Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining a viable option only at reduced settings. Benchmark data shows this pairing is firmly positioned for high-refresh-rate play at standard resolutions, though the 8 GB VRAM and mid-range GPU positioning create clear boundaries at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 90.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160 yield an average of 66.9 FPS, making it the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 53.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.8 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X scores 41,376 on average, placing it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 0.4% ahead of both the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. It trails the Intel Core i7-14650HX by 0.5%.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 significantly faster than its closest GPU competitors?

A: No. The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17,639 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, sitting 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 84.6 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of tested configurations for this game?

A: Yes. It ranks 1,992 out of 3,714 total combos tested in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the performance distribution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the RTX 4060 becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor: Low settings produce 189.5 FPS, and moving to Ultra only reduces performance to 90.3 FPS. The Ryzen 9 5900X's 12 cores and 24 threads ensure the CPU side does not bottleneck at these frame rates, with single-thread performance of 941 in 3dmark and multi-thread scores of 10,075 in 3dmark max threads indicating strong headroom.

Stepping up to 2560x1440 shows the GPU beginning to assert its influence. The gap between Low (139.8 FPS) and Ultra (63.9 FPS) widens to a 2.2x difference, compared to a 2.1x difference at 1080p. The RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are sufficient for smooth play at every preset, but the frame rate penalty for higher settings becomes more pronounced.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus becomes a limiting factor, as evidenced by the steep drop from Medium (66.9 FPS) to High (53.9 FPS) and Ultra (44.8 FPS). The CPU's influence nearly disappears at this resolution; even the Ryzen 9 5900X's strong multi-threaded performance cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to maintain 60 FPS at High and Ultra presets. The data indicates that the 5900X is never the bottleneck in this pairing — the RTX 4060's capabilities define the performance ceiling at every resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 5900X's average benchmark score of 41,376 places it in a tight cluster of competing processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H posts 41,263 (0.3% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41,215 (0.4% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also scores 41,208 (0.4% slower). The Intel Core i7-14650HX edges ahead with 41,576 (0.5% faster). These deltas are within noise margins, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are surprising in their diversity. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17,666 (0.2% ahead), while the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588) and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551) trail by 0.3% and 0.5% respectively. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 rounds out the group at 17,509, 0.7% behind. These are all within 1% of the RTX 4060's average, suggesting that in practical gaming scenarios, users with any of these GPUs would see nearly indistinguishable performance in Lockdown Protocol, assuming other system components are comparable.

The practical implication is that this combo sits in a "performance plateau" where neither component has a clear advantage over its immediate alternatives. Users upgrading from any of these rival components would see minimal gains in this specific game, though the RTX 4060's architectural advantages — such as Ada Lovelace features like DLSS and ray tracing cores — may matter in other titles.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1,992 out of 3,714 tested combinations, this pairing lands almost exactly in the middle of the performance distribution for Lockdown Protocol. This positioning is consistent with the component-level benchmarks: the CPU sits in the 87th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU produces a balanced system that handles most scenarios well but lacks the raw GPU power to excel at 4K.

The rank suggests that roughly 54% of tested combos perform better in this game, which is expected given that the RTX 4060 is an end-of-life product in NVIDIA's lineup. The Ryzen 9 5900X, despite being from the 5000 series, remains highly competitive in CPU-bound scenarios — its 87th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU, and the rank reflects this asymmetry.

For context, the gap between this combo and higher-ranking systems likely comes from GPUs with more VRAM and bandwidth. The 8 GB frame buffer at 4K is the most probable cause of the steep performance cliff between Medium and High settings, as texture data exceeds available memory. At 1080p and 1440p, where VRAM is less of a constraint, the combo's rank would likely be higher than the overall figure suggests.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the experience quality varies dramatically. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low (189.5 FPS), Medium (133.4 FPS), High (116.2 FPS), and Ultra (90.3 FPS) — clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with significant margin. This is the resolution where the combo shines, offering smooth gameplay even at maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the system maintains playability across all presets. Ultra settings average 63.9 FPS, just above the threshold, while High (84.6 FPS), Medium (98.1 FPS), and Low (139.8 FPS) provide comfortable headroom. Users prioritizing visual fidelity can run Ultra, but those sensitive to frame drops may prefer High for a more stable experience.

The 3840x2160 results are mixed. Low (90.5 FPS) and Medium (66.9 FPS) are playable, but High (53.9 FPS) and Ultra (44.8 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p machine for Lockdown Protocol, with 4K limited to medium presets for those who prioritize smoothness over detail.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 90.3 FPS. This provides the full visual experience with a 30 FPS buffer above the threshold, making it the recommended choice for most players.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings also qualify as the best playable option, with an average of 63.9 FPS. The margin is thinner — only 3.9 FPS above the threshold — but it remains playable. Players who experience frame dips in intense scenes may opt for High (84.6 FPS) for a more consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 66.9 FPS. This represents the sweet spot between visual quality and performance at 4K. High settings at 53.9 FPS are close but miss the threshold, and Ultra's 44.8 FPS is clearly below playable standards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 189.5 FPS average
• Medium: 133.4 FPS average
• High: 116.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 90.3 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 52% performance reduction, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (56.1 FPS). The step from High to Ultra is 25.9 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load.

2560x1440:

• Low: 139.8 FPS average
• Medium: 98.1 FPS average
• High: 84.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 63.9 FPS average

At this resolution, the drop from Low to Medium is 41.7 FPS, and the High to Ultra transition costs 20.7 FPS. The Ultra setting barely clears the 60 FPS mark, making it a borderline choice for competitive play.

3840x2160:

• Low: 90.5 FPS average
• Medium: 66.9 FPS average
• High: 53.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 44.8 FPS average

The 4K results show the most dramatic scaling penalties. Moving from Medium to High costs 13 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 9.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 45.7 FPS, representing a 50% reduction in performance. The data clearly indicates that 4K Ultra is beyond the RTX 4060's capabilities in this title, while 4K Medium remains a viable compromise.