Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers decisive 60+ FPS performance across every resolution and preset tested in Lockdown Protocol, with the Ultra preset at 4K being the only configuration that dips below the 90 FPS mark. This combination is unequivocally overpowered for the game at 1080p and 1440p, while at 4K it still provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience at maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent performance hierarchy across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo produces an average of 277.3 FPS on Low settings, which stands as the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up the preset ladder at this resolution, Medium settings yield 213.3 FPS, High settings produce 189.3 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still maintains an impressive 138.4 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 138.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even when pushed to its limits.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds with lower absolute numbers. Low settings deliver 222.2 FPS, Medium settings reach 159.4 FPS, High settings achieve 134.8 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 100.7 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 20-25% performance across all presets, with Ultra suffering the smallest absolute drop of 37.7 FPS and Low experiencing the largest drop of 55.1 FPS. This scaling suggests the GPU remains the dominant factor at both resolutions.

The 3840x2160 results show where the RX 7900 XTX finally starts to feel the pressure. Low settings produce 143.2 FPS, Medium settings drop to 104.3 FPS, High settings manage 89.7 FPS, and Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS threshold with 65.5 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77.7 FPS, which is proportionally larger than at lower resolutions. Notably, all 4K presets remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold, meaning there is no configuration in the dataset that fails to deliver a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the primary performance driver at every resolution, with the Ryzen 7 5800XT providing ample support without becoming a bottleneck. This conclusion is drawn from the scaling behavior between resolutions and presets. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by an average of 20-25% across presets, which is consistent with GPU-bound rendering rather than CPU limitations. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz appears more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's demands.

The preset scaling within each resolution further confirms the GPU-centric nature of performance. At 1080p, Ultra settings are 50.1% slower than Low settings (277.3 FPS down to 138.4 FPS), which is a substantial reduction but still leaves the system far above any CPU-imposed ceiling. At 4K, the same preset comparison shows a 54.3% performance reduction (143.2 FPS down to 65.5 FPS), indicating that the GPU workload scales more steeply at higher resolutions. This suggests the CPU is never the limiting factor, even when the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K Ultra.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 3DMark multi-threaded score of 7683 and single-thread score of 959, combined with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794, place it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. These scores indicate strong computational headroom for a competitive FPS title like Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 7 8845HS, which show essentially identical average scores with deltas of 0% and -0.3% respectively, reinforcing that this CPU is not a weak link in the system.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 138.4 FPS. This is nearly 2.3 times the playability threshold, providing substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows no reason to compromise on settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest preset leaves massive performance reserves.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again represent the best choice, delivering 100.7 FPS on average. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 67.8%, ensuring smooth gameplay with maximum visual fidelity. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 34.1 FPS, but the resulting experience remains well within playable territory.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best playable setting, producing 65.5 FPS on average. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that comes within striking distance of the 60 FPS floor, but it still clears it by 5.5 FPS. For players seeking higher frame rates at 4K, dropping to High settings yields 89.7 FPS, a 36.9% improvement over Ultra, while Medium settings reach 104.3 FPS and Low settings hit 143.2 FPS. The verdict is clear: Ultra is viable at every resolution, but 4K Ultra leaves relatively little margin for demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 65.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at 4K — Low at 143.2 FPS, Medium at 104.3 FPS, High at 89.7 FPS, and Ultra at 65.5 FPS — are playable.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 100.7 FPS, making it the most demanding option that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. This provides 67.8% more performance than the minimum playable frame rate, so there is no need to reduce settings.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Radeon RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 19410, placing it in the 64th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, scores 19334 with a delta of 0.4%, while the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602 with a -1% delta. The RX 7900 XTX sits essentially at parity with these cards in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game at 1080p?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 7683 in 3DMark's 16-thread test and 959 in single-thread, ranking in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 277.3 FPS, indicating the CPU has no trouble feeding the GPU at high frame rates.

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

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 189.3 FPS. This is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays up to 165Hz or even 240Hz.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: The performance hit varies by preset. Low settings drop from 222.2 FPS at 1440p to 143.2 FPS at 4K, a 35.5% reduction. Medium drops from 159.4 to 104.3 FPS (34.6% reduction), High from 134.8 to 89.7 FPS (33.5% reduction), and Ultra from 100.7 to 65.5 FPS (34.9% reduction). The consistent ~34-35% reduction across presets indicates a uniform GPU workload increase.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional margin. The verdict data confirms that all four presets at all three resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — are marked as playable, with average FPS never dropping below 65.5. The best settings per resolution are Ultra everywhere: 138.4 FPS at 1080p, 100.7 FPS at 1440p, and 65.5 FPS at 4K.

The most demanding scenario in the entire dataset, 4K Ultra, still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 5.5 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches the playability floor, so players targeting 4K should be aware that intense scenes might cause occasional dips. However, for the vast majority of play, this combination provides a flawless experience. At 1440p and below, the system has enough headroom to support high-refresh-rate monitors without any settings compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 541st out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 14.6% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data, where the system never falls below 65.5 FPS even at the most demanding settings. The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800XT's strong multi-threaded capabilities and the RX 7900 XTX's substantial rasterization power results in a top-tier gaming experience for this title, with the low ranking number confirming that only a small fraction of tested systems outperform it in this specific game.