Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 7 5700G with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 D presents a fascinating study in component balance within Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS title. The benchmark data reveals a system that ranks 100th out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.5% of all configs measured, yet the frame rates across resolutions tell a story of diminishing returns as the CPU becomes an increasingly dominant factor. This analysis examines how the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor interacts with the flagship Blackwell GPU across three resolutions and four quality presets, questioning where the true bottleneck resides and what the measured numbers imply for players seeking maximum performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in system dynamics. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 258 FPS, while the same settings at 4K yield 190 FPS — a 26.4% reduction. This relatively modest decline suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is already limiting performance, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. Moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows only a 9.7% drop to 233 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5090 D has ample headroom at these settings. However, the 1440p to 4K transition at Low settings costs another 18.5%, bringing the frame rate down to 190.

The scaling pattern intensifies at higher quality presets. At Ultra settings, the system delivers 187 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 26.7% is nearly identical to the 1440p to 4K drop of 35.8%, suggesting a more GPU-bound scenario at Ultra. Yet even at 4K Ultra, the 88 FPS average indicates the RTX 5090 D is not being fully saturated — a card of this caliber typically pushes far higher in less CPU-constrained environments. The data implies that while resolution scaling does increase GPU load, the Ryzen 7 5700G's Zen 3 architecture, with its 16 MB of L3 cache and DDR4 memory support, creates a ceiling that prevents the GPU from reaching its full potential.

The most telling comparison comes at Medium settings, where the only complete min/max data exists. At 1080p Medium, the average is 227 FPS with a min of 193 and max of 261. At 1440p Medium, these figures shift to 205 average, 174 min, and 236 max. The 4K Medium results show 135 average, 115 min, and 155 max. The min-to-max spread narrows from 68 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 1440p and 40 FPS at 4K, suggesting that higher resolutions smooth out frame pacing by shifting more work to the GPU. This compression of variance at 4K indicates the GPU becomes more consistently utilized, while at 1080p, CPU-induced stuttering or thread scheduling delays create wider fluctuations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a 5000-series desktop processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a 65 W TDP. Its 8 cores and 16 threads operate at a base clock of 3.80 GHz, boosting to 4.60 GHz. The Cezanne architecture, based on Zen 3, includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the processor connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. These specifications position the 5700G as a capable mid-range processor, but one that predates the RTX 5090 D by nearly four years — the CPU launched in April 2021 while the GPU arrived in January 2025.

Benchmark scores place the 5700G in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,051. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,097, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26,936, delta +0.4%), Intel Core i5-14400T (27,166, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i7-1370P (26,900, delta +0.6%). The 5700G sits within a tight cluster, neither decisively ahead nor behind these competitors. In multithreaded workloads, Cinebench R23 yields 12,830.5 points, while single-core performance reaches 1,494. Geekbench results show 9,950 multicore and 1,894 single-core scores. PassMark multithread testing produces 24,419, with single-thread at 3,283.

In Lockdown Protocol, the 5700G's 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's engine, but the per-core performance ceiling becomes apparent. The 3dmark single-thread score of 899 and 2-thread score of 1,758 indicate that individual core performance is modest by 2025 standards. The game's frame rates at 1080p Low (258 FPS) versus 4K Low (190 FPS) suggest that even at the lowest graphics settings, the CPU cannot feed the GPU enough frames to exceed roughly 260 FPS. The 258 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low is likely near the CPU's maximum throughput for this title, meaning the RTX 5090 D's immense 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute is largely idle at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 100 out of 2,828 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the setup in the 96.5th percentile of all combos, which is exceptional in absolute terms. However, the rank reveals more about the GPU's dominance than the CPU's contribution. The RTX 5090 D alone sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest GPU rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, delta +1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, delta -1.6%), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, delta -2.1%), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, delta -2.4%).

The gap between the GPU's percentile (92) and the combo's percentile (96.5) suggests that the 5700G does not significantly detract from overall system ranking — the GPU's raw power compensates for CPU limitations. Yet the combo rank of 100 indicates there are 99 other configurations that outperform this pairing in Lockdown Protocol specifically. Given the GPU's top-tier status, those superior combos almost certainly pair the RTX 5090 D with more powerful processors. The data implies that the 5700G is the limiting factor preventing this combo from climbing higher, as the GPU's ceiling is far above what this CPU can feed in a frame-time-sensitive FPS title.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals show that the 5700G is within 0.6% of its nearest competitors in average benchmark score, meaning the processor itself is not unusually weak. Rather, the issue is that Lockdown Protocol, as a competitive FPS, likely benefits from higher single-thread performance and faster memory bandwidth than the 5700G's DDR4 and 51.2 GB/s can provide. The combo's rank of 100 out of 2,828 is impressive, but it represents a pairing where the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 258 FPS average, Medium yields 227 FPS with a min of 193 and max of 261, High reaches 217 FPS, and Ultra drops to 187 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 71 FPS, or 27.5%, indicating that quality presets have a meaningful impact at this resolution. The Medium preset's max of 261 FPS nearly matches the Low average, suggesting the CPU is the limiting factor above 260 FPS regardless of settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to separate. Low settings achieve 233 FPS, Medium delivers 205 FPS with min of 174 and max of 236, High reaches 183 FPS, and Ultra falls to 137 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread widens to 96 FPS, or 41.2%, showing that GPU load increases more proportionally at this resolution. The Medium max of 236 FPS is still close to the 1080p Medium max of 261 FPS, but the min drops from 193 to 174, indicating more variable performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary driver of performance. Low settings yield 190 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS with min of 115 and max of 155, High produces 118 FPS, and Ultra drops to 88 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 102 FPS, or 53.7%, demonstrating that 4K heavily taxes the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are clearly sufficient, as even the lowest 4K result of 88 FPS is well above playable thresholds. Notably, the 4K Medium min of 115 FPS is higher than the 4K High average of 118 FPS, showing that Medium provides more consistent frame delivery than High.

