Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded data shows a 3840x2160 Low preset averages 75 FPS, while Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 47 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is only cleared at Low.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 72 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Low runs at 117 FPS, Medium at 83 FPS, and Ultra falls below the threshold at 54 FPS.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra is viable for this pairing.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54,762 on the average benchmark, ranking in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. It sits within 2.1% of its nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093, 0.6% higher), Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053, 1.3% lower), Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701, 2% lower), and Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620, 2.1% lower). Performance differences among these are negligible.

Q: Where does the RTX 2060 SUPER rank among GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18,093 and sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3060 Mobile (18,159, 0.4% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18,189, 0.5% higher), AMD Radeon RX 460 (18,373, 1.5% higher), and Intel Arc A770M (18,383, 1.6% higher). In practical terms, any of these cards would land in a similar performance band.

Q: Which component, CPU or GPU, is the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data points to the GPU as the primary constraint. The CPU is an exceptionally strong 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 part with a 91st percentile ranking, while the GPU is a mid-range Turing card in the 62nd percentile. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution and preset changes, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads rather than CPU-limited scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol behaves like a GPU-bound title for this pairing. The strongest evidence comes from how frame rates scale with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system records 159 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low cuts that to 117 FPS, a 26% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160 Low yields 75 FPS, another 36% drop. This steep scaling with pixel count is a classic sign that the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting.

Preset scaling reinforces the same conclusion. At 1080p, Low to Medium drops from 159 to 113 FPS, Medium to High from 113 to 99 FPS, and High to Ultra from 99 to 74 FPS. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low at 117 FPS, Medium at 83, High at 72, Ultra at 54. At 4K, Low at 75 FPS collapses to Medium at 53, High at 47, and Ultra at 35. The consistent, large frame rate penalties for raising visual quality are what you expect when the GPU is the bottleneck.

The CPU side of this pairing is effectively overqualified. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 128 MB L3 cache, boosting to 5.50 GHz, and it lands in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47,737 and single-core score of 6,739 put it far beyond what a competitive FPS title needs at these frame rates. The RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, sits in the 62nd percentile, with a 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 rating and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The GPU is the component that determines whether this system clears 60 FPS, not the CPU.

The practical takeaway: at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has ample headroom and the GPU is the gatekeeper. At 4K, the GPU is even more dominant, as the measured data shows only the Low preset can hold 60 FPS. If a builder were to upgrade this system, the graphics card would be the first target, not the processor. The 12-core CPU will not be the weak link in Lockdown Protocol at any resolution tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's nearest rivals are all within a 2.1% band of its average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 55,093, which is 0.6% higher, making it the closest match. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053, 1.3% lower. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701, 2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620, 2.1% lower. Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, and none would change the frame rate outcomes recorded for this build. The differences are within measurement noise for a game that is GPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals form a similarly tight cluster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18,159, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18,189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18,373, 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18,383, 1.6% higher. A system built with any of these graphics cards would be expected to land within a few frames per second of the numbers recorded for the RTX 2060 SUPER. The RX 460 and Arc A770M appear on this list despite being different architectures, which underscores how benchmark averages can flatten out real-world differences; in this game, the practical result would be near-identical.

One caution: the RTX 3060 Mobile is a laptop part, so its desktop equivalent would likely perform differently, but the database records it as a close score match. For a desktop builder shopping in this performance tier, the takeaway is that there is no meaningful performance separation among these four GPU alternatives. The choice would come down to other factors such as drivers, features, or availability, none of which are reflected in the frame rate data.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, and it clears 60 FPS at all three tested resolutions, but only at specific presets. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are limited to Low, which averages 75 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Low, and Medium are all playable, with High being the best setting at 72 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset including Ultra is playable, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS.

The overall ranking tells the same story. This CPU and GPU combination ranks 2,630 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower third of the database. That is not a top-tier result, but it is a functional one. The system is a capable 1080p machine that can push into 1440p with moderate settings and touch 4K only at the lowest quality level.

For a competitive FPS, the practical recommendation depends on the player's monitor. At 1080p, the system offers headroom: 159 FPS at Low for maximum responsiveness, or 74 FPS at Ultra for visual fidelity, and both are above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, High at 72 FPS is the sweet spot. At 4K, the only viable option is Low at 75 FPS, which is playable but visually limited. Players who prioritize frame rate over graphics should run 1080p Low for the highest possible output; players who prioritize image quality should run 1080p Ultra or 1440p High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 75 FPS average
• Medium: 53 FPS average, 45 FPS minimum, 62 FPS maximum
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

At 4K, the drop from Low to Medium is severe, a 22 FPS loss. High and Ultra fall well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 45 FPS indicates noticeable dips during heavy scenes, so even the 53 FPS average is not consistent enough for smooth play.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 117 FPS average
• Medium: 83 FPS average, 70 FPS minimum, 95 FPS maximum
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

1440p is the most balanced resolution for this build. Low delivers a comfortable 117 FPS, Medium clears 60 FPS with a 70 FPS floor, and High stays above the threshold at 72 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that fails, averaging 54 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 159 FPS average
• Medium: 113 FPS average, 96 FPS minimum, 130 FPS maximum
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 74 FPS average

1080p is where this system shines. Every preset clears 60 FPS, and even the Ultra preset's 74 FPS average leaves a 14 FPS margin over the playable threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 96 FPS means there is no frame pacing concern at that setting. Low at 159 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160: Low is the only playable preset, averaging 75 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, so there is no trade-off to consider. Players at 4K must accept Low settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

2560x1440: High is the best playable preset, averaging 72 FPS. It delivers a 12 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold while offering substantially better visual quality than Medium (83 FPS) or Low (117 FPS). Ultra is not an option, as it averages 54 FPS.

1920x1080: Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 74 FPS. This is the only resolution where the maximum quality preset clears 60 FPS, and it does so with a 14 FPS margin. Players who want higher frame rates can drop to Low for 159 FPS, but for those who want the best visuals without sacrificing playability, Ultra at 1080p is the correct choice.

The pattern across all three resolutions is consistent: this pairing is playable everywhere, but the preset ceiling drops as resolution rises. At 1080p, the ceiling is Ultra. At 1440p, it is High. At 4K, it is Low. Players should set their resolution first, then apply the highest preset listed above that stays at or above 60 FPS.