Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2630 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places this build in the 29th percentile of all recorded system combinations, meaning roughly seven out of every ten tested configurations outperform it in this specific game. The ranking reflects the severe bottleneck created by pairing a top-tier 2026 CPU with an end-of-life 2019 GPU; the processor is operating at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the graphics card sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor here. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228, with an average benchmark score of 58386. The RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, produces a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and an average GPU benchmark score of 18093. The data strongly suggests that for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS, the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the graphics card's rasterization throughput rather than the CPU's immense cache and core count.

The combo rank of 2630 means this system sits in the lower-middle portion of the database. It will run the game, but not at the highest visual fidelity on larger displays. The recorded FPS data confirms that at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 35 FPS, while at 1080p Low, it reaches 159 FPS. The spread between those two extremes defines the practical operating envelope for this hardware pairing. The CPU's high percentile ranking does not translate into top-tier game performance because the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough to utilize the processor's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1440p monitor?

A: Yes, at 1440p the database shows playable settings include High, Medium, and Low. High settings produce an average of 72 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS, and Low reaches 117 FPS. Ultra settings fall short at 54 FPS average, below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gameplay with this combo?

A: The only playable setting at 3840x2160 is Low, which averages 75 FPS. Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 47 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not viable for consistent 60 FPS play.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU score?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093 is within 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159), 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189), 1.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373), and 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A770M (18383). Note that lower scores for the RX 460 and Arc A770M mean the RTX 2060 SUPER actually trails them slightly in the database's average score metric.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the FPS numbers in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The CPU ranks at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 58386, while the GPU ranks at the 62nd percentile with an average score of 18093. The measured FPS pattern, where lower resolutions and lower settings yield much higher frame rates, is consistent with GPU-bound performance.

Q: What resolution provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate?

A: 2560x1440 on High settings is the strongest balance, delivering 72 FPS average. This clears the 60 FPS threshold while retaining significantly more visual detail than the 4K Low preset, which also averages 75 FPS but at much lower fidelity.

Q: Does the CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache help in this game?

A: The CPU has 96 MB of shared L3 cache and a 92nd percentile ranking, but the game's frame rates do not reflect CPU limitations. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 74 FPS, which is well above playable, but the GPU still caps performance at 4K, where the CPU's advantages cannot overcome the graphics card's throughput ceiling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's nearest rivals in the database's average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, 0.1% slower), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, 0.2% faster), the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, 0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58826, 0.7% faster). Any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the game's frame rates would still be dictated by the GPU. The Core i9-14900 is the closest mainstream desktop alternative, while the Xeon parts are workstation-oriented.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, 0.4% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, 1.5% faster), and the Intel Arc A770M (18383, 1.6% faster). These deltas are small enough that swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these would yield nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 3060 Mobile is the closest in architecture and performance class, though it is a laptop part. The Radeon Pro 5700 is a workstation card, and the RX 460 and Arc A770M are interesting outliers; the database records them as having higher average scores, so a system with one of those GPUs would be expected to perform within 2% of this build.

The practical takeaway is that this combo's in-game performance is squarely in the mid-range GPU tier. Upgrading the CPU alone would not change the FPS numbers, as the recorded data shows the graphics card as the bottleneck. Conversely, swapping the GPU for a significantly faster card would shift the bottleneck to the CPU, but the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's high single-thread score of 4704 in Passmark suggests it would handle that shift competently.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. The database's verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, only Low settings maintain an average above 60 FPS, hitting 75 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all clear the threshold, with High averaging 72 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 74 FPS.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. The system fails to reach that at 4K Medium (53 FPS), 4K High (47 FPS), 4K Ultra (35 FPS), and 1440p Ultra (54 FPS). For a competitive FPS like Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering a 74 FPS average without sacrificing visual quality. If a higher resolution is preferred, 1440p High at 72 FPS is the best option, but stepping up to 4K forces a major compromise down to Low settings.

The CPU is far more capable than the GPU, so future GPU upgrades would be well supported. The recorded data shows no scenario where the CPU holds back the frame rate; even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the average is 159 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional for a high-end processor. The verdict is that this is a playable 1080p and 1440p machine for this game, with 4K available only at the lowest fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are: Low 75 FPS, Medium 53 FPS (with a minimum of 45 and maximum of 62), High 47 FPS, and Ultra 35 FPS. Min and max values are not recorded for Low, High, or Ultra in the database, so only the Medium preset provides frame time variance data. The gap between Low and Medium is 22 FPS, indicating a steep performance cliff as texture quality and shading complexity increase at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 117 FPS, Medium 83 FPS (minimum 70, maximum 95), High 72 FPS, and Ultra 54 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs 11 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 18 FPS, pushing the average below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's min of 70 FPS shows that even the dips stay above playable levels.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low 159 FPS, Medium 113 FPS (minimum 96, maximum 130), High 99 FPS, and Ultra 74 FPS. All presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at this resolution. The Low to Medium jump costs 46 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop in the entire dataset, while Ultra remains comfortably above 60 FPS with a 74 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p at all settings, but the 4K Ultra preset's 35 FPS average indicates the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is insufficient for that workload. The 1440p Ultra average of 54 FPS similarly falls short of the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Low, with an average of 75 FPS. This is the only setting at 4K that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that Medium drops to 53 FPS, so there is no middle ground; users at 4K must accept Low settings or reduce resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 72 FPS. Medium is also playable at 83 FPS, and Low at 117 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still maintaining a 12 FPS margin above the playable threshold. Ultra at 54 FPS is not recommended.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 74 FPS. This is the highest fidelity option available across all resolutions, and it still provides a 14 FPS buffer above the playable line. High averages 99 FPS, Medium 113 FPS, and Low 159 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum visual quality at 1080p.

For users prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, the database shows that 1080p Low at 159 FPS and 1440p Low at 117 FPS are the smoothest options. However, for a balanced experience, 1080p Ultra at 74 FPS is the most visually rich preset that remains fully playable, followed by 1440p High at 72 FPS. The 4K Low preset at 75 FPS is a viable fallback for those who must use a 4K display, but the visual downgrade from 1440p High is substantial.