The progression from 1080p to 4K at each setting shows diminishing returns for CPU-bound scenarios. At Low, the 1080p to 4K drop is 68 FPS (26.4%), while at Ultra, the drop is 99 FPS (52.9%). This differential confirms that the CPU limits performance at lower settings, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its GB202 chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2,017 MHz and boosts to 2,407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1,750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory runs across a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The card features 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores, delivering 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The RTX 5090 D's benchmark performance is exceptional, with a PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 further confirms its top-tier status. The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Despite this, its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are mobile and data center parts — the RX 6650M XT and RX 6850M XT laptop GPUs, plus Tesla P100 accelerators — indicating the 5090 D's performance tier is sparsely populated.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 88 FPS result is the most GPU-bound scenario, yet even this figure seems low for a card with 104.8 TFLOPS of compute. The 32 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor, as even 4K Ultra textures would require far less than this capacity. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures memory throughput is not a bottleneck. The data suggests the GPU is capable of higher frame rates than the CPU allows, particularly at 1080p where the 258 FPS Low ceiling appears CPU-imposed. The GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU requirement indicate this is a power-hungry part, but the performance per frame is commensurate with its flagship status.

Settings Recommendations

For players using this combo, the measured data provides clear guidance on preset selection. At 1080p, Medium settings offer the best balance of performance and quality, with 227 FPS average and a min of 193 FPS that ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The jump to High costs 10 FPS (4.4%) for marginal visual gains, while Ultra costs 40 FPS (17.6%) from Medium — a significant penalty for what is likely minimal visual improvement in a fast-paced FPS. Low settings at 258 FPS provide the highest frame rates, but the 31 FPS gain over Medium (13.7%) may not justify the visual downgrade.

At 1440p, Medium remains the recommended preset, delivering 205 FPS average with a min of 174 and max of 236. The min FPS of 174 is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. High settings at 183 FPS are also viable, offering a 10.7% reduction from Medium but with better visuals. Ultra at 137 FPS is playable but starts to approach the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable in competitive scenarios. Low at 233 FPS provides maximum responsiveness for esports-focused players, but the visual compromise is substantial.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts to High settings, which deliver 118 FPS average — the highest preset that maintains triple-digit frame rates. Medium at 135 FPS offers a 14.4% improvement but with reduced visual fidelity. Ultra at 88 FPS is the only preset that dips below 100 FPS, making it less ideal for competitive play. Low at 190 FPS is surprisingly strong, suggesting the GPU handles 4K well when visual effects are minimal. For most players, High at 4K provides the best experience, balancing visual quality with the 118 FPS average that keeps gameplay fluid. The Medium preset's min of 115 FPS at 4K is notably stable, making it a strong alternative for those prioritizing consistent frame delivery over maximum visuals.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G the bottleneck in this system for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the data indicates CPU limitation at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 258 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 190 FPS — only a 26.4% decrease. This relatively small drop suggests the CPU cannot feed the GPU enough frames to exceed roughly 260 FPS regardless of resolution, making the 5700G the limiting factor in CPU-bound scenarios.

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

A: 1440p with Medium settings provides the best balance, delivering 205 FPS average with a min of 174 FPS and max of 236 FPS. This resolution takes advantage of the RTX 5090 D's power while maintaining frame rates well above competitive thresholds. 4K High at 118 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 100th out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 3.5% of all configurations. The GPU alone ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 79th percentile, suggesting the combo's high rank is primarily driven by GPU performance.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM benefit Lockdown Protocol?

A: The 32 GB GDDR7 memory does not appear to be a limiting factor in this game. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 88 FPS, and the 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures memory throughput is sufficient. The VRAM capacity is far beyond what Lockdown Protocol requires, making it a non-issue for this title.

Q: What causes the frame rate variance at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset shows the most complete min/max data, with a spread of 68 FPS at 1080p (193-261), 62 FPS at 1440p (174-236), and 40 FPS at 4K (115-155). The wider spread at lower resolutions indicates CPU-induced frame pacing variations, while higher resolutions compress the variance by shifting more load to the GPU.

Q: How does the 5700G's performance compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27,051, placing it within 0.6% of its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,097, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26,936, delta +0.4%), Intel Core i5-14400T (27,166, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i7-1370P (26,900, delta +0.6%). This tight cluster indicates the 5700G is not anomalously weak among its peers.