Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a consistent 60+ FPS experience across most of Lockdown Protocol’s settings, with the primary bottleneck appearing at 4K Ultra where the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus limit headroom. Benchmark data indicates this is a solid 1080p and 1440p configuration, but 4K users will need to stay at Medium or below for smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within a narrow 2.1% band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 55,093, which is 0.6% higher than the 9900X3D’s 54,762 average, making it a functionally identical performer for gaming workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K trails by just 1.3% at 54,053, while the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53,701 and Intel Core i7-14700F at 53,620 sit 2% and 2.1% lower respectively. In practice, swapping to any of these would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the rest of the system remains constant.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 17,639 places it in a tight cluster with three AMD parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17,666 (-0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17,588 (+0.3%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17,551 (+0.5%). The AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17,509 is 0.7% behind. These deltaPct values are negligible in real-world terms; the RTX 4060 should deliver nearly identical average FPS to any of these alternatives in Lockdown Protocol. However, the RTX 4060’s feature set — including DLSS and ray tracing cores — may provide advantages that raw benchmark scores do not capture, but the data shows these are the closest performance equivalents.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average is Medium, which delivers exactly 63 FPS average. Low settings push this to 89 FPS, but Medium is the highest quality tier that clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings drop to 55 FPS and Ultra falls to 42 FPS, both below the target.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting with an average of 64 FPS. This is the highest preset available, meaning the system has headroom even at the top tier. High settings run at 86 FPS, Medium at 98 FPS, and Low at 138 FPS, all comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra again is the best setting, achieving 88 FPS on average. High runs at 117 FPS, Medium at 134 FPS, and Low at 189 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds the playable threshold, so users can select Ultra without concern.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only up to Medium settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Medium is 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 55 FPS and Ultra averages 42 FPS, both below the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 64 FPS, making it the highest playable preset. The system has enough performance headroom to run the maximum quality tier at this resolution without dropping below 60 FPS on average.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17,639, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17,666, 0.2% faster), AMD Radeon 780M (17,588, 0.3% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551, 0.5% slower). These differences are within measurement noise.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 4060?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 54,762 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, which is far above the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, not the processor.

Q: What average FPS does this system get at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 88 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the data shows even the most demanding preset at this resolution runs smoothly.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Low settings?

A: Yes, 3840x2160 Low averages 89 FPS, which is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Low a viable option for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra at 64 FPS as the highest quality option. The system stumbles only at 3840x2160, where only Low (89 FPS) and Medium (63 FPS) are playable; High (55 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS target.

The verdict is clear: this is a strong 1080p and 1440p machine for Lockdown Protocol, but 4K users must compromise on settings. The GPU’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus width appear to be the limiting factors at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom with its 12 cores and 24 threads. For competitive play at high refresh rates, 1080p Ultra at 88 FPS is the sweet spot, while 1440p Ultra at 64 FPS offers a good balance of visual quality and smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear progression: Low settings average 89 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The Medium preset is the only tier above Low that maintains an average above 60 FPS, but its minimum of 54 FPS indicates occasional dips below the threshold during heavy scenes.

At 2560x1440, Low settings reach 138 FPS average, Medium runs at 98 FPS with a 83-113 FPS range, High achieves 86 FPS, and Ultra hits 64 FPS average. All presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this resolution the most flexible for users who want to prioritize either frame rate or visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the system performs strongly across the board: Low averages 189 FPS, Medium averages 134 FPS with a 114-154 FPS range, High averages 117 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. Even the lowest minimum FPS recorded — 114 FPS at Medium — is nearly double the playable threshold, indicating no noticeable stutter or frame pacing issues at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2009 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU’s relatively modest performance tier; the CPU is exceptionally strong at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, but the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The ranking suggests that roughly half of tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game, but the 2009th position also indicates that a substantial number of systems perform worse.

The data implies this combo is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads or productivity tasks alongside gaming, as the 9900X3D’s 12-core, 24-thread configuration with 128 MB of L3 cache provides far more processing power than Lockdown Protocol likely requires. For gaming specifically, the RTX 4060 is the determining factor, and its 8 GB memory capacity may become a limitation in future titles or at 4K resolutions. Within the context of the 3714 tested combos, this pairing delivers a solid, predictable 1080p and 1440p experience, but it is not a top-tier performer for 4K gaming.