Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, with results varying dramatically based on resolution and quality preset. The recorded data shows that this pairing is capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions, while 4K gaming requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium. The recorded average at this setting is 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This indicates that while the average clears the playable threshold, there are moments where frame rates dip slightly below 60, which could be noticeable in intense action sequences. The High preset at this resolution drops to 57 FPS average, just under the playable threshold, while Ultra averages 43 FPS and is not viable for smooth play. Low at 4K averages 93 FPS, which is well above the threshold but comes with significant visual compromises.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows that every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding option, averages 67 FPS, making it the best choice for this resolution. High averages 89 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, and Low reaches 144 FPS. At 1440p, users can select Ultra and still maintain an average above the playable threshold, with a comfortable margin over the 60 FPS baseline.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 91 FPS, which is the most demanding setting available and comfortably clears 60 FPS. The High preset reaches 121 FPS, Medium averages 139 FPS with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 160 FPS, and Low delivers 196 FPS. The 1080p resolution allows the combination to run the game at maximum quality while retaining a frame rate that exceeds standard display refresh rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU for this title. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates across presets range from 91 FPS at Ultra to 196 FPS at Low, with the GPU having enough headroom to render frames rapidly. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, provides sufficient processing power to feed the GPU at these high rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates show a more pronounced impact from the GPU as the rendering load increases. The range spans from 67 FPS at Ultra to 144 FPS at Low, a reduction of about 53% compared to the 1080p Low result. The GPU becomes the limiting factor when moving from 1440p to 4K, where the Ultra preset produces only 43 FPS and even High averages 57 FPS.

The data indicates that the CPU maintains its capability across all resolutions, as the game does not appear to be CPU-bound at any tested configuration. The GPU, however, shows clear signs of saturation at 4K, where the highest playable preset is Medium at 66 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 27 FPS (93 versus 66), while the difference between Medium and High is only 9 FPS (66 versus 57), suggesting that the GPU is approaching its limits in this resolution range.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS, while Low averages 93 FPS. The High preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 57 FPS average, and Ultra averages 43 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 gaming?

A: The Ultra preset averages 67 FPS at this resolution, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 1440p, so users can select the highest quality option without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 91 FPS. For comparison, High averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 139 FPS, and Low averages 196 FPS. All presets at 1080p are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded in the data?

A: The database includes minimum frame rates only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 56 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 87 FPS. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 118 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the RTX 3060 Ti in this game?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking at any resolution. The frame rate scaling follows the GPU load pattern, with the largest performance drops occurring when resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: How does the system rank among other tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 1854 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper half of the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X close to several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, which is 0.2% lower than the 5950X. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, which is 0.4% higher than the 5950X. The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, a 0.7% difference. These processors would likely deliver similar CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol given the close benchmark scores.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, a 1.4% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, also 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1.7% lower. These GPUs should produce similar frame rates in this game, as their aggregate benchmark performance is within a narrow band of the RTX 3060 Ti.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded average frame rates are as follows: Low averages 93 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS with a range of 56 to 76 FPS, High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The minimum and maximum values are only recorded for the Medium preset in the database.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 144 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS with a range of 87 to 117 FPS, High averages 89 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of approximately 77 FPS across the settings spectrum.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 196 FPS, Medium averages 139 FPS with a range of 118 to 160 FPS, High averages 121 FPS, and Ultra averages 91 FPS. The differences between presets at 1080p are larger in absolute terms, with a 57 FPS gap between Low and Medium, a 18 FPS gap between Medium and High, and a 30 FPS gap between High and Ultra.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the available quality settings vary. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at 66 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra is the best option at 67 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 91 FPS average.

The system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution, provided the appropriate preset is selected. The 4K resolution requires the most compromise, as only Medium and below maintain an average above 60 FPS. The 1440p resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with Ultra settings staying above the threshold. The 1080p resolution provides the highest frame rates, allowing for high refresh rate display usage even at maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this combination at rank 1854 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the middle of the tested field, indicating that while it is not among the top performers, it is also not in the lower quartile. The rank reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings, and the data shows that the system's capability varies significantly depending on the target resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the combination performs strongly with playable frame rates at maximum settings. At 4K, the system requires reduced settings to maintain smooth gameplay, which likely contributes to its mid-pack ranking relative to more powerful combinations that can handle 4K at higher presets.