Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, a combination that places in the 1031st position out of 3714 tested combos. The data shows a system that is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS performance at 4K, though the drop from Low to Ultra settings reveals where the graphics card begins to strain. This analysis breaks down the CPU's role, answers common questions, and provides specific settings guidance based on the measured frames.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. This is a desktop part with a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. It sits on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity (24 lanes from the CPU).

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7500F shows a balanced profile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22799, while the single-core score is 3218. Geekbench reports 12362 multi-core and 2374 single-core. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1902 with 2 threads to 6379 with max threads, indicating that the chip gains performance as more threads are utilized. PassMark multi-thread score is 26825, with single-thread at 3841. The average benchmark score across all tests is 24964, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 7500F sits in a tight cluster. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F by 0.2%. These are essentially negligible differences, meaning the 7500F is performance-competitive with those parts in general compute tasks.

For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed frames to the RTX 3080. At 1080p with Low settings, the system hits 249 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. That number indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings, as the frame rate is high enough to saturate most displays. The 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 5.00 GHz boost clock is well-suited for an FPS title, where single-thread performance often matters for game logic and draw calls. The 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 3218 suggest strong per-core performance. The data shows no scenario in the measured results where the CPU appears to limit FPS, as even at 4K Ultra the average remains at 55 FPS, which is more likely GPU-bound given the resolution and settings.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has a launch MSRP of $179.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 8400F's score of 25005. That difference is negligible in real-world terms.

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 249, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest is 55 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 in this combo support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

Q: How does the GPU rank compared to all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 3080 sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA P106-100, which scores 23249, putting the RTX 3080 0.3% behind.

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

The measured FPS data shows clear scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 249 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 183 FPS, a reduction of 66 FPS or roughly 26.5%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 118 FPS, which is 131 FPS below the 1080p result, a 52.6% drop. This progression indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes more stressed as pixel count increases, but the CPU still manages to maintain high frame rates.

With High settings, the pattern holds. At 1080p, the average is 155 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 113 FPS, a 42 FPS decrease (27.1%). At 4K, it falls to 73 FPS, which is 82 FPS below the 1080p figure, a 52.9% drop. The consistency of the percentage drops between Low and High settings suggests that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than setting-driven.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 116 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 85 FPS, a 31 FPS decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average is 55 FPS, which is 61 FPS below the 1080p result, a 52.6% drop. The fact that the 4K Ultra result is only 55 FPS indicates the RTX 3080 is the limiting component at that resolution and setting, as the pixel workload becomes massive.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound or at least balanced, since the FPS is very high even with Ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the FPS drops to 55-118 depending on settings. The 1440p results sit in between, with the system still delivering playable frame rates across all settings. The consistent percentage drops from 1080p to 4K (roughly 50-53%) across all settings indicate that the GPU is scaling predictably with resolution, while the CPU maintains adequate headroom.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 249. Medium settings produce an average of 177 FPS, with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 204. High settings yield 155 FPS average. Ultra settings drop the average to 116 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 133 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings produce 183 FPS average. Medium settings give 130 FPS average, with a minimum of 110 and maximum of 149. High settings deliver 113 FPS average. Ultra settings reduce the average to 85 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 98 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to become more of a factor.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains playable frame rates. Low settings yield 118 FPS average. Medium settings produce 84 FPS average, with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 96. High settings deliver 73 FPS average. Ultra settings drop the average to 55 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with min and max FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the min is 151 FPS and max is 204 FPS, showing a 53 FPS variance. At 1440p Medium, the min is 110 FPS and max is 149 FPS, a 39 FPS variance. At 4K Medium, the min is 71 FPS and max is 96 FPS, a 25 FPS variance. The shrinking variance at higher resolutions suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1031 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 27.8% of all tested configurations. The rank indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of systems tested for this game, but it is not at the very top tier.

The CPU's percentile rank of 77 (vs all CPUs) and the GPU's percentile rank of 68 (vs all GPUs) provide context for the combo's position. The CPU is relatively stronger in its category than the GPU is in its own, which aligns with the resolution scaling data showing the GPU becomes the limiter at higher resolutions. The combo rank of 1031 suggests that while both components are above average, the pairing is not optimized for the absolute highest end of performance, as there are over 1000 combos that score higher.

The nearest rival data for the CPU shows that the 7500F is essentially tied with several other processors, with deltaPct values ranging from -0.2% to 0.4%. This means that swapping the CPU for a rival like the Intel Core i7-13620H or AMD Ryzen 5 8400F would likely produce nearly identical results in this game. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA P106-100 or AMD Radeon RX 6600M, are also within 0.4% in average score, suggesting that the RTX 3080's performance class is well-established.

Given that the combo ranks 1031 out of 3714, the data indicates that this system is a solid mid-to-high tier performer for Lockdown Protocol. It is not a top-100 combo, but it handles the game well across all tested resolutions and settings, with the caveat that 4K Ultra dips to 55 FPS average.

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

For 1080p, the data shows that even Ultra settings produce 116 FPS average, which is smooth for most displays. However, Medium settings give 177 FPS average with a minimum of 151, which is better suited for high refresh rate monitors. If you have a 144Hz display, Medium at 1080p provides a comfortable margin above the refresh rate. Low settings at 249 FPS are excessive for most users, but they are there for competitive play where every frame matters.

For 1440p, the recommendation depends on your target. High settings produce 113 FPS average, which is excellent for a 120Hz display. Medium settings give 130 FPS average with a minimum of 110, making it the best choice for maintaining a consistent 120+ FPS experience. Ultra settings at 85 FPS are still playable but sacrifice frame rate for visual fidelity. Low settings at 183 FPS are only necessary if you prioritize maximum frame rate over visuals.

For 4K, the choices are more constrained. High settings produce 73 FPS average, which is playable for a 60Hz display but not ideal for high refresh. Medium settings give 84 FPS average with a minimum of 71, which is the best balance for 4K gaming on a standard 60Hz monitor. Ultra settings at 55 FPS are borderline, and the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor. Low settings at 118 FPS are possible, but you would be sacrificing visual quality significantly for frame rate.

The best overall experience, balancing visual quality and frame rate, appears to be Medium settings at 1440p. This gives 130 FPS average with a minimum of 110, which is smooth, responsive, and visually appealing. If you prefer 4K, Medium settings at 84 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS consistently. For 1080p competitive play, Low settings at 249 FPS maximize performance, but High settings at 155 FPS are more than sufficient for most gamers.