Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 shows a clear progression of performance as resolution and settings change. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system delivers an average of 20.9 FPS on High settings, 24.4 FPS on Medium, 38.8 FPS on Low, and 18.5 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra is 20.3 FPS, which indicates that the graphics card is the dominant constraint at 4K; lowering settings from Ultra to Low recovers more than double the frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages improve substantially. The system reaches 35.8 FPS on High, 37.8 FPS on Medium, 53.8 FPS on Low, and 28.4 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 25.4 FPS, but the key observation is that even the best preset at this resolution, Low at 53.8 FPS, remains below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This suggests that 1440p is not viable for smooth gameplay regardless of settings.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the only playable configuration. Low settings produce an average of 73.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13.7 FPS. Medium settings deliver 54.9 FPS, just 5.1 FPS short of the threshold. High settings yield 47.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p is 37.7 FPS, a 105% improvement, confirming that settings have a outsized impact at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies exclusively on average frame rates. The pattern is consistent: each step down in resolution yields roughly a 1.5x to 2x improvement in average FPS at equivalent settings. For example, Low settings go from 38.8 FPS at 4K to 53.8 FPS at 1440p to 73.7 FPS at 1080p. The data indicates that the GTX 1650's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus are the limiting factors, as the Ryzen 7 5800X's 16 threads and 32 MB L3 cache provide ample headroom for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS; the best recorded average is 38.8 FPS on Low, which is 21.2 FPS below the playable threshold. The database lists no playable settings for 4K, and the best settings field is null, meaning there is no configuration that reaches 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, similarly, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the highest average is 53.8 FPS on Low, still 6.2 FPS short. The database confirms no playable settings at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the situation changes. The database records Low as the only playable setting, with an average of 73.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1080p. Medium settings at 54.9 FPS fall below the threshold, so Low is the sole viable option. The margin at Low is comfortable: 13.7 FPS above 60, which provides a buffer for scene complexity or driver overhead. For users who prioritize visual fidelity, the data suggests that Medium at 1080p is close but not playable, and High or Ultra are not viable.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 38.8 FPS on Low settings, which is 21.2 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings drop to 18.5 FPS.

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

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 73.7 FPS, which is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings reach 54.9 FPS, High 47.4 FPS, and Ultra 36 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 73.7 at 1080p to 53.8 at 1440p, a reduction of 19.9 FPS or 27%. At High settings, the drop is from 47.4 to 35.8 FPS, a 24.5% reduction.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X the bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476 and a single-core score of 1574.5, are far above what this game requires at the tested settings. The frame rate scaling with resolution and settings points to GPU limitation.

Q: What is the worst performing preset in the database?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 18.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding combination tested and falls 41.5 FPS below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the GTX 1650's 4 GB memory affect 4K performance?

A: Indirectly, yes. The 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth and 4 GB GDDR5 capacity are likely insufficient for 4K textures, which explains the steep drop from Low (38.8 FPS) to Medium (24.4 FPS) at 3840x2160.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, the closest alternatives by average benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (0.1% faster), the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (0.4% slower), the Intel Core i5-13500HX (0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (0.6% faster). These deltas are within 1%, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 7 5800X sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, so it is well above average for this workload.

For the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (0.3% slower), the Intel UHD Graphics 750 (0.4% slower), the AMD Radeon R7 350 (0.6% slower), and the Intel Arc A310 (1% faster). The GTX 1650 ranks in the 40th percentile among all GPUs, which places it in the lower half of the performance distribution. When paired with the Ryzen 7 5800X, the GPU's 40th percentile ranking is the decisive factor; swapping the GTX 1650 for an Intel Arc A310 would yield roughly 1% higher FPS, which would not change the playable settings at any resolution. Conversely, replacing the CPU with any of its nearest rivals would have no measurable impact on the game's frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows that the GPU dominates performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, dropping from Ultra to Low increases the average FPS from 18.5 to 38.8, a 110% improvement. At 2560x1440, the same settings change yields an increase from 28.4 to 53.8 FPS, a 89% improvement. At 1920x1080, the gain is from 36 to 73.7 FPS, a 105% improvement. This consistent doubling of frame rates when moving from Ultra to Low across all resolutions indicates that the GTX 1650's shading units, texture units, and memory bandwidth are the limiting resources.

The CPU's role is secondary. The Ryzen 7 5800X has a PassMark multi-thread score of 27732 and a single-thread score of 3445, placing it in the 81st percentile. Its nearest rivals all score within 1% of it, and the game's frame rates do not vary with CPU choice in the database. The scaling between resolutions is purely a GPU phenomenon: at the same settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 25% to 30%, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 40% to 50%. This is consistent with pixel throughput limits, not CPU processing limits.

However, the CPU matters for maintaining frame pacing. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Ryzen 7 5800X can handle the game's background tasks, asset streaming, and physics without introducing stutter. The data shows no min FPS values, so it is not possible to quantify frame time consistency, but the average FPS at 1080p Low (73.7) suggests the CPU is not holding back the GPU. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes so saturated that CPU headroom is irrelevant.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, no. The database records zero playable settings, meaning no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best case is Low at 38.8 FPS, which is 21.2 FPS short. At 2560x1440, similarly, no playable settings exist; Low achieves 53.8 FPS, 6.2 FPS below the threshold. At 1920x1080, the system is playable only on Low settings, with an average of 73.7 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by 13.7 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p fall short at 54.9 FPS.

For a competitive FPS title, the 73.7 FPS at 1080p Low is usable, though it requires accepting the lowest visual quality. The database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the system meets that only at 1080p Low. Users targeting 1440p or 4K will need to upgrade the GPU; the Ryzen 7 5800X is not the limiting component and would pair well with a faster graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 3578 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 4% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GTX 1650's 40th percentile GPU ranking. The CPU's strong performance (81st percentile) does not compensate for the GPU's weak showing in this game.

The rank of 3578 means that approximately 136 other combinations are slower, but the overwhelming majority of systems in the database outperform this pairing. The nearest GPU rivals (Intel Arc A310, AMD Radeon HD 8850M) would produce near-identical results, so any system with a comparable GPU would land in the same region of the ranking. To move up significantly in the combo ranking, a GPU upgrade is required; the CPU alone cannot improve the frame rates in this title. The data confirms that this combo is positioned for 1080p Low gameplay and nothing more demanding.