Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, released on 2024-03-11, presents a demanding workload for even high-end hardware. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance across all tested resolutions. Benchmark data indicates this pairing achieves well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset, positioning it as a top-tier configuration for this FPS title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo demonstrates strong 4K capability. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 155.3 FPS. Medium settings yield 110.5 FPS, while High settings deliver 96 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 72.5 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This progression shows a 53.3% performance drop from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance scales impressively. The Low preset produces an average of 240.4 FPS, with Medium at 176.1 FPS and High at 152.1 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains a robust 112.4 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 53.2%, nearly identical to the 4K scaling, though absolute headroom is significantly higher—the 1440p Ultra result is 55% faster than the 4K Ultra result.

At 1920x1080, the configuration saturates high-refresh-rate displays. Low settings average 292.8 FPS, Medium achieves 233.6 FPS, and High reaches 202.6 FPS. Even Ultra settings hold an average of 155.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 53.4% reduction in average FPS, a consistent trend across all presets that suggests balanced scaling without unexpected bottlenecks.

The data reveals a clear pattern: each settings tier at a given resolution costs roughly 25-35% performance versus the tier below. For example, at 1440p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS by 26.7%, and Medium to High reduces it by 13.6%. The High-to-Ultra step is the steepest, costing 26.1% at 1440p. This non-linear scaling implies Ultra settings introduce disproportionately heavy effects, likely related to shadow quality or post-processing.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 289th. This places it in the top 7.8% of all tested configurations, a strong showing given the game's recent release and the benchmark database's breadth. The ranking reflects the combination's ability to maintain high average FPS across all settings, particularly the 155.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which outpaces many systems that may have higher raw synthetic scores but less effective real-world gaming performance.

The 3DMark scores corroborate this ranking. The CPU achieves 7,980 in 16-thread tests and 959 in single-thread tests, while the GPU scores 6,600 in Steel Nomad DX12. These figures suggest balanced performance where neither component severely limits the other in this game's engine. The rank of 289 is particularly notable because the 7800X3D's 83rd percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile GPU ranking combine to produce a result better than either component's individual percentile would suggest—indicating favorable optimization for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system handle Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 72.5 FPS, which is 12.5 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the fastest preset at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces the highest average FPS at 292.8. This is nearly double the 155.5 FPS achieved at Ultra settings, making it ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this context?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 while the standard RTX 4080 scores 54,247. The deltaPct of -0.1% means the SUPER is effectively 0.1% slower in aggregate benchmarks—a negligible difference that suggests near-identical gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 292.8 FPS, and even at Ultra it maintains 155.5 FPS. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,980 and single-thread score of 959 indicate sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

Q: What is the best settings preset for maximum visual quality while staying above 60 FPS?

A: At every resolution, the Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS. The best visual quality option is therefore Ultra at all resolutions, with 4K Ultra being the most demanding at 72.5 FPS average.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 289th out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7.8% of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong result that outperforms the vast majority of configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G with an average score of 33,089 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33,091 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly at 33,201 (-0.4% delta). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the 7800X3D's 96 MB of L3 cache may provide specific advantages in this game's engine that synthetic averages don't fully capture.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54,247 (-0.1% delta), making it essentially performance-equivalent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (-1.1% delta) is also close, though its workstation-oriented drivers may behave differently in gaming workloads. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (-2.7% delta) and AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (-2.8% delta) are surprisingly close in synthetic scores, though their lower memory bandwidth (736.3 GB/s vs their unspecified figures) may impact real-world FPS at higher resolutions.

For users seeking similar gaming performance, swapping the CPU to any of the listed rivals would produce within 0.4% of the same CPU benchmark scores. Similarly, the RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX 4080 are effectively interchangeable. However, the combination's 289th rank in-game suggests that the specific pairing works particularly well, so substituting either component may yield slightly different results in Lockdown Protocol specifically.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves 72.5 FPS average, which is the highest quality setting that remains above 60 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K displays, providing maximum visual fidelity with a 12.5 FPS safety margin. The next step down, High, offers 96 FPS for users who prefer higher frame rates, but Ultra remains playable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 112.4 FPS, giving a 52.4 FPS headroom above the playable threshold. This allows for full visual quality at 1440p without any frame rate concerns. Even the most demanding preset leaves substantial performance in reserve, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 155.5 FPS average. This is 95.5 FPS above the playable threshold, meaning the system can easily drive 144Hz or even 165Hz displays at maximum settings. The enormous headroom at 1080p suggests that users could enable additional features like higher-quality anti-aliasing or resolution scaling without dropping below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every tested resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains 72.5 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 112.4 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 155.5 FPS.

The data indicates no scenario where this configuration fails to meet playability standards. The lowest recorded average FPS across all nine tested combinations is 72.5 at 4K Ultra, which is still 20.8% above the playable threshold. This makes the system suitable for 4K gaming at maximum settings, with substantial headroom for future patches or additional graphical demands.

The rank of 289th out of 3,714 combos further confirms that this is a high-performing configuration. Users can expect a smooth experience at any resolution and preset combination, with the only practical limitation being whether their display can refresh fast enough to capitalize on the higher frame rates available at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The FPS drop from Low (155.3) to Ultra (72.5) represents a 53.3% reduction, which is consistent with GPU-bound rendering where settings directly impact pixel throughput. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth are the key drivers here, and the CPU's role becomes secondary since frame rates remain above 96 FPS even at High settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward CPU involvement. The scaling from Low (240.4) to Ultra (112.4) shows a 53.2% drop, similar to 4K, but the absolute frame rates are higher. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at these rates—the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 7,980 16-thread score and 96 MB L3 cache provide ample instruction throughput. The 1440p results indicate that neither component is a clear bottleneck, as the performance scales predictably with settings.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more significant relative to the GPU. The Low preset reaches 292.8 FPS, which approaches the practical limits of many display interfaces. The fact that Ultra still achieves 155.5 FPS shows the CPU can sustain high instruction rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and 2-thread score of 1,887 suggest strong per-core performance, which is critical for FPS games that often rely on a few main threads. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 86th percentile indicates they are similarly matched, with neither component disproportionately limiting the other across resolutions.