Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in a tight cluster of CPUs based on aggregate benchmark scores. The database positions it at the 91st percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 54,762. The nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores 55,093, a difference of only 0.6% in favor of the Intel part. That is effectively a statistical tie in synthetic workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K trails by 1.3%, the Intel Xeon 6505P by 2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 2.1%. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, though the game's actual bottleneck profile matters more, as discussed below.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20,556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (1.5% higher). The spread across all four rivals is less than 2.5%, meaning a user swapping between these cards would see nearly identical average frame rates in most titles. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, which matters for texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions. The Intel Arc parts and the mobile RTX 3070 have different memory configurations, but the database does not record those specifics for comparison here.

What this means for Lockdown Protocol is that the CPU is far from the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 12 cores, 24 threads, and 128 MB of L3 cache place it well above the demands of a modern FPS. The RTX 2070 SUPER, by contrast, is a mid-generation Turing card from 2019, and its 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 40 RT cores define the practical ceiling for this combo. The recorded measurements confirm this imbalance, as frame rates scale far more with resolution and settings than with any CPU-side variation.

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol's frame rate response to resolution changes reveals which component dominates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 175 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low yields 129 FPS, a 26% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 83 FPS, another 36% drop. These steep declines with pixel count strongly indicate a GPU-bound workload at every resolution, even at the lowest settings. A CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller FPS changes across resolutions.

The settings scaling tells the same story. At 1920x1080, moving from Low (175 FPS) to Medium (125 FPS) to High (109 FPS) to Ultra (82 FPS) shows a consistent penalty per quality tier. The Ultra preset at 1080p still clears 60 FPS comfortably. At 2560x1440, the same progression yields 129, 91, 80, and 60 FPS, with Ultra landing exactly at the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low (83 FPS) and Medium (59 FPS) are remotely near playable, while High (51 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) fall short. This pattern is classic GPU saturation: the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough raw shading power for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K demands more than its 8 GB frame buffer and 448 GB/s bandwidth can sustain at high quality.

The CPU's role is therefore minimal in this pairing at all tested configurations. Even at 1080p Low, where CPUs typically matter most, the 175 FPS result is far below what the Ryzen 9 9900X3D could theoretically push in a lighter GPU scenario. The database's single-thread score of 1,269 in 3DMark and 6,739 in Cinebench R23 indicate a processor that would not bottleneck a faster GPU at these frame rates. Users upgrading the GPU later would see immediate gains, while a CPU swap alone would not move these numbers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data includes exact average frame rates for all twelve resolution and settings combinations, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 175 FPS on Low, 125 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143, 109 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, and even the worst recorded frame (106 FPS on Medium) is well above playable.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 129 FPS, Medium 91 FPS with a range of 78 to 105, High 80 FPS, and Ultra 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 78 FPS indicates smooth pacing, while Ultra's average of exactly 60 FPS suggests the hardware is right at the edge of what the engine can sustain. There is no recorded minimum for Ultra, so the actual frame time variance there is unknown, but the average implies borderline playability.

At 3840x2160, the numbers fall sharply. Low averages 83 FPS, Medium 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 68, High 51 FPS, and Ultra 39 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS is below the playable threshold, meaning even though the average is close to 60, users would experience noticeable dips. High and Ultra are simply not viable at 4K, with averages of 51 and 39 FPS respectively.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 2070 SUPER can handle this game at 1080p and 1440p across all quality presets, but 4K requires dropping to Low settings for a comfortable margin. The Medium preset at 4K is a borderline case, with an average of 59 FPS but a minimum of 50 FPS that would cause visible stutter in fast-paced firefights.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, with qualifications depending on the target resolution. The database's verdict is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, but Ultra sits exactly at the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 83 FPS.

For most players on a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo is entirely sufficient. The 1440p Ultra result of exactly 60 FPS is noteworthy: it meets the playable threshold but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. The 4K situation is more restrictive. Low settings at 4K give 83 FPS, which is fine, but Medium drops to 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum, and High and Ultra are below 60 FPS. Players wanting 4K with higher quality would need a stronger GPU.

The 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 2070 SUPER is a plausible explanation for the 4K falloff, as higher resolutions and quality presets increase memory pressure. The measured data supports this, with the steepest drops occurring between 1440p and 4K, where texture memory requirements typically exceed 8 GB in modern titles. The CPU is never the constraint in these measurements.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. All four presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS: Low averages 175 FPS, Medium 125 FPS, High 109 FPS, and Ultra 82 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440 with an average of exactly 60 FPS. High averages 80 FPS, Medium 91 FPS, and Low 129 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 83 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, and High and Ultra average 51 and 39 FPS respectively, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU or the GPU limit performance?

A: The data indicates a GPU-bound workload. Frame rates drop sharply with increasing resolution at every settings level, and the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the limiting factors, not the Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

Q: What frame rate range can be expected on Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, Medium ranges from 106 to 143 FPS with an average of 125. At 1440p, Medium ranges from 78 to 105 FPS with an average of 91. At 4K, Medium ranges from 50 to 68 FPS with an average of 59.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in aggregate?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20,282 is within 1.5% of the Intel Arc A750 (20,582), 1.5% of the Intel Arc B570 (20,556), 1.2% of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534), and 1% of the Quadro M4000M (20,480).

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3,714 tested hardware combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 2,165th. That places it in the lower half of the field, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-pack 65th percentile standing. The CPU's 91st percentile rank does not boost the combo because the game is GPU-limited in every measured configuration. Combos ranked higher presumably pair the same or similar CPUs with faster GPUs, while lower-ranked combos likely have weaker graphics hardware.

The rank of 2,165 out of 3,714 means roughly 58% of tested systems outperform this one in this specific game. For a 2019 GPU paired with a 2025 flagship CPU, that is a reasonable position. The RTX 2070 SUPER's age shows in the 4K results, but its 1080p and 1440p performance remains solid for a 65th percentile card. Users considering upgrades should note that replacing the GPU would yield the largest improvement, as the CPU has substantial headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, based on the recorded averages:

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best choice, averaging 82 FPS. This is the highest quality preset and it clears the threshold with 22 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This meets the playable threshold, though there is no margin for error. Players sensitive to frame drops may prefer High at 80 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, Low is the only playable preset, averaging 83 FPS. Medium falls short with a 59 FPS average and a 50 FPS minimum, so Low is the recommended setting for 4K. The 83 FPS average at 4K Low is surprisingly strong, indicating the game is not extremely demanding at lower quality settings, but the GPU cannot sustain higher presets at this resolution.

These recommendations follow the database's verdict exactly: 1080p Ultra at 82 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 60 FPS, and 4K Low at 83 FPS. Players prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity can always drop to lower presets for additional headroom, particularly at 1440p where Medium offers 91 FPS and Low offers 129 FPS.