Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers high frame rates across all tested settings in Lockdown Protocol, with every resolution and preset configuration clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. Benchmark data shows the strongest performance at 1920x1080, where even the Ultra preset averages 154.1 FPS, while the most demanding 3840x2160 Ultra configuration still maintains a 72.9 FPS average. The measured results position this pairing as a high-end option capable of handling the game's maximum visual settings at all tested resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 9700X sits in a tightly clustered performance tier, with its nearest rivals all scoring within 0.4% of its average benchmark score. The Intel Core i9-14901E leads the group with a 0.1% higher average score, followed by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 0.1% behind, the Intel Core 5 211E at 0.3% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 0.4% behind. This indicates that systems built around any of these four processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, with differences well below the margin of perceptible frame rate variation.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's closest competitor is the standard RTX 4080, which scores just 0.1% higher on average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7%, and the Radeon 8060S by 2.8%. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its position within 3% of these alternatives means that swapping to any of these cards would yield similar frame rates, though the RTX 4080 remains the only direct equivalent in terms of performance parity. Users considering this combination should expect the CPU and GPU to perform nearly identically to these named alternatives in game workloads.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 4080 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the game is more CPU-influenced, evidenced by the comparatively smaller frame rate gains from lowering settings: moving from Ultra to Low increases the average from 154.1 FPS to 333.6 FPS, a 116.6% improvement. This wide spread suggests the CPU can feed the GPU at lower settings, but the graphics card becomes the limiting factor at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert greater influence. The Ultra preset delivers 111.5 FPS, while Low reaches 246 FPS — a 120.6% uplift. The absolute frame rates are lower than at 1080p across every setting, confirming that pixel throughput demands more from the RTX 4080 SUPER as resolution increases. The 3840x2160 results show the most pronounced GPU dependency: Ultra averages 72.9 FPS, Medium 112.7 FPS, High 96.9 FPS, and Low 157.9 FPS. Notably, the High preset at 4K produces a lower average (96.9 FPS) than Medium (112.7 FPS), which is an anomaly suggesting the High preset may enable specific effects that disproportionately impact the GPU at this resolution.

The data indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary performance driver at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 9700X's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.50 GHz boost clock provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance — reflected in its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1280 and passmark_single_thread score of 4654 — becomes more relevant, though the overall frame rates remain high enough that neither component presents a practical limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 333.6 FPS, Medium averages 238.9 FPS, High averages 202.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 154.1 FPS. These results show a clear progression where each higher preset reduces performance by roughly 20-25%, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 53.8% drop in average frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages are 246 FPS at Low, 172.7 FPS at Medium, 149.6 FPS at High, and 111.5 FPS at Ultra. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 26% at Low settings, 27.7% at Medium, 26.1% at High, and 27.6% at Ultra. This consistent scaling across presets indicates a uniform GPU workload increase rather than any single setting becoming disproportionately demanding.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop further: Low yields 157.9 FPS, Medium 112.7 FPS, High 96.9 FPS, and Ultra 72.9 FPS. The step from 1440p to 4K reduces performance by 35.8% at Low, 34.7% at Medium, 35.2% at High, and 34.6% at Ultra. This consistent ~35% reduction aligns with the pixel count increase from 3.7 million to 8.3 million pixels, confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized effectively. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the measured data, so only average frame rates can be assessed for stability.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,714 tested CPU and GPU combinations in Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 231st, placing it in the top 6.2% of all configurations. This percentile position is consistent with the individual component rankings: the Ryzen 7 9700X sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 4080 SUPER also holds the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combined ranking suggests that while neither component is at the absolute top of its respective category, the pairing is highly effective for this game.

The rank of 231 implies that 230 other combinations produce higher average frame rates across the tested spectrum. Given that the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival is the RTX 4080 with a 0.1% score difference, most higher-ranked combinations likely feature either more powerful GPUs or CPUs with stronger multi-core performance. However, the measured FPS data shows this combo already exceeds 60 FPS at every resolution and preset, meaning the practical difference between rank 231 and higher ranks is additional headroom rather than playability at the tested settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict data confirms that 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 each have all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — marked as playable, meaning every configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold. The strongest result is at 1920x1080 Ultra with a 154.1 FPS average, while the most demanding configuration, 3840x2160 Ultra, still achieves a 72.9 FPS average.

For users targeting a consistent 60 FPS experience, the RTX 4080 SUPER provides substantial margin across the board. At 4K, even the Ultra preset maintains a 21.5% buffer above the playable threshold, and at 1440p the Ultra preset delivers an 85.8% buffer. At 1080p, the Ultra preset runs at more than double the playable threshold. The Ryzen 7 9700X's 8-core, 16-thread design with Zen 5 architecture ensures the CPU does not constrain the GPU at these settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low where CPU overhead would typically become visible.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 72.9 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. Users who prefer higher frame rates can select High (96.9 FPS), Medium (112.7 FPS), or Low (157.9 FPS), but Ultra offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the optimal choice, averaging 111.5 FPS. This represents a 52.9% improvement over the 4K Ultra result, making 1440p the sweet spot for users who want maximum settings with high refresh rate monitors. The High preset at 149.6 FPS and Medium at 172.7 FPS provide additional headroom for 144Hz or 165Hz displays.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 154.1 FPS, which is the best settings choice for this resolution. This frame rate is sufficient for 144Hz displays and approaches the threshold for 165Hz panels. Users with 240Hz monitors could consider High (202.3 FPS) or Medium (238.9 FPS) to better utilize higher refresh rates, while Low at 333.6 FPS is available for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 72.9 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 21.5%.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this combination?

A: The highest measured average is 333.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score is 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a difference of 0.1% in favor of the standard model.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rate spread between Low (333.6 FPS) and Ultra (154.1 FPS) indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher presets, while the CPU's single-thread score of 1280 in 3dmark supports adequate performance at lower settings.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset averages 111.5 FPS, providing a 52.9% higher frame rate than 4K Ultra while maintaining the same visual settings.

Q: What percentage of tested combinations does this setup outperform?

A: This combo ranks 231st out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.2% of all configurations.