Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a high-performance foundation for Lockdown Protocol, with measured data showing strong frame rates across all tested resolutions. The combination of a 12-core Zen 4 processor and a 16 GB RDNA 2 graphics card places this system in the 85th percentile for GPUs and the 91st percentile for CPUs, indicating a balanced pairing capable of handling the game’s demands. Benchmark results reveal that the system exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution with most settings, though the most demanding preset at 4K requires careful selection.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays playable at 4K, with an average frame rate of 73.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 54.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in benchmark performance?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it within 0.6% of the Intel Xeon 634 (52974) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206). Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F, scores 53620, which is 0.6% higher.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 177.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 81.8 FPS. This represents a performance gap of 95.8 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

Q: Does the RX 6800 XT outperform its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477, which is 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (47743). However, it trails the Intel Arc A550M (49737) by 2.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (49957) by 3%.

Q: At which resolution can the system run Ultra settings without compromise?

A: Both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 support Ultra settings with average frame rates above 60 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra averages 112.9 FPS, while at 1440p, Ultra averages 81.8 FPS, both comfortably clearing the playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 1147 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 31% of all systems evaluated in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide insight into processors that would deliver comparable gaming performance. The Intel Core i7-14700F posts an average score of 53620, just 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 9 7900X’s 53288, making it a close substitute. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206 (0.2% lower), while the Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469 (0.3% higher). These processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though the gaming experience may vary slightly due to architectural differences not captured in these aggregate scores.

On the GPU side, the RX 6800 XT’s benchmark position shows several alternatives with similar capabilities. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743, which is 1.5% lower, while the Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 (2.5% higher). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957 (3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001 (3% higher). For Lockdown Protocol, these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RX 6800 XT at each resolution and preset combination, meaning users with these alternatives would see comparable performance scaling between Low and Ultra settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 238.3 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower visual fidelity. When moving to 2560x1440, the same Low preset drops to 177.6 FPS, a reduction of 60.7 FPS, showing the GPU beginning to take on more responsibility. At 3840x2160, Low settings yield 114 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p Low result, demonstrating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The scaling between presets further clarifies the GPU’s role. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 125.4 FPS (238.3 vs 112.9), while at 1440p, that gap narrows to 95.8 FPS (177.6 vs 81.8). At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra difference is 59.8 FPS (114 vs 54.2). This pattern shows that the GPU’s workload increases disproportionately with resolution, while the CPU’s contribution remains relatively constant. The Ryzen 9 7900X’s 24 threads and high single-thread score of 4238 in Passmark ensure that even at 1080p with Low settings, the processor is not limiting performance.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Lockdown Protocol, with measured data confirming playable performance at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High (73.2 FPS), Medium (81.8 FPS), and Low (114 FPS), with Ultra (54.2 FPS) falling just below the 60 FPS threshold. The 2560x1440 resolution supports all four presets, including Ultra at 81.8 FPS, which is the best playable setting for that resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra achieving 112.9 FPS and Low reaching 238.3 FPS.

For users prioritizing visual quality at 4K, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering 73.2 FPS while maintaining a substantial margin above the playability threshold. At lower resolutions, the system has enough performance headroom to run Ultra settings without any concerns. The verdict is clear: this combination provides a smooth experience across the board, with only the absolute highest quality settings at 4K requiring a compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 1147 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 30.9% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component drastically outperforms the other in a way that would skew the results. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that this system sits comfortably in the upper tier of hardware configurations.

Given that the data includes 3714 combinations, a rank of 1147 suggests that approximately 2566 other configurations perform better in this specific game. However, the measured frame rates show that this ranking does not translate to any practical limitations at common resolutions. The combination’s position is likely influenced by the GPU’s age relative to newer cards, as the RX 6800 XT’s 85th percentile is slightly lower than the CPU’s 91st percentile, making the graphics card the limiting factor in the pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average frame rate of 73.2 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the playability threshold while delivering better visual quality than Medium (81.8 FPS) or Low (114 FPS), making it the recommended choice for 4K displays.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best option, achieving 81.8 FPS on average. This is a significant achievement, as it demonstrates that the system can handle maximum settings at this resolution without any performance compromises. The 81.8 FPS figure is identical to the Medium preset at 4K, showing that the resolution reduction from 4K to 1440p allows for a full quality upgrade.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 112.9 FPS, which is the best possible preset for this resolution. This frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1080p Ultra result represents a 31.1 FPS improvement over the 1440p Ultra figure, demonstrating the scalability of this hardware combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160: The Ultra preset produces an average of 54.2 FPS, which is the only unplayable configuration in the dataset. Medium settings increase performance to 81.8 FPS, representing a 27.6 FPS improvement over Ultra. High settings achieve 73.2 FPS, which is 19 FPS better than Ultra but 8.6 FPS slower than Medium. The Low preset delivers 114 FPS, which is 59.8 FPS higher than Ultra and the fastest option at this resolution.

2560x1440: Low settings yield 177.6 FPS, the highest result at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 126.4 FPS, a 51.2 FPS reduction. High settings average 113.2 FPS, which is 13.2 FPS lower than Medium. Ultra settings produce 81.8 FPS, which is 95.8 FPS below Low but still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decrease in performance as visual fidelity increases.

1920x1080: The Low preset achieves 238.3 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings reach 174.9 FPS, a 63.4 FPS decrease. High settings average 148.6 FPS, which is 26.3 FPS lower than Medium. Ultra settings produce 112.9 FPS, representing a 125.4 FPS difference from Low. All settings at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, with even the most demanding preset delivering nearly double the playability requirement.