Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 presents a significant imbalance for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The data shows a CPU that ranks in the 87th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 40th percentile against all graphics cards. This combination produces a system where the graphics card is the clear limiting factor in most scenarios, though the processor provides enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions. The recorded measurements indicate that this system can only achieve a consistently playable experience at 1080p with the lowest settings, and even then, the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is substantial enough to offer some breathing room. This analysis will break down the measured performance across resolutions, compare the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provide clear guidance on which settings deliver a playable frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU component of this combo, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, sits very close to a cluster of modern mobile and desktop processors according to the database's averaged benchmark scores. The closest rival is the Intel Core i7-14650HX, which scores 41576, a difference of 0.5 percent from the Ryzen's average score of 41376. This means the Ryzen 9 5900X is statistically almost identical in overall processing power to that Intel chip, despite the architectural differences. On the other side of the spectrum, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, which is 0.3 percent slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, a 0.4 percent deficit. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also lands within this tight grouping with a score of 41208, again a 0.4 percent difference. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would likely deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance, meaning the choice between them would not alter the frame rate outcomes measured for this game. The Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores and 24 threads, but the game's performance data suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck well before the CPU's multithreaded capabilities are fully exercised.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 7472 places it alongside a very different class of hardware. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1 percent faster, making it the closest competitor in terms of raw compute. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, a 0.3 percent difference, and the Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, also a 0.4 percent deficit. The AMD Radeon R7 350 rounds out the group with a score of 7425, a 0.6 percent gap. This is a crucial data point: the GTX 1650 is performing in the same league as integrated graphics solutions like the Intel UHD Graphics 750 and older mobile discrete parts like the Radeon HD 8850M. For Lockdown Protocol, this means users considering this GPU should expect performance characteristics similar to those integrated solutions, which is a limiting factor for a fast-paced FPS title. The GTX 1650's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth is adequate for low resolutions, but the benchmark scores indicate it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at higher settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 36 FPS on Low settings to 17 FPS on Ultra, a decline of 19 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same settings range produces 56 FPS on Low and 26 FPS on Ultra, a 30 FPS spread. At 1920x1080, the spread is even wider: 76 FPS on Low down to 35 FPS on Ultra, a 41 FPS difference. This pattern indicates that the GPU is responsible for nearly all the performance variation when settings change. The CPU, with its high benchmark scores, is not the constraining factor in these scenarios.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent when examining the resolution scaling at a fixed preset. At Low settings, moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 drops the average from 76 FPS to 56 FPS, a 20 FPS reduction. Moving further to 3840x2160 drops it to 36 FPS, another 20 FPS reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increased pixel count. The CPU's high single-thread and multithread scores, such as the 3dmark single-thread score of 941 and the 3dmark max threads score of 10075, provide ample processing power for game logic and physics, but these are not the limiting factors here.

The data indicates that for this specific game, the GPU should be the focus of any upgrade consideration. The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals, all within 0.5 percent, means that swapping the processor for any of those alternatives would yield no meaningful change in Lockdown Protocol's frame rates. The GTX 1650, however, sits at the 40th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include integrated graphics, which underscores its position as the weak link. At higher resolutions and presets, the GPU's limited processing power and memory bandwidth prevent the system from reaching the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system fails to deliver playable frame rates at any setting. The Low preset produces an average of 36 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings drop the average to 26 FPS, with recorded minimums of 22 FPS and maximums of 29 FPS. High settings yield 22 FPS, and Ultra settings produce a mere 17 FPS. None of these averages come close to the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the minimums at Medium settings show that frame pacing can dip into the low 20s, which would be noticeable in a fast-paced FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the playable threshold. The Low preset delivers an average of 56 FPS, which is close to 60 but still short. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 26 FPS. The 56 FPS average at Low is the closest this resolution gets to playable, but the data shows it does not clear the 60 FPS bar.

At 1920x1080, the system finally achieves a playable result. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, which is 16 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, meaning some scenes may briefly touch 60 FPS but the average falls short. High settings average 47 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35 FPS. The 76 FPS average at Low is the only measured configuration that consistently stays above 60 FPS, and the margin is healthy enough to absorb minor scene complexity spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3580 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the bottom few percent of all configurations tested, around the 4th percentile. This low ranking is driven entirely by the GPU, as the CPU's 87th percentile ranking shows it is a high-performing part. The combination of a top-tier processor with a bottom-tier graphics card creates a system that is unbalanced for gaming, and the ranking reflects the overall frame rate performance, which is dominated by the GPU.

This ranking means that the vast majority of other tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. Users with this setup will experience performance that is significantly below the median, and the measured FPS data confirms this. The 76 FPS at 1080p Low is the only playable result, and even that is modest compared to what higher-ranked combos would achieve. The GPU's 40th percentile ranking, combined with the fact that its nearest rivals include integrated graphics, provides context for why this combo ranks so low. The CPU's performance is essentially wasted in this configuration for this game, as the GPU cannot translate the processor's capabilities into higher frame rates.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher. The best average at this resolution is 36 FPS on Low, which is far below the threshold. At 2560x1440, the same result applies: no playable settings exist, and the best average is 56 FPS on Low, which still falls short of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system can run the game, but only on the Low preset. The recorded average at Low is 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 54 FPS, which is below the threshold, so it does not qualify as playable according to the database's criteria. The verdict by resolution lists only 1920x1080 as having playable settings, and the best settings at that resolution are Low with an average FPS of 76.

Users with this hardware should expect to play Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with Low settings to maintain a smooth experience. Attempting higher resolutions or higher presets will result in average frame rates below 60 FPS, which can impact gameplay responsiveness in a competitive FPS. The system's CPU is more than capable, but the GPU is the limiting factor, and the data shows no configuration beyond 1080p Low achieves the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the database records no playable settings. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 36 FPS on Low, which is 24 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. There is no preset that can be recommended for this resolution, as all of them produce averages in the 17 to 36 FPS range.

For 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. No preset reaches 60 FPS, with Low averaging 56 FPS, which is the best result but still 4 FPS short. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. None of these are suitable for a playable experience.

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 76 FPS. This is the only configuration across all tested resolutions and presets that meets the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 54 FPS, which is close but not enough, and the minimum of 46 FPS indicates that frame drops would be noticeable. High and Ultra at 1080p average 47 FPS and 35 FPS respectively, both below the threshold. Therefore, the recommendation is clear: run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Low settings to achieve an average of 76 FPS, which provides a stable and responsive experience for this FPS title.