Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The data indicates that this pairing is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures no bottleneck at 1080p. The verdict is unequivocal: this PC runs the game at maximum settings with substantial headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 41376 places it in the 87th percentile of all processors, with nearest rivals within a narrow 0.5% margin. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (avg score 41263) is 0.3% slower, making it effectively a peer in synthetic CPU workloads. Similarly, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41208) are both 0.4% behind, showing that any of these chips would deliver near-identical frame pacing in CPU-limited scenarios. The Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576) is 0.5% faster, representing the closest alternative that would edge out the Ryzen 9 in raw compute. For Lockdown Protocol, these deltas are negligible; all four rivals would produce statistically identical results at 1080p where CPU load is highest.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090’s average benchmark score of 60347 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, a 0% difference, making it a direct performance equivalent in raw compute. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140) sits 0.3% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61896) is actually 2.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657) trails by 2.9%. For gaming purposes, these rivals would deliver near-identical frame rates, though the RTX 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth give it a distinct advantage in texture-heavy scenes that these benchmarks do not fully capture. The data suggests that swapping to any of these alternatives would not materially change the playability verdict at any resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a significantly larger role: average FPS ranges from 172.5 (Ultra) to 272.6 (Low). The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 100.1 FPS, indicating that lowering settings provides a massive boost, which is characteristic of CPU-limited operation where reducing GPU workload does not help much. In contrast, at 3840x2160, the spread between Low (175.7 FPS) and Ultra (85 FPS) is 90.7 FPS, showing that the GPU is now the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s dominance becomes apparent when isolating resolution scaling. At High settings, moving from 1080p (227.5 FPS) to 1440p (168.8 FPS) costs 58.7 FPS, and then to 4K (108.5 FPS) costs another 60.3 FPS. This steep falloff with resolution is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. Conversely, at Low settings, the drop from 1080p (272.6 FPS) to 4K (175.7 FPS) is 96.9 FPS, but the 1080p result is constrained by the CPU’s single-thread performance (passmark single-thread score of 3469). The data shows that at 1080p Low, the Ryzen 9 5900X with its 12 cores and 24 threads is the limiting factor, while at 4K, the RTX 4090’s 82.58 TFLOPS compute becomes the ceiling.

For players targeting 4K, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate, and the CPU’s 87th percentile standing ensures no bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU’s multi-core score of 16262 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient for high framerates, but the single-core score of 1527 is what ultimately caps performance at 272.6 FPS in Low settings. The data indicates that at 1080p, overclocking or upgrading the CPU would yield small gains, while at 4K, the GPU is fully utilized and any CPU upgrade would be irrelevant.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which is 41.7% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 124 FPS average, which is the highest visual quality while still exceeding the playable threshold by 106.7%. All presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance does the RTX 4090 lose when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: On High settings, the average FPS drops from 227.5 at 1920x1080 to 108.5 at 3840x2160, a 47.7% reduction. On Low settings, the drop is from 272.6 to 175.7, a 35.5% reduction.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads with a max-thread benchmark score of 10075 in 3DMark prevent a bottleneck at 4K. At 1080p, the single-thread score of 941 in 3DMark (and 1527 in Cinebench R23) is the limiting factor; the FPS does not scale linearly with lower settings, indicating the CPU is the cap.

Q: Does the game’s release date affect performance?

A: The game launched on March 11, 2024, and the benchmarks reflect measured data for this title. No patch data is provided in the fact pack, so performance may change with updates.

Q: How does this combo compare to the top 1% of systems?

A: The combo ranks 159th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4.3% of all systems tested for this game.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol without any compromises. At 3840x2160, all four preset levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 85 FPS. For 2560x1440, Ultra settings yield 124 FPS, while 1920x1080 Ultra achieves 172.5 FPS. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded by at least 41.7% at every resolution and preset combination tested. The best experience is at 1080p Ultra, which offers the highest frame rate per visual quality setting, but 4K Ultra remains fully enjoyable. The data shows no resolution or preset fails to hit the 60 FPS target, meaning users can select any graphical quality without needing to compromise on smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the average FPS varies from a minimum of 85 at Ultra to a maximum of 175.7 at Low. Medium settings achieve 122.3 FPS, while High delivers 108.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 90.7 FPS, indicating significant GPU scaling.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), Low settings produce 244.2 FPS, Medium yields 190.5 FPS, High results in 168.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 124 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 120.2 FPS, showing that the GPU has plenty of headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Low settings reach 272.6 FPS, Medium 242.1 FPS, High 227.5 FPS, and Ultra 172.5 FPS. The 100.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra is smaller than at 1440p, confirming the CPU limit at this resolution. All values are averages; no minimum or maximum FPS figures were recorded in the data. The CPU’s multi-threaded score of 39002 in Passmark and the GPU’s 38194 in Passmark G3D are consistent with these high averages.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination holds the 159th position out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 4.3% of all systems tested, which is an elite performance level. The ranking is driven by the CPU’s 87th percentile standing (score 41376) and the GPU’s 88th percentile (score 60347). The combination’s strong rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU is end-of-life (released September 2022) and the CPU launched in November 2020, yet they still outperform the vast majority of newer hardware. The data suggests that for this title, the top 158 combinations are primarily the newest generation flagships, and the 5900X/4090 pairing remains a top-tier choice for anyone seeking the highest frame rates. The rank of 159 means that only 158 of 3714 tested configurations deliver better performance, making this a strong recommendation for high-refresh-rate monitors at 4K and above.