Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a consistently high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and presets. The data indicates this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings are adjusted. Benchmark results show the combo achieving its highest average frame rate of 316.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, while the most demanding configuration—3840x2160 with Ultra settings—still produces a highly playable average of 72.6 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra). Across all twelve data points, the average frame rate never drops below 72.6 FPS, indicating a robust performance envelope for Lockdown Protocol.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system demonstrates exceptional headroom. The Low preset yields an average of 316.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Moving up to Medium reduces the average to 225.8 FPS, a drop of approximately 28.7% from Low. The High preset maintains a strong 200 FPS average, while the Ultra preset—the most demanding setting at this resolution—still achieves 149.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a reduction of roughly 52.8% in average frame rate, yet even the lowest figure remains more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains impressive. The Low preset delivers 235.7 FPS average, which is 25.7% lower than the equivalent 1080p figure. Medium produces 165.6 FPS, High reaches 144.2 FPS, and Ultra sustains 107.6 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra at this resolution results in a 54.3% decrease in average frame rate. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p (107.6 FPS) still outperforms the Ultra preset at 1080p on many lesser hardware combinations, though direct comparisons are limited to the data provided.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system continues to deliver playable performance across all settings. Low yields 152.8 FPS average, Medium drops to 109.3 FPS, and High maintains 90.7 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 72.6 FPS average, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold but represents the most demanding scenario in this dataset. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 52.5% reduction in average frame rate, closely mirroring the percentage drops observed at other resolutions.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average frame rates by roughly 24-28% across equivalent settings, while moving from 1440p to 4K incurs a larger penalty of approximately 35-38%. This suggests that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as resolution increases, though the RTX 5070 Ti maintains sufficient headroom throughout.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra setting. This means the system can run Lockdown Protocol at maximum graphical quality without falling below the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 149.4 FPS. This is the best settings choice for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still delivering frame rates that would satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate displays. The 149.4 FPS average is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial margin for demanding scenes or background processes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 107.6 FPS. This remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the recommended settings for 1440p gaming. The frame rate is sufficient for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz monitors and provides a viable experience on 144Hz displays, though it would not fully saturate a 240Hz panel.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 72.6 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 21% margin. For 4K gaming, Ultra settings are viable, though the lower margin means users may encounter occasional dips below 60 FPS in particularly heavy scenes, depending on the specific gameplay conditions. The data shows that all four settings presets at 4K—Low at 152.8 FPS, Medium at 109.3 FPS, High at 90.7 FPS, and Ultra at 72.6 FPS—meet the playability threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X provide context for its CPU-level performance. The AMD EPYC 9015 has an average score of 57555, which is 0.1% lower than the 9900X's average score of 57498, indicating near-identical performance. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, putting it 0.2% ahead of the 9900X. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 1.1% higher, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, representing a 1.4% advantage. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning users upgrading from or considering these CPUs would experience essentially equivalent computational performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the 9900X's consumer-focused features and lower TDP of 120W may offer practical advantages not captured in raw scores.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which has an average score of 50001—effectively identical to the RTX 5070 Ti's 49957 average score, with a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, putting it 2% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477, which is 3.1% behind. These comparisons suggest that the RTX 5070 Ti's performance in Lockdown Protocol would be closely matched by the RX 6900 XT and RX 6800 XT, with the RX Vega 64 and Arc A550M offering similar frame rates despite their architectural differences. The RTX 5070 Ti's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking, indicates that both components sit near the top of their respective performance hierarchies.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination can run Lockdown Protocol at every tested resolution and preset configuration while maintaining average frame rates above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable performance across all settings, with the best settings being Ultra at 149.4 FPS average. This provides an excellent experience for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, all presets remain playable, with Ultra achieving 107.6 FPS average, making this resolution a sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, the system still clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra at 72.6 FPS average. While this is the most demanding configuration, it remains fully playable.

The data indicates that this combination has substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, allowing for maximum settings with frame rates well above 100 FPS. At 4K, the system remains viable at maximum settings, though the margin above 60 FPS is narrower. Overall, the verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at any resolution and preset combination tested, with no configuration falling below the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combination achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 316.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combination achieves an average frame rate of 72.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 9015, scores 57555 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (1.1% higher).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 235.7 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 107.6 FPS, representing a 54.3% decrease.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 49957.

Q: Is the 3840x2160 Ultra configuration playable?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset achieves an average of 72.6 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 21%.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 319th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 8.6% of all combinations tested, indicating that it performs in the upper echelon of hardware configurations for this game. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components, with the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking contributing to an overall position that is strong but not at the very top of the leaderboard.

The gap between this combo's rank and the highest-ranked systems likely stems from the GPU's position relative to top-tier graphics cards, as well as the specific performance characteristics of Lockdown Protocol. The measured frame rates show that the system has substantial headroom at lower resolutions, suggesting that the bottleneck shifts toward the GPU at higher resolutions and settings. The rank of 319 out of 3714 demonstrates that while this is a high-performance combination, there are a significant number of other configurations that achieve even higher frame rates in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Lockdown Protocol at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 316.9 FPS on Low settings, which is a very high frame rate that likely tests the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p—a 52.8% reduction in frame rate—shows that the GPU becomes more heavily utilized as graphics load increases, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough that the CPU's performance is a limiting factor at the lower settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by approximately 24-28% compared to 1080p across all settings, indicating that the GPU is taking on more work. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, since the number of frames the CPU must prepare per second decreases. The 1440p results show a similar percentage drop from Low to Ultra (54.3%) as seen at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates decrease further, with the Low preset dropping to 152.8 FPS and Ultra to 72.6 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra at 4K (52.5%) is nearly identical to the drops at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU's relative performance scaling is consistent across resolutions. The CPU's influence becomes minimal at 4K, as the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in determining frame rates. The data shows that the CPU matters most at 1080p with lower settings, where high frame rates approach the limits of what the CPU can process, while the GPU becomes increasingly important at higher resolutions and settings. The RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for 4K textures, while the Ryzen 9 9900X's 12 cores and 24 threads ensure that even the highest frame rates at 1080p are not CPU-limited in this game.