Lockdown Protocol

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 532nd out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 14.3% of configs. This is a high-end pairing that clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination measured, from 1080p Low at 275.2 FPS to 4K Ultra at 68.8 FPS. The data indicates this combo is overbuilt for the game’s demands at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains comfortable but requires the Ultra preset to push the GPU near its limit.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 532 out of 3,714 means it outperforms roughly 85.7% of all tested CPU-GPU pairs in Lockdown Protocol. This places it firmly in the upper echelon, though not at the absolute top—there are 531 configurations that deliver higher average frame rates. Given the hardware involved, this ranking makes sense: the Ryzen 9 5900X provides strong multi-threaded headroom, and the RX 7900 XTX is a flagship-class GPU that scales well with resolution.

The CPU itself sits at the 87th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 41,376. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (0.3% higher score), Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (0.4% higher), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (0.4% higher), while the Intel Core i7-14650HX trails by 0.5%. These are all mobile or hybrid chips, indicating the 5900X’s desktop-class performance is roughly equivalent to top-tier laptop silicon in aggregate workloads.

For the GPU, the RX 7900 XTX sits at the 64th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 19,410. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (0.4% higher), NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (1% higher), and AMD FirePro D300 (1.2% higher), while the NVIDIA TITAN Xp trails by 1.2%. These are older or lower-tier cards, yet the delta percentages are small—within 1.2%—which suggests the RX 7900 XTX’s synthetic benchmark average is not dramatically separated from these peers, even though real-world gaming performance is far superior.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combo’s rank reflects the GPU’s dominance. The 5900X provides ample CPU throughput, but at 4K the frame rates are almost entirely GPU-bound. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, and the 5900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads handle the game’s logic without bottlenecking the GPU.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 68.8, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 8.8 frames. This is the most demanding preset at the highest resolution, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo delivers 103.8 FPS on Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth high-refresh experience. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 144.2 FPS, which is excellent for 144Hz monitors.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41,376, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41,263) and 0.4% lower than the Core Ultra 7 356H (41,215). It is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41,576).

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 275.2 FPS, and even at Ultra it reaches 144.2 FPS. The CPU is not limiting performance at this resolution, as the GPU still has headroom to push high frame rates.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 219.2 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 103.8 FPS. The difference is 115.4 FPS, representing a 52.6% drop from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at all tested settings in 4K?

A: Yes. The lowest measured average at 3840x2160 is 68.8 FPS on Ultra, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. The highest is 145.2 FPS on Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four preset levels, with all values representing average frame rates. No minimum or maximum frame data was recorded, so the analysis relies solely on averages.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates range from 68.8 FPS (Ultra) to 145.2 FPS (Low). The progression is: Low at 145.2, Medium at 102.4, High at 92, and Ultra at 68.8. The gap between Low and Ultra is 76.4 FPS, a 52.6% reduction. The drop from Medium to High is 10.4 FPS, while High to Ultra is 23.2 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. Low settings yield 219.2 FPS, Medium 156.5, High 135.4, and Ultra 103.8. The difference between Low and Ultra is 115.4 FPS, a 52.6% reduction similar to 4K. The step from Medium to High is 21.1 FPS, and High to Ultra is 31.6 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset remains the most demanding step.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 275.2 FPS, Medium 213, High 188.3, and Ultra 144.2. The gap between Low and Ultra is 131 FPS, a 47.6% reduction. The transition from Medium to High is 24.7 FPS, and High to Ultra is 44.1 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop across all resolutions and presets.

Comparing across resolutions, the scaling is consistent. At High settings, 1080p yields 188.3 FPS, 1440p yields 135.4 FPS (71.9% of 1080p), and 4K yields 92 FPS (48.9% of 1080p). At Ultra, the scaling is 144.2 FPS at 1080p, 103.8 at 1440p (72% of 1080p), and 68.8 at 4K (47.7% of 1080p). This shows that the GPU’s performance scales almost linearly with pixel count, confirming that the RX 7900 XTX is the primary driver at all resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across every tested configuration. According to the verdict data, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. The average FPS at Ultra is 68.8 at 3840x2160, 103.8 at 2560x1440, and 144.2 at 1920x1080.

At 4K, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. The Ultra preset runs at 68.8 FPS, which is 14.7% above the playable threshold. Users who prefer higher frame rates can drop to High for 92 FPS or Medium for 102.4 FPS, both of which remain smooth. Low settings at 4K reach 145.2 FPS, which is more than double the threshold and suggests the GPU is not taxed heavily even at this resolution.

At 1440p, the combo is exceptionally strong. Ultra settings deliver 103.8 FPS, which is 73% above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes the configuration ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 144Hz, as even the most demanding preset stays above 100 FPS.

At 1080p, the combo is overkill for the game’s requirements. Ultra settings produce 144.2 FPS, while Low settings reach 275.2 FPS. This resolution is best suited for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter, and the combo delivers that without any CPU bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, which all score within 0.4% of the Ryzen 9 5900X. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% lower. These chips would behave similarly in CPU-bound scenarios, though they are primarily mobile processors, so their sustained performance in a desktop context may differ.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (0.4% higher synthetic score), NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (1% higher), and AMD FirePro D300 (1.2% higher), with the NVIDIA TITAN Xp trailing by 1.2%. These are all older or lower-tier cards, and their synthetic benchmark scores are close to the RX 7900 XTX, but real-world gaming performance would be significantly lower due to architectural differences and memory bandwidth. The GTX 1060 3 GB, for instance, has only 3 GB of VRAM and a much narrower memory bus, which would severely limit performance at 4K.

In practice, users looking for similar gaming performance to this combo should consider CPUs with comparable multi-threaded scores, such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 series, and GPUs that are within a few percentage points in synthetic benchmarks, though the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960 GB/s bandwidth give it a substantial advantage in memory-intensive titles like Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 68.8. This is the maximum quality setting available, and it still clears the threshold by 8.8 FPS. Users can also choose High (92 FPS), Medium (102.4 FPS), or Low (145.2 FPS) for higher frame rates, but Ultra is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, delivering 103.8 FPS. This is 43.8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for high-refresh displays. The next step down, High, runs at 135.4 FPS, but Ultra’s visual improvements are worth the 31.6 FPS reduction.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at 144.2 FPS, which is 84.2 FPS above the threshold. This is the best preset for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding 144 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz monitors. Lower presets offer diminishing returns in frame rate relative to the visual quality loss.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol’s performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 188.3 at 1080p to 135.4 at 1440p (a 28.1% reduction) and to 92 at 4K (a 51.1% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is nearly proportional to the pixel count increase, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 275.2 FPS, which is close to the maximum frame rate the CPU can feed the GPU. At 4K, the CPU has far more headroom, as the GPU is already saturated at 68.8 FPS on Ultra. The 5900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads provide sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking at any tested resolution, but the data does not isolate CPU-specific scaling.

The preset scaling also highlights the GPU’s dominance. Moving from Low to Ultra at 4K reduces FPS by 52.6% (from 145.2 to 68.8), while at 1080p the same preset change reduces FPS by 47.6% (from 275.2 to 144.2). The slightly larger relative drop at 4K suggests the GPU is more heavily stressed at higher resolutions, whereas at 1080p the CPU can partially compensate for the increased graphical load.

In summary, the RX 7900 XTX is the primary performance driver for Lockdown Protocol, with the Ryzen 9 5900X providing ample CPU headroom that never becomes a limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized, while at 1080p the combo still has enough CPU capability to push frame rates well beyond the playable threshold.