Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS title. The data shows that this pairing is capable of smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a compromise on visual fidelity to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded measurements provide a clear picture of what to expect from this hardware configuration across the three primary resolutions and four quality presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low. The measured average FPS at 4K Low is 83. This is the only setting at this resolution that clears the playable threshold. Medium at 4K falls short with an average of 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS mark, while High drops to 51 FPS and Ultra bottoms out at 39 FPS. Therefore, users targeting 4K should select Low to ensure a consistently fluid experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves significantly. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which records an average of exactly 60 FPS. This means the combo can handle the highest quality settings at this resolution, though the average sits precisely on the threshold. Medium delivers 91 FPS, High provides 80 FPS, and Low reaches 129 FPS. All four presets are playable at 1440p, with Ultra being the optimal choice for maximum visual quality while still hitting the target frame rate.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 82 FPS. This resolution offers the most headroom, with all presets far exceeding the playable threshold. Medium averages 125 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Low reaches 175 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p is where this combination truly shines, allowing users to max out settings without any concern for frame rate drops.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing holds a combo rank of 2165 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-to-middle portion of the overall ranking table. The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize this figure. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, indicating a very strong processor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, however, is in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, which is more modest. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system where the graphics card is likely the limiting factor in demanding scenarios, yet the processor ensures no CPU-bound bottlenecks. This rank suggests that while the combo is not a top performer in the absolute sense, it is far from the bottom and offers a balanced profile for the game in question.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 51 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable setting at 4K is Low, which averages 83 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 2560x1440, as it achieves an average of 60 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that remains playable, with all other presets also exceeding the threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 1440p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 82. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 60. This represents a 22 FPS difference, or roughly a 37% improvement in frame rate when moving to the lower resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 2070 SUPER bottleneck the Ryzen 7 9850X3D in this game?

A: The data suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is the primary constraint. For instance, 4K Ultra drops to 39 FPS while 4K Low reaches 83 FPS, demonstrating significant GPU scaling. However, the CPU’s strength is evident in the high frame rates at 1080p, where the processor can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: Is 4K Medium playable with this hardware?

A: No. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. While it is close, it does not meet the required standard.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for 1440p Medium?

A: For 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 78 and the maximum FPS is 105, with an average of 91 FPS. This shows a relatively stable frame time range.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386. The closest competitors include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with an average score of 58323, a delta of 0.1% (essentially identical performance), and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 with a score of 58504, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 58826, a delta of -0.7%. All four of these CPUs are within a 1% performance band of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, meaning that swapping to any of them would produce nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound results in this game.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480 (delta -1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534 (delta -1.2%), the Intel Arc B570 with a score of 20556 (delta -1.3%), and the Intel Arc A750 with a score of 20582 (delta -1.5%). These GPUs are all slightly faster in raw benchmark terms, with deltas ranging from -1% to -1.5%. In practical terms, a system using any of these graphics cards instead of the RTX 2070 SUPER would deliver very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, likely differing by only a few FPS at each resolution and preset combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, ranging from 82 FPS at Ultra to 175 FPS at Low. This suggests that the CPU is capable of pushing very high frame rates, and the GPU can keep up without becoming the primary bottleneck. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a reduction from 175 FPS to 82 FPS, a 53% drop, which indicates that the GPU workload increases substantially with visual quality, but the CPU still has headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across the board. Low averages 129 FPS, Medium 91 FPS, High 80 FPS, and Ultra 60 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra here is a 53% reduction, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases, but the CPU remains capable of supporting these frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low averages 83 FPS, Medium 59 FPS, High 51 FPS, and Ultra 39 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 53%, consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute values are much lower. The 4K resolution demands significantly more from the RTX 2070 SUPER, and the GPU’s limits are exposed here. The CPU’s role becomes less impactful because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to create a CPU bottleneck. The data shows that at 4K, even with the powerful Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the system is firmly GPU-limited.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution and quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering full visual fidelity with comfortable frame rates. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging exactly 60 FPS. This provides a good balance between image quality and performance. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve a playable average of 83 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, and High and Ultra are not viable. The verdict is clear: for 4K gaming, users must accept reduced settings, while 1080p and 1440p allow for maximum quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average, minimum, and maximum FPS values for every tested combination.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 175 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 125 FPS, minimum 106 FPS, maximum 143 FPS.
• High: Average 109 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 82 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 129 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 91 FPS, minimum 78 FPS, maximum 105 FPS.
• High: Average 80 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 60 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 83 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 59 FPS, minimum 50 FPS, maximum 68 FPS.
• High: Average 51 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 39 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

The data indicates that frame times are generally stable, with the only recorded min/max pairs showing a reasonable spread. For example, at 1080p Medium, the range is 106 to 143 FPS, a variance of 37 FPS around a 125 FPS average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 78 to 105 FPS, a variance of 27 FPS around a 91 FPS average. At 4K Medium, the range is 50 to 68 FPS, a variance of 18 FPS around a 59 FPS average. This suggests that lower resolutions produce higher absolute frame rates but also larger swings, while 4K has smaller swings but sits closer to the playability limit. The overall picture is of a system that can handle the game at 1080p and 1440p with ease, but requires careful setting selection at 4K to maintain a smooth experience.