Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a commanding performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark results indicating that every tested resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system that is not merely sufficient but provides substantial headroom, positioning this combo in the top tier of tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 296 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 236 FPS with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. High settings produce an average of 206 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset sustains an average of 155 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is not constrained by the monitor's refresh rate in most scenarios, and the gap between Low and Ultra settings—roughly a 141 FPS difference—shows how dramatically graphical fidelity impacts performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but begin to scale down as pixel count increases. The Low preset averages 244 FPS, a noticeable reduction from the 1080p figure but still far beyond what most displays can utilize. Medium settings average 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings produce 151 FPS on average, while Ultra settings maintain a robust 113 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance drop of roughly 17-27% depending on the preset, which is consistent with the added pixel workload.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates its true high-resolution capability. The Low preset averages 157 FPS, which is still exceptionally high for 4K gaming. Medium settings deliver an average of 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 98 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a substantial performance cost, with average frame rates dropping by approximately 35-50% depending on the preset, but the RTX 4080's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient to keep the experience smooth.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the extremely high frame rates—particularly the 296 FPS Low preset result—suggest that the CPU plays a more significant role in determining performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, provides the necessary single-thread and multi-thread throughput to feed the GPU at these frame rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1713 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for high-FPS scenarios.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rate drop is relatively modest compared to the jump to 4K, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility but the CPU still contributes meaningfully. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate are being utilized more heavily, but the system remains balanced.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The frame rate differences between presets are more pronounced, with the Ultra preset dropping to 73 FPS average compared to 157 FPS on Low. This widening gap between presets at 4K indicates that the RTX 4080's shading units (9728), ray tracing cores (76), and raster operation units (112) are the primary determinants of performance. The CPU's role diminishes because the frame rate ceiling is lower, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's capabilities are not the limiting factor. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system is firmly GPU-bound, while at 1080p Low, the CPU's performance headroom is what allows such extreme frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the nearestRivals data, the CPU's closest performance matches include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is slightly behind at -0.4%. These alternatives would likely produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU, since their average benchmark scores are nearly identical to the 7800X3D's 33079 average.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning it performs nearly identically. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by -1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are behind by -2.6% and -2.7% respectively. These deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 4080 for an RTX 4080 SUPER would yield essentially indistinguishable performance in this game, while the AMD alternatives would show a small but measurable decrease in frame rates. The data indicates that the CPU and GPU are both at the top of their respective performance tiers, and users seeking similar behavior could look to these rivals without expecting significant changes in the measured FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 296 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the data.

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

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 173, while at 3840x2160 Medium it drops to 112 FPS. This represents a decrease of 61 FPS, or roughly 35%.

Q: Does the system maintain a minimum frame rate above 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: Yes. The only preset with recorded minimum FPS data is Medium, which shows a minimum of 201 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. All of these are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 86, while the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 83. The GPU ranks slightly higher among all tested hardware.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The comboRankInGame is 276 out of 3714 total combinations, placing it in the top 7.4% of tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 276 out of 3714 tested combinations. This means the system outperforms approximately 92.6% of all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol. The ranking reflects the combined strength of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4080, both of which sit in the upper percentiles of their respective categories. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking contribute to a system that is well above the median performer.

The measured FPS data corroborates this high ranking. At every resolution and preset, the system exceeds 60 FPS by a substantial margin, and at 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high enough to support high-refresh-rate displays. The rank of 276 suggests that there are only 275 combinations that perform better, which likely include more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4080 SUPER or RTX 4090-class hardware, but the data shows that this combo is firmly in the upper echelon of gaming performance for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 155 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting available, and it delivers more than double the playable threshold. The data shows that no preset at this resolution falls below 60 FPS, so users can select Ultra without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, averaging 113 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while providing the maximum graphical fidelity. The Medium preset, which has recorded minimum FPS data, shows a minimum of 147 FPS, indicating that even the lowest frame rates at this resolution are exceptionally smooth.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still maintains an average of 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset at the highest resolution, and the system handles it without dipping below playable levels. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum FPS of 95, suggesting that users who prefer a safety margin for frame time consistency could opt for Medium, but Ultra is technically playable and recommended based on the data.

The Verdict

The benchmark results unequivocally show that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets with performance above the 60 FPS threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms that every resolution—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—has all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) marked as playable. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 73 at 4K, 113 at 1440p, and 155 at 1080p.

This system is not merely playable; it offers substantial headroom. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to take advantage of 240Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, particularly on lower presets. At 1440p, the system is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming at maximum settings. At 4K, the system delivers a smooth experience even on Ultra, which is a demanding workload for any hardware. The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for competitive play where high frame rates matter, as well as for immersive single-player experiences where visual quality is prioritized. The combination of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4080's massive compute throughput ensures that Lockdown Protocol runs flawlessly across the entire range of settings and resolutions tested.