Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER lands at rank 604 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it comfortably in the top 16.3% of all configurations. This is a strong position for a six-core Zen 3 processor from the 5000 series working alongside an Ada Lovelace GPU, though the ranking suggests there is meaningful headroom above this pairing. The combo's percentile placement indicates that while it delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, it is not at the very top tier of performance for this particular FPS title. The data reveals a system that excels in most scenarios but shows predictable bottlenecks at the highest settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 604 out of 3,714 tested combinations puts this configuration in the 84th percentile of all pairings tested for Lockdown Protocol. This is a robust result, but the ranking also tells a nuanced story about where this hardware sits in the performance hierarchy. The CPU itself holds an 85th percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits at a 76th percentile against all graphics cards — the combo's overall rank is slightly lower than the CPU's individual standing, suggesting the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for its contribution to this combo's rank. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D posts an average benchmark score of 37,018, which is a mere 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36,945) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.2% (37,093) and the Intel Core i9-12900T by 0.3% (37,112). These minuscule deltas mean the CPU is essentially performance-equivalent to a broad cluster of mid-range processors — none of these rivals would meaningfully change the combo's rank in Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU's nearest rivals are more curious. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER averages 31,087 in benchmark scores, sitting 0.4% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31,206) and 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31,220). It trails the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell by 1.4% (31,532) and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX by 1.9% (31,676). These are workstation and professional cards being compared against a gaming-focused GPU, which highlights how benchmark averages can obscure real-world gaming performance. The data suggests that in Lockdown Protocol specifically, this combo's rank benefits from the CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache, a feature that is absent from most of its direct rivals.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it packs 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores indicate this is a fully-featured Ada Lovelace part, capable of 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role shifts dramatically depending on the resolution and settings selected. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 230 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 68 FPS. This 162 FPS spread across the tested configurations shows the GPU scaling with workload intensity. The 16 GB VRAM is never likely to be a constraint in this game, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings do not appear to tax the memory capacity. The data implies the GPU's compute throughput, rather than its memory subsystem, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark profile shows a PassMark G3D score of 31,811 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 18,372. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,569 provides a synthetic reference point, though Lockdown Protocol's real-world results are what matter here. The GPU's 76th percentile ranking against all GPUs is respectable, but the nearest rival data — showing it within 1.9% of the TITAN RTX and RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell — suggests this card occupies a specific performance tier that is neither entry-level nor flagship.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling. At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 202 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 1440p, then to 103 FPS at 4K. This represents a 20.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 35.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The High settings show a similar trend: 191 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 90 FPS at 4K — a 26.7% drop to 1440p and another 35.7% drop to 4K.

The Low settings scaling is less severe in percentage terms: 230 FPS at 1080p, 207 FPS at 1440p, and 145 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is only 10%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 30%. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU, so the resolution scaling is more gradual. At higher settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck earlier, causing steeper drops as resolution increases.

The Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 143 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 26.6%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 35.2%. The fact that 4K Ultra still maintains an average of 68 FPS — above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered playable — suggests this combo is viable for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol, though not at maximum refresh rates. The data implies that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, where High settings deliver 140 FPS and even Ultra maintains 105 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 1440p as the strongest balance. At High settings, 1440p delivers 140 FPS average, while 4K High manages only 90 FPS. The 1080p results are higher (191 FPS at High) but the visual quality gain from 1440p over 1080p is substantial, and the frame rate remains well above 100 FPS at Medium settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low, the average is 145 FPS; at Medium, it drops to 103 FPS; at High, 90 FPS; at Ultra, 68 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides a playable experience above 100 FPS, while Ultra dips to just above 60 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the GPU's compute power limits higher settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D averages 37,018 in benchmark scores, which is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, and 0.2-0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T. The differences are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would perform nearly identically in this combo.

Q: Is the GPU better or worse than its benchmark rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average score of 31,087 is 0.4% behind the Quadro M5000 and GRID M60-1Q, 1.4% behind the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, and 1.9% behind the TITAN RTX. Despite this, its gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol is strong, indicating synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture gaming workloads.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the measured min and max FPS data shows reasonable consistency. At 1080p, the range is 172-233 FPS (average 202); at 1440p, 136-184 FPS (average 160); at 4K, 88-119 FPS (average 103). The spread widens at higher resolutions, suggesting less consistent frame pacing at 4K.

