Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers playable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol only at lower resolutions and settings. Recorded data shows 1080p Medium averaging 63.3 FPS, 1440p Low averaging 64.2 FPS, and no 4K preset reaching the 60 FPS threshold. The combination ranks 3373 out of 3714 tested systems, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close neighbors in the database based on average benchmark scores. For the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, the average score of 27896 is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (delta 0%), the Intel Core i9-10900K (delta 0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (delta -0.1%). A system using any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i5-12600KF also sits within 0.3% of the 5800X3D, so it is another viable alternative.

On the graphics side, the Radeon RX 580's average score of 12928 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and within 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The AMD Radeon 740M (delta 0.5%) and AMD FirePro W5100 (delta 0.6%) are also close. Gamers with any of these GPUs should expect similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the CPU does not become a limiting factor.

Because the CPU sits in the 80th percentile of all processors while the GPU sits in the 53rd percentile, the graphics card is the weaker link. Swapping the RX 580 for one of its nearest rivals would yield comparable results, while a CPU change alone would have little impact on the measured FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS scaling across resolutions and settings indicates a strongly GPU-bound workload. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 83.3 FPS, but at 1440p Low it drops to 64.2 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 40.8 FPS. This steep decline as pixel count increases is typical of a system where the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's high benchmark standing (80th percentile) suggests it can feed the GPU adequately, but the RX 580's mid-range position (53rd percentile) limits overall throughput.

Settings also show a large GPU impact. At 1080p, moving from Ultra (39.7 FPS) to Low (83.3 FPS) more than doubles the frame rate. The same pattern appears at 1440p, where Ultra yields 28.6 FPS and Low yields 64.2 FPS. Even at 4K, Low (40.8 FPS) is nearly double Ultra (21.1 FPS). These differences are far larger than what would be expected from CPU-side scaling, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor in every resolution and preset.

The CPU's role becomes more visible only at the lowest settings and highest resolutions, where the GPU is less stressed. However, even at 4K Low, the system still falls short of 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU cannot keep up regardless of CPU headroom. For this game, the RX 580 is the bottleneck; the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has ample processing power for the task.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded average frame rates are: Low 83.3, Medium 63.3, High 55.5, and Ultra 39.7. Only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The jump from Medium to High costs 7.8 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 15.8 FPS, making Ultra the least efficient preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 64.2, Medium 45.2, High 39.3, and Ultra 28.6. Only Low reaches 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 19 FPS, and between Medium and High is 5.9 FPS. Ultra drops to less than half of Low's frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 40.8, Medium 27.1, High 22.3, and Ultra 21.1. None of these settings approach 60 FPS. Even the best case, Low, is 19.2 FPS short of the threshold. The difference between High and Ultra is only 1.2 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

All min and max FPS values are not recorded, so the analysis relies solely on averages. The consistency of the scaling across resolutions and settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor throughout.

The Verdict

According to the database's verdict by resolution, this system can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or above only under specific conditions. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable; the highest average FPS is 40.8 on Low, which is well below the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440, only Low is playable, with an average of 64.2 FPS. At 1920x1080, both Low (83.3 FPS) and Medium (63.3 FPS) are playable, with Medium being the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS.

For users targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, 1080p Medium is the recommended choice. At 1440p, Low is the only option that meets the threshold, but it does so with a modest 4.2 FPS margin. 4K is not viable for this combination. The system can handle the game at lower settings, but it cannot sustain high presets at any resolution without dropping below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The recorded average is 39.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: No. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS; the best average is 40.8 FPS on Low settings.

Q: Which settings are playable at 2560x1440?

A: Only Low, with an average of 64.2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS.

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

A: It ranks 3373 out of 3714 combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits in the 80th percentile, indicating strong CPU performance relative to other chips.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile among all graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 580 sits in the 53rd percentile, placing it in the middle of the field.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Radeon RX 580 ranks 3373 out of 3714 tested systems in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 9% of all recorded configurations, reflecting the GPU's modest performance relative to the rest of the database. The CPU is far above average, but the GPU drags the overall result down. In practical terms, this means most other tested combinations will achieve higher frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and presets. The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system struggling to maintain 60 FPS beyond 1080p Medium.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is:

• 3840x2160: No preset qualifies. The highest average is 40.8 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold.
• 2560x1440: Low, with an average of 64.2 FPS. This is the only setting that clears 60 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Medium, with an average of 63.3 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 83.3 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

These selections are based on the recorded averages. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can choose Low at 1080p for a larger margin, but Medium provides the best balance of quality and performance at that resolution.