Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT places it in the top tier of tested systems. The combo ranks 753rd out of 3714 tested combinations, putting it in the top 20% of all configurations measured. This is a high-end desktop setup built around a last-generation CPU and GPU, and the benchmark data indicates it delivers exceptionally smooth gameplay across all common resolutions, with headroom for high refresh rate displays at 1440p and 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall rank of 753 out of 3714 tested combos places it comfortably in the upper quartile of all systems in the database. This ranking is a product of both components performing near the top of their respective categories. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals in the database are a mix of mobile and desktop parts, including the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, 0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27872, 0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (avg score 27932, -0.1% delta). The CPU's performance is essentially identical to these parts in synthetic benchmarks, but its 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides a distinct advantage in gaming workloads that rely on large data sets.

On the graphics side, the Radeon RX 7900 XT holds the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13745. Its nearest rivals are a surprising mix: the AMD Radeon 660M (avg score 13812, -0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (avg score 13821, -0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 570X (avg score 13871, -0.9% delta). The most notable rival is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, which scores 13543 (1.5% delta) — a newer card that performs slightly below the 7900 XT in aggregate benchmark scores. This suggests the 7900 XT still holds its own against newer hardware in general compute, though the gaming-specific performance measured in Lockdown Protocol tells a more complete story.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 4K (3840x2160), the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 63.6 FPS. This is a tight margin — only 3.6 FPS above the playability threshold — but it is consistent enough to be considered playable. The High preset at 4K yields 82.1 FPS, providing a more comfortable buffer, while Medium hits 92.9 FPS and Low reaches 133.7 FPS. For players who prioritize visual fidelity, Ultra is viable, but High offers a safer experience with a 29% performance increase over Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 93.4 FPS, easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo, as it allows for maximum settings while still driving high refresh rate monitors. The High preset at 1440p reaches 126.4 FPS, Medium hits 148.5 FPS, and Low pushes to 204.1 FPS. The margin between Ultra and High is 33 FPS, indicating that the game becomes more GPU-bound at this resolution, and players with 144Hz displays may prefer High for a more stable frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 129.8 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is heavily CPU-bound for this combo, as the GPU has significant headroom even at maximum settings. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 254.9 FPS, Medium hits 199.5 FPS, and High delivers 176.2 FPS. All presets at 1080p are far above the playability threshold, making this the ideal resolution for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visual quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p, the difference between Low (254.9 FPS) and Ultra (129.8 FPS) is 125.1 FPS, a 96% swing that demonstrates the GPU is the primary limiter even at this resolution. However, the fact that the Low preset cannot exceed 254.9 FPS indicates the CPU is beginning to cap frame rates, as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads are being pushed to their limit in this fast-paced FPS title.

At 1440p, the scaling between presets narrows slightly: Low (204.1 FPS) to Ultra (93.4 FPS) is a 110.7 FPS difference, or 119%. This suggests the GPU is taking on more of the rendering load, but the CPU still has ample headroom to feed frames. At 4K, the Low preset (133.7 FPS) to Ultra (63.6 FPS) is a 70.1 FPS difference, or 110%, indicating the GPU is now the dominant bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 63.6 FPS shows the RX 7900 XT is working at its limit, while the CPU has excess capacity.

The resolution scaling for the same preset tells a similar story. At Ultra settings, moving from 1080p (129.8 FPS) to 1440p (93.4 FPS) is a 28% drop, and from 1440p to 4K (63.6 FPS) is a 32% drop. This consistent ~30% reduction per resolution step indicates the GPU is the scaling factor at Ultra settings. At Low settings, the drops are 20% from 1080p to 1440p (254.9 to 204.1 FPS) and 34% from 1440p to 4K (204.1 to 133.7 FPS), showing that at lower presets, the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU still dominates at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 63.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. However, the margin is slim, so players seeking a more stable frame rate should consider High settings at 82.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 126.4 FPS, which is close to 144Hz but not fully saturating it. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 204.1 FPS, which would fully utilize a 144Hz display, but Medium at 148.5 FPS is the highest preset that exceeds 144 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rival, the RX 9070 XT?

A: The RX 7900 XT scores 13745 on average benchmarks, while the RX 9070 XT scores 13543, a 1.5% difference in favor of the 7900 XT. This indicates the older card is still competitive with its newer counterpart in general performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X3D a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 254.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU is nearing its limit. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27896 and its 80th percentile ranking indicate it is strong, but the frame rate cap at 1080p Low implies the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K?

A: Ultra is the highest playable setting at 4K, averaging 63.6 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Low being the fastest at 133.7 FPS.

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

A: It ranks 753rd out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations in the database. This is a strong showing for a system built around a 2022 CPU and GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average frame rates: Low settings produce 254.9 FPS, Medium produces 199.5 FPS, High produces 176.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 129.8 FPS. All presets are well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 125.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 21.7% drop, from Medium to High is an 11.7% drop, and from High to Ultra is a 26.3% drop.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 204.1 FPS, Medium at 148.5 FPS, High at 126.4 FPS, and Ultra at 93.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 27.2%, from Medium to High is 14.9%, and from High to Ultra is 26.1%. The 1440p results show a larger performance gap between presets compared to 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a factor.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 133.7 FPS, Medium at 92.9 FPS, High at 82.1 FPS, and Ultra at 63.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 30.5%, from Medium to High is 11.6%, and from High to Ultra is 22.5%. The 4K Ultra result of 63.6 FPS is the only sub-70 FPS result in the entire dataset, confirming that 4K is the most demanding scenario for this combo.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution confirms that every settings level at every resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 63.6 FPS — technically playable but with minimal headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 93.4 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for high refresh rate gaming. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 129.8 FPS, making this the best resolution for players who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it delivers over 90 FPS at maximum settings. For 4K, players should expect to use High settings (82.1 FPS) for a more consistent experience, or accept the 63.6 FPS average at Ultra. At 1080p, the system has enough power to drive very high refresh rates, especially at lower presets where it exceeds 250 FPS. Overall, this is a capable configuration for Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions and the CPU becoming the limiting factor only at 1080p Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals perform within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's average benchmark score of 27896. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, 0% delta) is a mobile chip that would behave similarly in multi-threaded workloads but lacks the gaming-specific cache advantage. The Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27872, 0.1% delta) offers comparable compute performance, though its older architecture may not match the 5800X3D's gaming efficiency. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (avg score 27932, -0.1% delta) is a newer part that scores nearly identically, making it a potential alternative for systems where the 5800X3D's end-of-life status is a concern. The Intel Core i5-12600KF (avg score 27799, 0.3% delta) is the closest desktop rival, with a slightly lower average score.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less straightforward. The AMD Radeon 660M (avg score 13812, -0.5% delta) is an integrated GPU, which would not provide comparable gaming performance despite similar benchmark scores. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (avg score 13821, -0.5% delta) is a workstation laptop card with similar compute scores but different gaming characteristics. The AMD Radeon RX 570X (avg score 13871, -0.9% delta) is an older desktop card that scores higher in aggregate benchmarks but would likely underperform in modern gaming titles. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (avg score 13543, 1.5% delta) is the most relevant alternative, as it is a newer generation card that scores slightly lower but may offer better ray tracing or feature support. For gaming specifically, the RX 9070 XT is the closest match in terms of expected frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.