Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that this pairing is capable of maxing out the game's settings at every resolution tested. The measured results consistently show performance far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, positioning this combo as a top-tier option for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest frame rates. The Low preset produces an average of 273 FPS, while High averages 229 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 240 FPS, with a minimum of 204 FPS and a maximum of 276 FPS. Moving to the Ultra preset, the average drops to 187 FPS, which still represents a massive margin over the 60 FPS threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably high. The Low preset achieves an average of 246 FPS. High settings average 183 FPS, and Medium averages 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 241 FPS. At Ultra, the average is 137 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate decline in frame rates, but the system keeps all presets well above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the demand increases significantly, yet the hardware still excels. The Low preset averages 190 FPS, and High averages 118 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only setting that dips below the 100 FPS mark, averaging 88 FPS. However, even at this most demanding configuration, the minimum frame rate remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

The data reveals a clear pattern: resolution scaling has a substantial impact on performance, but the RTX 5090 D's raw power ensures that no tested configuration falls below the playable threshold. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 102 FPS, whereas the same gap at 1080p is 86 FPS, indicating that the higher resolution amplifies the cost of increased graphical fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the Ryzen 9 5950X in close competition with several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52,073, which is only 0.2% lower than the Ryzen's average benchmark score. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52,121, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51,730, putting it 0.4% ahead of the Ryzen. The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52,301, which is 0.7% higher. These deltaPct values are all within a single percentage point, meaning that for Lockdown Protocol, swapping the Ryzen 9 5950X for any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's average score. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, a 1.6% higher result. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, which is 2.1% higher, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, 2.4% higher. These differences are minor, suggesting that the RTX 5090 D performs in the same general tier as these GPUs in synthetic benchmarks, though the actual in-game results for Lockdown Protocol would depend on driver optimization and specific workload characteristics.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals which component is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the average FPS for the Ultra preset is 187, while at 3840x2160 it drops to 88. This 99 FPS reduction is primarily attributable to the GPU's workload, as the pixel count quadruples. However, the CPU still plays a critical role in maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The fact that the 1080p Low preset hits 273 FPS demonstrates that the Ryzen 9 5950X can feed the GPU with enough data to sustain very high output.

The settings scaling provides additional insight. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 273 to 187, a 31.5% decrease. At 4K, the same settings change reduces performance from 190 to 88 FPS, a 53.7% decrease. This larger percentage drop at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, while the CPU's relative impact diminishes. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 137 FPS, which sits between the 1080p and 4K results, confirming a linear scaling pattern.

The data shows that the RTX 5090 D is the primary driver of performance differences between presets, especially at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 9 5950X, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, provides ample headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low where CPU overhead is typically more prominent.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 100th out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 2.7% of all systems tested, a position that reflects the hardware's ability to deliver maximum settings at high resolutions. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but given the frame rates observed, the GPU's contribution is likely more significant for this title.

The combination's percentile ranking for the CPU is 91, meaning it outperforms 91% of all processors in the benchmark database. The GPU's percentile is 92, outperforming 92% of all graphics cards. These individual percentiles align with the combo's overall position, suggesting that neither component drags the system down in a way that would misrepresent its capabilities.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 137 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it averages 187 FPS. In every case, the average frame rate exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin.

For users with a 60 Hz display, this system offers the ability to run the game at maximum visual fidelity without compromise. For those with high-refresh-rate monitors, the High preset at 1440p (183 FPS) or the Medium preset at 1080p (240 FPS) provides smooth, responsive gameplay. The only scenario where the system does not deliver triple-digit frame rates is 4K Ultra, but 88 FPS is still a strong result for the most demanding configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 137 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 1.1% higher, the RX 6850M XT scores 1.6% higher, and the Tesla P100 variants score 2.1% to 2.4% higher in average benchmark scores.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5950X bottleneck the RTX 5090 D?

A: No, the CPU's benchmark scores are within 0.7% of its nearest rivals, and the system achieves 273 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating no significant bottleneck.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at 4K Medium?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 has a minimum FPS of 115, with an average of 135 FPS.

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

A: It ranks 100th out of 3,714 total combos tested for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 2.7% of all configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that maintains an average of 187 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 137 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. In all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the highest quality setting tested, and it remains above 60 FPS in every case. The system's performance headroom is substantial, as even the most demanding configuration at 4K delivers frame rates that are nearly 50% higher than the playability threshold.