Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining highly playable. The measured FPS data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the performance metrics, component roles, and optimal configurations based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a clear and consistent performance drop across all settings, indicating a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 205 at 1080p to 151 at 1440p, a 26% reduction, and then further to 97 at 4K, representing a 53% total drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical for a game where pixel throughput becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases.

The Low preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling, starting at 266 FPS at 1080p and dropping to 240 FPS at 1440p, before falling to 157 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure represents a 41% reduction from the 1080p result. Interestingly, the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is only 26 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU adequately at these lower graphical loads, but the 4K resolution finally overwhelms the GPU's fill rate capabilities.

Medium settings show a similar trend, with 234 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, and 111 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, produces 154 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset's 4K result is the only measured configuration below the 100 FPS threshold, indicating that this setting pushes the RTX 4080 SUPER to its limits at the highest resolution.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the 266 FPS ceiling likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame generation capacity, given the Ryzen 7 5700X's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock. However, as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the 4K Ultra result of 73 FPS demonstrating the RTX 4080 SUPER's thermal and computational limits under maximum load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol's performance at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's texture and geometry demands at 4K. The GPU's 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores contribute to its raw compute power, reflected in its 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's scaling behavior across settings at each resolution. At 4K, the difference between Low (157 FPS) and Ultra (73 FPS) is 84 FPS, a 54% performance penalty for the highest quality preset. This gap narrows at 1440p, where the Low-to-Ultra spread is 127 FPS (240 vs. 113), and at 1080p the spread is 112 FPS (266 vs. 154). The percentage penalty for Ultra settings remains relatively consistent around 45-54% across resolutions, indicating that the additional graphical features in Ultra scale uniformly with GPU load.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz provide the computational throughput necessary to maintain high frame rates. The GPU's 320 TMUs and 112 ROPs ensure efficient texture mapping and pixel output, with a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. These specifications explain why the GPU can handle 4K Medium at 111 FPS, a respectable result given the resolution's pixel count.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its gaming performance. A Passmark G3D score of 34245 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247, a negligible 0.1% difference. This close margin suggests that the SUPER variant offers nearly identical performance to the standard 4080 in synthetic tests, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing strong 4K capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 111 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it exceeds the 100 FPS threshold while offering improved graphical fidelity over Low (157 FPS) and a significant boost over Ultra (73 FPS). The High preset at 97 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visuals over a slight frame rate compromise.

At 1440p, the High preset at 151 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it delivers smooth gameplay well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors. The Medium preset at 172 FPS offers even higher frame rates, but the visual difference between Medium and High is typically noticeable in texture detail and shadow quality. The Ultra preset at 113 FPS is suitable for those with 120 Hz displays who want maximum fidelity, though it sacrifices some smoothness.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 205 FPS provides an excellent experience, particularly for competitive play where high refresh rates matter. The Medium preset at 234 FPS offers additional headroom for 240 Hz displays, while the Low preset at 266 FPS maximizes frame rates for esports scenarios. The Ultra preset at 154 FPS is still highly playable and recommended for players who prefer visual immersion over competitive advantages, but it does leave performance on the table.

The measured minimum FPS values provide additional context for stability. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 95 FPS against an average of 111, indicating tight frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 147 FPS against an average of 172, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 199 FPS against an average of 234. These narrow minimum-to-average gaps suggest the RTX 4080 SUPER maintains consistent performance without significant stuttering, making the Medium preset a safe choice across all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER perform at 4K in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU achieves 97 FPS at High settings, 111 FPS at Medium, 157 FPS at Low, and 73 FPS at Ultra in 3840x2160 resolution. The Medium preset offers the best balance with an average of 111 FPS and a minimum of 95 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 205 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it produces 151 FPS. This represents a 54 FPS reduction, or approximately 26% lower performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Can this combo maintain 240 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, the Low preset achieves 266 FPS at 1080p, and the Medium preset reaches 234 FPS. The High preset at 205 FPS falls short of 240, but the Medium and Low presets both exceed that threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to Medium in terms of frame rate cost?

