Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that every preset at every resolution tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measured results indicate a system that is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the 8-core Zen 5 processor provides ample headroom for the FPS title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 58386. Its nearest rivals are a mix of workstation and desktop parts, indicating that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s performance profile is broadly comparable to several high-end Intel Xeon and Core options. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, a delta of just 0.1% from the 9850X3D, making it the closest match. The Intel Core i9-14900 trails by 0.5% with a score of 58115, while the Intel Xeon w5-2545 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 are 0.2% and 0.7% ahead, respectively. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, given that the game’s engine does not appear to scale heavily with core count beyond the eight cores provided.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals are surprisingly diverse. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, just 0.1% higher, while the RTX 5050 Mobile matches at 43268. The Quadro M6000 (non-24 GB variant) is 0.2% ahead, and the RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1.0% with a score of 43667. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, a system equipped with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would likely produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the numbers reported here, though the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER has the advantage of sustained power delivery compared to mobile variants.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data across resolutions reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080, the system produces 290 FPS on Low settings, 206 FPS on Medium, 180 FPS on High, and 135 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those numbers drop to 212 FPS, 151 FPS, 132 FPS, and 99 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the averages fall further to 137 FPS, 97 FPS, 85 FPS, and 64 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, ranging from roughly 21% on Low to 27% on Ultra. From 1440p to 4K, the reduction is even steeper, with Low settings falling 35% and Ultra falling 35% as well.

This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases. The CPU’s role is most significant at 1080p, where the 290 FPS Low result suggests the processor can feed the GPU faster than it can render at higher presets. However, even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 64 FPS, confirming that neither component is a weak link. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s 96 MB of L3 cache and 4.70 GHz base clock are sufficient to avoid stalling the RTX 4070 SUPER at any tested configuration. The data shows that for players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU matters more, but for 4K gaming, the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 64 FPS. This is a narrow margin, but the data confirms it clears the threshold. Medium at 4K averages 97 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer for those who prefer smoother motion over maximum fidelity. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 99 FPS, making it the clear choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p Ultra result is 35 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra figure, demonstrating significant headroom. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 135 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Even the most demanding settings at the lowest resolution leave substantial performance on the table, suggesting that this combination is well-suited for esports-style play at 1080p.

For each resolution, the best settings are Ultra, as the measured averages are 64 FPS, 99 FPS, and 135 FPS for 4K, 1440p, and 1080p respectively. There is no scenario where the system drops below 60 FPS on any preset, so users can prioritize visual quality without sacrificing playability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict data lists all four settings — High, Low, Medium, and Ultra — as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average frame rates of 64 FPS at 4K, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 1080p. The minimum measured frame rates further support the verdict: at Medium settings, the lowest recorded values are 83 FPS at 4K, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 175 FPS at 1080p. These minimums are all well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that even worst-case dips remain smooth. The only caveat is the 4K Ultra average of 64 FPS, which is close to the threshold and could theoretically dip below in heavy scenes, but the data does not record a minimum for that configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results are consistent across the board, with no anomalous outliers. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 290 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the dataset. Medium averages 206 FPS with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. High averages 180 FPS, and Ultra averages 135 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression, with each preset step reducing the average by roughly 25-30% of the previous value.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 212 FPS, Medium averages 151 FPS with a range of 128 to 173 FPS, High averages 132 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 113 FPS, which is a larger absolute difference than at 1080p, where the gap is 155 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 137 FPS for Low, 97 FPS for Medium (with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS), 85 FPS for High, and 64 FPS for Ultra. The 4K Low result of 137 FPS is notable because it is higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 99 FPS, highlighting how much headroom exists at lower quality settings even at high resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 582nd out of 3714 combos. This places it in the top 15.7% of all systems tested, which aligns with the high average frame rates observed. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s strong single-thread performance — evidenced by its 2228 Cinebench R23 single-core score — and the RTX 4070 SUPER’s solid 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627. The combination outperforms the majority of systems, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard, which would require a higher-end GPU such as an RTX 4090-class part. The 582nd rank is a strong result for a mid-to-high-range desktop configuration, particularly given that the GPU is an end-of-life product with a predecessor in the GeForce 30 series.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: Ultra settings average 64 FPS at 4K, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 97 FPS, and High averages 85 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores 43223 on average, with the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scoring 43262 (0.1% higher) and the RTX 5050 Mobile scoring 43268 (0.1% higher). The RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1.0%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for 1080p gameplay?

A: At 1920x1080, the system reaches 290 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU’s 2228 Cinebench R23 single-core score is a key factor at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, the minimum is 175 FPS. At 1440p, it is 128 FPS. At 4K, it is 83 FPS. All exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 582nd out of 3714 combinations, placing it in the top 15.7% of systems tested for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a launch MSRP of $499.