Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining a viable option only at lower presets. The measured data shows this combo ranks in the 46th percentile of tested configurations, placing it in the middle of the pack for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 200 FPS, which is the peak performance observed in this dataset. Medium settings produce an average of 142 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 121 and 164 FPS respectively. High settings drop to 124 FPS on average, while Ultra settings still maintain a robust 93 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 107 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even when pushed to maximum visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but less dramatic. Low settings deliver 147 FPS average, representing a 26.5% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 104 FPS, with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120 FPS. High settings sit at 91 FPS average, while Ultra manages 68 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 79 FPS, showing that resolution scaling compresses the performance range slightly compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings produce 95 FPS average, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77 FPS, meaning the frame rate can dip below the playability threshold during demanding scenes. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, just under the 60 FPS line, while Ultra falls to 44 FPS average. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 51 FPS, the narrowest range across all three resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

The most complete dataset exists for Medium settings, where min and max values are recorded for all three resolutions. The 1080p Medium range spans 121 to 164 FPS, 1440p Medium spans 89 to 120 FPS, and 4K Medium spans 57 to 77 FPS. These ranges show consistent scaling, with each resolution step reducing the average by roughly 35-38%.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X and RX 6750 XT ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 46th percentile of all configurations in the database, meaning slightly more than half of tested systems perform better in this game. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, but the overall capability is middling for a modern FPS title.

The CPU itself sits in the 92nd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 57498. This is a high-end processor that provides substantial headroom for gaming workloads. The GPU, by contrast, ranks in the 71st percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 26011. The disparity between these percentiles explains the combo ranking: the CPU is capable of feeding significantly more powerful graphics cards, but the GPU limits the overall gaming performance.

In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, this combo sits in a position where it can handle competitive play at high refresh rates on 1080p, but 4K Ultra settings are out of reach. The 46th percentile ranking reflects this reality, as many higher-ranked combos would pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU to unlock higher frame rates at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 9 9900X's average of 57498. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, a 0.2% deficit. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, putting it 1.1% ahead, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, 1.4% ahead. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios, so any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are notably weaker in absolute terms. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, just 0.5% behind the RX 6750 XT's 26011. The AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, a 0.6% deficit, and the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842, 0.7% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740, which is 1.1% lower than the RX 6750 XT. These mobile and workstation cards would perform essentially identically to the RX 6750 XT in Lockdown Protocol, though they are not directly comparable in terms of desktop gaming use cases. The practical takeaway is that swapping either component for its nearest rival would change frame rates by less than 2%, which is imperceptible in actual gameplay.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 93 FPS, providing a full visual experience with substantial headroom above the playability minimum.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies: all presets maintain averages above 60 FPS. Ultra settings average 68 FPS, which is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality while staying safely above the threshold. High settings at 91 FPS and Medium at 104 FPS offer increasing performance margins for players who prefer higher refresh rates over visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Low averaging 95 FPS and Medium averaging 67 FPS. High settings fall to 59 FPS average, technically below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The Medium preset is the best playable option at 4K, though its minimum recorded frame rate of 57 FPS means occasional dips below 60 FPS should be expected. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, Low settings are the safer choice.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. The Ultra preset averages 93 FPS at 1080p and 68 FPS at 1440p. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages only 44 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160, which averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. Low settings average 95 FPS if a more consistent frame rate is preferred.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X scores 57498 in average benchmarks. The closest rival, the AMD EPYC 9015, scores 57555, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-14900 is 1.1% faster with a score of 58115.

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

A: The RX 6750 XT scores 26011. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, which is 0.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740, 1.1% lower than the RX 6750 XT.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 200 FPS while Ultra averages 93 FPS, a difference of 107 FPS. Medium sits at 142 FPS and High at 124 FPS.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset maintain 60 FPS consistently?

A: The average is 67 FPS, but the minimum recorded frame rate is 57 FPS. This means the frame rate can dip below the 60 FPS threshold during intense scenes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 93 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. Players seeking higher refresh rates can select High for 124 FPS, Medium for 142 FPS, or Low for 200 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, averaging 68 FPS. This is a narrower margin than at 1080p, but still safely above 60 FPS. High settings at 91 FPS offer more headroom for variable scenes, while Medium at 104 FPS and Low at 147 FPS provide progressively higher performance.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 67 FPS. However, its minimum of 57 FPS means it occasionally drops below 60 FPS. Low settings average 95 FPS and provide a more consistent experience, making them the recommended choice for players who prioritize frame rate stability over visual quality at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution increases, which is typical for a modern FPS title. At 1920x1080, the CPU's substantial headroom is evident: Low settings produce 200 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 93 FPS. The 107 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p suggests that the GPU is handling most of the rendering workload, while the CPU provides enough processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling shows a 79 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is beginning to feel the pressure of higher resolution rendering. The CPU still has ample capacity, as demonstrated by the 92nd percentile ranking, but the GPU's 71st percentile ranking starts to limit absolute frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 51 FPS, and even Low settings drop to 95 FPS from 200 FPS at 1080p. This 53% reduction in Low settings performance when moving from 1080p to 4K points directly at the GPU as the limiting factor. The CPU's performance at 4K is largely irrelevant because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to challenge the processor's capabilities.

The scaling between Medium presets across resolutions reinforces this analysis. From 1080p Medium at 142 FPS to 1440p Medium at 104 FPS is a 26.8% reduction, and from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium at 67 FPS is a 35.6% reduction. This accelerating degradation with resolution is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, confirming that players seeking higher resolutions should prioritize a GPU upgrade over a CPU upgrade for this game.