Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination is a formidable pairing for Lockdown Protocol, ranking in the 69th percentile of all tested combos. This system delivers consistently high frame rates across all standard resolutions, with the data showing that it easily clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at 1080p and 1440p even on the most demanding settings. At 4K, it remains highly capable, though the absolute highest quality preset will require a slight compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 1153rd out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it comfortably in the upper third of all possible system configurations, indicating a strong overall capability for this specific title. The ranking reflects a balanced partnership where both the processor and graphics card contribute meaningfully to the final performance, rather than one component being a clear bottleneck.

This position in the overall ranking is supported by the individual component standings. The CPU sits at the 91st percentile compared to all tested processors, while the GPU holds the 85th percentile among all tested graphics cards. When both components are in the top 15% of their respective categories, the resulting system performance is predictably high. The data suggests this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, making it a reliable choice for high-refresh-rate gaming in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and settings reveals a clear division of labor between the two components. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 242.7 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 114 FPS on Ultra. This 53% reduction from Low to Ultra demonstrates that the graphics card becomes increasingly stressed as visual fidelity increases, even at this lower resolution. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, is clearly capable of feeding the GPU at these high frame rates, as evidenced by the very high Low-settings result.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates scale down predictably. The Low setting produces 174.6 FPS, while Ultra yields 82.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is also significant, showing a 53% drop, mirroring the pattern at 1080p. The GPU is now handling a larger pixel workload, but the CPU still manages to maintain high throughput, preventing any major frame rate collapse. The Ultra setting at 1440p still clears 60 FPS by a wide margin, indicating that neither component is severely overburdened.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Low setting delivers 113.3 FPS, but Ultra drops to 53.3 FPS. The 53% performance hit from Low to Ultra is consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute numbers are lower, confirming that the RX 6800 XT is working much harder at 3840x2160. The CPU's role diminishes here as the frame rate is increasingly constrained by the graphics card's pixel processing and memory bandwidth capabilities. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the primary determinant of playability, while at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU maintains enough headroom to keep the system balanced.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 4K resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 70 FPS. This is the optimal choice for players who want maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. While Low and Medium also clear the threshold, High offers the best visual experience without falling below the playability line.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the Ultra preset, achieving an average of 82.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS target, providing headroom for demanding scenes. The data shows that players can enable every visual feature without sacrificing smoothness at this resolution.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, yielding an impressive 114 FPS average. This ensures a highly fluid experience on high-refresh-rate monitors, as the frame rate is nearly double the playable threshold. This setting provides the best balance of image quality and performance, with the system having substantial performance in reserve.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-13900F has an average benchmark score of 51730, which is 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 9 5950X's score. This means the Intel chip would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, with no discernible difference in frame rates. Similarly, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, a 0.2% difference, placing it essentially at parity. The AMD EPYC 8124P and Intel Core i7-14700 are also close, with 0.3% and 0.7% differences respectively, all indicating that these CPUs would behave almost exactly like the 5950X in this game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile has an average score of 47743, which is 1.5% higher than the RX 6800 XT's score of 48477. This suggests the RTX A1000 Mobile would provide marginally lower frame rates, though the difference would be within a few frames per second. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, a 2.5% difference, indicating slightly higher performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 are also within a 3% range, meaning any of these GPUs would produce very similar results, with frame rates differing by only a few percentage points in either direction.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates show a clear progression by settings. The Low preset delivers 113.3 FPS, the Medium preset drops to 82.7 FPS, the High preset achieves 70 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 53.3 FPS. The data shows a consistent scaling where each step up in quality costs roughly 10-30 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High.

At 2560x1440, the results are markedly higher. The Low preset reaches 174.6 FPS, Medium achieves 124 FPS, High delivers 111.4 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 82.1 FPS. The scaling pattern is similar to 4K, but every setting clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, confirming that this resolution is the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset produces 242.7 FPS, Medium reaches 174.9 FPS, High achieves 151.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 114 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is well-suited for competitive play at 1080p, with even the most demanding settings providing frame rates that far exceed typical monitor refresh rates. The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra is about 53%, which is consistent across all resolutions, suggesting the GPU workload scales uniformly with settings.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol with excellent results across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra setting delivering 114 FPS and Low reaching 242.7 FPS. This makes it ideal for high-refresh-rate esports-style play.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs every preset at or above 60 FPS. The Ultra setting achieves 82.1 FPS, providing a high-quality experience with plenty of headroom. The Low setting reaches 174.6 FPS, ensuring maximum smoothness for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is slightly more nuanced. The Ultra setting falls below the playable threshold at 53.3 FPS, but the High setting comfortably clears it with 70 FPS. The Medium and Low settings provide even higher frame rates at 82.7 FPS and 113.3 FPS respectively. The data concludes that 4K gaming is viable, but players should select the High preset for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. Overall, this combination of the Ryzen 9 5950X and RX 6800 XT delivers a premium Lockdown Protocol experience, with only the absolute highest 4K settings requiring a slight reduction in quality.