Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an unusual combination—a mid-range 2022 CPU paired with a flagship 2025 GPU—but benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol shows the pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The measured results indicate that this combo ranks in the 96.7th percentile of all 3,714 tested configurations, placing it firmly in the top tier for this FPS title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 5090 D can run Lockdown Protocol at Ultra settings with an average of 88 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin, making Ultra the most demanding preset that stays playable at 4K. The data shows a clear hierarchy at this resolution: Ultra delivers 88 FPS, High delivers 118 FPS, Medium delivers 135 FPS, and Low delivers 190 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the headroom expands significantly. Ultra settings produce an average of 137 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. High settings reach 183 FPS, Medium hits 205 FPS, and Low climbs to 233 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 22 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 46 FPS—a steeper penalty than the 4K resolution step-down.

At 1920x1080, the combo is essentially unconstrained. Ultra settings average 187 FPS, High reaches 217 FPS, Medium delivers 228 FPS, and Low peaks at 259 FPS. Interestingly, the delta between Medium and High at 1080p is only 11 FPS, suggesting the GPU has enough spare throughput at this resolution that settings changes have diminishing returns. The verdict data confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at all three resolutions, with average FPS of 88 at 4K, 137 at 1440p, and 187 at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K drops average FPS from 190 to 88—a 102 FPS swing that represents a 53.7% performance reduction. This large drop indicates the RTX 5090 D is being pushed to its limits at 4K, with the Ryzen 7 5700 providing adequate instruction feeding.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 96 FPS (233 down to 137), which is a smaller absolute drop than at 4K but still substantial. The fact that 1440p Ultra runs at 137 FPS—49 FPS faster than 4K Ultra—shows that resolution scaling is still heavily GPU-bound. However, the CPU's role becomes more visible when comparing Medium presets: 1440p Medium runs at 205 FPS versus 135 FPS at 4K, a 70 FPS difference that reflects the GPU working harder at higher pixel counts.

At 1920x1080, the CPU starts to matter more. The Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 72 FPS (259 down to 187), and the Medium-to-High gap shrinks to just 11 FPS. This compression suggests the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads begin to cap performance at lower resolutions where the GPU could otherwise render faster. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 6628 and single-thread score of 901 indicate the CPU has solid throughput, but at 1080p the data shows the GPU is waiting on the processor more often.

The pattern across resolutions is clear: the RTX 5090 D dominates at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5700 becomes a more significant factor at 1080p. The 88 FPS at 4K Ultra versus 187 FPS at 1080p Ultra—a 99 FPS difference—quantifies how much resolution scaling taxes the GPU in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 124th out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 3.3% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, though not the absolute top tier—the rank suggests that while the RTX 5090 D is a flagship GPU (92nd percentile among all GPUs), the Ryzen 7 5700's 78th percentile CPU standing holds the combo back from the very top positions.

The CPU's benchmark scores illustrate this bottleneck potential. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,655 and single-core score of 2,916 are respectable, but the PassMark single-thread score of 3,296 shows the Ryzen 7 5700 is not a top-tier performer for per-core workloads. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, where the FPS data shows CPU influence growing at lower resolutions, this rank of 124 reflects the CPU's inability to fully unlock the GPU's potential.

The GPU's own benchmarks are exceptional—the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and PassMark G3D score of 44,065 place it well above most competitors. But the combo rank of 124 versus the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking shows the pairing loses ground due to the CPU. The 3dmark 8-thread score of 5,585 and max-thread score of 6,617 indicate the CPU can handle moderate thread counts well, but the game's engine appears to be limited by the CPU's single-thread performance at high frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark performance are all within a narrow band. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530 on average, just 0.1% below the Ryzen 7 5700's 25,517 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, also 0.1% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446, 0.3% behind. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than FPS differences.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a slightly larger spread. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904 on average, 1.1% below the RTX 5090 D's 77,712 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, 1.6% above. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB versions score 79,396 and 79,605 respectively, 2.1% and 2.4% above the RTX 5090 D. These deltas are small enough that in practice, all four alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the Tesla cards lack the gaming-specific features of the consumer GPUs.

The practical implication is that swapping the Ryzen 7 5700 for any of its nearest CPU rivals would change FPS by less than 1%, and swapping the RTX 5090 D for its nearest GPU rivals would change FPS by at most 2.4%. The combo's rank of 124 is therefore robust to component substitutions within these performance bands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides exact frame rates for each resolution and settings combination, though min and max values are only available for Medium presets.

At 3840x2160, the breakdown is as follows:

• Low: 190 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average, with min 115 and max 155
• High: 118 FPS average
• Ultra: 88 FPS average

The Medium preset at 4K shows a 40 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating variability in demanding scenes. The 115 FPS minimum still clears the 60 FPS threshold by nearly double, so there is no risk of dropping below playable levels.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 233 FPS average
• Medium: 205 FPS average, with min 175 and max 236
• High: 183 FPS average
• Ultra: 137 FPS average

The Medium preset at 1440p has a 61 FPS range, with the 175 FPS minimum staying well above playability. The 236 FPS maximum approaches the Low preset's average, showing that Medium can occasionally match Low performance in lighter scenes.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 259 FPS average
• Medium: 228 FPS average, with min 194 and max 262
• High: 217 FPS average
• Ultra: 187 FPS average

The Medium preset at 1080p shows a 68 FPS range, with the 262 FPS maximum actually exceeding the Low preset's average. The 194 FPS minimum is still 3.2 times the playability threshold, so even the worst-case frame dips at 1080p are far above what would cause noticeable stuttering.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 88 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 28 FPS. All four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p for the highest visual quality?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 137 FPS, making it the best playable preset. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to lower settings for performance reasons.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more influential at 1920x1080. The FPS gap between Low (259 FPS) and Ultra (187 FPS) narrows to 72 FPS at 1080p, compared to 102 FPS at 4K. This compression indicates the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance (3,296 PassMark) begins to cap frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 124th out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.3%. The GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 78th percentile, showing the processor holds the combo back from higher positions.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 135 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with a 40 FPS range between the lowest and highest frame rates.

Q: Are there any settings where the combo drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the minimum recorded average FPS is 88 FPS at 4K Ultra. The playability threshold of 60 FPS is never approached, even in the most demanding configuration tested.