Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a consistently high-refresh experience in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS. The measured data shows this combo clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with performance scaling predictably from 1080p up to 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, identifies optimal settings per resolution, and contextualizes the hardware pairing against its nearest rivals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average FPS recorded for all twelve configurations. Minimum and maximum frame rates are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution, which offers a partial view of frame pacing.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest raw performance. The Low preset averages 278 FPS, while High reaches 180 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 135 FPS, still comfortably above the playable threshold. The Medium preset, the only one at this resolution with min/max data, averages 206 FPS with a minimum of 175 and a maximum of 237 FPS, indicating minimal frame drops even during demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down but remain exceptionally high. Low averages 212 FPS, and High drops to 132 FPS. Ultra settings hold an average of 99 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 151 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 113 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the performance cost of 4K rendering becomes evident, yet the combo still delivers playable results across all presets. Low averages 137 FPS, while High drops to 85 FPS. Ultra settings average 64 FPS, right at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 112 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings is 71 FPS, showing the resolution's substantial impact on the GPU.

Notably, the average FPS values at each resolution follow a consistent pattern: Low is the fastest, then High, then Medium, then Ultra. The only deviation is that High outperforms Medium by 29 FPS at 1080p, 19 FPS at 1440p, and 12 FPS at 4K, suggesting High is a less demanding preset than Medium in this game's rendering pipeline.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark results indicate that this combo can run the most demanding preset at every resolution while staying at or above 60 FPS. The "best settings" designation refers to the highest quality preset that still clears the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 135 FPS. This is 75 FPS above the playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for competitive play or future scene complexity. The 135 FPS average is also 51 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result, demonstrating that 1080p users get the full benefit of the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering power.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again qualify as the best choice, averaging 99 FPS. This is 39 FPS above the playable threshold. The 99 FPS average means the combo is not just playable but well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, as it stays above the 90 FPS mark that many players consider the sweet spot for smooth motion.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 64 FPS, which is only 4 FPS above the playable threshold. The data confirms that this is the best playable setting at 4K, but the margin is slim. Players who prefer a larger safety buffer might choose High at 85 FPS, but the verdict data explicitly lists Ultra as the best settings at this resolution, and the 64 FPS average technically meets the threshold.

For all three resolutions, the recommendation is unambiguous: run Ultra. The combo never forces a compromise on visual quality to maintain playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions and presets reveal how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. The game is an FPS with a 2024 release date, and the data suggests it responds strongly to GPU improvements at higher resolutions.

The most telling evidence is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, Low averages 278 FPS and Ultra averages 135 FPS, a difference of 143 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 113 FPS (212 vs 99). At 4K, the gap shrinks further to 73 FPS (137 vs 64). This narrowing gap indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with 8 cores and 16 threads, posts strong synthetic scores: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 959. These figures suggest it is well-equipped to feed the GPU at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the 278 FPS average implies the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, though this is likely near the CPU's practical limit for such high frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU's role dominates. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 7168 shading units and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, handles the increased pixel count, but the average FPS drops significantly compared to 1440p. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 4627, and it sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating strong absolute performance.

The preset scaling also clarifies the CPU-GPU balance. At 4K, the difference between Low (137 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS) is 73 FPS, meaning the GPU is heavily taxed by higher quality settings. At 1080p, the same preset change costs 143 FPS, suggesting that at lower resolutions, the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra work, but the CPU's frame delivery becomes a limiting factor for the absolute maximum frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this combo. The data lists four rivals for the CPU and four for the GPU, with average benchmark scores and delta percentages.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, the closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868 and a delta of 0%. The Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher than the 5800XT's 29879. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The 5800XT's percentile rank is 81, placing it in the top fifth of all CPUs.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with an average score of 43262, a delta of -0.1% from the 4070 SUPER's 43223. The GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%), and the Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%). The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. These GPU rivals are all within one percent of the 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score, indicating that swapping to any of these would yield almost identical frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios at 4K or high presets.

The practical implication is that a system with any of these rival CPUs paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER would show negligible FPS differences in Lockdown Protocol. Similarly, the RTX 4070 SUPER paired with any of these rival GPUs' equivalent systems would perform within a hair of this combo. The GPU's percentile rank is 83, slightly higher than the CPU's 81, suggesting the GPU is marginally more competitive within its own hardware class.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best playable setting at 4K, though the margin is only 4 FPS.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 99 FPS, making it the best settings choice. All four presets at 1440p are playable, with Low averaging 212 FPS, High at 132 FPS, and Medium at 151 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, 1920x1080 averages 135 FPS while 3840x2160 averages 64 FPS, a difference of 71 FPS. At Low settings, the gap is larger: 278 FPS versus 137 FPS, a difference of 141 FPS.

Q: Which component limits performance more at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K. The frame rate gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 73 FPS, compared to 143 FPS at 1080p, indicating the GPU's workload increases with resolution and preset quality.

Q: Are there other CPUs that would perform identically to the Ryzen 7 5800XT in this game?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has a delta of 0%, and the Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS are both 0.3% higher in average benchmark score. Any of these would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the measured minimum FPS at Medium settings across all resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 175 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it is 128 FPS. At 4K Medium, it is 83 FPS. These are the only minimum FPS values recorded in the benchmark data.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets, with every configuration clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that Ultra settings are playable at every resolution: 64 FPS at 3840x2160, 99 FPS at 2560x1440, and 135 FPS at 1920x1080.

At 1080p, the combo excels, delivering 135 FPS on Ultra and 278 FPS on Low, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, the 99 FPS Ultra average is strong, offering both visual fidelity and smooth motion. At 4K, the 64 FPS Ultra result is technically playable, but the slim margin above 60 FPS suggests that users prioritizing consistency over maximum quality might prefer High settings at 85 FPS.

The measured data indicates this is a well-balanced pairing for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's strong single-thread performance supports high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K rendering without dropping below the threshold. For players targeting 1440p or 1080p, this combo offers substantial headroom beyond the minimum playability bar.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 616th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 16.6% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a system built around a CPU released in July 2024 and a GPU released in January 2024.

The rank of 616 reflects the combo's ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings, particularly its 64 FPS average at 4K Ultra. The CPU's 81st percentile rank among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile rank among all GPUs both contribute to this overall standing. The data shows that this combo sits above the majority of tested systems, with only 616 out of 3714 combos performing better in this specific game.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS results: the combo clears the playable threshold at every resolution and preset, and its 4K Ultra performance, while close to the threshold, is still playable. For context, the nearest CPU rivals (Ryzen 7 7840H, 8845HS, 7840HS) and GPU rivals (Quadro M6000 24 GB, RTX 5050 Mobile) would likely produce a similar rank, given their near-identical benchmark scores.