Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The recorded data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings, while 4K requires a more careful approach to maintain smooth frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong performance across all settings. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 155.3 FPS, the highest recorded for this system. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 110.1 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings produce an average of 98.9 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 73 FPS. The data indicates no frame rate dips below playable levels at this resolution, even at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but begins to show the limits of the graphics card. Low settings deliver an average of 112.5 FPS, which is excellent for a higher resolution. Medium settings average 83.4 FPS, while High settings still hold at 73.8 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 51.5 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This shows a clear step where the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with the highest quality presets. Low settings average 75.8 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings fall to 53.2 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 37.6 FPS. The data shows a steep decline as settings increase, with only the Low preset remaining above 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 38.2 FPS, indicating a heavy load on the GPU at 4K.

The measurements lack min and max FPS values, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. The pattern across all three resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide the headroom, Medium and High are viable at 1080p and 1440p, and Ultra is only achievable at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which averages 73 FPS. This is notable because it clears the 60 FPS threshold while delivering the maximum visual quality. The data confirms that the system can run the game at its highest preset at this resolution without dropping below playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, averaging 73.8 FPS. This preset stays above 60 FPS while offering better visual fidelity than Medium or Low. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages only 51.5 FPS, so it is not recommended if the goal is maintaining a smooth experience.

For 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, averaging 75.8 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below playable levels, with averages of 53.2, 44, and 37.6 FPS respectively. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires sacrificing quality to maintain frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this CPU and GPU combination ranks 2735 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which aligns with the measured FPS data. The rank reflects that while the CPU is very strong, the GPU holds the combo back at higher resolutions and settings.

The CPU itself sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, indicating excellent processing power. The GPU, however, ranks in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, which is closer to the middle of the pack. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU explains why the system performs well at lower resolutions but struggles at 4K with high settings.

The rank of 2735 out of 3714 suggests that many other combos can outperform this pairing in Lockdown Protocol. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at all tested settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 0.1% lower, so the two perform nearly identically. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, just 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 1.1% higher than the 9900X, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, 1.4% higher. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RX 5700 XT.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, just 0.1% lower, so it would behave almost identically. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, also 0.3% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, 0.9% higher. All of these GPUs fall within a 0.9% performance delta, meaning they would produce nearly the same FPS in this game.

A user with any of these rival CPUs or GPUs would see very similar results to the tested combo. The performance differences are negligible for gameplay purposes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 82.3 FPS, from 155.3 down to 73. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting as settings increase, while the CPU keeps up easily.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 61 FPS, from 112.5 down to 51.5. The Ultra preset now falls below 60 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to limit performance. The CPU still has headroom, but the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at maximum quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The spread between Low and Ultra is 38.2 FPS, from 75.8 down to 37.6. Only Low stays above 60 FPS. This pattern shows that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU, with its high benchmark scores, is not the limiting factor at any resolution.

The scaling between resolutions supports this. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 155.3 at 1080p to 112.5 at 1440p, then to 75.8 at 4K. That is a 27.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 32.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 73 at 1080p to 51.5 at 1440p, then to 37.6 at 4K. The GPU is clearly the component that determines playability at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 73 FPS. This is the best scenario for the combo, as it allows maximum quality with a smooth frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, averaging 73.8 FPS. Low and Medium also clear 60 FPS with averages of 112.5 and 83.4 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 51.5 FPS. Users at this resolution should stick to High or lower for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 75.8 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combo is not suited for 4K gaming with high quality presets, but it can handle 4K at Low settings.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and RX 5700 XT combination is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming setup for Lockdown Protocol, with the caveat that 1440p Ultra is not playable and 4K requires Low settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 37.6, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable setting at 4K is Low, which averages 75.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, averaging 73.8 FPS. It clears the 60 FPS threshold while providing better quality than Medium or Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498. The AMD EPYC 9015 is 0.1% lower, the AMD EPYC 7313 is 0.2% higher, the Intel Core i9-14900 is 1.1% higher, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 1.4% higher. All are within a narrow performance band.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU has the most influence on performance. The frame rate drops from 155.3 FPS at Low to 73 FPS at Ultra, showing that the GPU struggles with higher settings while the CPU maintains its output.

Q: What GPU alternatives would perform similarly?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361 on average. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is 0.3% higher, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.9% higher. These would all produce similar FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2735 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle range, reflecting the GPU's mid-tier position despite the CPU's high percentile ranking.