Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that this combination is capable of high frame rates across most modern resolutions. However, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the sole configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the only setting where the hardware struggles. This analysis is based solely on the measured FPS data provided.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU and GPU combo at 1920x1080 resolution?

A: The best settings preset at 1920x1080 is Ultra, which achieves an average FPS of 121. The data shows that this is the highest quality preset that still maintains an average frame rate well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does this combination maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, the High, Low, and Medium presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset is the best playable option with an average of 76 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls short at an average of 57 FPS.

Q: How much performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: The performance gap is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 191 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS. This represents a difference of 102 FPS between the lowest and highest quality settings.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1920x1080?

A: For the Medium preset at 1920x1080, the minimum FPS recorded is 157 and the maximum FPS is 212, with an average of 185 FPS. This indicates a consistent frame delivery without significant drops.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average FPS for this hardware configuration?

A: The highest average FPS is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which records an average of 260 FPS. This is the only configuration in the data to exceed 250 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 2560x1440 according to the measured data?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is playable, with an average FPS of 89. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it is designated as the best settings preset for that resolution in the verdict data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals from the benchmark data provides context for how this specific hardware combo performs. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29868, a negligible delta of 0%. This means these two processors are effectively identical in overall benchmark performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is a 0.3% advantage over the 5800XT. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, placing it 0.6% behind. For gaming, these CPUs should provide a very similar experience, with frame rates being nearly indistinguishable.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13543. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7770M, which scores 13536, a delta of 0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13515, which is 0.2% behind, and the NVIDIA P106-090 scores 13470, a 0.5% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro 555 is the furthest behind with a score of 13407, a 1% difference. These benchmark scores suggest that the RX 9070 XT and these rival GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the 1% difference for the Radeon Pro 555 could translate to a few frames per second at most.

The data indicates that if a user were to swap the CPU for a Ryzen 7 7840H or the GPU for a GTX 570, the overall performance in this game would be nearly identical. The percentile rankings reinforce this, with the CPU sitting in the 81st percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. These close benchmark scores suggest that the system's performance is well-balanced, with neither component being a significant outlier compared to its direct competitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo shows exceptional performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 260 FPS, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. The High preset follows with 161 FPS average, and the Medium preset averages 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and a maximum of 212. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 121 FPS, which is still more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 191 FPS, while the High preset achieves 118 FPS. The Medium preset records an average of 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 156. At this resolution, the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS, which is comfortably above the playable threshold and represents the best settings for this resolution according to the verdict data.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution become apparent. The Low preset still manages an average of 123 FPS, showing the GPU's headroom. The High preset averages 76 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that drops below the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 57 FPS. This makes the Ultra preset at 4K the single point of failure for this hardware combination.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 121 FPS. This vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the game will run exceptionally smoothly at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation is equally positive. The verdict confirms that all presets, including Ultra, are playable. The best settings are Ultra with an average of 89 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution offers a great balance between visual fidelity and performance, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a high frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the verdict indicates that the High, Low, and Medium presets are playable, but the Ultra preset is not. The best playable settings are High, with an average of 76 FPS. While this falls short of the 4K Ultra experience, it still provides a smooth gameplay experience. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and therefore not considered playable. In summary, this combo can run the game at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p with any preset, and at 4K with High settings or lower.

CPU and GPU Roles

The FPS scaling across resolutions and presets provides insight into which component is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU work in tandem to produce high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the primary driver of performance differences. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces the average FPS from 260 to 121, a drop of 139 FPS, which is a clear demonstration of the GPU's workload increasing with graphical fidelity.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The average FPS at Low drops from 260 at 1080p to 191 at 1440p, a 69 FPS decrease. This trend continues at 3840x2160, where the Low preset averages 123 FPS, a further 68 FPS decrease. This pattern indicates that the RX 9070 XT is heavily taxed by the pixel count, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT continues to feed it sufficient data.

The data suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 57 is below the playable threshold, while at 1080p Ultra, the average is 121 FPS. This 64 FPS difference is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load. Conversely, the CPU's impact is more visible at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the 260 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls without becoming a limiting factor, as the GPU is not yet saturated. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794, ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU in this title at any resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT holds a notable position. The combo rank data places this configuration at rank 874 out of 3714 total combos. This means that it performs better than approximately 76% of all other tested combinations in this game. The ranking is likely influenced by the GPU's high frame rate output at lower resolutions and the CPU's solid performance metrics.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 55 places it in the lower half of all GPUs, which is surprising given its strong FPS numbers. This is likely due to the benchmark database including many older or more specialized GPUs in its overall percentile calculation. However, the CPU's 81st percentile ranking shows it is a top-tier performer relative to all other CPUs. The combination of a high-ranking CPU with a mid-ranking GPU results in a system that ranks in the top quarter of all combos for this game. The data indicates that the system is well-balanced for Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU providing a stable foundation and the GPU delivering sufficient rendering power for high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The rank of 874 out of 3714 confirms that this is a capable gaming system for this title, even if it is not at the very top of the performance charts.