Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end desktop combination built for demanding games. Measured performance data for Lockdown Protocol shows this combo achieving an average frame rate above 60 FPS at every tested resolution and preset, with a peak average of 345 FPS at 1080p Low. The combo ranks 163rd out of 3,714 tested configurations, placing it in the upper tier of the database. The CPU is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 part with 128 MB of L3 cache, while the GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. This analysis walks through the measured FPS numbers, the combo’s standing among tested systems, the division of labor between CPU and GPU, and the practical settings recommendations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates cover three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). For Medium, both minimum and maximum FPS are recorded; for the other presets only averages are available.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 76 on Ultra to 163 on Low. Medium averages 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 133. High averages 101 FPS. All settings stay above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS improves significantly. Low averages 253 FPS, Medium 180 FPS (min 153, max 207), High 157 FPS, and Ultra 118 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 135 FPS, larger than at 4K, showing that the GPU has more headroom when pixel count is reduced.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers very high frame rates. Low averages 345 FPS, Medium 245 FPS (min 208, max 282), High 214 FPS, and Ultra 160 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 185 FPS, the largest of any resolution. The minimum recorded FPS at Medium (208) is still far above 60, indicating consistent performance.

The scaling across resolutions is consistent: at Low settings, the average drops from 345 at 1080p to 253 at 1440p and then to 163 at 4K. At Ultra, the corresponding averages are 160, 118, and 76. This pattern shows that resolution increases impose a heavy load on the GPU, reducing frame rates by roughly half from 1080p to 4K at every preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 163rd out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This means only 162 configurations achieved higher average frame rates in this game. The CPU itself sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs based on average benchmark scores, while the GPU sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 54,762, and the GPU’s is 56,083.

The rank is particularly strong given that Lockdown Protocol is an FPS title, where high and consistent frame rates directly affect gameplay smoothness. The combo’s position in the top 5% of the database is supported by the measured FPS numbers, which exceed 60 FPS at every tested setting. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47,737) and single-thread score (6,739) indicate a capable processor, while the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8,637 reflects strong rasterization performance. Together, they form a well-balanced system for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Lockdown Protocol. The most direct evidence comes from comparing FPS across resolutions at a fixed preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 345 at 1080p to 253 at 1440p and then to 163 at 4K. At Ultra, the averages are 160, 118, and 76. In both cases, the drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 50% of the 1080p value. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario: increasing resolution increases the number of pixels the GPU must render, and the frame rate scales accordingly.

The impact of preset changes at a fixed resolution is also notable. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 345 to 160 FPS, a difference of 185 FPS. At 4K, the same preset change reduces the average from 163 to 76 FPS, a difference of 87 FPS. The smaller absolute drop at 4K suggests that the GPU is already heavily loaded at that resolution, leaving less room for settings to further affect performance.

The CPU’s role appears secondary in this workload. The very high frame rates at 1080p Low (345 FPS) indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the display would typically need. Even at 4K Ultra, the average of 76 FPS shows that the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded score (Cinebench R23 multi-core 47,737) and single-thread score (6,739) support this conclusion. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate across all tested settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU, based on average benchmark scores, are all within 2.1% of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s score of 54,762. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has an average score of 55,093, which is 0.6% higher than the tested CPU. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053 (1.3% lower), the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701 (2.0% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620 (2.1% lower). These CPUs would likely produce similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though no game-specific measurements are available for them.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are also closely matched. The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55,757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080’s 56,083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (0.7% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (2.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367 (2.2% higher). These GPUs are within a small margin of the RTX 5080 in average benchmark performance, suggesting that they would deliver comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the RX 9070 GRE being the closest competitor from the faster side.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: 345 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 76, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How many tested combinations rank higher than this combo?

A: The combo ranks 163rd out of 3,714, meaning 162 combinations achieved higher performance.

Q: What is the CPU's launch MSRP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a launch MSRP of $599.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has a launch MSRP of $999 USD.

Q: Which GPU rival is closest in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55,757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080's 56,083.

The Verdict

The data shows that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at or above 60 FPS at every resolution and preset tested. The lowest average FPS is 76 at 4K Ultra, which still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, the answer is yes, this PC can run the game smoothly at maximum settings even at 4K. At 1440p and 1080p, the combo provides even more headroom, with Ultra averages of 118 and 160 FPS respectively. The CPU and GPU work well together, with the GPU being the primary performance driver and the CPU offering sufficient speed to avoid bottlenecks.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra, because all presets exceed 60 FPS in the measured data.

• 3840x2160: Ultra, average 76 FPS
• 2560x1440: Ultra, average 118 FPS
• 1920x1080: Ultra, average 160 FPS

These settings maximize visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the playable threshold. For users who prioritize higher refresh rates, lower presets such as High or Medium can push the average beyond 200 FPS at 1080p, but Ultra is the recommended setting for a balanced experience.