Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an extreme overachiever for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates at every preset across all tested resolutions. This combination does not merely meet the 60 FPS threshold; it demolishes it, with the lowest average frame rate recorded being 83 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. Benchmark data confirms this pairing ranks 45th out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.2% of all systems evaluated for this game. The verdict is unambiguous: this PC runs Lockdown Protocol with substantial headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors even at maximum graphical fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings, with the RTX 5090’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensuring no memory-related bottlenecks. At 1920x1080, the system starts at an average of 371 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up to Medium settings at 1080p yields 268 FPS average, with a minimum of 227 FPS and a maximum of 308 FPS, indicating excellent frame pacing. High settings at 1080p produce 234 FPS average, while Ultra settings still deliver a commanding 175 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads with a 5.60 GHz boost clock are more than sufficient to feed the GPU, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with graphical load.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings deliver 276 FPS average, which is a 25.6% drop from the 1080p Low result, yet still far beyond any practical refresh rate. Medium settings at 1440p average 196 FPS, with a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 226 FPS, demonstrating consistent performance even during intense scenes. High settings produce 171 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 128 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 25-30% performance across all settings, which is a typical scaling factor for a GPU with this level of memory bandwidth.

The 3840x2160 results show the first signs of the GPU being pushed, though it never comes close to struggling. At 4K Low, the system averages 178 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold. Medium settings at 4K average 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 146 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. High settings at 4K average 111 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 83 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable because it remains 38% above the 60 FPS playable threshold, proving that this combination has no weak points even at the most demanding configuration tested.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the system maintains solid frame rates even in worst-case scenarios. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 227 FPS is 278% higher than the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 167 FPS is still nearly three times the threshold. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 108 FPS is 80% above the threshold, indicating that even the most demanding moments in Lockdown Protocol will not cause perceptible stuttering. The absence of min/max data for other settings suggests the benchmark methodology focused on average performance for those presets, but the available data points confirm excellent frame time consistency.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings is 83 FPS, which is 38% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system maintains playability at all four settings presets at 4K, with Low, Medium, and High averaging 178, 127, and 111 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average is 371 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average remains at 175 FPS, meaning the system never drops below triple-digit frame rates at any tested configuration.

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

A: This pairing ranks 45th out of 3,714 tested combinations in the comboRankInGame field. This places it in the top 1.2% of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol, indicating superior performance relative to the vast majority of hardware configurations.

Q: Is there any resolution or setting where this PC fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Every single tested configuration—all three resolutions and all four settings presets—exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The lowest average FPS recorded is 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still comfortably above the threshold.

Q: What is the difference between the 4K Medium and 4K High settings performance?

A: The 4K Medium preset averages 127 FPS, while the 4K High preset averages 111 FPS. This represents a 12.6% performance decrease when moving from Medium to High at 4K resolution, though both remain far above the playable threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's 32 GB memory capacity provide any advantage in this game?

A: While the benchmark data does not isolate memory usage, the 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings. The consistent frame rates across resolutions suggest no memory capacity or bandwidth limitations are present.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 175 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still provides frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The 175 FPS average at 1080p Ultra represents a 192% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making this the optimal configuration for maximum visual quality without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 128 FPS. This represents a 113% margin above the playable threshold. The 1440p Ultra result is particularly impressive because it maintains high frame rates while rendering 78% more pixels than 1080p. Gamers with 144Hz or 165Hz QHD monitors can take full advantage of their display's refresh rate at maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 83 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system drops below 100 FPS, but it remains 38% above the playable threshold. The 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS is suitable for 60Hz displays and even some 90Hz or 120Hz monitors, though users with 144Hz 4K panels would need to consider dropping to High settings (111 FPS) or Medium settings (127 FPS) for higher refresh rates.

The data indicates that this system can run Lockdown Protocol at the highest visual quality preset at every resolution tested. There is no scenario where the user must compromise on graphical fidelity to achieve playable frame rates. The best settings per resolution are consistently Ultra, with the only consideration being whether the user prioritizes maximum frame rates over maximum visual quality at 4K resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with an average score of 58,323 (0.1% lower), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 with an average score of 58,504 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-14900 with an average score of 58,115 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with an average score of 58,826 (0.7% higher). These deltas are all within 1% of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's average benchmark score of 58,386, indicating that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Core i9-14900 is particularly relevant as a mainstream desktop alternative, while the Xeon parts are workstation-oriented but would behave similarly in gaming workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with an average score of 79,605 (0.3% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB with an average score of 79,396 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT with an average score of 78,940 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X with an average score of 80,959 (1.4% higher). All of these GPUs score within 1.4% of the RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79,842, suggesting they would produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. However, it is important to note that the Tesla P100 and Radeon Pro Vega 64X are professional-grade cards without consumer display outputs, while the RX 6850M XT is a mobile GPU, so their practical usability in a desktop gaming system differs despite similar raw performance.

The combination of any of these rival CPUs with any of these rival GPUs would yield comparable results to the Ryzen 7 9850X3D + RTX 5090 setup. The performance deltas are so small that users would not notice a difference in actual gameplay. The Core i9-14900 paired with an RX 6850M XT would be the most consumer-relevant alternative combination, though the RX 6850M XT's mobile nature makes it less suitable for a desktop build. The data suggests that this performance tier is well-populated with options, giving users flexibility in their hardware choices without sacrificing Lockdown Protocol performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 45th out of 3,714 tested combos in the comboRankInGame field, placing it in the 98.8th percentile of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol. This means that only 44 other hardware combinations out of nearly four thousand tested perform better in this specific game. The ranking reflects the exceptional synergy between the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's 96 MB shared L3 cache and the RTX 5090's massive compute throughput, which together handle Lockdown Protocol's demands with remarkable efficiency.

The top 1.2% ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system exceeding 60 FPS at every configuration tested. The rank of 45 out of 3,714 also implies that there are 3,669 combinations that perform worse, many of which likely fail to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions or settings. This combo's position in the rankings confirms that it is not merely adequate but genuinely elite for this game, with performance headroom that would accommodate future patches or more demanding content updates.

The percentileVsAllCpus score of 92 and percentileVsAllGpus score of 92 further contextualize the individual components' standing. Both the CPU and GPU sit in the 92nd percentile of their respective categories, meaning they outperform 92% of all other processors and graphics cards. When combined, these high-percentile components produce a system that ranks even higher in the game-specific combo ranking, demonstrating that the pairing is well-balanced for Lockdown Protocol's specific workload characteristics.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional performance at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 175 at 1080p, 128 at 1440p, and 83 at 4K. Every single one of these values exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin.

The system's weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 83 FPS average, which is still 38% above the threshold. This means that users can enable maximum graphical settings at any resolution without worrying about frame rate drops below playability. For competitive players seeking maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset at 371 FPS provides an extraordinary advantage, while those prioritizing visual fidelity can enjoy 4K Ultra at 83 FPS without compromise.

The data supports a definitive conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination is overkill for Lockdown Protocol in the best possible way. It not only meets but far exceeds the requirements for smooth gameplay at all tested configurations, making it an ideal choice for users who want the freedom to play at any resolution and settings without performance concerns. The 45th rank out of 3,714 combos and the consistent frame rates across all tests confirm that this is one of the most capable systems for this game currently available.