Lockdown Protocol

Can AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER run Lockdown Protocol? The recorded data confirms this combination is viable for 1080p and 1440p play, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 40.8 FPS on Ultra, 53.9 FPS on High, and 57.5 FPS on Medium, with only Low settings crossing the playable line at 81.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset is playable, with Ultra hitting 61.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 83.9 FPS on Ultra and up to 173.8 FPS on Low, making it a strong performer for high-refresh-rate monitors. The combination ranks 2162nd out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU and GPU pairing shows a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the RTX 2070 SUPER acting as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The database records average FPS only, without minimum or maximum values, so the analysis relies on average frame rates across twelve tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 173.8 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings drop to 124.2 FPS, High settings to 106.3 FPS, and Ultra settings to 83.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 89.9 FPS, indicating that settings scaling has a substantial impact at this resolution. Even the most demanding preset remains well above the playability line, leaving headroom for users who prefer maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures show a significant step down from 1080p. Low settings average 129 FPS, Medium averages 92.4 FPS, High averages 79.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 61.9 FPS. The Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, with only 1.9 FPS of margin. High settings provide a more comfortable buffer at 79.5 FPS, which is 19.5 FPS above the playability line. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 44.8 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 22 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2070 SUPER begins to struggle with the more demanding presets. Low settings average 81.2 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings average 57.5 FPS, just 2.5 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 53.9 FPS, and Ultra settings average 40.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40.4 FPS, showing that the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates once the preset scales up. The transition from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium costs 34.9 FPS, and from 1440p High to 4K High costs 25.6 FPS.

The data shows that resolution scaling has a larger impact at lower settings. Moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low reduces the average from 173.8 FPS to 81.2 FPS, a loss of 92.6 FPS. Moving from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra reduces the average from 83.9 FPS to 40.8 FPS, a loss of 43.1 FPS. This pattern indicates that the CPU handles the lower-resolution workload efficiently, while the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2162nd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 58th percentile of all recorded combinations, meaning roughly 42 percent of tested combos perform better and roughly 58 percent perform worse. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU is a top-tier part with a 95th percentile standing among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its high standing. In Cinebench R23, it scores 42018 in multicore and 2259 in singlecore. In Geekbench, it scores 26736 in multicore and 3064 in singlecore. Its average benchmark score is 75779, with a percentile rank of 95 against all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 20282 and a percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in the pairing, which aligns with the FPS data showing the GPU limiting performance at higher resolutions.

The combo's rank of 2162 out of 3714 indicates that while it is not a top-tier gaming combination, it is far from the bottom. The CPU's strength ensures that frame rates remain high at lower resolutions where the GPU can keep up, but at 4K Ultra the GPU's limitations become apparent. The rank also reflects the age of the GPU relative to the CPU: the RTX 2070 SUPER launched in 2019 and is marked end-of-life, while the Ryzen 9 9950X3D launched in 2025 and remains active.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings qualify, with an average of 81.2 FPS. Medium settings fall short at 57.5 FPS, and both High and Ultra are below the threshold at 53.9 FPS and 40.8 FPS respectively. Users at 4K must accept Low settings to maintain playability, which still provides a 21.2 FPS margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra with an average of 61.9 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings clear the 60 FPS line, albeit by a narrow 1.9 FPS margin. High settings average 79.5 FPS, Medium averages 92.4 FPS, and Low averages 129 FPS, so users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality have significant headroom.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the best playable option, averaging 83.9 FPS. This provides a 23.9 FPS margin over the threshold. High settings average 106.3 FPS, Medium averages 124.2 FPS, and Low averages 173.8 FPS. The 1080p Ultra figure is 22 FPS higher than the 1440p Ultra figure, demonstrating that the combo can handle maximum settings at the lowest resolution without difficulty.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how other processors would behave in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 has an average benchmark score of 75738, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 75779. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D scores 75716, also 0.1 percent lower. The AMD EPYC 8224P scores 75582, a 0.3 percent difference. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 75488, a 0.4 percent difference. These deltas are small, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RTX 2070 SUPER, since the GPU would remain the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The GPU's nearest rivals show similar performance levels. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average score of 20480, which is 1 percent higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. These small deltas indicate that swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these GPUs would shift the measured FPS by only a few frames per second at best. Users considering a GPU upgrade should note that none of these alternatives offer a substantial performance increase.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is evident: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's high single-thread and multi-thread scores allow the RTX 2070 SUPER to reach its full potential. The 173.8 FPS average on Low settings suggests the GPU is the limiting factor even at this resolution, as the CPU has ample headroom to push beyond 200 FPS. The CPU's 3dmark scores, including 17184 in max threads and 9259 in 8 threads, indicate strong multi-core scaling that benefits modern FPS titles.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more prominent. The 129 FPS average on Low settings at 1440p is lower than the 173.8 FPS at 1080p, a drop of 44.8 FPS that cannot be attributed to the CPU since the resolution change does not increase CPU workload proportionally. The GPU's pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s become constraints as pixel count rises. The Ultra preset at 1440p, averaging 61.9 FPS, shows the GPU operating near its limit.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. The 40.8 FPS average on Ultra settings is a direct consequence of the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth being taxed by the 4K workload. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution because the frame rate is low enough that the processor can easily supply frames. The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 81.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 40.8 FPS, indicates that settings scaling affects GPU workload far more than CPU workload.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this division. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average drops 44.8 FPS, and from 1440p Low to 4K Low, it drops another 47.8 FPS. From 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, the drop is 22 FPS, and from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, it is 21.1 FPS. The consistent drops across resolutions point to the GPU as the primary constraint, while the CPU maintains consistent performance throughout.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 83.9 FPS, which is 23.9 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All presets at this resolution are playable, with Low averaging 173.8 FPS, Medium 124.2 FPS, and High 106.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, averaging 61.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, though the margin is only 1.9 FPS. High settings provide a larger buffer at 79.5 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 81.2 FPS and are the only playable preset. Medium averages 57.5 FPS, High averages 53.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 40.8 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2162nd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Which component limits performance in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 40.8 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 173.8 FPS. The CPU's high benchmark scores, such as 42018 in Cinebench R23 multicore, indicate it is not the bottleneck.

Q: What hardware performs similarly to the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: The closest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which scores 1 percent higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 1.2 percent higher, the Intel Arc B570, 1.3 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A750, 1.5 percent higher. These differences are small enough that FPS in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly identical.