Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a solid 1080p experience for Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that all tested presets at that resolution clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system’s performance scales predictably with resolution, and the measured results provide a clear picture of where this pairing excels and where it begins to struggle.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows this combo is stretched thin. With Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 34.5, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings fare better at 45.3 average FPS, but still fall short. Medium settings reach 57.1 average FPS, which is close but not quite playable. Only Low settings achieve a playable result, with an average of 75.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and rasterization throughput are the limiting factors at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. The Ultra preset averages 55.8 FPS, just missing the 60 FPS mark. High settings deliver a comfortable 72.5 average FPS, while Medium reaches 85.2. The Low preset is exceptionally fast at 116.7 average FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p reduces the pixel load enough that the RTX 3060 Ti can maintain fluid frame rates on the more demanding presets, though Ultra remains borderline.

At 1920x1080, this combination is fully in its element. Ultra settings produce an average of 74 FPS, which is above the playable threshold. High settings reach 100.9 average FPS, Medium hits 115.6, and Low tops out at 158.8. The scaling from Medium to High to Ultra is consistent, with each step down in quality yielding roughly a 15-20 FPS gain. The CPU’s large 96 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain high minimum frame rates in this FPS title, even when the GPU is pushed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s benchmark results place the Ryzen 7 5800X3D at the 80th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, a 0% difference, meaning a system with that mobile chip would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, just 0.1% lower, so older Intel high-end desktops would offer similar CPU throughput. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is 0.1% ahead at 27932, and the Intel Core i5-12600KF leads this group by 0.3% with a score of 27799. In practice, swapping the 5800X3D for any of these would not change the playable settings at each resolution, as the GPU remains the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the RTX 3060 Ti sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16129. Its nearest rivals are all AMD parts. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 0.7% lower, so it would deliver nearly identical frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is 1.4% higher at 16351, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT also sits 1.4% higher at 16361. The AMD Radeon R9 370X is 1.7% lower at 15862. A system with any of these GPUs paired with the 5800X3D would produce FPS numbers within a couple points of those measured here, meaning the same playable settings at each resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 75.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the playable threshold. Medium at 57.1 FPS and High at 45.3 FPS both fall short, so 4K gaming on this combo requires significant graphical compromises.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 72.5 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that maintains at least 60 FPS. Medium at 85.2 and Low at 116.7 are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality while staying comfortably above the threshold. Ultra at 55.8 FPS is not playable, so users should avoid that setting at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, averaging 74 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test data, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a healthy margin. All other presets — High at 100.9, Medium at 115.6, and Low at 158.8 — are also playable, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the data shows that every preset from Low to Ultra clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combination. At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, with High settings averaging 72.5 FPS and Medium at 85.2 FPS, but Ultra drops to 55.8 FPS and is not playable. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 75.4 FPS; Medium at 57.1 and High at 45.3 both miss the threshold, and Ultra at 34.5 is a slideshow.

The verdict is clear: for 1080p gaming, this combo is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings. For 1440p, it handles High settings well but cannot manage Ultra. For 4K, the system is limited to Low settings. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K data indicates the GPU is overtaxed at higher quality presets.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 34.5, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve playable performance, averaging 75.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 average 72.5 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra at this resolution averages 55.8 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX 3060 Ti’s score of 16129. In practice, frame rates would be nearly identical, so playable settings would be the same at each resolution.

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

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 158.8 FPS, and at Ultra it averages 74 FPS. The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking and large 96 MB L3 cache support high frame rates, but the GPU still determines the playable settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 115.6. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and provides a smooth experience.

Q: Does the system support ray tracing in this game?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti includes 38 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but the measured FPS data in the FACT PACK does not include ray tracing results. The numbers provided are for standard rasterization presets only.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and RTX 3060 Ti ranks 2523 out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, which aligns with the measured results: it is a capable 1080p machine and a decent 1440p performer, but it falls behind on 4K Ultra settings. The rank reflects the GPU’s 59th percentile standing among all GPUs; the CPU’s 80th percentile score does not boost the combo further because the game’s frame rates at higher resolutions are constrained by the graphics card. For a system targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combo performs as expected for its hardware class, delivering playable frame rates on demanding presets at those resolutions. It is not a top-tier 4K setup, and the data confirms that users should stick to 1440p or below for the best experience.