Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, an FPS released on 2024-03-11, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination. The measured data shows this system achieves playable frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, with performance scaling predictably from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5090 D provides substantial headroom, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 96 MB of shared L3 cache ensures consistent frame delivery.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 176 FPS. The data shows this preset provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining nearly three times the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, achieving an average of 137 FPS. This represents a significant performance margin over the 60 FPS floor, allowing for maximum graphical settings without compromising smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 88 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the test suite, yet the combo clears the playable threshold with a 28 FPS buffer. The verdict data confirms that Ultra settings are playable at all three resolutions, making this one of the few configurations where the highest quality preset is universally viable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound trend, though the CPU remains a critical factor at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 57 FPS (233 vs 176), indicating that the RTX 5090 D has ample headroom and the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 804) becomes relatively more important. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6764 and max_threads score of 6755 show near-linear scaling, meaning the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 73 FPS (210 vs 137), demonstrating that the GPU's workload increases. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance becomes the primary driver. At 3840x2160, the Low-to-Ultra spread grows to 94 FPS (182 vs 88), confirming that pixel throughput and memory bandwidth dominate at 4K. The GPU's texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s are the limiting factors at this resolution.

The CPU's role shifts across presets. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 233 FPS, which approaches the practical limits of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 4.10 GHz boost clock. The passmark_single_thread score of 2970 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3157 indicate sufficient single-core performance, but the 3dmark_2_threads score of 1575 suggests that lightly-threaded scenarios could become a bottleneck above 200 FPS. At higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the dominant factor, with the CPU's 3dmark_8_threads score of 5357 providing adequate multi-threaded support.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 241st out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 6.5% of all configurations. This percentile position (GPU percentile vs all GPUs: 92, CPU percentile vs all CPUs: 77) shows that the GPU contributes more to the ranking than the CPU. The measured data confirms this hierarchy: at 3840x2160 Ultra, the system produces 88 FPS, which is only slightly above the 60 FPS threshold, while at 1920x1080 Ultra it reaches 176 FPS — a 100% increase driven primarily by reduced GPU load.

The rank of 241 suggests that while this is a high-performing system, there are configurations that achieve higher frame rates, particularly those with newer CPUs that offer better single-threaded performance. However, the combination's ability to run Ultra at all resolutions places it well above the median tested combo.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 88 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 233 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the 1920x1080 preset reaches 205 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at different resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more relevant, with the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's single-thread score of 804 in 3dmark and passmark_single_thread of 2970 supporting frame rates up to 233 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates, and the CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 6764 is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the difference is 47 FPS (135 vs 88). At 2560x1440, it is 48 FPS (185 vs 137). At 1920x1080, it is 29 FPS (205 vs 176). The Ultra preset demands substantially more GPU resources.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: The measured minimums are 115 FPS at 3840x2160, 157 FPS at 2560x1440, and 174 FPS at 1920x1080. All minimums remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 241st out of 3714 combos. The GPU's percentile of 92 against all GPUs is higher than the CPU's percentile of 77, indicating the graphics card is the stronger component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the settings hierarchy is as follows:

• Low: Average 233 FPS
• Medium: Average 205 FPS, minimum 174 FPS, maximum 236 FPS
• High: Average 196 FPS
• Ultra: Average 176 FPS

At 2560x1440, performance scales down:

• Low: Average 210 FPS
• Medium: Average 185 FPS, minimum 157 FPS, maximum 213 FPS
• High: Average 177 FPS
• Ultra: Average 137 FPS

At 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution shows:

• Low: Average 182 FPS
• Medium: Average 135 FPS, minimum 115 FPS, maximum 155 FPS
• High: Average 118 FPS
• Ultra: Average 88 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p yields roughly a 50% FPS increase at Ultra settings, while stepping from 1440p to 1080p adds another ~29%. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only complete min/max data, showing that frame time consistency remains strong even during demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions with every preset. The verdict data confirms that Ultra settings are playable at 3840x2160 (88 FPS), 2560x1440 (137 FPS), and 1920x1080 (176 FPS). The system exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by at least 28 FPS even at the most demanding configuration. The 4K Ultra result of 88 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS compute capability provide sufficient headroom for this title. For competitive play, the 1920x1080 Medium preset at 205 FPS (minimum 174 FPS) offers the best balance of visual quality and refresh rate support. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings — 115 FPS at 4K, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 174 FPS at 1080p — ensure no drops below playable levels during intense sequences.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are:

• AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average score 24728, delta -0.1% — essentially identical performance
• AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX: Average score 24822, delta -0.5% — slightly higher score, within noise
• Intel Core i5-12450HX: Average score 24576, delta 0.5% — marginally lower, effectively equivalent
• Intel Core i5-11600: Average score 24563, delta 0.6% — similar tier, slightly lower

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the nearest GPU rivals are:

• AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT: Average score 76904, delta 1.1% — the 5090 D scores approximately 1.1% higher
• AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT: Average score 78940, delta -1.6% — the 5090 D trails by 1.6%
• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB: Average score 79396, delta -2.1% — the 5090 D is 2.1% lower
• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB: Average score 79605, delta -2.4% — the 5090 D is 2.4% lower

These deltas indicate that systems with the Ryzen 5 7600X3D would behave nearly identically to the 5700X3D in Lockdown Protocol, while GPU alternatives like the Radeon RX 6850M XT or Tesla P100 variants would produce slightly lower but comparable frame rates. The small percentage differences suggest that swapping to any of these rivals would not meaningfully change the playable settings or resolution outcomes.