Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Benchmark results show a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the CPU keeps pace at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 262.1 FPS, which is the highest measured figure for this configuration. Medium settings reach 181.7 FPS, while High drops to 158.4 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a strong 120.1 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained, with even the heaviest settings leaving significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected cost of additional pixels. Low settings produce 192.9 FPS, Medium delivers 135.4 FPS, and High reaches 119.6 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 91.6 FPS, which is a 28.5 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra result. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is roughly 23.7% slower, indicating that resolution is beginning to exert more influence on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low settings still manage 123.6 FPS, which is remarkably high for 4K. Medium averages 89.3 FPS, and High drops to 74.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 56.8 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 17.5 FPS, suggesting that Ultra's additional effects impose a steep cost at this resolution. Across all three resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: the High preset at 4K is the highest quality setting that remains playable, while at 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is fully viable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 142 FPS (262.1 vs 120.1), which is a 54.2% reduction. This large spread indicates that the GPU is doing substantial work even at 1080p, but the CPU is feeding it enough data to keep frame rates high. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient throughput for the game's FPS mechanics at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 101.3 FPS (192.9 vs 91.6), a 47.5% reduction. The smaller relative gap suggests that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as pixel count rises. The CPU's role is still relevant, but the RX 9070 XT's rendering workload starts to dominate the frame time budget. This is evident in the 1440p Ultra result of 91.6 FPS, which is 28.5 FPS below the 1080p Ultra figure.

The 3840x2160 results confirm the GPU's dominance. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 66.8 FPS (123.6 vs 56.8), a 54.1% reduction that mirrors the 1080p percentage. However, the absolute numbers are much lower, indicating that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The CPU's contribution is largely saturated at 4K, as the frame rates are driven by the RX 9070 XT's ability to process geometry, textures, and post-processing effects across 8.3 million pixels. The fact that Low at 4K (123.6 FPS) is nearly identical to Ultra at 1080p (120.1 FPS) further illustrates that the GPU workload scales almost linearly with resolution, while the CPU maintains a consistent baseline.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it delivers 120.1 FPS, which is double the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding setting tested, and the system handles it with ease. Players seeking maximum visual quality at 1080p should select Ultra without concern.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best option, averaging 91.6 FPS. This is 31.6 FPS above the playability threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The High preset at 119.6 FPS offers even more headroom, but Ultra's visual benefits come at an acceptable performance cost. The data supports Ultra as the recommended setting for 1440p.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. Ultra falls to 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unplayable by the defined standard. The High preset, averaging 74.3 FPS, becomes the best playable option. Medium at 89.3 FPS and Low at 123.6 FPS also remain viable, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The verdict data confirms this: High is listed as the best settings for 4K, with an average FPS of 74.3.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the margin depends heavily on resolution and preset. The benchmark data clearly shows that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all four settings tested. At 1920x1080, even Ultra maintains 120.1 FPS, which is exactly double the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 91.6 FPS, providing a 31.6 FPS buffer that should absorb most in-game fluctuations.

The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard is 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which averages 56.8 FPS. This is a 3.2 FPS shortfall, suggesting that the game is nearly playable at 4K Ultra, but the data classifies it as below the threshold. For 4K users, the High preset at 74.3 FPS is the recommended maximum. The system's overall ranking of 857 out of 3714 tested combos places it in the upper quartile, indicating that it outperforms the majority of configurations in this game. The measured FPS figures are consistent with a high-end mid-range setup that excels at mainstream resolutions but shows its limits at 4K with maximum effects.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS is 262.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 56.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset is the best playable setting at 4K, with an average FPS of 74.3.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 120.1 at 1080p to 91.6 at 1440p, a reduction of 28.5 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X or the RX 9070 XT more important at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, as the same CPU maintains high frame rates at lower resolutions, but 4K results show a steep drop that aligns with GPU workload.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with all settings?

A: Yes. Every preset at 2560x1440 exceeds 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 91.6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 857 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 23% of all systems. The ranking reflects a strong overall performance that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 1440p. The 4K results, while not perfect at Ultra, still allow for high-quality play at the High preset, which is more than many systems can achieve. The rank of 857 indicates that this combo outperforms roughly 2,857 other tested configurations, and the measured FPS data supports this position. The system's percentile standing in both CPU (79th) and GPU (55th) benchmarks suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700X is relatively stronger than the RX 9070 XT when compared to their respective peer groups, yet the combination still produces excellent game-specific results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provide insight into what CPUs would behave similarly in this system. The Intel Core i5-12600K has an identical average benchmark score of 27578, meaning a 0% performance delta, so swapping in that Intel chip would yield virtually identical CPU-bound results. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is marginally faster at 27636, a 0.2% improvement, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is essentially tied at 27535 (0.2% slower). The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H trails slightly at 27507, a 0.3% deficit. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at 1080p, where the GPU is the primary driver. At higher resolutions, the CPU differences become even less relevant.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less obvious and suggest that the RX 9070 XT's benchmark score is not directly comparable to its game performance. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M has an average score of 13536 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13515 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA P106-090 reaches 13470 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 scores 13407 (1% higher). These cards are not modern equivalents, but their similar benchmark scores indicate that they would produce comparable synthetic results, though their real-world game performance would likely differ significantly. For practical purposes, the RX 9070 XT's measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol is the authoritative metric, and the nearest rival scores simply contextualize its synthetic standing. Users considering alternative hardware should focus on the CPU rivals, as those represent realistic swaps that would maintain similar performance in this game.