Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS, presents a demanding workload that stresses both the CPU and GPU. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, using only the provided benchmark data to interpret how this combination handles the game across various resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combo ranks 164th out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of systems for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. Conversely, it is 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-14600.

Q: What is the GPU's position relative to its nearest competitors in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083. This is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. It also leads the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3%, but trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%.

Q: What is the best performance result recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 275 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: What is the most demanding setting tested for this combo?

A: The most demanding configuration tested was 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset, which produced an average frame rate of 76 FPS.

Q: Does the data provide minimum and maximum frame rates for all settings?

A: No, the data only includes minimum and maximum frame rate values for the Medium settings preset at each resolution. For example, at 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 207 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This substantial memory bandwidth is critical for feeding the 10752 shading units at high resolutions with detailed textures.

The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2617 MHz. These clocks, combined with the high core count, allow the card to process the complex geometry and pixel shading required by the game. The data shows a clear correlation between GPU load and frame rate. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 275 FPS, but this drops to 160 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings, demonstrating the GPU's workload scaling with graphical fidelity.

The RTX 5080's performance is also reflected in its synthetic benchmarks, where it scores 36565 in Passmark G3D and 8637 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. These scores, while not game-specific, confirm the GPU's high compute capability. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a top-tier part, which is consistent with the high frame rates observed in the game data. The presence of 84 RT cores and 336 Tensor cores suggests that the card has dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI features, although the specific impact on Lockdown Protocol is not quantified in the provided FPS data.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination achieves a rank of 164 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 5.8% of all tested configurations, signifying that it delivers near-elite performance for this title. This high ranking is a result of the synergy between the strong single-threaded performance of the CPU and the massive rendering power of the GPU.

The CPU, with its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, ensures that the GPU is well-fed with data. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3494 is robust, preventing the processor from becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The GPU, with an 87th percentile ranking, provides the raw pixel-pushing power. The combination of two components that are both in the upper echelon of their respective categories results in a system that performs exceptionally well in a demanding FPS like Lockdown Protocol.

This rank suggests that while there are 163 other combinations that perform better, the vast majority of systems will not be able to match this setup's performance. The data indicates that this is a high-end configuration capable of delivering a top-tier gaming experience, with only a small fraction of enthusiast-level builds surpassing it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed look at the combo's performance across nine different configurations. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings, starting at 275 FPS on Low, dropping to 242 FPS on Medium, then 214 FPS on High, and finally 160 FPS on Ultra. This shows that even at the highest settings at 1080p, the system maintains a frame rate well above the standard 144 Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset yields an average of 248 FPS, while Medium produces 180 FPS. The High preset averages 157 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 118 FPS. These numbers indicate that the RTX 5080 has enough power to handle 1440p gaming at the highest refresh rates on lower settings, and still provides a smooth experience on Ultra.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the demands on the GPU become significant. The Low preset averages 163 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 116 FPS, and the High preset averages 101 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 76 FPS, which is the only configuration tested that falls below the 100 FPS mark. This breakdown shows a consistent performance scaling, with the GPU being the determining factor as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, a direct consequence of the GPU's rendering load. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average frame rates across all settings drop by approximately 20-30%. For instance, the High preset falls from 214 FPS to 157 FPS, and the Low preset falls from 275 FPS to 248 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the CPU is keeping up well.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is more severe. The High preset drops from 157 FPS to 101 FPS, a 36% reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 118 FPS to 76 FPS, a similar 36% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K is typical for a high-end GPU, as the number of pixels to be rendered quadruples compared to 1080p, placing an immense load on the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth.

The fact that the Low preset at 4K (163 FPS) is still higher than the Ultra preset at 1440p (118 FPS) highlights that the GPU is the limiting component. The resolution scaling shows that the RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth is sufficient to handle 4K, but the sheer compute load of higher settings will cause frame rates to drop. The system is clearly GPU-bound at 4K, as the CPU's performance is less of a factor at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides the processing foundation for this system. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The defining feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is the "3D" V-Cache technology. This large cache is particularly effective at reducing memory latency, which can be highly beneficial in game engines that rely on frequent data access.

The CPU's performance is evidenced by its Passmark multithread score of 25047 and its single-thread score of 3494. While the multithread score is moderate due to the 6-core design, the single-thread performance is strong, which is often more critical for gaming. The data from Lockdown Protocol shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. For example, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 275 FPS, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates.

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it well above average. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and the Intel Core i9-13950HX, have similar average scores, showing that this processor is competitive with high-end mobile and desktop parts. The combination of high single-thread performance and a massive L3 cache makes it a very capable gaming processor, ensuring that the system can sustain high frame rates without experiencing CPU-related stutters.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance goals. For competitive play on a high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitor, the Low or Medium presets are recommended. The Low preset at 1080p yields an average of 275 FPS, and at 1440p it yields 248 FPS, both of which are more than sufficient for a 240 Hz or even 360 Hz display. The Medium preset offers a slight visual upgrade while still maintaining very high frame rates (242 FPS at 1080p, 180 FPS at 1440p).

For a balance of visual quality and performance on a 1440p or 4K display, the High preset is a strong choice. At 1440p, it averages 157 FPS, which is excellent for a 144 Hz monitor. At 4K, it averages 101 FPS, which is still very smooth for most gamers. This preset provides a significant visual improvement over Medium without a drastic hit to frame rates.

The Ultra preset is best reserved for users with a 1440p monitor who prioritize visual fidelity above all else. At 1440p, it still manages an average of 118 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K, the Ultra preset's average of 76 FPS may not be smooth enough for fast-paced FPS gameplay, making the High preset the better option for 4K users. The data shows that the High preset at 4K is the sweet spot for a high-quality experience, while Medium is the best for maximizing frame rates at that resolution.