Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional Lockdown Protocol experience, with measured frame rates that consistently surpass the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset combination. This combination ranks in the 54th position out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.5% of all systems analyzed for this title. The data shows a system that not only meets but dramatically exceeds performance expectations, making it a top-tier choice for competitive and high-refresh-rate gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces staggering frame rates that push far beyond what most displays can even refresh. The Low preset delivers an average of 331.1 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 273.7 FPS. High settings still manage an impressive 239.7 FPS average, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a robust 175.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 5090 is barely breaking a sweat, with the CPU providing more than enough headroom to feed the GPU at these extreme frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably high, though the scaling shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 281.7 FPS, which drops to 198 FPS at Medium settings. High settings deliver 174.7 FPS, and Ultra still holds a commanding 129.6 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance reduction of roughly 15-26% depending on the preset, which is a moderate scaling factor for such a resolution jump.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution, the system continues to deliver outstanding results. The Low preset averages 179.5 FPS, with Medium following at 128.9 FPS. High settings provide 112.3 FPS, and Ultra remains comfortably playable at 84.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly noteworthy because it demonstrates that even at maximum graphical fidelity and resolution, the system maintains frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for future content or more demanding scenes.

The performance scaling across resolutions follows a predictable pattern, with 1080p to 1440p showing approximately a 25-30% performance drop at equivalent settings, and 1440p to 4K showing a similar proportional decline. This consistent scaling suggests the system is well-balanced, with neither the CPU nor GPU creating a disproportionate bottleneck at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 54 out of 3,714 tested combinations places this system in the 98.5th percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This positioning indicates that the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5090 combination outperforms the vast majority of systems that have been benchmarked for this game, with only 53 other combinations achieving higher frame rates.

The CPU itself ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs tested across all benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 53,288. Its nearest rivals show remarkably close performance, with the AMD EPYC 7313P scoring 53,206 (0.2% faster) and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53,469 (0.3% slower). The Intel Core i7-14700F trails by 0.6% with a score of 53,620, while the Intel Xeon 634 is 0.6% ahead at 52,974. These tight margins indicate that the CPU's performance is well within the expected range for its class.

The RTX 5090 GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. Its nearest competitors include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79,605 (0.3% slower) and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396 (0.6% slower). The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails by 1.1% at 78,940, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X leads by 1.4% at 80,959. These close scores suggest that the RTX 5090's raw compute performance is competitive with several other high-end offerings, though its gaming-specific features clearly benefit Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a system where the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases, while the CPU's role remains critical at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 155.3 FPS (331.1 vs 175.8), indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom and the CPU is likely the primary limiting factor at this resolution. The high frame rates at 1080p suggest the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads are sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5090's massive rendering capability.

At 1440p, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 152.1 FPS (281.7 vs 129.6), showing that the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at equivalent settings shows a 15-26% performance reduction, which is relatively modest for a 78% increase in pixel count. This indicates that the system remains largely GPU-bound at 1440p, but the CPU still has enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. The difference between Low and Ultra is 95.2 FPS (179.5 vs 84.3), and the performance drop from 1080p is between 46-55% depending on the preset. This substantial reduction demonstrates that at 4K, the RTX 5090 is working much harder, and the CPU's influence on overall frame rates diminishes. The system's ability to maintain 84.3 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for this game's demands.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional headroom at every resolution and preset combination. The verdict data confirms that all four tested settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at each resolution, with all results clearing the 60 FPS threshold by significant margins.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves a minimum of 175.8 FPS even at Ultra settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 2560x1440 resolution delivers a best-case Ultra performance of 129.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on 144Hz displays. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains 84.3 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience on 4K displays with G-Sync or FreeSync compatibility.

The system's performance headroom is substantial enough that users can expect consistent frame rates even in demanding multiplayer scenarios, where CPU load typically increases. The Ryzen 9 7900X's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support (with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide the necessary data throughput for such situations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in terms of overall benchmark performance are the AMD EPYC 7313P, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, Intel Xeon 634, and Intel Core i7-14700F. The EPYC 7313P is 0.2% faster, while the Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% slower. The Xeon 634 and Core i7-14700F are 0.6% faster and 0.6% slower, respectively. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with differences unlikely to exceed 1-2 FPS in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the closest performance matches are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3% slower), Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (0.6% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (1.4% faster). While these GPUs show similar synthetic benchmark scores, it is important to note that the RTX 5090's modern architecture and dedicated ray tracing cores (170 RT cores) may provide additional benefits in games that utilize these features, even if they are not present in Lockdown Protocol's current implementation.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 84.3 FPS, which is 24.3 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 129.6 FPS while providing the highest graphical quality. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 54th out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.5% of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can feed it, evidenced by the 331.1 FPS Low preset result.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable at 1920x1080?

A: The highest measured average is 331.1 FPS at Low settings, while Ultra settings still deliver 175.8 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at all resolutions?

A: Yes, all resolutions and presets tested are playable, with the lowest recorded average being 84.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 40.5% above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 175.8 FPS average and remains the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. Since all presets exceed the threshold, Ultra is the clear choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings provide 129.6 FPS average, which is both the highest quality and comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The 37.7% headroom above the playability threshold ensures smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings achieve 84.3 FPS average, which is 24.3 FPS above the 60 FPS minimum. This is the best choice for 4K gaming, as it provides full graphical fidelity while maintaining a fluid experience. The system's performance headroom at this resolution suggests that even future game updates or more demanding scenes would likely remain playable.