Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that the combination only begins to show its limits at 4K Ultra settings. Benchmark results show the combo ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs and 83rd percentile among all GPUs, placing it as a high-end pairing. Measured FPS data across three resolutions and four presets reveals that the system maintains frame rates above the 60 FPS playable threshold in nearly every configuration tested, with the single exception being 4K Ultra.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest measured average is 261.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 4K with High, Medium, and Low settings. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 59.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming on this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 maintains an average of 90.5 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS at that resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti’s average benchmark score is 41,187, which places it 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: The 261.7 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests the GPU is handling the load efficiently, while the CPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all processors indicates it has sufficient headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 833rd out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 22.4% of all systems evaluated for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 261.7 FPS, but dropping to 2560x1440 Low reduces this to 190.5 FPS, a 27.2% decrease. Continuing to 3840x2160 Low yields 120.7 FPS, another 36.6% drop from the 1440p figure. This consistent degradation as pixel count increases points directly to the graphics card as the primary performance determinant, a conclusion reinforced by the RTX 3080 Ti’s 83rd percentile standing among all GPUs.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when examining the difference between Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (261.7 FPS) and Ultra (122.5 FPS) is 139.2 FPS, indicating that both components are being exercised as settings rise. However, the Ryzen 7 5700X’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU’s demands. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,184 and single-core score of 1,499 demonstrate balanced performance that avoids creating a bottleneck in most scenarios.

At 4K resolution, the GPU’s workload becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth are pushed to their limits, particularly at Ultra settings where the average drops to 59.6 FPS. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures, but the rendering load at 3840x2160 Ultra exceeds what the card can sustain above 60 FPS. This pattern confirms that for Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the dominant component at all resolutions, with the CPU playing a supporting role that becomes less critical as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves a rank of 833 out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the 77.6th percentile of all configurations evaluated for Lockdown Protocol. This positioning reflects the strength of both components individually. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27,578 that exactly matches the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0) and edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 by 0.2%. The GPU performs even better relative to its peers, ranking in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 41,187, which is 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.

The rank of 833 suggests that while this is a strong pairing, there are 832 other combinations that deliver better overall performance in this specific title. This is unsurprising given that the RTX 3080 Ti, while powerful, is now two generations old, and the Ryzen 7 5700X is a mid-range processor from the 5000 series. The data indicates that the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, but enthusiasts seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 4K Ultra would need to look toward newer hardware. The measured FPS figures support this assessment: the system exceeds 120 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 90 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which are excellent results for most gamers.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with playable performance across all tested resolutions, with one specific exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest performing preset (Ultra) still averaging 122.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: every setting from Low to Ultra maintains an average above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 90.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on High (77.1 FPS), Medium (87.3 FPS), and Low (120.7 FPS), but Ultra falls just short of the threshold at 59.6 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that this is a capable 4K gaming machine for this title, provided the user is willing to dial settings down from the maximum. For gamers targeting 1440p or 1080p, the system offers substantial headroom, with the ability to max out settings while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB of VRAM and 34.10 TFLOPS of compute power are sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 5700X’s 16 threads ensure smooth frame pacing even in CPU-intensive scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 261.7 FPS, which drops to 187.8 FPS at Medium, 159.7 FPS at High, and 122.5 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53.2% reduction in frame rate, showing that the GPU is heavily utilized as graphical fidelity increases. Even at the most demanding preset, the system maintains a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but shows the expected decline from 1080p. Low settings average 190.5 FPS, Medium delivers 133.3 FPS, High reaches 119.3 FPS, and Ultra still manages 90.5 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings costs 32.0 FPS, a 26.1% decrease, which aligns with the additional pixel workload. All presets remain comfortably above 60 FPS, making 1440p the sweet spot for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 120.7 FPS, which remains highly playable, but Medium drops to 87.3 FPS and High falls to 77.1 FPS. Ultra settings yield 59.6 FPS, just 0.4 FPS below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. This represents a 50.7% reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K, compared to a 53.2% reduction at 1080p, indicating that the CPU’s influence diminishes as resolution increases and the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 122.5 FPS. This preset provides the maximum graphical quality while still maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Ultra and the next lowest preset (High at 159.7 FPS) shows that users can afford to max out settings without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the recommended choice, averaging 90.5 FPS. This provides a 30.5 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, ensuring that even demanding scenes with multiple enemies or explosions will likely stay above 60 FPS. The data shows that the system has enough performance headroom at 1440p to enable the highest settings without concern.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 77.1 FPS. While Low (120.7 FPS) and Medium (87.3 FPS) also exceed the threshold, High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 59.6 FPS is technically unplayable by this metric, so users with 4K displays should select High as their maximum setting. The 17.5 FPS difference between High and Ultra at this resolution highlights the significant performance cost of the highest preset.