Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a commanding performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data indicating that every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of systems. The data shows a system that is heavily over-provisioned for this title, with headroom at 4K Ultra that rivals lower-resolution performance on lesser hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 73 FPS average. This is a fully maxed-out experience at 4K, with the benchmark data indicating no need to compromise on visual quality. The High preset delivers 98 FPS, Medium 112 FPS, and Low 157 FPS, all comfortably above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at 113 FPS average, providing a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS floor. The High preset reaches 151 FPS, Medium 173 FPS, and Low 244 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a performance increase of approximately 55% at Ultra settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 155 FPS average, which is the highest playable preset. High reaches 206 FPS, Medium 236 FPS, and Low 333 FPS. The 1080p results suggest the system is approaching CPU-bound territory at lower resolutions, as the scaling from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra is only about 37%, compared to the 55% jump from 4K to 1440p.

The data indicates that this combination never dips below 73 FPS average at any tested setting, meaning users can select the highest quality preset at any resolution without concern for falling below the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal distinct scaling patterns that clarify the division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. At 4K, the system shows a 53% performance increase when moving from Ultra to Low settings (73 to 157 FPS), which is a strong indicator of GPU-limited performance. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are clearly being utilized to their fullest at this resolution.

At 1440p, the scaling from Ultra to Low is 116% (113 to 244 FPS), which is larger than the 4K scaling. This suggests that as resolution decreases, the GPU has more headroom, but the CPU begins to assert its influence. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, provides sufficient single-thread performance to feed the RTX 4080 at these frame rates.

The 1080p results show the smallest scaling from Ultra to Low at 115% (155 to 333 FPS), but the absolute frame rates are extremely high. The transition from 1440p Low (244 FPS) to 1080p Low (333 FPS) represents a 36% increase, while the transition from 1440p Ultra (113 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (155 FPS) is only 37%. This relatively modest scaling at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is becoming a more significant factor, though the Ryzen 9 9900X's 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and Passmark single-thread score of 4672 demonstrate it has ample headroom.

The data shows that the RTX 4080 is the dominant component at 4K, while the Ryzen 9 9900X becomes increasingly relevant at 1080p. The CPU's 64 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support help maintain consistent frame delivery when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X provide context for CPU-limited scenarios. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores within 0.1% of the Ryzen 9 9900X's average benchmark score of 57498, making it a near-identical performer. The AMD EPYC 7313 is 0.2% faster, while the Intel Core i9-14900 is 1.1% faster, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 1.4% faster. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, so any of these CPUs would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RTX 4080.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival, with an average score just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% faster, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% faster. These differences are within the margin of error for most gaming workloads, meaning users with these GPUs would experience nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol.

The RTX 4080's percentile ranking of 86 vs all GPUs and the Ryzen 9 9900X's 92nd percentile vs all CPUs confirm that this is a high-tier pairing. Users upgrading from either component to one of these rivals would see no meaningful change in frame rates for this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 73 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is 13 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four preset levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this combination?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 333 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the max FPS reaches 272, and at 1440p Low, the average is 244 FPS.

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

A: The combination ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.5% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary factor at 4K. The frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 53%, indicating the RTX 4080 is the limiting component. The CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p where scaling drops to 37%.

Q: Are there any settings where this system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Every tested resolution and preset combination exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest measured average is 73 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 13 FPS above the playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low?

A: At 4K, the gain from Ultra to Low is 84 FPS (from 73 to 157 FPS). At 1440p, the gain is 131 FPS (from 113 to 244 FPS). At 1080p, the gain is 178 FPS (from 155 to 333 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combination is as follows:

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce 73 FPS average. High settings reach 98 FPS average. Medium settings show 112 FPS average with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 129 FPS. Low settings achieve 157 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 113 FPS average. High settings reach 151 FPS average. Medium settings show 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS. Low settings achieve 244 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 155 FPS average. High settings reach 206 FPS average. Medium settings show 236 FPS average with a minimum of 201 FPS and maximum of 272 FPS. Low settings achieve 333 FPS average.

The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum and maximum values, showing consistent frame delivery with no severe drops. At 4K Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 34 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it is 52 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it is 71 FPS. The wider spread at lower resolutions is likely due to CPU-bound frame pacing variations, though the minimums remain well above 60 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each preset shows the resolution impact. At Ultra, 4K is 53% slower than 1080p (73 vs 155 FPS). At High, 4K is 52% slower (98 vs 206 FPS). At Medium, 4K is 53% slower (112 vs 236 FPS). At Low, 4K is 53% slower (157 vs 333 FPS). This consistent scaling across presets indicates the RTX 4080 handles the resolution increase uniformly regardless of settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 5.5% of all systems evaluated. This rank reflects the high benchmark scores of both components, with the CPU at the 92nd percentile vs all CPUs and the GPU at the 86th percentile vs all GPUs.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 57498 places it just below the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555) and above the AMD EPYC 7313 (57399), while the GPU's average score of 54247 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209). These scores indicate that neither component is a weak link in the pairing.

The rank of 205 means there are 204 tested combos that perform better in this game, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or next-generation hardware. However, the performance gap is unlikely to be large given that this combo already achieves 73 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is well above the playable threshold.

For context, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 34457 and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 both represent strong absolute performance. The combination is well-balanced for this title, with neither component bottlenecking the other at any tested resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with maximum settings at every resolution tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four playable settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 73 at 4K, 113 at 1440p, and 155 at 1080p.

The system delivers a fully maxed-out experience at 4K with 73 FPS average, which is 13 FPS above the playable threshold. At 1440p and 1080p, the performance headroom is substantial, with 113 FPS and 155 FPS respectively at Ultra settings. Users with high refresh rate monitors at 1440p can expect smooth gameplay, while 4K users have the option of Ultra settings with acceptable frame rates or High settings for a 34% performance boost to 98 FPS.

The data indicates this is a top-tier configuration for Lockdown Protocol, with the 205th rank out of 3714 combos confirming its position among the best-performing systems. The combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X's 12-core Zen 5 architecture and the RTX 4080's Ada Lovelace GPU provides balanced performance across all resolutions, with no setting failing to deliver a playable experience.