Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a formidable combination for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top tier of tested systems. The data shows this combo ranks 417th out of 3,714 tested configurations, placing it in the 89th percentile of all combinations. This is a high-end pairing where the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's substantial rasterization power combine to deliver frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 417 out of 3,714 tested combinations indicates that it sits comfortably in the upper echelon of systems capable of running Lockdown Protocol. The CPU contributes significantly to this standing, with an average benchmark score of 57,498, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. This places it slightly above the AMD EPYC 7313, which scores 57,399 (a 0.2% difference), and marginally behind the Intel Core i9-14900, which scores 58,115 (a -1.1% difference). The Ryzen 9 9900X also edges out the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 57,555 (a -0.1% difference), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, which scores 58,323 (a -1.4% difference). These rival deltas are minimal, indicating that the CPU's processing power is on par with several enterprise-grade server chips.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti posts an average benchmark score of 44,795, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45,152, a mere -0.8% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384, a -1.3% difference. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 trails slightly with a score of 44,075, representing a 1.6% gap. The Intel Arc A730M leads this group with a score of 45,592, but the -1.7% delta shows the RTX 4070 Ti remains competitive. This data confirms that the combo's high rank is not an anomaly; both components individually perform near the top of their respective fields, and their combined output in Lockdown Protocol is similarly strong.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows it can run at 3840x2160 with all settings playable. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 66.9 FPS, while High averages 89.8 FPS, Medium averages 101.7 FPS, and Low averages 146.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best option, delivering an average of 104.5 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can max out the game without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 44,795 in average benchmarks, which is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (44,075). It trails the Intel Arc A730M by 1.7% (45,592) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT by 1.3% (45,384).

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a better performer than the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: No, the Intel Core i9-14900 has a higher average benchmark score of 58,115 compared to the Ryzen 9 9900X's 57,498, representing a -1.1% delta. However, the Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms the AMD EPYC 9015 (57,555) by -0.1%.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 307.8 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 66.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 11.5%. This makes it the most demanding setting that remains fully playable at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 Ti and Ryzen 9 9900X combination produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 307.8 FPS, which is the peak performance observed in the entire dataset. The Medium preset drops to 216.9 FPS, while High averages 188.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers a robust 143.3 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales predictably with the increase in pixel count. The Low preset averages 224.8 FPS, a 27% reduction from the 1080p Low figure. Medium averages 158.2 FPS, High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 104.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is narrow, suggesting that the GPU is still well within its comfort zone. The Ultra preset's 104.5 FPS average is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that even maximum settings at 1440p are more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits but still maintains playability. The Low preset averages 146.8 FPS, which is a 52% drop from the 1080p Low score. Medium averages 101.7 FPS, while High averages 89.8 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 66.9 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure but still clears the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a consistent reduction in performance, with the Ultra preset experiencing a 36% decrease, indicating that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario for this hardware.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with excellent performance at every resolution. At 3840x2160, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 66.9 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small but comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, the system excels, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 104.5 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. At 1920x1080, performance is exceptional, with the Ultra preset delivering 143.3 FPS, and the Low preset reaching 307.8 FPS.

The verdict is unequivocal: this system can run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra, while playable, leaves less headroom than lower resolutions, so users seeking a strict 100+ FPS experience at 4K would need to dial back to High or Medium settings. For 1440p and 1080p, the system offers overwhelming performance, ensuring that the CPU and GPU combination is more than sufficient for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X are the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 57,555 (a -0.1% difference), and the AMD EPYC 7313, which scores 57,399 (a 0.2% difference). These server-grade processors deliver nearly identical average benchmark scores, indicating that they would behave similarly in CPU-bound scenarios within Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58,115, which is 1.1% higher, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58,323, which is 1.4% higher. While these chips offer slightly more processing power, the performance delta is so small that users would likely not notice a difference in frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45,152 (a -0.8% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, which scores 45,384 (a -1.3% difference). The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075, which is 1.6% lower, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592, which is 1.7% higher. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, making them viable alternatives if the RTX 4070 Ti is unavailable. The performance spread among these rivals is narrow, so any of them would deliver a comparable gaming experience at the tested settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 66.9 FPS. This is the recommended setting for users who prioritize visual fidelity at 4K, as it clears the threshold by 6.9 FPS. For those who want a higher frame rate buffer, High averages 89.8 FPS, Medium averages 101.7 FPS, and Low averages 146.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the best choice for pushing the game's visuals to their limits while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best option, averaging 104.5 FPS. This provides a 44.5 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS threshold, offering smooth gameplay with maximum settings. The High preset averages 142 FPS, Medium averages 158.2 FPS, and Low averages 224.8 FPS. Given the substantial headroom at Ultra, users can confidently enable all graphical features without worrying about frame rate drops.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 143.3 FPS, making it the clear choice for the best settings. This provides an 83.3 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring that even the most chaotic scenes in Lockdown Protocol remain fluid. The High preset averages 188.7 FPS, Medium averages 216.9 FPS, and Low averages 307.8 FPS. Since the Ultra preset already exceeds 140 FPS, there is no practical reason to lower settings at this resolution, as the system has ample performance to spare.