Lockdown Protocol

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination in Lockdown Protocol, based exclusively on benchmark data. The data indicates this is a top-tier pairing for the game, ranking 12th out of 3,714 tested combos. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the system delivers frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the most demanding Ultra preset still producing an average of 88 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 12th out of 3,714 tested hardware combinations for this game. This places the system in the top percentile of all tested configurations.

Q: Can this system handle Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 88 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, and the data confirms Ultra is listed as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 365 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average remains high at 187 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU and GPU combination is not constrained at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54,762. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55,093, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053, which is 1.3% lower than the AMD processor.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 5090 D?

A: The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. It has 21,760 shading units, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. The boost clock is 2407 MHz, and the card is rated for a 575 W TDP.

Q: What is the CPU's cache configuration?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D features 128 MB of L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, running on the Zen 5 architecture with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this hardware pairing at rank 12 out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This top-tier ranking is consistent with the raw performance of both components. The CPU alone sits at the 91st percentile when compared against all tested CPUs, while the GPU holds the 92nd percentile against all tested GPUs. When combined, their performance in this game places them in the top 0.3% of all tested combos.

Benchmark results show the CPU achieving a multi-threaded score of 47,737 in Cinebench R23 and 13,795 in 3DMark Max Threads. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 reinforces its position as a high-end part. These individual strengths translate directly to the game's measured FPS, where even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution stays comfortably above playable levels. The gap between this combo and the vast majority of tested systems is substantial, as the rank suggests only 11 other configurations perform better in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 88 FPS on Ultra settings. Dropping to High raises the average to 118 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155. The Low preset yields 190 FPS average. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K represents an increase of 102 FPS, showing that the GPU is the primary limiter at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages climb significantly. Ultra settings produce 137 FPS, High delivers 183 FPS, and Medium reaches 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241. The Low preset achieves 295 FPS average. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 49 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling has a substantial impact on frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its full potential. Ultra settings still produce 187 FPS average. High hits 249 FPS, Medium reaches 285 FPS with a minimum of 243 and a maximum of 328. The Low preset delivers 365 FPS average. The difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 99 FPS, demonstrating that even at 4K, the system retains highly playable performance while scaling strongly at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on CPU benchmark averages, the closest alternatives to the Ryzen 9 9900X3D are several Intel processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 55,093, a delta of -0.6% relative to the 54,762 average of the AMD chip. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053, which is 1.3% lower. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701, a 2% difference. Finally, the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620, which is 2.1% lower than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 is closely matched by several other cards. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, just 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, a 2.1% difference, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, 2.4% higher. These GPU alternatives would deliver similar raw compute performance, though the specific game optimizations and memory configurations of the RTX 5090 D remain unique.

For Lockdown Protocol, a system built with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF and an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT would likely produce frame rates within a few percentage points of this configuration, given the near-identical benchmark averages of the component rivals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the system produces 365 FPS on Low settings, which is likely CPU-limited given the extreme frame rate. The GPU has headroom at this resolution, as demonstrated by the fact that even Ultra settings still produce 187 FPS.

When the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop by 70 FPS on Low settings (from 365 to 295). This reduction suggests the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility, though the CPU still has capacity to push frames. At 3840x2160, the Low preset average falls to 190 FPS, a significant drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor in determining performance.

The preset scaling at each resolution further clarifies the split. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by 178 (from 365 to 187). At 1440p, the same preset change reduces FPS by 158 (from 295 to 137). At 4K, the reduction is 102 FPS (from 190 to 88). The shrinking gap between Low and Ultra as resolution increases confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well at every tested resolution and preset combination. The verdict data confirms that at 3840x2160, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best average FPS of 88 achieved at Ultra. At 2560x1440, all presets are similarly playable, with Ultra producing 137 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings yield 187 FPS average.

The 60 FPS playability threshold is cleared by a wide margin in every scenario. Even the most demanding configuration tested (4K Ultra) maintains an average of 88 FPS, which is 28 FPS above the minimum playable threshold. The system demonstrates no weakness in this title, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and for smooth 4K gaming with maximum settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 187 FPS. This provides a substantial cushion above the playability threshold and enables high-refresh-rate monitors to be fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, delivering 137 FPS average. This resolution and preset combination offers excellent visual quality while still maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings are again the most demanding playable option, producing an average of 88 FPS. While this is the lowest average in the tested matrix, it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 28 FPS, confirming that maximum visual quality is achievable at 4K with this hardware combination.