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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 36 | 49 | 56 | 78 |
| 1440p QHD | 56 | 75 | 86 | 121 |
| 1080p Full HD | 77 | 103 | 117 | 165 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination delivers a playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the margin of comfort depends heavily on resolution and preset. The data shows a clear performance ceiling at 4K, a strong sweet spot at 1440p, and an excellent 1080p showing. This pairing leverages a top-tier 12-core CPU with a mid-range GPU, and the benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at the lowest presets.
Measured FPS Breakdown
At 3840x2160 (4K), the RX 6650 XT struggles to maintain high frame rates. With Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 36, which is far below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings improve the average to 49 FPS, still not playable. Medium settings bring the average up to 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS, indicating noticeable dips below the target. Only Low settings at 4K are playable, delivering a solid 78 FPS average. The data suggests that the 8 GB frame buffer and the GPU's compute throughput are simply not sufficient for the pixel load of 4K at higher presets.
The 2560x1440 (1440p) results show a significant improvement. Ultra settings average 56 FPS, which just misses the 60 FPS target. High settings, however, are fully playable with an average of 75 FPS. Medium settings push the average to 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, offering a very smooth experience. Low settings yield a high 121 FPS average, demonstrating that the combo has substantial performance to spare at this resolution when visual demands are reduced. The jump from 4K to 1440p is substantial, with High settings improving by 26 FPS.
At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination truly shines. Ultra settings are playable with an average of 77 FPS. High settings reach 103 FPS average, and Medium settings provide an average of 117 FPS with a minimum of 100 FPS and a maximum of 135 FPS, ensuring a consistently fluid experience. Low settings hit an average of 165 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1080p results show the GPU can handle the load effectively, with the CPU's performance allowing for significant frame rate scaling as settings are lowered.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with Ultra settings?
A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 36 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding playable preset at 4K is Low, with an average of 78 FPS.
Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?
A: The data indicates that High settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 75 FPS. Ultra settings fall short at 56 FPS.
Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?
A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 9 9900X, which has a percentile rank of 92 against all CPUs, provides ample headroom. For instance, the FPS differences between 1080p and 4K on the same settings are large, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.
Q: How does this combo perform compared to other tested systems?
A: The combo ranks 2439 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in a specific performance tier, indicating that while it is not at the top, it is capable of playable frame rates at most settings below 4K Ultra.
Q: What is the playable settings list for this game at 1080p?
A: All tested settings are playable at 1920x1080. The playable settings are High (103 FPS), Low (165 FPS), Medium (117 FPS), and Ultra (77 FPS). Ultra is the best playable preset.
Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X overkill for the RX 6650 XT?
A: The data suggests the CPU is significantly more powerful than the GPU in synthetic tests. The CPU's average benchmark score is 57498, while the GPU's is 19765. This means the GPU will likely be the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, but the CPU's strength ensures there is no bottleneck from the processor, allowing for consistent frame delivery.
Best Settings per Resolution
For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 78 FPS. Higher presets fail to meet the 60 FPS target.
For 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, delivering an average of 75 FPS. This offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, as Ultra dips to 56 FPS.
For 1920x1080, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, with an average of 77 FPS. This allows for the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.
The Verdict
This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the quality of the experience is strongly tied to resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease on all presets, including Ultra, making it a fully capable 1080p machine. At 2560x1440, the combination is also viable, offering playable frame rates on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the recommended choice for the best visual experience at 75 FPS. The system falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K for all but the Low preset. Therefore, for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p. The data shows that the 4K Ultra preset is not a playable configuration for this hardware, but the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p gaming.
Similar Performance Alternatives
Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X performs nearly identically to the AMD EPYC 9015 (deltaPct of -0.1), the AMD EPYC 7313 (deltaPct of 0.2), the Intel Core i9-14900 (deltaPct of -1.1), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (deltaPct of -1.4). These processors all have very similar average benchmark scores, meaning users with these chips would likely see comparable CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol.
For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is closely matched by the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (deltaPct of -0.6), the AMD FirePro D300 (deltaPct of 0.7), the AMD FirePro W7000 (deltaPct of -0.7), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (deltaPct of 0.8). These graphics cards have similar average benchmark scores, suggesting they would produce similar frame rates in this game when paired with a comparable CPU. The performance deltas are minimal, so any of these combinations would behave in a similar manner to the tested setup.
How This Combo Ranks
In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 2439 out of 3714 combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which aligns with the mixed performance data. While the CPU is ranked in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, the GPU is in the 65th percentile, pulling the overall gaming performance down. The ranking reflects that for a game like Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the more critical component for achieving high frame rates at demanding resolutions. This combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom, offering a solid, if not spectacular, gaming experience.