ultra shows a 112.1% performance increase, demonstrating that this combination is heavily resolution-bound rather than CPU-limited at lower resolutions.

The data reveals consistent scaling patterns across all three resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85.3 FPS, at 1440p it is 130.3 FPS, and at 1080p it expands to 176 FPS. This widening gap indicates that as resolution decreases, the GPU has more headroom to express the performance difference between presets, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to feed the graphics card.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 9600X and the RTX 4080 SUPER. At 4K resolution, the GPU is the dominant performance factor. The Ryzen 5 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, provides enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 SUPER, but the frame rates are primarily dictated by the graphics card's rendering capabilities. The 4K Ultra result of 72.8 FPS reflects the GPU's workload at maximum settings.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly. The RTX 4080 SUPER still carries most of the rendering load, but the Ryzen 5 9600X's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and Geekbench single-core score of 2923 indicate strong per-core performance that helps maintain high frame rates as the GPU becomes less constrained. The 114.6 FPS at 1440p Ultra suggests the CPU can comfortably feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The Ryzen 5 9600X's 12 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache help maintain frame pacing, but the 330.5 FPS Low result at this resolution suggests the GPU is still the primary limiter. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 30027 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17528.5 indicate ample headroom for game logic and physics processing.

The scaling between resolutions provides insight into component roles. From 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops from 154.5 to 114.6 FPS, a 25.8% decrease. From 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, it drops to 72.8 FPS, a 36.5% decrease. This accelerating decline at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The CPU's influence is most visible in the consistent frame rates across presets at each resolution, indicating it does not introduce bottlenecks even at low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Ultra, achieving 72.8 FPS average. This is the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear 60 FPS at 4K, making this resolution fully playable with maximum graphical quality.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, delivering 114.6 FPS. This provides a substantial 54.6 FPS buffer above the playability threshold, making 1440p Ultra an excellent option for high-refresh-rate monitors. Every preset at this resolution exceeds 114 FPS, with Low reaching 244.9 FPS for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 154.5 FPS, which is the recommended configuration. This resolution offers the greatest flexibility, as even the most demanding preset provides frame rates suitable for 144Hz or 165Hz displays. The 1080p Low setting at 330.5 FPS approaches the refresh rate limits of most gaming monitors, making this configuration ideal for esports-style gameplay.

The data shows that this system never requires settings compromises for playability. At every resolution, the most visually demanding preset maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS. The smallest margin is at 4K Ultra with 72.8 FPS, which still provides a 21.3% buffer over the minimum playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 9600X's nearest rivals in benchmark performance show several comparable options. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29656 on average, just 0.2% lower than the 9600X's 29713 average benchmark score. This indicates nearly identical CPU performance for gaming workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, 0.5% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879, 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS leads this group with 29955, just 0.8% above the 9600X.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080, scoring 54247 on average benchmark, a negligible 0.1% difference. This means users with an RTX 4080 would see nearly identical Lockdown Protocol performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads at 55757, 2.8% above the RTX 4080 SUPER.

These small deltaPct values indicate that swapping the CPU to any of its nearest rivals would result in imperceptible frame rate changes in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU differences of under 1% translate to less than 1 FPS at most settings. Similarly, the GPU alternatives within 2.8% would produce frame rate variations of only a few FPS, maintaining the same overall playability classification.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's percentile ranking of 86th among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 9600X's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs position this combination firmly in high-end territory. The nearest rivals occupy similar percentile ranges, confirming that this performance tier is well-populated with viable alternatives.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol at exceptional quality across all tested resolutions. The verdictByResolution data confirms that every resolution—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—supports all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 4K, the system delivers 72.8 FPS on Ultra settings, making it fully playable at maximum quality. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and the system handles it with a 21.3% margin above the playability threshold. For 1440p gaming, Ultra settings achieve 114.6 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, Ultra settings reach 154.5 FPS, providing an excellent experience for competitive gaming.

The system's combo rank of 234 out of 3714 tested combinations places it in the top 6.3% of all configurations tested for this game. This ranking reflects the balanced performance of the Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 4080 SUPER combination, which shows no significant bottleneck at any resolution. The measured FPS data indicates that this system is overqualified for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it remains highly capable at 4K.

For gamers with 4K displays, this system offers the rare ability to run Lockdown Protocol at Ultra settings while maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS. For those with 1440p or 1080p high-refresh-rate monitors, the system provides ample performance to take full advantage of display capabilities. The only scenario where this system might not saturate the display's refresh rate is 4K Ultra on a 144Hz monitor, where the 72.8 FPS average leaves performance on the table.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 72.8 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combination can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 330.5 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a difference of just 0.1%. Performance in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Passmark multithread score of 30027 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17528.5, provide sufficient performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at all tested resolutions.

Q: What settings should I use for competitive play at 1080p?

A: For maximum frame rates at 1920x1080, Low settings produce 330.5 FPS. For a balance of visuals and performance, Medium settings deliver 234.1 FPS.

Q: Does this system support ray tracing in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER includes 80 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which enables ray tracing capabilities. However, the measured FPS data does not specify whether ray tracing was enabled during testing.