Lockdown Protocol

AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti form a pairing that targets high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p play in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 part with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, sits at the 81st percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU, an Ampere-based GA104 chip with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, ranks at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Benchmark data indicates this combination delivers a broad range of frame rates depending on resolution and preset, from a demanding 43.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 196.5 FPS at 1080p Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT’s average benchmark score of 29879 places it in close competition with several mobile and desktop parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H posts an average score of 29868, a delta of 0%, making it the nearest performance equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher than the 5800XT. On the desktop side, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, trailing by 0.6%. In practical terms, these rivals deliver nearly identical multi-threaded throughput, so users migrating from any of these processors would see no meaningful difference in CPU-bound scenarios within Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Ti’s average benchmark score of 16129 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which scores 16014 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351 (1.4% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT also scores 16361, 1.4% above the 3060 Ti, while the AMD Radeon R9 370X trails by 1.7% with a score of 15862. These deltas are small enough that frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly indistinguishable among these cards at the same settings, with the 3060 Ti holding a slight edge over the RX 9060 and R9 370X but marginally trailing the Pro 5600M and RX 5700 XT. The data suggests that swapping between these GPUs would shift average FPS by only a few frames in most scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more headroom relative to the GPU, as evidenced by the large spread between settings: Low delivers 196.5 FPS, Medium 141.6 FPS, High 121.9 FPS, and Ultra 90.3 FPS. This wide gap indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter even at lower settings, since reducing graphical load produces substantial frame rate gains. The 5800XT’s strong single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark and 3359 in Cinebench R23 ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck the 3060 Ti at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, compressing the frame rate range: Low yields 145.4 FPS, Medium 104.9 FPS, High 86.7 FPS, and Ultra 64.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 55.5% drop in performance, which is slightly less severe than the 54.1% drop at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is still the dominant factor but the CPU’s contribution becomes relatively more important as resolution rises. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck: Low produces 94.8 FPS, Medium 68 FPS, High 57.5 FPS, and Ultra 43.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 54.5%, but the absolute frame rates are lower across the board, confirming that the 3060 Ti’s 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are under significant stress at 4K.

The data shows that the CPU’s role is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 196.5 FPS result approaches what the 5800XT can feed, while the GPU’s role dominates at 4K, where even Low settings drop below 100 FPS. At 1440p, the balance is more even, with the combo delivering playable frame rates across all presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3060 Ti paired with the Ryzen 7 5800XT produces the following average frame rates: Low settings hit 196.5 FPS, Medium drops to 141.6 FPS, High delivers 121.9 FPS, and Ultra settles at 90.3 FPS. These results indicate that the combo easily exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every preset, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining a 50% margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably: Low runs at 145.4 FPS, Medium at 104.9 FPS, High at 86.7 FPS, and Ultra at 64.7 FPS. The Ultra preset remains above 60 FPS, though with only a 4.7 FPS cushion, suggesting that this is the boundary of comfortable playability at this resolution. High and Medium provide much more headroom, with 44.5% and 74.8% margins over the threshold, respectively.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles at higher presets: Low delivers 94.8 FPS, Medium produces 68 FPS, High falls to 57.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43.1 FPS. The 4K High preset misses the 60 FPS target by 2.5 FPS, while Ultra is 16.9 FPS below the threshold. Medium is the highest playable preset at 4K, with an 8 FPS margin. No min or max FPS values were recorded, so the data reflects only average performance, which may hide occasional dips below the threshold in demanding scenes.

The Verdict

The Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 3060 Ti can run Lockdown Protocol with playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, but the settings ceiling varies significantly. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Ultra achieving 90.3 FPS — a 50.5% margin above the playable threshold. This makes 1080p the most comfortable experience, suitable for high-refresh displays up to 90 Hz at maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive across the board. Ultra runs at 64.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while High, Medium, and Low all deliver substantially higher frame rates (86.7, 104.9, and 145.4 FPS, respectively). Players seeking a smoother experience should consider High or Medium, but Ultra is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Medium is the highest playable preset at 68 FPS, but High drops below the threshold at 57.5 FPS, and Ultra is firmly unplayable at 43.1 FPS. Low runs at 94.8 FPS, offering a comfortable experience for those willing to sacrifice visual fidelity. In summary, this PC is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K requires medium settings or lower to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 90.3 FPS. This provides a high-fidelity experience with a substantial 30.3 FPS buffer above the playability threshold, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, achieving 64.7 FPS. While the margin above 60 FPS is thin at 4.7 FPS, the data confirms that this preset remains playable. Players who prefer extra headroom could drop to High at 86.7 FPS, but Ultra meets the minimum requirement.

For 3840x2160, Medium is the most demanding playable preset, delivering 68 FPS. This is 8 FPS above the threshold, providing a modest safety margin. High falls short at 57.5 FPS, so Medium represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at 4K. Low remains an option for higher frame rates at 94.8 FPS, but Medium offers better visuals without compromising playability.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1833rd out of 3714 combos. This places it in the 49.4th percentile, meaning roughly half of all tested systems perform better and half perform worse. Given the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 81st percentile among all CPUs, the combo’s mid-pack position reflects the GPU’s limiting role in most gaming scenarios. The rank suggests that while the CPU is capable of supporting higher-tier GPUs, the 3060 Ti constrains overall performance to a moderate level, consistent with the measured frame rates that show the GPU as the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average frame rate is 90.3 FPS, which is 30.3 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 64.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate is 43.1 FPS, which is 16.9 FPS below the playability threshold. Medium is the highest playable preset at 4K, delivering 68 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 on average. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 (0.7% lower), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT both score 16351 and 16361, respectively, about 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, 1.7% lower.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Ryzen 5 9600X?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, while the Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a 0.6% difference. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to negligible frame rate differences.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the clear bottleneck?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant limiter. The frame rate drops from 94.8 FPS at Low to 43.1 FPS at Ultra, a 54.5% reduction, and even High settings fail to reach 60 FPS at 57.5 FPS.