Lockdown Protocol

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a Cezanne codename. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a 65 W TDP. The processor is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU uses PCIe Gen 3 and has no integrated graphics, which means the dedicated GPU handles all rendering.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5500 demonstrates a balanced profile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 16429, while the single-core score is 2319. PassMark multi-thread performance is 19330, with single-thread at 3058. The 3DMark results show scaling from 836 in single-thread to 5411 in max-threads, indicating decent multi-threading. The processor sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20875. Its nearest rivals in the data are the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897, deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, deltaPct -0.1), the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, deltaPct 0.1), and the Intel Core i5-12600T (20917, deltaPct -0.2). These deltas are extremely tight, all within 0.2%, meaning the Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially performance-equivalent to these competitors in aggregate benchmarks.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate multi-threading for game logic and physics. The boost clock of 4.20 GHz ensures responsive single-thread performance, which is often critical in fast-paced shooters for frame pacing. At 1080p with low settings, the CPU can likely keep up with the GPU, as the measured average FPS of 181 suggests the processor is not a bottleneck at that resolution. However, at higher resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not change as dramatically with resolution. The data shows that the delta between the 5500 and its nearest rivals is negligible, so users should not expect meaningful CPU-driven differences in this game compared to those alternatives.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a Pascal architecture GPU with the GP102 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process by TSMC. It has 11,800 million transistors on a 471 mm² die. The GPU features 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus, delivering 484.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1481 MHz, with a boost clock of 1582 MHz, and memory runs at 1376 MHz (11 Gbps effective). The GPU has 3584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 88 ROPs. Its pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 354.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 11.34 TFLOPS. The TDP is 250 W, requiring a 600 W suggested PSU. The card is dual-slot, 267 mm long, and uses 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connectors. It supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GTX 1080 Ti scores 18600 in PassMark G3D and 9632 in GPU compute. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2231. The GPU sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19402. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (19405, deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (19426, deltaPct -0.1), the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19519, deltaPct -0.6), and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (19184, deltaPct 1.1). The deltaPct values here are also small, but the TITAN Xp is 1.1% ahead, while the Tesla K40m is 0.6% behind, indicating the 1080 Ti's position is stable.

For Lockdown Protocol, the 11 GB VRAM is substantial for a game from 2024. The memory bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s is critical for high-resolution textures and effects. At 4K with Ultra settings, the GPU delivers 41.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. This indicates the GPU's compute and memory resources are stressed at that extreme configuration. The boost clock of 1582 MHz helps maintain performance, but the older Pascal architecture lacks modern features like ray tracing cores, which are not present in this GPU. The data shows that the GTX 1080 Ti can handle 1080p and 1440p well, but 4K Ultra pushes it beyond its comfort zone.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with this Ryzen 5 5500 and GTX 1080 Ti combo shows a clear pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 181 FPS, Medium 128 FPS, High 114.2 FPS, and Ultra 87.1 FPS. All of these are above 60 FPS, making any preset playable at 1080p. The jump from Low to Medium is a 53 FPS drop, while Medium to High is a smaller 13.8 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 27.1 FPS drop. For competitive play, the Low preset's 181 FPS offers the smoothest experience, but the High preset at 114.2 FPS is a balanced choice that maintains high frame rates while improving visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 133.1 FPS, Medium 95.5 FPS, High 83.2 FPS, and Ultra 60.9 FPS. The Ultra preset just barely crosses the 60 FPS line, making it playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The High preset at 83.2 FPS provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is likely the sweet spot for 1440p. The Medium preset at 95.5 FPS is also viable for users prioritizing higher frame rates over visuals.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 85.1 FPS, Medium 63 FPS, High 52.5 FPS, and Ultra 41.3 FPS. Only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset at 63 FPS is the only "quality" option that maintains smooth gameplay, while High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as the CPU's 6 cores are likely sufficient for the game's logic at all settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ranks 975 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the lower-middle tier of the database, with approximately 60% of tested combinations performing better. The ranking reflects the age of both components: the CPU is from 2022 and the GPU from 2017, so newer mid-range parts likely surpass this pairing. However, the rank of 975 out of 1637 also indicates that a substantial portion of tested combos perform worse, so this is not a low-end setup by any means.

The CPU's 79th percentile and GPU's 61st percentile suggest that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing relative to their respective pools. The CPU is closer to top-tier performance, while the GPU sits more solidly in mid-range territory. In Lockdown Protocol, the combo rank of 975 indicates that the GPU's limitations are more pronounced in this game, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread scores (2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core) help maintain frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 41.3 FPS at 4K Ultra drags the overall ranking down. Users considering this combo should expect it to handle 1080p and 1440p well, but 4K gaming will require setting compromises.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows how this combo scales across resolutions. At the High preset, the FPS drops from 114.2 at 1080p to 83.2 at 1440p, a reduction of 31 FPS (approximately 27%). Moving from 1440p to 4K High, the FPS falls from 83.2 to 52.5, a drop of 30.7 FPS (approximately 37%). The scaling is not linear, with the 4K penalty being more severe. At the Low preset, the FPS goes from 181 at 1080p to 133.1 at 1440p (a 47.9 FPS drop) and then to 85.1 at 4K (a 48 FPS drop). The absolute drops are similar between resolution steps, but the percentage drop increases at 4K.

At the Medium preset, FPS decreases from 128 at 1080p to 95.5 at 1440p (32.5 FPS drop) and then to 63 at 4K (32.5 FPS drop). The Ultra preset shows 87.1 at 1080p, 60.9 at 1440p (26.2 FPS drop), and 41.3 at 4K (19.6 FPS drop). The Ultra preset shows a smaller absolute drop from 1440p to 4K, but it is already below 60 FPS at 1440p. This pattern indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capacity are the limiting factors. The 484.4 GB/s bandwidth and 11.34 TFLOPS FP32 performance are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with higher quality settings. The CPU's performance is less affected by resolution, so the FPS drops are primarily attributable to the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low preset delivers 181 FPS, Medium delivers 128 FPS, High delivers 114.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 87.1 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 53 FPS, between Medium and High is 13.8 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 27.1 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset offers a substantial improvement over Low in visual quality for a 53 FPS cost, while the jump from High to Ultra is more punishing relative to the visual gain.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 133.1 FPS, Medium achieves 95.5 FPS, High achieves 83.2 FPS, and Ultra achieves 60.9 FPS. The differences are 37.6 FPS (Low to Medium), 12.3 FPS (Medium to High), and 22.3 FPS (High to Ultra). The Ultra preset's 60.9 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it technically playable but with little headroom. The High preset's 83.2 FPS is more comfortable for maintaining consistent frame times.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset reaches 85.1 FPS, Medium reaches 63 FPS, High reaches 52.5 FPS, and Ultra reaches 41.3 FPS. The drops are 22.1 FPS (Low to Medium), 10.5 FPS (Medium to High), and 11.2 FPS (High to Ultra). Here, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 63 FPS is the only quality setting that provides smooth gameplay at 4K, and it is marginal. High and Ultra are below 60 FPS, which could result in noticeable stutter in a fast-paced FPS. The data suggests that for 4K play, users should stick to Medium or Low settings to maintain playable frame rates with this GPU.