Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol, but its performance profile shifts dramatically across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo is capable of exceeding 240 FPS on Low settings, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 55 FPS, indicating a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound one at higher resolutions. The data shows this is a balanced pairing for 1440p gaming, where it maintains over 85 FPS even on Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 155 FPS at 1080p to 113 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 73 FPS at 4K. This represents a 53% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial hit that points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced on Low settings. The combo achieves 249 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 183 FPS at 1440p and 118 FPS at 4K. The 1080p result of 249 FPS suggests that the CPU is the limiting component at this resolution, as the frame rate is likely capped by the Ryzen 7 5700's ability to feed the RTX 3080. The 131 FPS gap between 1080p and 4K on Low settings (249 to 118) is larger than the 82 FPS gap on High settings (155 to 73), indicating that at lower settings, the CPU bottleneck at 1080p is more apparent.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 177 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 71 and a maximum of 96, showing a 25 FPS variance that suggests some frame pacing inconsistency under load. The Ultra settings show the steepest drop, with 116 FPS at 1080p falling to 85 FPS at 1440p and just 55 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS suggests the GPU's raw compute (29.77 TFLOPS FP32) is stretched thin at that resolution. The pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are adequate for 1440p but become limiting factors at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the 4K resolution offers viable options at Medium (84 FPS) and High (73 FPS) settings, while Ultra at 55 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Low setting at 118 FPS is the only 4K option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for competitive play at this resolution.

At 1440p, the combo shines across all settings. The Ultra setting at 85 FPS is playable, but the High setting at 113 FPS provides a better balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium setting at 130 FPS with a minimum of 110 FPS is the sweet spot for players who want smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Low setting at 183 FPS is ideal for competitive players who prioritize frame rate above all else.

For 1080p, the Ultra setting at 116 FPS is surprisingly strong, suggesting that the CPU is not overly taxed at this resolution. The High setting at 155 FPS is excellent for most users, while the Medium setting at 177 FPS (with a 151 minimum) offers a great high-refresh experience. The Low setting at 249 FPS is clearly aimed at esports players with 240 Hz monitors, and the data confirms this combo can drive such displays.

The benchmark results indicate that the optimal experience depends on the display's refresh rate. For 1440p 144 Hz monitors, the High setting at 113 FPS is the best match, as it stays above the 100 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. For 4K 60 Hz displays, Medium at 84 FPS provides headroom above 60 FPS, whereas High at 73 FPS is closer to the limit.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, but only on Low (118 FPS), Medium (84 FPS), or High (73 FPS) settings. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: The 1080p Low setting delivers 249 FPS, which is the highest measured average in the data. The 1440p Low setting at 183 FPS is also suitable for high-refresh competitive play.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Ultra averages 85 FPS while High averages 113 FPS, a 28 FPS difference. The High setting offers a 33% performance advantage over Ultra while presumably retaining most visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, where the 249 FPS result is likely constrained by the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance (901 in 3dmark single-thread) rather than the GPU's capabilities.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS in the measured data is 71 FPS, recorded at 4K Medium settings. The 1440p Medium minimum is 110 FPS, and the 1080p Medium minimum is 151 FPS.

Q: Does the combo maintain above 100 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, all settings at 1440p exceed 100 FPS: Low at 183, Medium at 130, High at 113, and even Ultra at 85 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1031 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all configurations. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier ranking, indicating that this pairing is capable of handling the game well but is not among the elite configurations.

The CPU's individual percentile is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 25517 places it nearly exactly between its nearest rivals: the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, +0.1% delta). This tight grouping suggests the Ryzen 7 5700 is a well-balanced processor that performs within 0.3% of its closest competitors.

The GPU's percentile is 68, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -0.3% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, -0.4% delta), showing that the RTX 3080 sits in a competitive performance band. The GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 and Passmark G3D score of 25086 are consistent with its percentile ranking.

The combo's rank of 1031 out of 3714 suggests that while the CPU and GPU are individually competent, the pairing is not optimized for Lockdown Protocol's specific demands. The 1080p results (155-249 FPS) are strong, but the 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS drags down the overall ranking. Players looking to improve this ranking would need to consider either a stronger GPU for 4K or a faster CPU for 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the 249 FPS average suggests the processor is keeping up with the GPU's demands. The Ryzen 7 5700's 3dmark scores provide context: 901 in single-thread, 3382 in 4-thread, 5585 in 8-thread, and 6617 in max-threads. The Cinebench R23 scores of 2916 single-core and 20655 multi-core indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for FPS games that rely on a few heavily threaded tasks.

The CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and DDR4 dual-channel memory support (with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for feeding the RTX 3080 at 1080p, but the data shows diminishing returns at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 55 FPS Ultra result, which is only 47% of the 1080p Ultra result of 116 FPS. This indicates that the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for this game, and the limiting factor shifts entirely to the GPU at higher resolutions.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 24303 and floating point math score of 51427 show strong computational throughput, but the single-thread score of 3296 is more relevant for gaming. The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446, +0.3% delta), all within a tight 0.4% performance band.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 249 FPS average
• Medium: 177 FPS average, 151 FPS minimum, 204 FPS maximum
• High: 155 FPS average
• Ultra: 116 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 183 FPS average
• Medium: 130 FPS average, 110 FPS minimum, 149 FPS maximum
• High: 113 FPS average
• Ultra: 85 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 118 FPS average
• Medium: 84 FPS average, 71 FPS minimum, 96 FPS maximum
• High: 73 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings: performance decreases as resolution increases, with the most significant drops occurring in the Ultra preset. The 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra transition (116 to 55 FPS) represents a 53% reduction, while the Low preset only drops 53% (249 to 118 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects are more demanding on the GPU, exacerbating the resolution scaling penalty.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the 151-204 FPS range shows a 53 FPS spread, while at 1440p the spread narrows to 39 FPS (110-149), and at 4K it widens to 25 FPS (71-96). This indicates that frame time consistency improves at higher resolutions, which is counterintuitive but may reflect the GPU being more uniformly utilized.

The 4K High result of 73 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result of 85 FPS are notable performance tiers. Both are above 60 FPS, making them viable for most players, but the 1440p Ultra at 85 FPS offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance than the 4K High at 73 FPS. The 1080p Medium result at 177 FPS is the best overall value for high-refresh displays, providing smooth gameplay while maintaining some visual quality.