Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data indicating that this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data set covers three resolutions and four quality settings, and the results show a system with substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate play, though the margin tightens predictably at 4K with maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination posts its highest raw frame rates. The Low preset produces an average of 272 FPS, which is the single fastest result in the entire measured suite. Moving to Medium, the average settles at 206 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. The High preset delivers 180 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset still holds a strong 135 FPS average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, even the most demanding settings leave substantial performance on the table, with the Ultra preset running at more than double the playable threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance scaling is consistent but shows the expected cost of additional pixel throughput. Low settings produce an average of 212 FPS, which is only about 22% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. High settings deliver 132 FPS on average, and Ultra drops to 99 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is roughly 113 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the quality uplift without falling below the 60 FPS line.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress significantly. The Low preset still averages 137 FPS, which is a strong result for 4K. Medium averages 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. High settings bring the average down to 85 FPS, and Ultra is the only preset that approaches the playable boundary, averaging 64 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 73 FPS, a narrower spread than at lower resolutions, which suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 135 FPS. This is a clear pass with a 75 FPS margin over the playable threshold. The data shows no reason to compromise on quality at this resolution, as even the heaviest settings maintain a frame rate that suits competitive play.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 99 FPS. This is 39 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable buffer for action-heavy scenes. The minimum recorded frame rate for Ultra is not listed, but the Medium preset shows a floor of 128 FPS, which suggests the Ultra preset likely remains well above the threshold even in dips.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best playable setting, averaging 64 FPS. This is only 4 FPS above the 60 FPS line, making it a tighter fit than the lower resolutions. The Medium preset offers more headroom with a 97 FPS average and an 83 FPS minimum, so players who prioritize consistency over maximum fidelity at 4K would see a safer experience, but the data confirms that Ultra is technically playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 624th out of 3,714 tested combinations. That places it in the top 17% of all tested systems, a strong showing for a desktop setup built around a 2020-era CPU and a 2024 GPU. The rank reflects the combination’s ability to sustain high frame rates across all tested settings, with the 4K Ultra result being the only figure that approaches the playable boundary.

The percentile data for the individual components supports this ranking. The Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. Both components are above the 80th percentile, which aligns with the combo’s top-quartile placement in this specific game. The measured FPS data shows that the system is not bottlenecked by either component at 1080p or 1440p, but the 4K results suggest the GPU is the primary constraint at the highest resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide a clear picture of what other processors would deliver similar results. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has an average benchmark score of 41,263, which is 0.3% higher than the Ryzen 9 5900X’s 41,376 average. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41,215, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41,208, also 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41,576, which is 0.5% ahead. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 43,223 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268, also 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301, 0.2% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, which is 1% higher. These differences are within the noise of typical benchmark variance, so swapping in any of these GPUs would yield statistically indistinguishable performance in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates at each level. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra is 137 FPS, and the system maintains an average of 272 FPS at Low. This wide spread and high ceiling indicate that the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU is doing most of the work even at lower settings. The 1080p results also show that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not saturated, as the frame rates climb far beyond what a 60 Hz display would need.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 113 FPS drop, which is a smaller absolute reduction than at 1080p but still a significant percentage change. The Medium preset’s minimum of 128 FPS suggests that the GPU is still comfortably handling the load, and the CPU is not creating a bottleneck. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 22-27% across presets, which aligns with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the behavior changes. The drop from Low to Ultra is 73 FPS, and the Ultra preset’s average of 64 FPS sits just above the playable threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with the Ultra preset falling from 99 FPS to 64 FPS, a 35% reduction. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary constraint, and the CPU’s contribution becomes less relevant. The Ryzen 9 5900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s CPU demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of memory and bandwidth are what determine the 4K ceiling.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at or above 60 FPS across every resolution and preset tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS, giving a 75 FPS margin over the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 99 FPS, a 39 FPS margin. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 64 FPS, a 4 FPS margin that is technically playable but leaves little room for frame time spikes. The verdict is straightforward: the system clears the playable threshold at all tested configurations, with the 4K Ultra result being the only close call. For players who want a safety buffer at 4K, the Medium preset’s 97 FPS average and 83 FPS minimum offer a more stable experience without a major visual compromise.