Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing frame rates that clear the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. This pairing places in the top tier of tested configurations, ranking 364th out of 3714 total combos, indicating that it outperforms roughly 90% of all tested hardware pairings in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 5950X sits in a tightly contested performance bracket. Its average benchmark score of 51947 places it within 1% of several competing processors. The Intel Core i9-13900F, with an average score of 51730, trails by just 0.4%, making it a statistically identical performer for this game's CPU workload. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, a mere 0.2% ahead, while the AMD EPYC 8124P posts 52121, also 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700 leads this group slightly at 52301, which is 0.7% above the 5950X. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's engine does not appear to create meaningful separation between chips with this level of single-thread and multi-thread throughput.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070 Ti's average benchmark score of 49957 positions it against some unexpected names. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, just 0.1% higher, though this is likely a synthetic benchmark artifact rather than a reflection of real gaming performance. More relevant comparisons come from the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 50951 (2% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at 48477 (3.1% behind). The Intel Arc A550M at 49737 trails by 0.4%. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data suggests the RTX 5070 Ti has substantial headroom, so users with any of these similarly-scoring GPUs would see comparable results, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in workload distribution across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system produces 274.3 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 224.6 FPS on Medium, 195.9 FPS on High, and 151.2 FPS on Ultra. This scaling pattern shows that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain very high frame rates, but the GPU still bears significant load as settings increase. The transition from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 123.1 FPS, a 45% reduction, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress downward: 236.7 FPS on Low, 163.3 FPS on Medium, 143.5 FPS on High, and 109.5 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 37.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset loses 41.7 FPS between resolutions. This pattern suggests the GPU begins to assert more influence at 1440p, as the additional pixel count demands more from the renderer. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The 4K results show 150.5 FPS on Low, 105.9 FPS on Medium, 94 FPS on High, and 70.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings is 86.2 FPS, and at Ultra it is 39.3 FPS. The game scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth prove sufficient to handle 4K textures without bottlenecking.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 364 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 90.2nd percentile of all tested configs, a strong showing that reflects the balance between the 16-core, 32-thread CPU and the Blackwell-architecture GPU. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 91, while the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 86, meaning both components sit in the upper decile of their respective categories. The synergy between them appears well-matched for this game; the CPU's high single-thread score of 944 in 3DMark and 3470 in Passmark suggests it can keep up with the GPU's frame output without becoming a bottleneck, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 270 FPS.

Compared to other combos in the database, this rank indicates that Lockdown Protocol responds well to both high core counts and raw GPU throughput. The 5950X's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide ample bandwidth for the game's level streaming, while the RTX 5070 Ti's 8960 shading units and 70 RT cores handle the visual workload efficiently. The measured FPS data confirms that this combo does not exhibit unusual dips or instability, as all recorded average frame rates remain well above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with substantial margin. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest average being 151.2 FPS on Ultra. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, delivering an average of 151.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 109.5 FPS, which is the recommended configuration for this resolution given the playability margin. Even at 3840x2160, the system maintains playability across all settings. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 70.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra the best settings at this resolution as well. The verdict by resolution lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings at each resolution, confirming that no preset drops below 60 FPS. This means users can max out the game's graphical options at any resolution without compromising smoothness, assuming their display supports the respective refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 3840x2160, the system averages 150.5 FPS on Low, 105.9 FPS on Medium, 94 FPS on High, and 70.2 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 53.3% reduction in frame rate, which is a typical cost for the visual fidelity improvements in the Ultra preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 236.7 FPS on Low, 163.3 FPS on Medium, 143.5 FPS on High, and 109.5 FPS on Ultra. The step from Medium to High costs 19.8 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 34 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is the most demanding relative step. The 1440p results show that the system has enough headroom to run high-refresh-rate monitors at 144Hz or even 165Hz with the High preset, which averages 143.5 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the averages reach 274.3 FPS on Low, 224.6 FPS on Medium, 195.9 FPS on High, and 151.2 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p Low result approaches the practical limits of display refresh rates, making this combination ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter. The delta between 1080p and 1440p at Low is 37.6 FPS, while at Ultra it is 41.7 FPS, showing that the GPU scales consistently with resolution across all settings. The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the averages represent the expected sustained performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 70.2 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms Ultra is playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best settings at 1440p, delivering an average of 109.5 FPS. All presets are playable at this resolution, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to the Intel Core i9-13900F?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-13900F's 51730. Both processors are effectively tied in synthetic benchmarks, and in Lockdown Protocol they would perform nearly identically.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, which is 3.1% higher than the RX 6800 XT's 48477. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, this translates to a modest frame rate advantage, though both cards would clear the 60 FPS threshold at most settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p with High settings is 195.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

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

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all resolutions and settings is 70.2 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other configuration produces higher averages, so the system maintains playability in all scenarios.