A: At 4K, Ultra produces 73 FPS versus Medium's 111 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 1440p, Ultra achieves 113 FPS versus Medium's 172 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 154 FPS versus Medium's 234 FPS, a 34% reduction. The consistent 34% penalty suggests Ultra's additional effects scale uniformly across resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 147 FPS, while the maximum reaches 198 FPS. This tight range indicates stable performance without major frame time spikes.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the RTX 4080 based on benchmark data?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the RTX 4080 scoring 54247 and the RTX 4080 SUPER scoring 54209, a delta of only -0.1%. This suggests negligible real-world performance differences in synthetic tests.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, based on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process, provides the computational foundation for this gaming combo. Its 8 cores and 16 threads offer substantial parallel processing capability, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is crucial for gaming workloads that frequently access the same data structures.

The CPU's benchmark results indicate strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1499 in single-core and 13184 in multi-core tests. The Geekbench scores of 2016 (single-core) and 10779 (multi-core) further validate its capabilities. These scores place the CPU in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578.

The measured FPS data at 1080p Low settings (266 FPS) suggests the CPU can generate high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and max-thread score of 6850 indicate that the CPU's multi-threaded performance is consistent, though the 8-thread score of 5768 shows some scaling limitations beyond 8 threads. This is expected for a gaming workload that primarily uses 4-8 threads.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K with an identical average score of 27578 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with a score of 27535 (0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507 (0.3% delta). These near-identical scores suggest that the Ryzen 7 5700X provides comparable CPU performance to its direct competitors, making it a capable partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER.

At higher resolutions like 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The 4K results show only minor differences between Low (157 FPS) and Medium (111 FPS) presets, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even at lower graphical loads. The 1:1 FP32 and FP16 ratios in the GPU further ensure that the CPU's instructions are efficiently processed, minimizing any potential CPU-induced frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 SUPER produces exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset leads with 266 FPS, followed by Medium at 234 FPS (with a minimum of 199 and maximum of 269), High at 205 FPS, and Ultra at 154 FPS. The 112 FPS spread between Low and Ultra demonstrates the significant impact of graphical settings on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings deliver 240 FPS, Medium achieves 172 FPS (minimum 147, maximum 198), High produces 151 FPS, and Ultra reaches 113 FPS. The 127 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the largest across all resolutions, suggesting that 1440p is where the GPU's rendering capabilities are most heavily taxed by higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop noticeably but remain playable. Low settings still manage 157 FPS, Medium delivers 111 FPS (minimum 95, maximum 128), High produces 97 FPS, and Ultra drops to 73 FPS. The 84 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest in absolute terms, but the relative penalty for Ultra is consistent at around 54% compared to Low.

The Medium preset is the only setting with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions, providing the most complete data for stability analysis. The minimum-to-average ratios are 86% at 4K (95/111), 85% at 1440p (147/172), and 85% at 1080p (199/234). This consistency indicates that the GPU maintains stable frame delivery regardless of resolution when using Medium settings, making it the most predictable configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 316th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 8.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the combo, particularly given that the GPU alone sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 79th percentile.

The combo's ranking is likely driven by the GPU's exceptional performance at higher resolutions, where its 16 GB memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth allow it to handle the game's demands without bottlenecking. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient headroom to avoid being a limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low settings.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits comfortably in the upper quartile, with only 315 combinations performing better. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080, scores nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting that combos using the non-SUPER variant would likely rank similarly. The CPU's rivals, including the Core i5-12600K and Ryzen 5 7600X, also produce comparable scores, indicating that the combo's ranking is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU.

The data shows that this combo excels in delivering high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming at mid-to-high resolutions. The 4K Medium result of 111 FPS is particularly impressive, as it exceeds the performance of many other GPU combos at lower resolutions. The combo's rank of 316 out of 3714 positions it as a top-tier configuration for Lockdown Protocol, with the RTX 4080 SUPER serving as the primary performance driver and the Ryzen 7 5700X providing reliable support without creating noticeable bottlenecks.