Lockdown Protocol

This CPU and GPU pairing delivers a strong Lockdown Protocol experience at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K playable at slightly reduced settings. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks in the top third of tested configurations, and the measured data shows that 60 FPS is achievable at every resolution with the right preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, 4K is playable. At High settings the average FPS is 67.3, and at Medium settings it is 76.9. Ultra settings drop to 51.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 1440p, with an average FPS of 80.4. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 7800 XT compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 11627 places it within 1.8% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, NVIDIA Tesla K20c, and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT. The deltaPct values range from -1.8 to 1.3, indicating very close performance clustering.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a high-performing CPU relative to others?

A: The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 57498 is within 1.4% of rivals like the AMD EPYC 9015, AMD EPYC 7313, Intel Core i9-14900, and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 231.6. This is the fastest result across all tested resolution and settings combinations.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra preset meet the 60 FPS playability standard?

A: No. The 4K Ultra average of 51.7 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at 3840x2160, with High being the best playable option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates reported for each combination. No minimum or maximum FPS values were captured in this dataset, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across the board. Low settings produce an average of 231.6 FPS, which is the highest number in the entire measured set. Medium settings average 166.7 FPS, High settings average 147.8 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 108.5 FPS average. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making 1080p the most comfortable operating point for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 170.5 FPS, Medium averages 121.7 FPS, High averages 106.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 80.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 90.1 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load at this resolution. Still, all four presets remain well above the 60 FPS playability line, so 1440p users have full freedom to choose their preferred visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 111.9 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 76.9 FPS, and High settings average 67.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 51.7 FPS, which is the only measured configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K represents a drop of 15.6 FPS, highlighting how demanding the highest preset is at this resolution.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 108.5 FPS, which is higher than the 4K Low result of 111.9 FPS. This indicates that resolution has a larger impact on performance than the preset level in this title, at least for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1279 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper portion of the field, roughly in the 65th percentile of all tested systems. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Ryzen 9 9900X and RX 7800 XT, which together produce strong but not top-tier results.

The CPU contributes a 92nd percentile standing among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 57498. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score include the AMD EPYC 9015 at 57555 (0.1% difference), the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 (0.2% difference), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (1.1% difference), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (1.4% difference). These deltas are all under 1.5%, meaning the 9900X is effectively tied with these server and high-end desktop parts in aggregate compute performance.

The GPU tells a different story. The RX 7800 XT sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 11627. Its nearest rivals are much older or lower-tier parts: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 at 11680 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M at 11528 (0.9% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla K20c at 11479 (1.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT at 11842 (1.8% higher). The tight clustering around the 7800 XT's score suggests that synthetic GPU benchmarks do not fully capture its gaming performance, since the measured FPS results in Lockdown Protocol are consistently strong.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-tier percentile explains the overall combo rank. The system is not limited by processing power, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and presets, particularly at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict data confirms playable performance at all three tested resolutions, with specific presets available at each.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best playable option is High, which averages 67.3 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin of 7.3 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 4K, averaging only 51.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The best option is Ultra, averaging 80.4 FPS. This gives a comfortable 20.4 FPS headroom above the threshold, making 1440p Ultra the sweet spot for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, and the best option is Ultra at 108.5 FPS. This provides a massive 48.5 FPS cushion, making 1080p Ultra the most forgiving configuration. The 231.6 FPS result at Low settings also indicates that competitive players seeking maximum frame rates have plenty of headroom.

The overall verdict is straightforward: this system delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with maxed-out settings, and at 4K with a modest reduction from Ultra to High.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide a clear picture of comparable processing power. The AMD EPYC 9015, with an average score of 57555, is effectively identical in performance, differing by only 0.1%. The AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 is 0.2% faster, while the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 is 1.1% faster. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 is 1.4% faster. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the situation is more nuanced. The nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, NVIDIA Tesla K20c, and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT. All of these sit within 1.8% of the RX 7800 XT's average score of 11627. However, these are older or lower-tier parts, and their real-world gaming performance in a modern title like Lockdown Protocol may differ from the synthetic score. The data shows that the RX 7800 XT holds its own in this specific game, so users with these alternative GPUs should expect similar or slightly lower frame rates depending on the exact part.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 108.5 FPS. This is the recommended setting for full visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is also Ultra, averaging 80.4 FPS. This provides a strong balance of image quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 67.3 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls below the threshold at 51.7 FPS, so High is the maximum preset that maintains smooth gameplay.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, the Low presets offer significantly higher averages: 231.6 FPS at 1080p, 170.5 FPS at 1440p, and 111.9 FPS at 4K. The Medium presets provide a middle ground, with 166.7 FPS at 1080p, 121.7 FPS at 1440p, and 76.9 FPS at 4K. The choice ultimately depends on the display's refresh rate and the user's preference for quality versus speed.