Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly variable experience in Lockdown Protocol, depending heavily on resolution and quality preset. The recorded data shows that this combination can handle the game at high frame rates in lower resolutions, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with higher settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and the optimal configurations for this specific hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. All numbers below are average FPS values recorded from the database.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo produces the following averages:

• Low: 76.6 FPS
• Medium: 53.5 FPS
• High: 46 FPS
• Ultra: 37.3 FPS

The gap between Low and Medium is substantial (23.1 FPS), while the drop from Medium to High is 7.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 8.7 FPS. The data shows that only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the averages improve noticeably:

• Low: 116.8 FPS
• Medium: 83.6 FPS
• High: 72.7 FPS
• Ultra: 55.3 FPS

Here, Low, Medium, and High all stay above 60 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 33.2 FPS, while Medium to High costs 10.9 FPS, and High to Ultra drops another 17.4 FPS. Ultra barely misses the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo performs at its best:

• Low: 161.3 FPS
• Medium: 113.6 FPS
• High: 97.7 FPS
• Ultra: 73.6 FPS

All four presets exceed 60 FPS at 1080p. The scaling is steep: Low to Medium loses 47.7 FPS, Medium to High loses 15.9 FPS, and High to Ultra loses 24.1 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

The data indicates a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p yields roughly a 50-60% improvement in FPS at the same settings. For example, High at 4K runs at 46 FPS, while High at 1440p runs at 72.7 FPS, and High at 1080p runs at 97.7 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates the workload in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, has 12 cores and 24 threads with a 64 MB shared L3 cache, placing it in the 91st percentile among all tested CPUs. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, sitting in the 62nd percentile among all tested GPUs.

The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops sharply compared to lower resolutions, with High settings falling from 72.7 FPS at 1440p to 46 FPS at 4K. This 36.7% reduction indicates that the rendering load at 4K overwhelms the RTX 2060 SUPER, regardless of the CPU's capability. The Ultra preset at 4K (37.3 FPS) versus the Low preset at 4K (76.6 FPS) shows a 39.3 FPS spread, which is the widest across all resolutions, further confirming GPU-bound behavior.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The CPU's 12-core architecture becomes more relevant as the GPU is less stressed. The Ryzen 9 7900X can feed frames efficiently, evidenced by the 116.8 FPS at Low settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p (116.8 to 55.3 FPS) is a 61.5 FPS difference, which is smaller in absolute terms than at 4K but still substantial. This suggests a more balanced CPU/GPU workload, where neither component is fully saturated.

At 1080p, the CPU role is most prominent. The Ryzen 9 7900X's high single-thread performance (3dmark single thread score of 1093, Cinebench R23 single core score of 2016.5) allows the GPU to run at its maximum potential. The 161.3 FPS at Low settings demonstrates that the CPU can push frame rates well above the GPU's comfort zone. However, even at 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER still limits Ultra settings to 73.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU remains the final arbiter of maximum performance.

The resolution-to-resolution scaling confirms that Lockdown Protocol is primarily GPU-bound at high resolutions and CPU-bound at low resolutions. The Ryzen 9 7900X has ample headroom, as evidenced by its 91st percentile ranking, while the RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile ranking shows it is a mid-range part that struggles with 4K.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 53.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves playable performance, with an average of 76.6 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 72.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 55.3 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. Even at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset only reaches 73.6 FPS, while the Low preset hits 161.3 FPS. This 87.7 FPS spread indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU, cap the maximum performance.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 97.7 at 1920x1080 to 46 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 51.7 FPS or roughly 53% of the 1080p performance.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 7900X provide enough CPU power for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile among all tested CPUs, and its 3dmark max threads score of 12536 shows strong multi-threaded capability. At 1080p Low settings, it helps achieve 161.3 FPS, demonstrating no CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings provides 72.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering a higher visual quality than Medium or Low. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2555th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 31st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 69% of tested combos perform better in this specific game.

The CPU contributes significantly to this ranking. The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% higher score), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% lower), Intel Xeon 634 (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% lower). These small deltas show the 7900X is tightly clustered with other high-end processors.

The GPU drags the combo down. The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (0.4% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (0.5% higher), AMD Radeon RX 460 (1.5% higher), and Intel Arc A770M (1.6% higher). The GPU's mid-range standing explains why the combo ranks lower than the CPU's percentile alone would suggest.

The rank of 2555 out of 3714 indicates that while the CPU is excellent, the GPU is the limiting factor for Lockdown Protocol. Combos with faster GPUs will likely rank higher, regardless of their CPU choice.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but with significant caveats depending on resolution. The database's verdictByResolution data provides clear guidance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average FPS of 76.6. Medium (53.5), High (46), and Ultra (37.3) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low (116.8), Medium (83.6), and High (72.7). Ultra (55.3) is not playable.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable: Low (161.3), Medium (113.6), High (97.7), and Ultra (73.6).

The verdict is straightforward: this combo excels at 1080p, delivers solid performance at 1440p with medium-to-high settings, and only handles 4K at the lowest quality preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the most demanding preset that stays at or above this level is:

• 3840x2160: Low, with an average FPS of 76.6. This is the only setting at 4K that clears the threshold.
• 2560x1440: High, with an average FPS of 72.7. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a 12.7 FPS margin above the threshold.
• 1920x1080: Ultra, with an average FPS of 73.6. This delivers maximum visual fidelity with a 13.6 FPS buffer.

These settings represent the highest quality options that avoid dropping below 60 FPS. For users prioritizing higher frame rates, the next lower preset at each resolution provides substantial FPS gains: at 4K, Low is already the minimum; at 1440p, Medium offers 83.6 FPS; at 1080p, High offers 97.7 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this combo suggest that users with slightly different hardware would see very similar performance in Lockdown Protocol.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is closely matched by:

• AMD EPYC 7313P: 0.2% higher average benchmark score
• Intel Xeon Phi 7290: 0.3% lower average benchmark score
• Intel Xeon 634: 0.6% higher average benchmark score
• Intel Core i7-14700F: 0.6% lower average benchmark score

Any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 2060 SUPER would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game, since the CPU is not the bottleneck at most settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is closely matched by:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile: 0.4% higher average benchmark score
• AMD Radeon Pro 5700: 0.5% higher average benchmark score
• AMD Radeon RX 460: 1.5% higher average benchmark score
• Intel Arc A770M: 1.6% higher average benchmark score

Swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these GPUs would yield FPS within 1.6% of the measured results. The RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5700 are the closest matches, meaning they would produce almost identical playable settings at each resolution. The Radeon RX 460 and Arc A770M show slightly higher benchmark scores, but the delta is small enough that the playability verdict would remain unchanged.

The data implies that this combo's performance is defined more by the GPU tier than the CPU choice. Users with any of the listed rival CPUs or GPUs can expect similar results: excellent 1080p performance, good 1440p performance with medium-to-high settings, and limited 4K capability limited to Low settings.