Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2152 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combination in the upper-middle portion of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 42% of all tested configurations while trailing a significant portion of more modern or higher-end hardware. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, but the GPU's age and the CPU's strong cache architecture create a specific performance envelope.

The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 1.5% higher). These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating that the 2070 SUPER delivers performance virtually indistinguishable from those alternatives in synthetic benchmarks. The CPU, meanwhile, ranks at the 80th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta), Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932, 0.1% lower), and Intel Core i5-12600KF (27799, 0.3% higher), all cluster tightly, reinforcing that the 5800X3D is a high-end performer that trades blows with newer mobile and desktop parts.

In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, the combo's rank suggests it can handle the game comfortably at standard resolutions, but 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. The measured frames per second data confirms this: at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The rank of 2152 out of 3714 is not a condemnation; it reflects that many tested combos include far newer GPUs, but the 5800X3D's strong multi-threaded scores help boost the overall pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Lockdown Protocol, the data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the spread between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: Low averages 179 FPS, Medium 124.5 FPS, High 108.5 FPS, and Ultra 79.9 FPS. This scaling indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is still capable of driving high frame rates, but the CPU's role becomes more prominent in maintaining those rates; the 5800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, provide strong per-core performance that prevents bottlenecks.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress: Low drops to 128.5 FPS, Medium to 90.5 FPS, High to 82.9 FPS, and Ultra to 62 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p at each preset is roughly 28% for Low, 27% for Medium, 24% for High, and 22% for Ultra. This pattern shows that the GPU is beginning to feel the resolution increase, but the CPU's performance remains adequate; the 5800X3D's single-thread score of 884 in 3DMark and Geekbench single-core score of 2017 suggest it can feed frames efficiently.

At 3840x2160, the GPU strain becomes severe. Low averages 80.4 FPS, Medium 58.8 FPS, High 55.1 FPS, and Ultra 37.6 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low falls by 37%, Medium by 35%, High by 34%, and Ultra by 39%. This disproportionate decline indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are overwhelmed at 4K, particularly at higher presets. The CPU's role diminishes here; even a stronger GPU would not save Ultra 4K, but the 5800X3D's consistent performance across all resolutions suggests it is not the limiting factor. The data shows the GPU is responsible for the majority of frame rate variance across resolutions, while the CPU provides a stable foundation.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 79.9, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 62 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable preset, while High (82.9 FPS), Medium (90.5 FPS), and Low (128.5 FPS) all also remain playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 80.4 FPS, but Medium drops to 58.8 FPS, High to 55.1 FPS, and Ultra to 37.6 FPS. Only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K requires significant compromises.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (1% higher), the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (1.5% higher). All are within a 1.5% band, so performance is effectively equivalent.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data indicates no significant CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D ranks at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 27896. Its nearest rivals, such as the Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% higher) and Core i5-12600KF (27799, 0.3% higher), show that the CPU delivers competitive performance. The frame rate drops at higher resolutions align with GPU limitations, not CPU constraints.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The database uses a 60 FPS average as the playable threshold. This combo exceeds that threshold at all presets for 1080p and 1440p, but only at Low for 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D's nearest rivals in the database are all within a 0.3% delta of its average score of 27896. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U matches at 27887 (0% delta), making it a direct equivalent in synthetic benchmarks, though it is a mobile part. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872 (0.1% higher), offering essentially identical multi-threaded performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799 (0.3% higher). For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the game's demands are not extreme enough to differentiate such closely matched processors.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals are equally tight. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher) is a professional mobile GPU, unlikely to be used in gaming builds but benchmark-equivalent. The RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher) is a laptop part that would perform similarly in this game, though desktop variants of the RTX 3070 would be faster. The Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher) and Arc A750 (20582, 1.5% higher) are modern desktop GPUs that edge out the 2070 SUPER by a slim margin. In practice, a user with any of these GPUs plus the 5800X3D would see nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol, with differences of 1-2 frames at most.

The implications for this combo are that upgrading from the RTX 2070 SUPER to a comparable alternative would yield minimal gains. The recorded data shows that the 2070 SUPER's performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, and the CPU has enough headroom to support future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 79.9 FPS. This is the optimal choice for full visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. Lower presets offer higher rates: High at 108.5 FPS, Medium at 124.5 FPS, and Low at 179 FPS, but Ultra provides the best balance for a 60 Hz or higher refresh rate monitor.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best playable preset, averaging 62 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, so users with variable refresh rate monitors may prefer High (82.9 FPS) for smoother motion, but the database confirms Ultra is technically playable. Medium (90.5 FPS) and Low (128.5 FPS) are also options for higher frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 80.4 FPS. Medium (58.8 FPS), High (55.1 FPS), and Ultra (37.6 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K, users must accept Low settings to maintain playability, which reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER's memory bandwidth and compute limits at this resolution.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies sharply by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 79.9 FPS and Low reaching 179 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, the combo also clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra at 62 FPS, High at 82.9 FPS, Medium at 90.5 FPS, and Low at 128.5 FPS. The 1440p Ultra margin is slim, but it meets the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only Low settings are playable, averaging 80.4 FPS. Medium (58.8 FPS), High (55.1 FPS), and Ultra (37.6 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS. The database's verdictByResolution field lists Low as the best settings at 4K, with an average FPS of 80.4, but this requires a significant visual downgrade. For 4K gaming, users should consider lowering resolution to 1440p or upgrading the GPU.

Overall, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination is a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol at mainstream resolutions. The CPU's high percentile ranking ensures it will not hold back the GPU, and the GPU delivers solid performance at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K experience is limited to Low settings, which may be acceptable for some users but not for those seeking high-fidelity visuals. The measured data shows a clear resolution-dependent performance curve, with the GPU as the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.