Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a decisive performance victory in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows flawless playability across the board, with the weakest recorded average still reaching 73 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This combo ranks in the top 8% of all tested configurations, positioning it as a high-end solution that leaves headroom for demanding scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates that exceed the needs of any high-refresh-rate display. The Low preset delivers an average of 273 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing. Medium settings follow at 236 FPS average, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. High settings reach 206 FPS average, while the demanding Ultra preset still produces a robust 155 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is never the limiting factor, as even the most intensive settings maintain a framerate nearly triple the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset achieves 244 FPS average, while Medium settings deliver 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The High preset produces 151 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain a 113 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 131 FPS, demonstrating that visual fidelity comes at a measurable cost, but the absolute performance stays well above competitive thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the combination shows its true high-resolution capability. The Low preset reaches 157 FPS average, while Medium settings deliver 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. High settings produce 98 FPS average, and the Ultra preset still manages a solid 73 FPS average. The minimum recorded frame at 4K is 95 FPS on Medium settings, which is still 35 FPS above the playable threshold. The data indicates that even at maximum resolution with maximum settings, this combo never approaches performance that would cause concern.

The pattern across all resolutions shows that the Ultra preset consistently demands approximately 45-50% more overhead than the Low preset. For instance, at 1080p the drop from Low to Ultra is 118 FPS, at 1440p it is 131 FPS, and at 4K it is 84 FPS. The narrowing absolute gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, while at lower resolutions the CPU has more influence on the final framerate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. At 1920x1080, the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample processing power, as evidenced by the 273 FPS Low preset result. The relatively modest drop to 155 FPS at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is being tasked more heavily with additional visual effects, but the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to avoid becoming the primary constraint.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence over the final framerate. The 244 FPS Low result shows the CPU can still feed the GPU effectively, but the 113 FPS Ultra result demonstrates that the RTX 4080's rendering workload is now the dominant factor. The 131 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is the largest of any tested setting, confirming that graphical complexity has a greater impact as resolution increases.

The 3840x2160 results reinforce this trend. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory become critical assets at this resolution. The 157 FPS Low result still shows strong CPU contribution, but the 73 FPS Ultra figure indicates the GPU is working near its practical limits for this title. The 84 FPS drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the pixel throughput demands of 4K are the primary limiter rather than the preset complexity.

Benchmark data supports this interpretation. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26017 and PassMark multi-thread score of 45424 indicate substantial processing headroom. Meanwhile, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and PassMark G3D score of 34457 show strong but not extraordinary rendering capability relative to other GPUs. The combination works best when the CPU feeds the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions, while at 4K the GPU's raw throughput becomes the deciding factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination holds rank 296 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the CPU's multi-threaded capability and the GPU's high-end rendering performance.

Looking at the CPU's standing among rivals, the Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51947 on average benchmarks. This places it 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073) and 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121). The CPU is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F (51730) and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i7-14700 (52301). These near-identical scores indicate that the Ryzen 9 5950X sits in a tightly contested performance band, with no single rival holding a meaningful advantage.

The GPU's benchmark position is similarly competitive. The RTX 4080 averages 54247, which is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) leads by 2.6%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) leads by 2.7%. These deltas are small enough to be considered within measurement variance, meaning the RTX 4080 performs essentially on par with its closest competitors.

The combo rank of 296 out of 3714 indicates that roughly 92% of all tested combinations perform worse in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper echelon of systems, though the percentileVsAllCpus of 91 and percentileVsAllGpus of 86 suggest that neither component alone is in the top 10% of its respective category. The combination's strength comes from the balanced pairing, where the CPU's high thread count and the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth complement each other effectively.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict data shows that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with no exceptions recorded.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves 73 FPS average, which is 13 FPS above the playable threshold. The High preset reaches 98 FPS, Medium produces 112 FPS, and Low attains 157 FPS. All four settings at 4K are fully playable, meaning users can select any visual configuration without worrying about performance dips below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance headroom expands considerably. The Ultra preset delivers 113 FPS average, while High reaches 151 FPS, Medium produces 173 FPS, and Low achieves 244 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at this resolution is 147 FPS on Medium settings, which is 87 FPS above the playable threshold. This indicates that even during intense gameplay sequences, the framerate remains comfortably high.

At 1920x1080, the combo is effectively overkill for Lockdown Protocol. The Ultra preset produces 155 FPS average, while High reaches 206 FPS, Medium delivers 236 FPS, and Low achieves 273 FPS. The minimum frame rate recorded at 1080p is 201 FPS on Medium settings, which is more than three times the playable threshold. Users with high-refresh-rate monitors will find this combination capable of pushing frame rates that match or exceed most display refresh rates.

The verdict is unambiguous: this system runs the game exceptionally well at any resolution and any preset. The weakest configuration tested, 4K Ultra, still provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and lower resolutions offer performance that exceeds the requirements of even the most demanding competitive play.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 73 FPS, which is 13 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this pairing?

A: The highest average FPS is 273, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the maximum measured performance of the combination.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 on average benchmarks, which is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB leads by 2.6% with a score of 55698.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter at 3840x2160. The framerate drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 84 FPS, compared to a 131 FPS drop at 2560x1440, showing that pixel throughput demands constrain the GPU more than preset complexity.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 95, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still 35 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How well does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 296 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all systems tested in Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 155 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it maintains a framerate more than double the playable threshold. Users can select Ultra without any performance concerns at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering 113 FPS average. This provides a 53 FPS margin above the playable threshold, giving users substantial headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 151 FPS offers even more performance, but Ultra remains fully playable and is the recommended maximum quality option.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces 73 FPS average, which is 13 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where the margin is relatively slim, but it still clears the playable threshold with room to spare. The High preset at 98 FPS provides a more comfortable buffer for users who prefer extra performance headroom, but Ultra is confirmed playable.

The optimal configuration across all resolutions is to select Ultra settings, as the data confirms playable frame rates at every resolution. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates can drop to Low settings for a substantial performance boost, reaching 273 FPS at 1080p, 244 FPS at 1440p, and 157 FPS at 4K. The combination of the Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 4080 provides enough performance to make the choice purely a matter of preference between visual fidelity and raw framerate.