Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows this pairing is among the top performers for this title, ranked 78th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 98th percentile of all configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what hardware would deliver comparable results in Lockdown Protocol. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, placing it at the 91st percentile of all processors. The closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with a score of 55093, which is only 0.6% higher. This means users with that Intel chip would see nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this game. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053, sitting 1.3% below the AMD part, making it another very close alternative. The Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, 2% lower) and Intel Core i7-14700F (53620, 2.1% lower) round out the nearest CPU rivals, all within roughly two percentage points of each other.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090 posts an average benchmark score of 60347, ranking at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. The nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, a delta of exactly 0% — effectively identical average performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 comes in at 60140, just 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails at 58657, 2.9% lower. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, these GPU alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates at the same settings, though the RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide substantial headroom for texture-heavy scenes.

The combination of the 9900X3D's 128 MB L3 cache and the RTX 4090's raw compute power means that any of the rival components listed above would yield similar gameplay experiences. The differences between the top alternatives are within measurement error, so users upgrading from any of these parts would see minimal gains in this particular title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains above 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 81 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 4K according to the verdict data.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in overall benchmark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54762 on average, while the nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093. The Intel part is 0.6% faster, a margin that would be imperceptible in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 365 FPS, while Ultra averages 171 FPS. The difference is 194 FPS, showing that Ultra settings carry a significant performance cost but still remain far above playable levels.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 significantly faster than its nearest GPU rival?

A: No. The RTX 4090 averages 60347 in benchmarks, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326 — a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is just 0.3% slower.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest average frame rate at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 261 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, it drops to 192 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 and maximum of 142.

Q: What percentile does this CPU rank among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average FPS recorded for all configurations and min/max values available for Medium settings only.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 365 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire dataset. Medium at 1080p averages 261 FPS, with a minimum of 222 and a maximum of 301. High averages 228 FPS, while Ultra drops to 171 FPS. All 1080p results remain far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding preset delivering nearly three times the playable minimum.

Moving to 2560x1440, Low averages 270 FPS, Medium averages 192 FPS (minimum 163, maximum 220), High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra averages 125 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable performance penalty: Low drops by 95 FPS, Medium by 69 FPS, High by 61 FPS, and Ultra by 46 FPS. The narrower absolute gap at Ultra settings indicates that higher resolutions shift the bottleneck increasingly toward the GPU.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 174 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS (minimum 105, maximum 142), High averages 108 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, the performance loss is substantial: Low loses 96 FPS, Medium loses 68 FPS, High loses 59 FPS, and Ultra loses 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 81 FPS remains comfortably above the playable threshold, though it is the lowest average in the entire test matrix.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol at any configuration tested. The verdict data lists all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at every resolution, meaning every combination clears the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 81 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the dataset, and it still delivers 21 FPS of headroom above the playable minimum. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 125 FPS, providing more than double the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 171 FPS, nearly triple the playable minimum.

The 4K result deserves particular attention. An average of 81 FPS at Ultra settings means the system handles maximum graphical fidelity at the highest common resolution without compromise. The minimum frame rate at 4K Medium is 105 FPS, suggesting that even in demanding scenes, the system does not dip near the 60 FPS floor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the RTX 4090. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high — 365 FPS at Low and 261 FPS at Medium — which indicates the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with its 128 MB L3 cache, are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 at these rates.

As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU becomes progressively more dominant. The average FPS drops by approximately 26% from 1080p to 1440p across all presets, and by another 33% from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RTX 4090's raw throughput determines the ceiling.

The preset scaling within each resolution also points to GPU influence. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 194 FPS (365 vs 171), a 53% reduction. At 4K, the same comparison shows a 93 FPS difference (174 vs 81), a 53% reduction as well. The consistent percentage drop suggests that both CPU and GPU contribute to the performance envelope, with the CPU handling the lower-resolution high-FPS scenarios and the GPU taking over at higher pixel counts.

For competitive play at 1080p with Low settings, the 365 FPS average indicates the CPU is the primary driver. For cinematic 4K Ultra experiences, the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate are doing the heavy lifting.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal preset at each resolution is the highest quality setting that maintains at least 60 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 171 FPS. This provides 111 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, making it an easy choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 125 FPS. The 65 FPS of headroom ensures smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is still the best preset, with an average of 81 FPS. While this is the lowest margin above the 60 FPS threshold in the dataset, it still provides 21 FPS of buffer. Users who prioritize absolute frame rate stability might consider High at 4K, which averages 108 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is playable.

All three resolutions support Ultra settings without dropping below the playable threshold, which is an exceptional result for a high-end configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 78th out of 3714 tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 2.1% of all tested combos, an elite tier that reflects the strength of both components.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all graphics cards combine to produce a system that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. The slight gap between the component percentiles and the final combo rank suggests that Lockdown Protocol is well-optimized for high-end hardware, allowing this pairing to fully express its capabilities.

Given that the 4K Ultra average of 81 FPS exceeds the playable threshold by a wide margin, and the 1080p Low average of 365 FPS approaches the limits of display refresh rates, this combo leaves no performance on the table. For users seeking the maximum experience in Lockdown Protocol, the data indicates this configuration delivers top-tier results at every resolution and quality level tested.