Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a flawless 60+ FPS experience across every resolution and preset tested in Lockdown Protocol. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 80.4 FPS, while 1440p and 1080p reach 119.1 FPS and 163.8 FPS respectively, meaning this combination never drops below the playable threshold even at maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All results are average FPS figures; no minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded for any configuration.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 7900X produce the following averages: Low settings hit 168.3 FPS, Medium reaches 121.2 FPS, High delivers 101.8 FPS, and Ultra manages 80.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of roughly 88 FPS, representing a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving to the most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates climb substantially: Low averages 261.3 FPS, Medium hits 183.2 FPS, High reaches 160 FPS, and Ultra stays at 119.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is approximately 142 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling has a significant impact on how much headroom remains at each settings tier.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high: Low averages 332.4 FPS, Medium delivers 253.7 FPS, High produces 217.4 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 163.8 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p exceeds 160 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The data shows consistent behavior across all settings: every preset at every resolution stays well above 60 FPS. The smallest margin is at 4K Ultra with 80.4 FPS, which still provides a 34% buffer over the playable limit.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data for Lockdown Protocol identifies the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. In every case, the Ultra preset qualifies, meaning there is no need to compromise on visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 80.4 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset dips below 100 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 119.1 FPS. This provides a substantial cushion over the playable threshold, allowing for demanding scenes without approaching the 60 FPS floor.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra as well, reaching an average of 163.8 FPS. This leaves enormous headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, as the frame rate is nearly triple the playable threshold.

The recommendation is consistent: users can select Ultra at any resolution without worrying about falling below 60 FPS. The data does not suggest any scenario where dropping to a lower preset would be necessary for playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5080 both contribute to performance, but their relative importance shifts across resolutions. The measured FPS scaling between presets and resolutions reveals which component acts as the limiting factor.

At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck at lower pixel counts. The jump from Low (332.4 FPS) to Ultra (163.8 FPS) shows a 169 FPS difference, indicating that settings changes significantly alter the workload. However, even at Ultra, the frame rate remains extremely high, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The Low preset averages 261.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 119.1 FPS — a 142 FPS spread. This is narrower than at 1080p, implying that the GPU is becoming more saturated as resolution increases.

At 4K, the GPU dominates the performance profile. The spread from Low (168.3 FPS) to Ultra (80.4 FPS) is 88 FPS, the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions. This tighter scaling indicates that the RTX 5080 is the primary constraint at 2160p, with the Ryzen 9 7900X providing sufficient compute headroom.

The CPU's capability is evident from its benchmark scores: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300 and a single-core score of 2016.5, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The GPU similarly ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs with a PassMark G3D score of 36565. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth become crucial, while at 1080p, the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads with a 5.60 GHz boost clock help maintain high frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would deliver comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, the closest matches by average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% faster), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% slower), the Intel Xeon 634 (0.6% faster), and the Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% slower). The i7-14700F is the most relevant consumer alternative, as it would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance at 1080p where the processor matters most. The Xeon and EPYC parts are server-oriented but would behave similarly in terms of raw compute throughput.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% faster). The RX 9070 GRE is the only rival that edges ahead, meaning it would deliver slightly higher frame rates at 4K Ultra. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, despite being a lower-tier product, scores within 0.7% of the RTX 5080, suggesting it would provide nearly the same GPU-bound performance at 1440p and 4K.

These rival comparisons indicate that the Ryzen 9 7900X + RTX 5080 combination sits in a tight performance band. A system with an i7-14700F and RX 9070 GRE would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of this build across all resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings on every resolution tested. The verdict data confirms that 3840x2160 Ultra averages 80.4 FPS, 2560x1440 Ultra averages 119.1 FPS, and 1920x1080 Ultra averages 163.8 FPS — all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The strongest performance is at 1080p, where even the most demanding preset leaves massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, the system still delivers near-120 FPS at Ultra, making it suitable for 144Hz displays. At 4K, the 80.4 FPS average at Ultra means users can enjoy full visual fidelity while staying comfortably above the playable floor.

The combination ranks 140th out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations. This ranking, combined with the measured FPS data, supports a clear verdict: the system is overqualified for 1080p, excellent for 1440p, and fully capable at 4K with no settings compromises required.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 80.4, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold and confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest FPS this system achieves?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 332.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is still 163.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster, while the AMD Radeon 8060S is 0.6% slower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% slower based on average benchmark scores.

Q: Which component is more important at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU. At 3840x2160, the FPS spread between Low (168.3) and Ultra (80.4) is only 88 FPS, compared to a 169 FPS spread at 1080p, indicating the RTX 5080 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X a strong match for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU scores 29300 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2016.5 in single-core, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F, is only 0.6% slower in average benchmark score.

Q: What settings should be used at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 119.1 FPS. There is no need to lower any settings to maintain playable frame rates.