Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination shows a wide performance spread depending on resolution and quality preset. The database contains averaged frame rate measurements for three resolutions and four settings levels, with some runs also capturing minimum and maximum framerates.

At 1920x1080, the system performs comfortably across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 131 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this configuration at any resolution. The Medium preset averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS, indicating solid frame pacing. High settings produce an average of 81 FPS, while Ultra drops to an average of 61 FPS. That 61 FPS average at 1080p Ultra is the lowest average recorded at this resolution, but it still clears the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably but remains respectable. The Low preset averages 96 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. The minimum of 58 FPS at 1440p Medium is worth noting, as it briefly dips below the 60 FPS playable mark even though the average stays above it. High settings average 59 FPS, just one frame short of the threshold. Ultra settings at 1440p average 45 FPS, a significant drop from the Medium preset.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 begins to struggle. The Low preset averages 62 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The 4K data shows a clear pattern: only the Low preset can maintain a playable average at this resolution, and even that result is marginal.

The measured data also reveals how frame time consistency changes with settings. The only runs that include min/max values are the Medium presets at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread from minimum to maximum is 28 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 20 FPS. At 4K Medium, the spread is 13 FPS. This suggests that as resolution increases and the GPU becomes more saturated, the frame rate variance compresses even as the average drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU in this configuration, which helps contextualize where this hardware sits relative to other options.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, the closest comparable processors are all recent mobile and desktop parts. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has an average benchmark score of 41263, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900X's average score of 41376. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, a 0.4% deficit. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also scores 41208, another 0.4% deficit. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% higher than the Ryzen 9 5900X. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU comparison is less flattering. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780, placing it in the 47th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are professional and mobile workstation parts. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, which is 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, 0.7% lower. All four rivals are within a single percentage point of the GTX 1070, so a user swapping between any of these cards would see nearly identical performance in this game.

The overall combination ranks 3068 out of 3714 tested CPU and GPU pairings in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower portion of the database. That rank reflects the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability, since the Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs while the GTX 1070 sits in the 47th percentile of all GPUs. In practical terms, the CPU is far from being the limiting factor in this system.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions makes the division of labor between the Ryzen 9 5900X and the GTX 1070 clear. Lockdown Protocol becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases, and the measured FPS data reflects this.

At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence on the result. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, has substantial headroom in this title. The 1080p Low preset reaches 131 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 70 FPS, from 131 down to 61 FPS. That large spread indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint even at 1080p, since changing settings has a dramatic impact on frame rate, but the CPU is clearly capable of feeding the GPU fast enough to reach triple-digit frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The Low preset still produces 96 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 51 FPS drop, slightly smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p but proportionally similar. The fact that High settings at 1440p average 59 FPS, just one frame below the playable threshold, while Medium averages 68 FPS, shows how sensitive this resolution is to preset changes.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 is thoroughly saturated. The Low preset manages 62 FPS, but every other preset falls below 60 FPS. Medium averages 44 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The 33 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest absolute spread of any resolution, which indicates that the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck. When the GPU is fully loaded, changing settings has a smaller relative impact because the pixel throughput requirement dominates everything else.

The CPU's role is better understood through its synthetic benchmark scores. The Ryzen 9 5900X scores 16262 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1527 in Cinebench R23 single-core. It also scores 10075 in 3DMark max threads and 9075 in 3DMark 16 threads. These numbers indicate a processor with ample compute headroom for a game like Lockdown Protocol. The GTX 1070, by contrast, has a PassMark G3D score of 13498 and sits in the 47th percentile. This configuration is clearly GPU-limited at every resolution, with the CPU rarely being the constraining factor.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is straightforward based on the recorded data. At 1920x1080, this system can run Lockdown Protocol at every preset level while staying at or above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which clears the playable threshold, and High averages 81 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and Low averages 131 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra is playable.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game at Medium settings with an average of 68 FPS, and Low with an average of 96 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS is a minor caveat, but the average remains above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 62 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold with averages of 44 FPS, 38 FPS, and 29 FPS respectively. The 4K Low result is marginal, so users who prefer consistent frame times may want to consider capping the frame rate or accepting occasional dips below 60 FPS.

In summary, this PC is a solid 1080p machine for Lockdown Protocol, a capable 1440p machine with reduced settings, and a 4K machine only at minimum settings. The Ryzen 9 5900X is not the limiting factor at any resolution; the GTX 1070's age and 8 GB of GDDR5 memory are what hold the system back at higher resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 61 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, so users at 1080p can run the game at maximum visual quality while remaining playable. For additional headroom, High settings average 81 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and Low averages 131 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, averaging 68 FPS. This provides a balance of visual fidelity and performance. Users who prefer higher quality can try High settings, but the 59 FPS average falls just below the threshold. Low settings average 96 FPS for those who prioritize frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, averaging 62 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K. Medium settings at 44 FPS, High at 38 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS are all below the playable threshold. The 62 FPS average at 4K Low is close to the 60 FPS line, so users sensitive to frame drops may want to stay at 1440p Medium instead.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes. The system runs the game at 1080p with an average of 61 FPS on Ultra settings, 81 FPS on High, 93 FPS on Medium, and 131 FPS on Low. All presets clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Medium settings provide the best playable experience at 2560x1440, averaging 68 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 45 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 62 FPS. Medium averages 44 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, 0.7% lower.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, 0.5% higher.

Q: Which component limits performance in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The GTX 1070 sits in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, indicating the GPU is saturated before the CPU becomes a constraint.