Q: How much performance is lost from Low to Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra delivers 143 FPS versus 230 FPS at Low — a 37.8% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 207 to 105 FPS, a 49.3% reduction. At 4K, Low delivers 145 FPS while Ultra manages 68 FPS, a 53.1% reduction. The percentage loss increases with resolution, confirming the GPU becomes more stressed at higher settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 202 FPS average with a min of 172 and max of 233, which is only 12.1% below the Low preset's 230 FPS but with notably better visual quality. High settings at 1080p drop to 191 FPS, still excellent, while Ultra falls to 143 FPS — the first preset to dip below 150 FPS at this resolution.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide the best balance: 160 FPS average with a min of 136 and max of 184. High settings deliver 140 FPS, which remains smooth, but Ultra drops to 105 FPS. Low settings at 1440p hit 207 FPS, but the visual compromise is unnecessary given that Medium maintains a high frame rate. The data suggests Medium is the optimal preset for 1440p, offering a 52.4% improvement over Ultra while only sacrificing visual fidelity that many players may not notice in a fast-paced FPS.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts. Medium settings deliver 103 FPS average with a min of 88 and max of 119, which is the only preset above 100 FPS at this resolution. High settings drop to 90 FPS, and Ultra falls to 68 FPS. Low settings reach 145 FPS but at significant visual cost. For 4K, Medium is the clear winner, providing a 51.5% frame rate advantage over Ultra while maintaining a playable minimum of 88 FPS. The data indicates that pushing to Ultra at any resolution yields diminishing returns, with the largest percentage drops occurring between Medium and Ultra at all three resolutions.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a 74 mm² die size. It runs at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosts to 4.00 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The defining feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantially larger than typical processors in this class and is likely a key factor in Lockdown Protocol's performance, as FPS titles often benefit from large cache hierarchies.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate a balanced profile. Its PassMark single-thread score is 2,941, while the multithread score is 20,363. The integer math score is 60,033, floating point math is 34,511, and extended instructions score 15,925. Data compression scores 230,392 and encryption scores 13,967. These numbers place the CPU at an 85th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 37,018.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 230 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU's frame rate ceiling for this game. The 1080p to 1440p scaling at Low settings is only 10% (230 to 207 FPS), suggesting the CPU can still keep pace. However, at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 143 FPS — a 37.8% reduction from Low — indicating the GPU is now the limiting factor even at lower resolutions. The CPU's 12 threads and 96 MB L3 cache appear sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's demands, as evidenced by the combo's top-16% rank overall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 230 FPS average
• Medium: 202 FPS average, 172 min, 233 max
• High: 191 FPS average
• Ultra: 143 FPS average

At 1080p, the frame rates are consistently high across all settings. The Medium preset shows a 61 FPS spread between min and max, indicating some frame time variance but nothing that would detract from gameplay. The drop from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS, or 37.8%, which is the smallest percentage reduction across all resolutions.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 207 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, 136 min, 184 max
• High: 140 FPS average
• Ultra: 105 FPS average

At 1440p, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Medium preset's min of 136 FPS is still well above the 100 FPS threshold, and the 48 FPS min-to-max spread is tighter than at 1080p in relative terms. The Ultra preset at 105 FPS is the first configuration to dip below 110 FPS, but it remains playable. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 102 FPS, or 49.3%.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 145 FPS average
• Medium: 103 FPS average, 88 min, 119 max
• High: 90 FPS average
• Ultra: 68 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. The Low preset still manages 145 FPS, but Medium drops to 103 FPS with an 88 FPS minimum — the only configuration tested with a minimum below 100 FPS. High at 90 FPS and Ultra at 68 FPS are both playable but show the limits of this combo. The Low to Ultra drop of 77 FPS represents a 53.1% reduction, the steepest scaling curve in the data. The 4K Medium min of 88 FPS is the only measurement below 100 FPS in the entire dataset, highlighting that this resolution pushes the hardware to its limits.