Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining playable at reduced settings. Benchmark data places this combination at rank 1161 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated for this title. The measured FPS data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 4K Ultra settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have near-neighbor components that would produce similar in-game behavior. For the Ryzen 9 5900X, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, which scores 41263 in average benchmarks versus the 5900X's 41376, a delta of just 0.3%. This means the 5900X and the Ultra 7 366H would deliver nearly identical framerates in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at 1080p where the processor's workload is more significant. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 are also within 0.4% of the 5900X's average score, making them functionally equivalent for this game. The Intel Core i7-14650HX trails by 0.5% with a score of 41576, so while it is slightly faster on average, the difference would be imperceptible in actual gameplay.

On the GPU side, the RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 48477 places it close to several alternatives. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile sits just 1.5% behind with a score of 47743, making it a comparable performer in GPU-bound scenarios such as 4K High settings. The Intel Arc A550M is 2.5% ahead at 49737, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 3% ahead at 49957. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 also scores 50001, 3% higher than the 6800 XT. These deltas suggest that swapping the RX 6800 XT for any of these rivals would yield framerate differences of roughly 1-3 FPS at most in Lockdown Protocol, which falls within normal run-to-run variance.

FAQ

Q: Can the Ryzen 9 5900X and RX 6800 XT maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The measured data shows 71 FPS average at 4K High, 81 FPS at 4K Medium, and 115 FPS at 4K Low. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gameplay with this combo?

A: The Ultra preset delivers 82 FPS average at 2560x1440, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and represents the highest quality setting that maintains playability. The Medium preset runs at 126 FPS average, while High runs at 110 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other systems tested for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 1161 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 69th percentile of all systems evaluated. This indicates it performs better than roughly two-thirds of tested configurations for this specific game.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 242 FPS on Low, 172 FPS on Medium, 150 FPS on High, and 113 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate the GPU is not limiting performance at this resolution, as even Ultra settings stay well above 100 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for this combo?

A: Minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 69 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 107 FPS; and at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 146 FPS. All other settings only report average FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The gap between Low (115 FPS) and Ultra (53 FPS) is 62 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a dramatic impact on performance, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals how this combo scales across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the average framerates range from 53 FPS at Ultra to 115 FPS at Low. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS. High settings produce 71 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The jump from Low to Medium costs 34 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 10 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is the most punishing, dropping 18 FPS to 53 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance improves substantially. Low settings hit 177 FPS average, Medium runs at 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 145 FPS, High delivers 110 FPS, and Ultra stays at 82 FPS. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding Ultra setting maintains a comfortable margin above it. The scaling from Low to Ultra costs 95 FPS, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Low and Medium (51 FPS).

At 1920x1080, the combo excels across all settings. Low reaches 242 FPS, Medium averages 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and maximum of 198 FPS, High runs at 150 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 113 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 129 FPS, but even the lowest-performing preset provides nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 146 FPS ensures that framerates never dip below playable levels even during intense scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1161 out of 3714 tested combinations places it in the 69th percentile overall for Lockdown Protocol. This means it outperforms 2553 other tested combos while being beaten by 1160. The rank reflects a balanced system that is neither at the top end nor struggling to maintain playability. Given that the game launched in March 2024, this hardware pairing from late 2020 remains competitive in the current testing pool.

The ranking suggests that this combo sits comfortably in the upper third of systems tested, which is expected given the RX 6800 XT's 85th percentile among all GPUs and the Ryzen 9 5900X's 87th percentile among all CPUs. The system's overall position is slightly below what the individual component percentiles would suggest, indicating that Lockdown Protocol may have specific optimization patterns that favor other hardware combinations more heavily.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable framerates across all three tested resolutions, though with caveats at 4K. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best preset at 71 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls short at 53 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 82 FPS average. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 113 FPS average.

For users prioritizing visual fidelity, the 1440p Ultra preset provides the best balance of quality and performance, offering 82 FPS. For those who want maximum framerates, the 1080p Low preset hits 242 FPS, which is suitable for high refresh rate displays. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard, making it unsuitable for competitive play at that resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers 71 FPS average. This setting provides a balance between visual quality and performance, though users seeking higher framerates can drop to Medium for 81 FPS or Low for 115 FPS. The Ultra preset at 53 FPS is not recommended for 4K play.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, running at 82 FPS average. This gives users the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 126 FPS is an option for those who prefer higher framerates, and Low at 177 FPS suits competitive play.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 113 FPS average, making it the best setting for this resolution. This provides excellent visual fidelity while still delivering nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. For users with 144Hz or 240Hz displays, the Low preset at 242 FPS is optimal, while High at 150 FPS offers a middle ground.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the system achieves 242 FPS on Low, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high framerates. The drop to 113 FPS at Ultra shows that the GPU becomes more involved as graphical complexity increases, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to keep the system from being bottlenecked.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts slightly. The Low preset drops to 177 FPS from 242 FPS at 1080p, a reduction of 65 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS represents a 31 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra figure of 113 FPS, reinforcing that the GPU is increasingly responsible for performance at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU's dominance becomes clear. The Low preset drops to 115 FPS from 177 FPS at 1440p, and Ultra falls to 53 FPS from 82 FPS. The 62 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K, compared to the 95 FPS gap at 1440p and 129 FPS gap at 1080p, indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases, with the 12-core, 24-thread processor providing sufficient performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 4K. The data confirms that users should prioritize GPU settings at 4K, while CPU performance is less critical at this resolution.