Lockdown Protocol

The measured frame rates for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 show a system that is never seriously challenged at any tested resolution or preset. The data indicates that even at the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—the combo maintains an average of 85 FPS. This pairing of a mid-range 2021 CPU with a flagship 2022 GPU produces a consistent margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4090 is clearly operating well within its comfort zone. The lowest recorded average is 172.8 FPS at Ultra settings, which is still nearly three times the playability threshold. Low settings push the average to 261.2 FPS, while Medium and High land at 225.1 and 217 FPS respectively. The spread between Low and Ultra is 88.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even when fully loaded.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but begin to show more differentiation between presets. Ultra settings deliver an average of 127.1 FPS, while High reaches 166.2 FPS. Medium produces 195.8 FPS, and Low tops out at 233.6 FPS. The gap between the lowest and highest preset at this resolution is 106.5 FPS, suggesting that visual quality settings have a measurable impact on performance, though none approach a problematic level.

At 3840x2160, the resolution scaling becomes more apparent. Ultra still manages an average of 85 FPS, which is comfortably above 60. High settings average 107.1 FPS, Medium reaches 126.6 FPS, and Low jumps to 177.7 FPS. The performance delta between Low and Ultra here is 92.7 FPS. Notably, the 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that dips below 100 FPS average, yet it still clears the playability bar by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which is 25 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best visual preset at 1080p?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable, delivering an average of 172.8 FPS. Since this is well above 60 FPS, there is no need to compromise on visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 (0.2% difference) and the Intel Core i5-14400T at 27166 (0.4% difference). It sits at the 79th percentile among all tested CPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 significantly faster than its closest GPU alternatives?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score is 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326 (0% difference), while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails at 58657, which is 2.9% lower.

Q: What is the performance gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 172.8 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 85 FPS. This represents a 50.8% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Does lowering settings provide a meaningful FPS boost at 1440p?

A: Yes. Dropping from Ultra to Low at 2560x1440 increases the average from 127.1 FPS to 233.6 FPS, an improvement of 106.5 FPS. The most significant single-step gain comes from moving from High to Medium, which adds 29.6 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, but the CPU still plays a meaningful role in maintaining high averages. At 1080p, the RTX 4090 has enormous headroom, as evidenced by the 261.2 FPS average at Low settings. This suggests that the GPU is not the bottleneck even at the lowest preset. The CPU's performance, measured at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, is sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a significant constraint.

The scaling between resolutions provides a clearer picture of component roles. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings reduces the average from 172.8 FPS to 127.1 FPS, a drop of 45.7 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra further reduces the average to 85 FPS, another 42.1 FPS decrease. This consistent degradation across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant while the GPU's pixel-pushing demands increase exponentially.

The preset scaling tells a similar story. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 92.7 FPS, which is a 52.2% reduction. At 1080p, the same comparison shows a 88.4 FPS difference, or 33.8% reduction. The fact that the percentage gap widens at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting when visual quality increases. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient processing power for the game's logic and physics, but the RTX 4090's 16,384 shading units and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are what ultimately determine the frame rate ceiling.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every tested resolution and preset combination. The verdict data confirms that all four settings at all three resolutions are classified as playable. At 4K, the best playable setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 85 FPS. This is 25 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the situation is even more favorable. Ultra settings average 127.1 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. The system has enough headroom to handle any in-game spikes without dropping below 60 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra settings produce 172.8 FPS, making this resolution entirely overkill for the game's demands.

The only consideration is that the 4K Ultra result, while playable, leaves less margin than other configurations. A 85 FPS average means that particularly chaotic moments could theoretically push the frame rate lower, though the data does not include minimum FPS values to confirm this. For the vast majority of gameplay, this system will maintain smooth performance at any settings combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark performance are closely matched. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, which is only 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700G's 27051. In practical terms, these two processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900 (0.6% lower). All four CPUs fall within a 1% performance band, meaning any of them would produce statistically indistinguishable results in this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090's rivals are more varied. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090's score almost exactly at 60326, a 0% difference. This suggests that in pure compute terms, these two cards would perform similarly in locked benchmark scenarios. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, potentially offering slightly better raw performance. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails at 58657, a 2.9% deficit that could translate to a few frames per second in real gaming scenarios.

It is notably these GPU rivals are professional workstation cards rather than consumer gaming products. Their benchmark scores may not directly translate to gaming performance, as driver optimizations and game-specific features can vary significantly. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide a substantial advantage in high-resolution textures that these benchmark scores may not fully capture.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3714 tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 4090 ranks at position 189. This places it in the top 5.1% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given that the CPU is not a flagship part. The high rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU's performance, as the RTX 4090 sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs.

The ranking implies that the system outperforms the vast majority of tested combos, but there is still a meaningful gap to the top. The 189th position suggests that systems with more powerful CPUs paired with the RTX 4090 would likely rank higher, as the CPU's 79th percentile score is the limiting factor. However, in Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured frame rates show that the CPU is not causing any practical issues, as even the most demanding configuration clears 60 FPS by a wide margin.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 85 FPS. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality at 4K, as every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, delivering 127.1 FPS on average. The higher resolution's additional pixel count does not require any compromise in visual quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide 172.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The system could theoretically push beyond 240 FPS by lowering settings to Low, which averages 261.2 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is unlikely to be worth it given that Ultra already exceeds 170 FPS.