Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a consistently high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. Across all three tested resolutions—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—every settings preset from Low to Ultra maintains an average frame rate above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The combination ranks in the 80th percentile for both CPU and GPU performance, positioning it as a robust setup for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows exceptional headroom. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 253.1 FPS. Moving to Medium yields 202.7 FPS, while High settings produce 174.8 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the average remains high at 128.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a drop of 124.6 FPS, but the minimum performance at Ultra still far exceeds the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong but begins to show a more pronounced gap between presets. Low settings deliver an average of 205.3 FPS. Medium settings follow at 144.4 FPS, and High settings produce 125.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains a solid 97.7 FPS average. The difference between the lowest and highest presets here is 107.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count with only moderate strain.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution places a significantly heavier load on the GPU. Low settings still deliver a very playable 135.9 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 98 FPS, and High settings produce 83.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still clears the playability bar with an average of 62.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it does not cross it. The spread from Low to Ultra is 73.7 FPS, showing the expected performance cost of higher visual fidelity at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in workload balance depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role is more prominent, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s strong multi-threaded performance, indicated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317, ensures that the GPU is well-fed, allowing it to reach averages like 253.1 FPS on Low. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 49% performance reduction, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to become a limiting factor as settings increase, but the CPU's Zen 3 architecture with 96 MB of L3 cache prevents any major bottleneck.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU’s influence grows. The average frame rates drop across all settings compared to 1080p, but the relative scaling between presets is similar. The RTX 5070, with its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly the primary driver of performance here. The CPU, scoring 7299 in 3dmark_16_threads, still provides sufficient headroom, as the frame rates remain high, but the performance delta between Low and Ultra (107.6 FPS) shows the GPU is working harder to fill the additional pixels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the CPU’s role diminishes. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s single-thread score of 1452 in Cinebench R23 is less critical at this resolution, as the bottleneck is almost entirely on the GPU’s rendering capabilities. The RTX 5070’s 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the key metric here, and the data shows a predictable decline in FPS as settings are raised. The Ultra preset at 62.2 FPS highlights that the GPU is nearing its limits at 4K with maximum settings, while the CPU remains a stable, non-limiting component.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is nearly identical with a score of 27887, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i9-10900K is also very close at 27872, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is marginally ahead at 27932, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is slightly below at 27799, a 0.3% gap. In gaming scenarios, these CPUs would deliver very similar frame rates, meaning any of them paired with the RTX 5070 would produce comparable results in Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 is its closest rival with a score of 40318, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 follows at 40063, a 0.8% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is slightly faster at 40870, putting it 1.2% ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is the furthest behind at 39568, a 2% deficit. These GPUs would offer similar performance levels, so a system with any of them and the 5800X3D would be within a few percent of the frame rates measured here.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 746th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 20% of all possible hardware pairings. The percentile ranking of the CPU is 80, and the GPU is 82, indicating both components are well above average individually. The combo’s rank reflects the synergy between the 5800X3D’s capable multi-core performance and the RTX 5070’s strong rasterization abilities, making it a high-tier setup for this particular title.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol flawlessly at all tested resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with average FPS ranging from 62.2 to 135.9. The Ultra preset, at 62.2 FPS, is the only one that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it clears it comfortably. At 2560x1440, the system excels, with every preset well above 60 FPS; the lowest average is 97.7 FPS on Ultra. At 1920x1080, the experience is exceptionally smooth, with the Ultra preset hitting 128.5 FPS and Low reaching 253.1 FPS. In all cases, the system meets or exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it a very capable machine for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 62.2 FPS. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 97.7 FPS. This provides a significant performance buffer over the 60 FPS threshold while delivering the highest fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, with an average of 128.5 FPS. This ensures a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p without compromising on visual detail.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 253.1 FPS, achieved with Low settings.

Q: How does the performance drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 128.5 at 1920x1080 to 62.2 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 66.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1440p?

A: The GPU becomes more influential at 2560x1440, as the frame rate scaling between presets (from 205.3 FPS on Low to 97.7 FPS on Ultra) indicates the RTX 5070 is the primary performance driver.

Q: Does the combination rank highly among all tested systems?

A: Yes, it ranks 746th out of 3714 combinations, placing it in the top 20% of tested hardware pairings for this game.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest average FPS is 62.2, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still above the 60 FPS playability threshold.