Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptional combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset. At 4K, the combo averages 88 FPS on Ultra settings, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows this pairing is not merely capable but overqualified, with performance scaling that favors high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and even 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across presets. On Low settings, the system averages 190 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. High settings yield an average of 118 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still produces an average of 88 FPS. Notably, only the Medium preset at 4K includes min/max figures in the data, showing a 40 FPS spread between its 115 FPS floor and 155 FPS ceiling.

At 2560x1440, performance scales significantly. Low settings deliver an average of 295 FPS. Medium settings average 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 241 FPS. High settings produce an average of 183 FPS. Ultra settings remain well above the playable threshold, averaging 137 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 158 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even when pushing maximum visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the combination reaches its highest frame rates. Low settings average 332 FPS. Medium settings average 285 FPS, with a minimum of 243 FPS and a maximum of 328 FPS. High settings average 249 FPS. Ultra settings still average 187 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at any resolution and preset is 115 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium, meaning the system never dips below double the playable threshold in any tested configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 25th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 0.7% of all systems evaluated. This rank reflects the raw capability of both components working together. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 53,288 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53,206, a delta of only 0.2%. It also edges out the Intel Xeon 634 by 0.6% (52,974) while trailing the Intel Core i7-14700F by 0.6% (53,620) and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3% (53,469).

The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, performs at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 places it slightly below the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which scores 78,940, a delta of -1.6%. It also trails the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4% (79,605) and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1% (79,396). The only rival it beats in the nearestRivals list is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 76,904, a delta of 1.1%. These benchmark deltas are small, but the in-game ranking demonstrates that the combination's real-world performance is elite.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the 21,760 shading units at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 53% reduction in average FPS, from 187 at 1920x1080 to 88 at 3840x2160. This substantial drop highlights the GPU's workload increasing with pixel count.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the system averages 332 FPS, which requires the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads to keep up with the GPU's output. The CPU's boost clock of 5.60 GHz and 64 MB of shared L3 cache provide the single-threaded performance needed for high-FPS scenarios. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1,093 and 3dmark 2-thread score of 2,137 confirm strong per-core performance.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings results in a 27% FPS drop (187 to 137), while the transition from 1440p to 4K results in a 36% drop (137 to 88). This pattern suggests that the GPU becomes increasingly saturated as resolution rises, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom. At Medium settings, the 4K minimum FPS of 115 and maximum of 155 indicate consistent frame delivery without CPU-related stutters. The CPU's passmark multithread score of 51,406 and cinebench r23 multicore score of 29,300 ensure that even complex game logic and physics calculations do not bottleneck the GPU at any tested setting.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra at every resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 88 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 28 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 137 FPS, more than double the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 187 FPS, offering a high refresh rate experience.

The lowest average FPS across all tests is 88 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 46.7% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows no configuration where the system fails to meet the 60 FPS target. Even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution leaves substantial performance headroom, suggesting that users can enable maximum visual quality without concern. For competitive play, the 1080p Medium preset's minimum FPS of 243 ensures that frame drops are virtually nonexistent.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS is 332, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 88, which is 28 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77,712 on average benchmarks, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) but 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in any tested configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 115, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X compare to the Intel Core i7-14700F?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288 on average benchmarks, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700F's score of 53,620.

Q: Is the 4K Medium preset's frame rate stable?

A: Yes, the 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS, with an average of 135 FPS, indicating consistent performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 88 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also provide the best experience, averaging 137 FPS. This resolution offers a significant performance boost over 4K while still delivering excellent image quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 187 FPS, making this the optimal configuration for high refresh rate monitors. The 1080p Medium preset offers a 285 FPS average with a 243 FPS minimum, which is ideal for competitive scenarios where frame consistency is paramount. All three resolutions can run at Ultra, but the data shows that 1440p Ultra provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate for most users.