Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination delivers strong performance in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data showing that the system can handle the game at high frame rates across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 105 FPS on Ultra settings, while 2560x1440 Ultra runs at 77 FPS, and even 3840x2160 remains playable on High settings at 66 FPS. The benchmark results place this pairing at rank 1324 out of 3714 tested combos, indicating a solid mid-to-upper tier position for this FPS title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: At 4K resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 66 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 49 FPS, below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 2080 Ti?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 29945, while the RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, putting the RTX 3070 Ti ahead by 0.5%. This makes the two GPUs nearly identical in raw performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 165 FPS, while Ultra settings average 77 FPS. This represents a drop of 88 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X a high-performing CPU relative to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-14650HX, scores 41576, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 on all settings?

A: Yes. Every preset tested at 2560x1440 — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra being the most demanding at 77 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, yielding an average of 66 FPS. The data shows that Medium at this resolution averages 76 FPS, and Low averages 106 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 4K falls short at 49 FPS, so it should be avoided if frame rate is the priority.

At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, and the best option is Ultra with an average of 77 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the next step down, High, averages 102 FPS. Medium averages 117 FPS, while Low reaches 165 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best setting with an average of 105 FPS. The system has ample headroom at this resolution, as High averages 139 FPS, Medium averages 160 FPS, and Low reaches 225 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds 60 FPS by a wide margin, making this the most flexible resolution for the combo.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 9 5900X and the RTX 3070 Ti as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the GPU has less rendering work per pixel, so the CPU plays a more significant role in determining frame rates. This is evident in the scaling: moving from Ultra at 105 FPS to Low at 225 FPS shows a 120 FPS swing, which indicates that the CPU can feed frames quickly when the GPU is less burdened.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The spread between Low (165 FPS) and Ultra (77 FPS) narrows to 88 FPS, compared to the 120 FPS spread at 1080p. This suggests that the RTX 3070 Ti is becoming the limiting factor at higher settings, as the increased pixel count demands more from the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The difference between Low (106 FPS) and Ultra (49 FPS) is 57 FPS, but the absolute values drop significantly. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as even Low settings cannot reach the frame rates seen at lower resolutions, indicating that the RTX 3070 Ti is the primary constraint at 4K. Across all resolutions, the Ryzen 9 5900X provides sufficient headroom, but its influence wanes as resolution increases and the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, and its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band of performance. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, just 0.3% lower, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also scores 41208, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, 0.5% higher. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences are within the margin of measurement error.

For the GPU, the RTX 3070 Ti’s average score of 29945 places it alongside several comparable options. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928, just 0.1% lower, making it essentially equivalent. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433, 1.6% higher. Gamers with any of these GPUs would see similar performance in this game, though the RX 6700 holds a slight edge according to the benchmark data.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1324 out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper third of all tested configurations, indicating that it performs well relative to the broader hardware landscape. The percentile positions of the individual components support this ranking: the CPU is in the 87th percentile among all processors, and the GPU is in the 75th percentile among all graphics cards. The combo rank suggests that this pairing is well-balanced, with neither component dragging down the overall result, and the measured frame rates confirm that it handles the game effectively at most settings and resolutions.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol successfully at all three tested resolutions, though the playable settings vary. At 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on High, Low, and Medium settings, with High being the best visual option at 66 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — is playable, with Ultra averaging 77 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are also playable, and Ultra averages 105 FPS. The only setting that fails to reach 60 FPS is Ultra at 3840x2160, which averages 49 FPS. For gamers prioritizing frame rate, sticking to High at 4K or Ultra at lower resolutions provides the best balance of quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 106 FPS, Medium settings produce 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, High settings produce 66 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 49 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is viable but requires dropping to High or lower to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the results show more headroom. Low settings average 165 FPS, Medium settings average 117 FPS with a range of 99 to 135 FPS, High settings average 102 FPS, and Ultra settings average 77 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is 99 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting consistent performance across this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 225 FPS, Medium settings average 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS, High settings average 139 FPS, and Ultra settings average 105 FPS. Even the lowest recorded frame rate at Medium, 136 FPS, is more than double the playable threshold, making 1080p the most comfortable resolution for this hardware.