Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end combination that delivers excellent frame rates in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions. The data shows this combo ranks in the 87.7th percentile (455 out of 3714 tested combos), indicating it sits comfortably in the upper tier of systems tested for this title. With the RTX 4080 being an end-of-life product and the Ryzen 7 5700X3D still in active production, this pairing represents a mature AM4 platform with a top-tier Ada Lovelace GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces outstanding results across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 233 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 205 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS. High settings yield 196 FPS average, while Ultra still maintains a very strong 155 FPS average. This resolution shows the system is far from being constrained, with even the most demanding preset keeping well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains remarkably high. The Low preset averages 210 FPS, while Medium follows at 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings produce 151 FPS average, and Ultra settles at 113 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is smooth, with each preset losing roughly 20-25% of its average frame rate, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at these resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates its 4K capability. Low settings average 157 FPS, Medium drops to 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS, and High manages 98 FPS. Ultra is still very playable at 73 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable because it stays above 60 FPS, meaning the combination can handle maximum quality at 4K without compromise. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is only 14 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the preset scaling at this resolution.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows consistent frame pacing. At 1080p, the minimum is 174 FPS against a 205 FPS average, which is a variance of about 15%. At 1440p, the minimum is 147 FPS against 173 FPS average, similar variance. At 4K, the minimum is 95 FPS against 112 FPS average, representing a slightly tighter spread. These numbers indicate smooth frame delivery without major stuttering events.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 455th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 12.3% of all systems tested. This percentile position reflects the strength of both components working together, though it is not at the absolute top tier — there are 454 other combinations that outperform it. The ranking suggests that while this is a powerful setup, there are faster systems, likely with newer-generation CPUs and higher-end GPUs, that push higher frame rates.

The RTX 4080's individual benchmark standing reinforces this position. Its average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209 (0.1% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (1.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (2.6% faster), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (2.7% faster). The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearly identical score indicates that this combo's performance would be virtually unchanged with that GPU variant.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's average benchmark score of 24709 places it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24728 (0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 (0.5% faster), the Intel Core i5-12450HX at 24576 (0.5% slower), and the Intel Core i5-11600 at 24563 (0.6% slower). These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in this game when paired with the RTX 4080.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates Lockdown Protocol's performance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 78 FPS (233 down to 155), while at 1440p that difference is 97 FPS (210 down to 113), and at 4K it is 84 FPS (157 down to 73). The larger spread at 1440p suggests that the GPU becomes more impactful as resolution increases, but the CPU still matters at 1080p where frame rates are highest.

The resolution scaling tells a clearer story. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average drops from 233 to 210 FPS, a 10% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, it drops from 210 to 157 FPS, a 25% reduction. At Ultra settings, the scaling is 155 to 113 to 73 FPS across the three resolutions, representing 27% and 35% reductions respectively. This pattern indicates that at lower presets, the CPU (with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture) is more capable of feeding frames, while at higher presets and resolutions, the GPU's workload becomes the limiting factor.

The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for 4K textures. The GPU's 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores suggest it can handle advanced rendering features, though the measured data does not separate ray tracing performance. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature of the 5700X3D, and this large cache likely helps maintain high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, as evidenced by the relatively tight min-to-average ratios at Medium settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 5700X3D are all within 0.6% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the closest at 0.1% faster, making it a direct alternative that would perform nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 0.5% faster and the Intel Core i5-12450HX at 0.5% slower would also be functionally equivalent for this game. The Intel Core i5-11600 at 0.6% slower rounds out the group. Any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4080 would produce frame rates within a few FPS of the measured results.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the most obvious alternative. Its average benchmark score of 54209 is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247, meaning in practice the two cards are indistinguishable in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 1.1% higher score would also deliver very similar performance, though it is a professional-grade card. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% higher score) and AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7% higher score) are slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, which would translate to marginally higher frame rates, likely within 2-3 FPS at most settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that remains playable, averaging 73 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so 4K gamers can run maximum settings without compromise. The High preset offers a significant boost to 98 FPS if additional headroom is desired, but it is not necessary for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 113 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold and represents the highest quality available. The gap to High at 151 FPS is substantial, but the Ultra experience at 113 FPS is well within acceptable range for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 155 FPS average, which is the best settings option that stays above 60 FPS. Given that even the most demanding preset at 1080p produces such high frame rates, there is no reason to reduce quality. The Low preset at 233 FPS would only be relevant for extreme competitive scenarios seeking maximum refresh rate support, but the Ultra setting already exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings at 4K average 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS for those who prefer extra headroom.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209 versus the RTX 4080's 54247, a difference of 0.1%. In practical terms, frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be virtually identical between the two cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 at 1080p?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 233 FPS average, and at 1080p Ultra it still manages 155 FPS. The 8-core, 16-thread CPU with 96 MB L3 cache appears sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p 144Hz monitor?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 113 FPS, which is below 144Hz. To fully utilize a 144Hz display, the High preset at 151 FPS would be the appropriate choice, as it stays above 144 FPS on average.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 455th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 12.3% of systems. The GPU is in the 86th percentile and the CPU is in the 77th percentile among their respective categories.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 174 at 1080p, 147 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K. The average FPS at these settings is 205, 173, and 112 respectively, indicating consistent frame delivery without major drops.