Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 presents a significant CPU-GPU performance imbalance for Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on Zen 3 architecture, working alongside a Pascal-generation GPU with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. This combination lands at rank 3068 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for this title, placing it in the lower percentile of system configurations. The following analysis breaks down how this pairing handles the game across resolutions and settings, based strictly on recorded measurements.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Low, which records an average of 62 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is steep, with the average dropping to 44 FPS, a decline of 18 frames. High settings at this resolution yield only 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. None of these higher presets come close to the 60 FPS playability threshold, so the graphical ceiling at 4K is firmly set at Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, achieving an average of 68 FPS. This preset also shows a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS, meaning the frame rate occasionally dips just below the 60 FPS line during demanding moments. Low settings at this resolution produce a much higher 96 FPS average, but Medium is the most demanding option that still clears the playable threshold on average. High settings drop to 59 FPS, just one frame short of the target, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system can push Ultra settings while maintaining an average of 61 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. All four settings are playable at this resolution. The data shows Low at 131 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS, High at 81 FPS, and Ultra at 61 FPS. The margin at Ultra is slim, but the average still clears the threshold. The overall pattern shows that as resolution decreases, the system can handle progressively higher presets while keeping the frame rate above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the limiting factor in most configurations. The GTX 1070, with a G3D benchmark score of 13498 and a percentile rank of 47 against all GPUs, shows clear signs of strain as resolution increases. The measured frame rates drop dramatically when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the same preset. For example, High settings produce 81 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load at higher resolutions exceeds the card's capabilities.

The Ryzen 9 5950X, in contrast, has a passmark multithread score of 45424 and a percentile rank of 91 against all CPUs, indicating a very strong processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26017 and single-core score of 1614 suggest it is not the bottleneck in this pairing. The fact that the frame rate scales so heavily with resolution, rather than staying flat, confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. At lower resolutions like 1920x1080, the system still shows high frame rates across all presets, including 131 FPS on Low and 93 FPS on Medium. This suggests that even at 1080p, the GPU is still managing the workload adequately, but the CPU has ample headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 68 FPS, which is only 25 frames lower than the same preset at 1080p. This 25 FPS drop from a resolution increase of roughly 1.78 times the pixel count shows a strong GPU dependency. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset falls to 44 FPS, another significant drop. The CPU contribution appears more relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates, but even at 1080p Ultra with 61 FPS, the GPU is near its limit. The recorded data indicates that the GTX 1070 dictates playability in this combo, while the Ryzen 9 5950X provides enough compute headroom to avoid becoming a secondary bottleneck. The GPU's average benchmark score of 9780, compared to the CPU's 51947, further illustrates the disparity in raw compute capability.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 3068 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This position, in the bottom 17 percent of all configurations, reflects the GPU's age and limited performance relative to modern hardware. The combo rank is heavily influenced by the GTX 1070, which sits at the 47th percentile among all GPUs, meaning roughly half of all tested graphics cards outperform it. The CPU, at the 91st percentile, is far above average, but the pairing's overall ranking suffers because the GPU cannot fully utilize the processor's capabilities.

The rank suggests that while the CPU is a high-end part, the system as a whole is held back in this game. The measured frame rates align with this ranking: the system only achieves playable performance at Low settings in 4K, Medium at 1440p, and all presets at 1080p. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked configurations is substantial, given that 3068 other combos perform better in this title. For a game released in 2024, the GTX 1070, which launched in 2016, is operating well beyond its original design target. The CPU's high benchmark scores do not translate into a high combo rank because the game's frame rate is primarily limited by the graphics card, as shown by the resolution scaling data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the GPU, the GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780 is closely matched by several other cards. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, a delta of negative 0.2 percent, meaning it performs essentially identically. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a delta of negative 0.5 percent, also nearly identical. On the higher side, the NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, a delta of positive 0.6 percent, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, a delta of positive 0.7 percent. These four GPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, since their overall benchmark scores are within one percent of each other. However, it is important to note that these are the nearest rivals by aggregate score, and real-world game performance can vary, but the data suggests a close parity.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 9 5950X's average benchmark score of 51947 is matched by a set of modern processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, a delta of negative 0.2 percent. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, a delta of negative 0.3 percent. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, a delta of positive 0.4 percent. The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, a delta of negative 0.7 percent. These CPUs are all within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 9 5950X in aggregate benchmark performance. In this game, swapping the Ryzen 9 5950X for any of these alternatives would likely result in negligible frame rate changes, because the GPU is the limiting factor. The system's performance would remain virtually unchanged with any of these CPUs, as they all provide similar compute headroom and the GTX 1070 would continue to be the bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 3840x2160 resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which achieves an average of 62 FPS. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: Medium settings provide the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 68 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at this preset is 58 FPS, with a maximum of 78 FPS. High settings fall to 59 FPS, just below the target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combination?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor. The frame rates scale heavily with resolution, dropping from 131 FPS at 1080p Low to 62 FPS at 4K Low, which indicates GPU-bound performance. The Ryzen 9 5950X ranks at the 91st percentile among CPUs, while the GTX 1070 ranks at the 47th percentile among GPUs.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 3068 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: What settings achieve 60 FPS or higher at 1920x1080?

A: All four presets are playable at 1080p. Low averages 131 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, High averages 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS.

Q: Are there similar performing GPUs to the GTX 1070?

A: The AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Tesla M10, and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 all have average benchmark scores within one percent of the GTX 1070, with deltas of negative 0.2, negative 0.5, positive 0.6, and positive 0.7 percent respectively.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable settings vary significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, with Ultra averaging 61 FPS, High at 81 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS, and Low at 131 FPS. This is the most versatile scenario, allowing users to enable the highest settings. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best option at 68 FPS. High settings fall one frame short at 59 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 62 FPS; all other presets fall below 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming with high to ultra settings, can handle 1440p with medium settings, and only manages 4K at the lowest graphical preset. The GPU's age is evident in these results, and while the CPU is far more capable than the graphics card, the system's overall performance in Lockdown Protocol is constrained by the GTX 1070.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination.

At 3840x2160, High settings show an average of 38 FPS with no minimum or maximum values recorded. Low settings average 62 FPS. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. Ultra settings average 29 FPS.

At 2560x1440, High settings average 59 FPS. Low settings average 96 FPS. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. Ultra settings average 45 FPS.

At 1920x1080, High settings average 81 FPS. Low settings average 131 FPS. Medium settings average 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. Ultra settings average 61 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution at a fixed preset reduces the average frame rate substantially. For Medium settings, the progression is 93 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. For High settings, it is 81 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The minimum and maximum values, where recorded, show that the frame pacing at Medium settings remains relatively stable, with the spread between minimum and maximum being 28 frames at 1080p, 20 frames at 1440p, and 13 frames at 4K. The system's performance is most consistent at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom. The recorded measurements confirm that this combo is a 1080p-focused configuration, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.