Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a high-end combination capable of running Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The data shows this system delivers well above the 60 FPS playability threshold in every configuration, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical preset change.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have distinct nearest rivals that help contextualize their performance in this system. For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, the closest comparable processors are all enterprise or high-end desktop parts. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57,555 in average benchmarks, which is 0.1% below the Ryzen 9 9900X’s 57,498 average score—essentially a statistical tie. The AMD EPYC 7313 sits 0.2% ahead with a 57,399 score, while the Intel Core i9-14900 trails by 1.1% with a 58,115 score. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 1.4% behind at 58,323. These tight deltas indicate that swapping to any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game’s performance is unlikely to differentiate between such closely matched processors.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070’s nearest rivals are a mix of workstation and mobile parts. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318, just 0.1% above the RTX 5070’s 40,377 average. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% ahead with 40,063, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 trails by 1.2% at 40,870. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% behind at 39,568. These workstation-oriented cards would deliver comparable raw performance, though the RTX 5070’s architecture and driver optimization for gaming likely give it an edge in actual frame rates that these benchmark scores do not fully capture. Users considering these alternatives should expect similar average FPS in Lockdown Protocol, with variations of only a few frames per second across the tested presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system produces 280.3 FPS on Low settings, 199.3 FPS on Medium, 171.5 FPS on High, and 132.2 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 53% reduction in frame rate, but even the most demanding preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests the RTX 5070 has sufficient headroom at 1080p that the Ryzen 9 9900X’s single-thread performance becomes the limiting factor, particularly at lower presets where the GPU is not fully saturated.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 204 FPS on Low, 149.9 FPS on Medium, 125.4 FPS on High, and 99.2 FPS on Ultra. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 51%, slightly less than at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility, but the CPU still has ample capacity to feed frames. At 3840x2160, the pattern shifts more decisively toward GPU-bound behavior: Low settings yield 133.6 FPS, Medium produces 97.6 FPS, High delivers 84.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 53%, similar to other resolutions, but the absolute numbers show the RTX 5070 is now the primary constraint, as the 12 GB GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed harder.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset is telling. At Ultra settings, the system goes from 132.2 FPS at 1080p to 99.2 FPS at 1440p (a 25% drop) and then to 62.5 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). This non-linear scaling confirms that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution increases. At Low settings, the same progression goes from 280.3 to 204 to 133.6 FPS, showing a more consistent 27% drop per resolution step, which suggests the CPU maintains a more balanced role at lower graphical loads.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.5, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable, though with minimal headroom above the threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 132.2 at 1920x1080 to 62.5 at 3840x2160, a 53% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 280.3 to 133.6 FPS, also a 53% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests both CPU and GPU performance scale predictably with resolution.

Q: Which preset provides the best balance at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 99.2 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Since the system maintains playable frame rates at the highest preset, users can select Ultra without compromising smoothness, and lower presets provide even higher headroom.

Q: Does the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM create any limitations?

A: The benchmark data shows no evidence of VRAM-related performance drops. The system maintains playable frame rates at all presets and resolutions, including 4K Ultra. The 12 GB GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for Lockdown Protocol’s requirements.

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

A: The combination ranks 653rd out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 18% of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol. This percentile positioning is consistent with the high frame rates measured across all settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for achieving high frame rates in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3,010 Geekbench single-core score) helps maintain very high frame rates up to 280.3 FPS on Low. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as shown by the 62.5 FPS result at Ultra, which is only slightly above the playability threshold.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher across every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data lists all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. At 4K, the best settings are Ultra with an average FPS of 62.5, providing just 2.5 FPS of headroom above the threshold. At 1440p, Ultra settings achieve 99.2 FPS, giving substantial margin for demanding scenes. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 132.2 FPS, making this the most comfortable configuration for maintaining high refresh rates. The only potential concern is 4K Ultra, where the 62.5 FPS average leaves little room for frame time spikes, but the data confirms it stays above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 280.3 FPS on Low settings, 199.3 FPS on Medium, 171.5 FPS on High, and 132.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression where each preset step reduces performance by roughly 20-30%. The gap between Low and Medium is 81 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 27.8 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 39.3 FPS. This suggests the Medium preset provides the best performance-per-quality tradeoff at 1080p, though all options far exceed the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are 204 FPS on Low, 149.9 FPS on Medium, 125.4 FPS on High, and 99.2 FPS on Ultra. The differences between presets are more moderate here, with a 54.1 FPS gap between Low and Medium, a 24.5 FPS gap between Medium and High, and a 26.2 FPS gap between High and Ultra. This tighter clustering indicates the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor, but the system still maintains high frame rates across the board.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 133.6 FPS on Low, 97.6 FPS on Medium, 84.6 FPS on High, and 62.5 FPS on Ultra. The performance drops are more pronounced at this resolution, with the 36 FPS difference between Low and Medium being the largest single-step reduction observed. The progression from High to Ultra shows a 22.1 FPS drop, which is the smallest absolute difference between adjacent presets at any resolution, indicating that Ultra settings are pushing the GPU to its limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 132.2 FPS average. This provides over double the playability threshold, making it the recommended setting for users with high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain the best choice, delivering 99.2 FPS with comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains playable at 62.5 FPS average, but the margin is slim. Users prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity at 4K might consider High settings at 84.6 FPS, which offers 22.1 FPS more headroom while still maintaining high graphical quality. The data confirms that all three resolutions can run at maximum settings, with 1080p and 1440p providing substantial buffer above the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 653rd out of 3,714 tested systems for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all combos benchmarked. This ranking reflects the system’s ability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads contribute to strong performance. The RTX 5070’s 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the Ryzen 9 9900X’s 92nd percentile among all CPUs both support the top-tier positioning of this combo. While the system is not in the top 100, its 653rd rank out of 3,714 places it well within the upper quartile of tested configurations, confirming that it delivers strong, consistent performance for Lockdown Protocol without requiring the absolute latest hardware.