Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a dominant performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows this combo is not merely capable; it is heavily overqualified for the game, with performance headroom that allows for maximum visual fidelity even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system operates at exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 273 FPS, which is the highest average recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 216 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 248 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 188 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a robust 141 FPS average. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating the CPU and GPU are far from being stressed at this resolution.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar, though the scaling shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 223 FPS, a decrease of 50 FPS compared to 1080p. Medium settings deliver an average of 158 FPS, with the minimum and maximum recorded at 134 FPS and 182 FPS respectively. High settings produce a 138 FPS average, while Ultra settings maintain a 103 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 120 FPS, demonstrating that while the GPU is still powerful, the visual preset has a significant influence on performance.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits, though it never falls below the playable threshold. The Low preset achieves an average of 144 FPS, which is a substantial 79 FPS reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 89 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still manages a 67 FPS average. The data reveals a clear trend: performance scales almost linearly with resolution, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only configuration where the average dips close to the 60 FPS playable line, yet it remains above it.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination achieves a 67 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the game is fully playable at the highest visual fidelity.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 273 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 141 FPS. This represents a 132 FPS difference, indicating that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the GPU, though both remain far above playable frame rates.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest frame rate advantage for competitive play?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces the highest average frame rate at 273 FPS. For players seeking maximum responsiveness, this configuration offers the largest performance margin, though all tested settings at this resolution exceed 140 FPS.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XTX a bottleneck at 1440p?

A: No. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still delivers a 103 FPS average. The data indicates that even the most demanding settings at this resolution do not stress the GPU to the point where frame rates drop near the playable threshold.

Q: How does the 4K Medium preset compare to the 4K High preset?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. The High preset averages 89 FPS. The 13 FPS difference between them suggests that High settings offer a modest visual upgrade at a relatively small performance cost.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested configuration?

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 67 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The minimum FPS data available, recorded for Medium presets, shows the lowest value at 87 FPS for 4K, which is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 141 FPS. This allows for the complete visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering a 103 FPS average. The combination of high resolution and maximum settings remains well within playable territory.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the most demanding option, with a 67 FPS average. While this is the lowest average in the dataset, it still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 4K Ultra a viable and recommended configuration.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol without any compromises. The verdictByResolution data lists all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the system averages 141 FPS on Ultra, providing a smooth and highly responsive experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains a 103 FPS average, ensuring high-fidelity gameplay. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset achieves a 67 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination is unequivocally capable of running Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings across all tested resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling in Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU providing ample headroom. Comparing the Low preset across resolutions reveals the GPU's workload: at 1920x1080, the average is 273 FPS; at 2560x1440, it drops to 223 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it falls to 144 FPS. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing pixel count directly impacts frame rates.

The impact of visual presets further underscores the GPU's role. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 144 FPS to 67 FPS, a 77 FPS decrease. At 1440p, the same preset change results in a 120 FPS drop (223 to 103 FPS). These substantial reductions indicate that the game's graphical settings heavily tax the GPU. The CPU's capabilities, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores and performance percentile, are sufficient to feed the GPU at all resolutions, as the system never becomes CPU-limited to the point of dropping below 60 FPS. The data suggests that for higher resolutions and settings, the GPU is the limiting factor, while the CPU's role remains consistent and non-bottlenecking.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 535th out of 3714 combos. This places it in the top 14.4% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance configuration. The GPU's individual benchmark percentile is 64, and its average benchmark score is 19410, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp, which show delta percentages of 0.4 and 1.2 respectively. The CPU's percentile is 91, with an average benchmark score of 51947, placing it near the Intel Core i9-13900F and Intel Core i7-14700. While the GPU's rank is modest, the CPU's strong showing contributes to the overall high combo rank, confirming that this system is positioned well above the median for running Lockdown Protocol.