Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a top-tier experience in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The data indicates this combination ranks 104th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 97th percentile of all systems evaluated for this game. This is a formidable pairing for the game, with measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 104 out of 3714 tested configurations places it firmly in the upper echelon of systems for Lockdown Protocol. This position is driven by the exceptional performance of both components, though the GPU carries a heavier weight in this title. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, holds a percentile rank of 81 against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms over four-fifths of all processors in general benchmark suites. Its average benchmark score of 29123 is substantial, and it sits within a tight cluster of comparable processors, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (scoring 29093, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (scoring 28940, a 0.6% difference). This suggests that the CPU is a very capable partner, but not the primary driver of the combo's high in-game ranking.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D holds a percentile rank of 92 against all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 77712 is massive, and its nearest rivals in the database—the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904, +1.1% for the RTX) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, -1.6% for the RTX)—are all within a 2.4% window. This shows that the RTX 5090 D is at the very top of the GPU performance hierarchy. Given this, the combo's rank is primarily a reflection of the GPU's raw power, which is essential for achieving the high frame rates observed in the measured FPS data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The balance between CPU and GPU responsibility shifts predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system is more likely to be CPU-bound at lower settings. The average FPS at Low settings is 271, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo in any configuration. This high number, relative to the GPU's capabilities, suggests that the CPU’s single-thread performance (as indicated by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 943 and passmark_single_thread score of 3445) is sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution. The Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is ample for a modern FPS, and the data shows it does not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p.

As the resolution increases, the load shifts decisively toward the GPU. At 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low settings drops to 244, and at 3840x2160 it falls further to 190. This scaling is a clear indicator that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth are being increasingly utilized. The delta between Low and Ultra presets also widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (271 FPS) and Ultra (187 FPS) is 84 FPS. At 1440p, that gap grows to 107 FPS (244 to 137), and at 4K it expands to 102 FPS (190 to 88). This pattern confirms that the GPU's workload scales more steeply with both resolution and preset quality, while the CPU's role becomes relatively less critical at higher resolutions where the frame rate is capped by the GPU's rendering throughput.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in the game?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 271, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 88, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its closest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 76904, making the RTX 5090 D 1.1% faster. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, which is 2.4% higher than the RTX 5090 D.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 271 FPS average, and at Ultra settings it still maintains 187 FPS. The CPU's 16 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache provide sufficient processing power to keep the GPU well-fed at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 209, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 241 FPS. This indicates a relatively stable frame delivery, with the minimum still far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the combo maintain over 60 FPS at 4K with any preset?

A: Yes, all four presets at 3840x2160 are playable. The lowest average FPS is at Ultra (88 FPS), and the highest is at Low (190 FPS). The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM ensures that even the most demanding preset does not drop below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X’s nearest rivals in the database are all within a 1% performance delta. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (avg score 29093) is essentially a performance twin, being just 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (avg score 28940) is 0.6% slower, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX (avg score 29270) is 0.5% faster. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (avg score 29245) is 0.4% faster. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the RTX 5090 D, as the game does not appear to be heavily CPU-threaded beyond what these processors offer.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D’s closest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (avg score 76904, 1.1% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (avg score 78940, 1.6% faster), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (2.1% and 2.4% faster). In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, a system with any of these GPUs would deliver a very similar experience. A user with an RX 6850M XT, for example, would expect to see FPS numbers within a few frames of the RTX 5090 D across all resolutions and presets, given the negligible benchmark differences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 271 FPS. High settings yield 228 FPS. Medium settings average 239 FPS, with a minimum of 203 and a maximum of 274. Ultra settings still achieve a robust 187 FPS average. The data shows a non-linear scaling between presets, with the jump from Low to High costing 43 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 41 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high. Low settings average 244 FPS. High settings drop to 183 FPS. Medium settings average 209 FPS, with a range of 178 to 241 FPS. Ultra settings maintain a strong 137 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a drop of 107 FPS, showing the increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits begin to show, though performance is still outstanding. Low settings average 190 FPS. High settings average 118 FPS. Medium settings average 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155. Ultra settings average 88 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset dips below 100 FPS average, yet it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict data lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS bar with a minimum average of 187 FPS (Ultra). At 2560x1440, the worst-case average is 137 FPS (Ultra), still more than double the playability threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 88 FPS, which is 28 FPS above the playable threshold. There is no configuration in the measured data where this combo fails to deliver a smooth, playable experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which deliver an average of 187 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still provides a frame rate far in excess of what is needed for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, producing an average of 137 FPS. The higher resolution does reduce performance, but the margin over 60 FPS remains substantial (77 FPS).

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings are recommended, with an average of 88 FPS. While this is the lowest average recorded for this combo, it still provides a 28 FPS buffer over the playability threshold. For users with 4K displays, this is the optimal configuration for visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.