Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS that scales heavily with both resolution and image quality presets. For the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the data shows a system that is exceptionally capable at 1080p and 1440p, but which requires careful settings management to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The RTX 3080 Ti proves to be the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 5700’s eight-core architecture ensures the CPU does not become a bottleneck at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a steep performance curve as resolution increases, which is typical for a graphically intensive FPS. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 259 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 190 FPS, a reduction of 69 FPS (approximately 27%). At 3840x2160 Low, the average plummets further to 122 FPS, representing another 68 FPS drop from the 1440p figure.

This scaling pattern is more pronounced at higher settings. For High settings, the transition from 1080p (161 FPS) to 1440p (118 FPS) is a 43 FPS loss, and from 1440p to 4K (76 FPS) is a 42 FPS loss. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic falloff: 120 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and only 57 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the frame rate collapses even when settings are lowered, suggesting the sheer pixel count overwhelms the RTX 3080 Ti’s capabilities in this title.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution underscores the game’s sensitivity to visual fidelity. At 1080p, the difference between Low (259 FPS) and Ultra (120 FPS) is a massive 139 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 102 FPS (190 to 88), and at 4K, it shrinks to 65 FPS (122 to 57). This tightening gap at higher resolutions confirms that pixel throughput, not shader complexity, becomes the dominant cost.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the central figure in these results, equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is crucial for Lockdown Protocol, as the game’s asset streaming at 4K Ultra will heavily tax VRAM capacity and bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock of 1665 MHz and 10,240 shading units provide the raw compute necessary for high framerates, but the data shows that even this hardware reaches its limits at 4K Ultra, where the average dips to 57 FPS.

The GPU’s role is evident in the 1440p High result of 118 FPS, which is a strong showing but still 43 FPS below the 1080p High figure. This indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti’s compute throughput is sufficient for high refresh rates at 1440p, but the 4K resolution demands a significant compromise. The 4K Medium result of 87 FPS (with a minimum of 74 FPS) is the only 4K preset that achieves a playable average above 60 FPS, suggesting that players must step down from High to Medium to get a smooth experience at that resolution.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 83rd among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187, places it in the upper echelon of hardware. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, trails by 2% in average score, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 0.8% ahead. This competitive positioning is reflected in the game’s results, where the 3080 Ti delivers 4K High performance that is 34% faster than the 4K Ultra result, highlighting that the card’s architecture prefers moderate settings over extreme ones in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 936th out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 25% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the game’s demanding nature. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU’s multi-threaded capability complements the GPU’s high-end performance.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25517 places it at the 78th percentile of all processors, with its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, being 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H also 0.1% slower. This tight grouping around the Ryzen 7 5700 suggests that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo’s rank; instead, the RTX 3080 Ti’s 83rd percentile GPU ranking drives the system’s placement. A weaker GPU paired with this CPU would likely see the combo rank fall significantly, as the game’s frame rates at 4K are clearly GPU-bound.

The rank of 936 also implies that there are 2,778 combos that perform worse in this game, which confirms the RTX 3080 Ti’s enduring power. However, it is not a top-tier result, indicating that newer or more powerful GPUs (like those in the 90th percentile) would push this combo down the list. For the Ryzen 7 5700, this rank represents a ceiling constrained by the GPU, not the CPU, as the 1080p Low result of 259 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical monitor refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings average 259 FPS, Medium averages 184 FPS (with a minimum of 156 and maximum of 211), High averages 161 FPS, and Ultra averages 120 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is fully capable of driving 240Hz monitors at Low settings and 144Hz displays at High settings without breaking a sweat. The gap between Medium and High is 23 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 41 FPS, showing that Ultra’s extra effects cost a significant amount of performance.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s limits. Low averages 190 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS (min 115, max 155), High averages 118 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 55 FPS, and from Medium to High is 17 FPS, suggesting that the Medium preset is a sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming at this resolution. The Ultra preset, while playable, drops below the 100 FPS threshold, which may be noticeable on high-refresh displays.

At 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low averages 122 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS (min 74, max 100), High averages 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 57 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a triple-digit average, while Medium is the only other preset that stays above 60 FPS on average. The High preset’s 76 FPS average is borderline for smooth gameplay, and Ultra’s 57 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that 4K requires a settings compromise to achieve a consistent experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Lockdown Protocol, this CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data suggests it does so effectively. The 1080p Low result of 259 FPS is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rate is far beyond what most displays can show.

However, the CPU’s limits become apparent when examining the 1080p Ultra result of 120 FPS. While this is still high, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (139 FPS) is larger than the gap at 1440p (102 FPS), which suggests that at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (a Geekbench single-core score of 1907) may start to limit the maximum frame rate when the GPU is not fully saturated. The CPU’s multi-threaded capability, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655, ensures that background tasks and game threads do not cause stutters, but the frame rates at 1080p are likely GPU-bound in most scenarios.

The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game’s engine. The 65W TDP and 7nm process node mean the CPU runs efficiently, but the architecture’s age (released April 2022) is reflected in its 78th percentile ranking. For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid being the limiting factor at 1440p and above, where the GPU takes over as the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or 165Hz), the High preset at 161 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 184 FPS is also viable for 240Hz displays, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for most players. The Ultra preset at 120 FPS is acceptable for 120Hz displays, but the 41 FPS cost from High to Ultra is steep.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 135 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a 17 FPS advantage over High (118 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate above 120 FPS. This allows for smooth gameplay on 144Hz monitors. The High preset is also playable, but the drop to 118 FPS is noticeable on 144Hz panels. The Low preset at 190 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual fidelity, while the Ultra preset at 88 FPS is best avoided unless the user prefers maximum quality over frame rate.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 87 FPS (with a minimum of 74 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS. The High preset at 76 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 57 FPS should be avoided for competitive play. The Low preset at 122 FPS is technically the smoothest, but the visual degradation at 4K is severe, making Medium the best balance of performance and image quality. Players with 60Hz 4K displays can consider High, but those with 120Hz displays should stick to Medium to avoid frame rate dips below the refresh rate.