Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, a combination that produces a wide spread of frame rates depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The measured data shows this pairing ranks 86th out of 2,828 tested combos, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations in the database. That high rank is driven primarily by the RTX 5090 D’s raw throughput, though the Ryzen 7 5700X’s eight-core architecture ensures the CPU is not a bottleneck at the settings where frame rates climb highest. The data set covers 1080p, 1440p, and 4K across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets, with average FPS figures ranging from 88 at 4K Ultra to 266 at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down those numbers, explains what they mean for playability, and examines where the CPU and GPU each exert influence on the final result.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 86 out of 2,828 tested configurations puts it in the 96.9th percentile of all pairings tested for Lockdown Protocol. That is an exceptionally strong showing, though it is worth remembering the ranking reflects the combined potential of the CPU and GPU working together, not just the graphics card’s standalone capability. The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 7 5700X holds a 79th percentile rank among all CPUs. The gap between those two percentile figures is meaningful: the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing, and the CPU, while capable, is not in the same performance tier as the graphics card.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component helps contextualize the scores. The Ryzen 7 5700X’s average benchmark score is 27,578, which is exactly matched by the Intel Core i5-12600K with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by just 0.2%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads by 0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% ahead. These are razor-thin margins, meaning the 5700X is firmly in the middle of a competitive pack of mid-range and upper-mid-range processors. For the RTX 5090 D, the average score of 77,712 places it 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT leads by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1%, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4%. The rival comparisons for the GPU are unusual because they include mobile and data-center parts, but they show that the 5090 D’s raw benchmark score is within a narrow band of very different products.

What this means in practice for Lockdown Protocol is that the combo’s high rank is earned through the GPU’s ability to push massive frame rates at lower resolutions, while the CPU provides enough thread count and clock speed to keep feeding the graphics card. The 5700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are a solid match for a modern FPS title, and the data confirms that the pairing does not fall apart at high settings the way a weaker processor might. The rank is not a guarantee of smooth performance at every preset, however, as the 4K Ultra result of 88 FPS shows, but as an overall metric, the combo sits near the top of the heap.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this combo?

A: The data shows the highest average FPS at 1920x1080, where Low settings hit 266 FPS, Medium hits 234 FPS, High hits 223 FPS, and even Ultra reaches 187 FPS. At 2560x1440, the range is 137 to 240 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 88 to 190 FPS. For maximum frame rates, 1080p is the clear choice, while 1440p offers a strong balance of speed and visual fidelity.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700X bottleneck the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The measured data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 266 FPS, which is a very high frame rate, and the 5700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads with a 4.60 GHz boost clock are sufficient to drive the GPU. There is no direct bottleneck measurement in the data, but the consistent FPS gains when lowering resolution indicate the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, 2.1% behind the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and 2.4% behind the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB. These are small percentage differences, indicating the 5090 D’s raw compute performance is competitive with those products.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS in the measured data is 88 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is still a playable frame rate for most users, but it is well below the 190 FPS seen at 4K Low and the 266 FPS peak at 1080p Low.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a high-performing CPU relative to others in the database?

A: The 5700X ranks in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,578. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K at a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at -0.2%. This places it in the upper tier of processors, though not at the very top.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at Medium settings?

A: Medium settings are the only preset in the data with min and max FPS figures. At 1080p, the range is 199 to 269 FPS with an average of 234 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 178 to 241 FPS with an average of 209 FPS. At 4K, the range is 115 to 155 FPS with an average of 135 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across all three resolutions and four quality presets makes it possible to identify which settings combination delivers the best experience for different priorities. For players who want the absolute highest frame rate, the 1920x1080 Low preset at 266 FPS is the clear winner, but that comes at the cost of visual quality. A more balanced choice is 1080p High at 223 FPS, which offers a substantial improvement in visual fidelity over Low while still maintaining a very high refresh rate that exceeds what most displays can show. The 1080p Medium preset sits between the two at 234 FPS, but High is only 11 FPS slower and likely looks noticeably better.

At 2560x1440, the data shows the combo is still capable of excellent performance. The Medium preset averages 209 FPS, which is a strong result for a high-resolution gaming experience. High at 1440p drops to 183 FPS, still well above the 144 Hz threshold that many monitors use, while Ultra falls to 137 FPS, which is acceptable but begins to approach the point where frame pacing might matter on high-refresh displays. For 1440p, the Medium or High presets are the sweet spot, as they provide a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while keeping frame rates high.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Low preset averages 190 FPS, which is excellent for 4K, but the Medium preset drops to 135 FPS, and High falls to 118 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that goes below 100 FPS, averaging 88 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Low or Medium are the most sensible choices, as they preserve high frame rates while still taking advantage of the resolution’s sharpness. High is playable at 118 FPS, but Ultra’s 88 FPS average might feel less fluid on fast-paced FPS gameplay. The min FPS at 4K Medium is 115 FPS, which indicates the frame time consistency is solid even at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo performs across the tested spectrum. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 266 FPS, the highest figure in the entire data set. Medium averages 234 FPS with a minimum of 199 FPS and a maximum of 269 FPS. High averages 223 FPS, and Ultra averages 187 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 79 FPS, which shows that Lockdown Protocol scales significantly with quality settings at 1080p. The minimum FPS at Medium is 199 FPS, meaning even the worst-case frame time stays well above the 144 Hz mark, and the maximum of 269 FPS approaches the Low preset’s average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 240 FPS, which is only 26 FPS lower than at 1080p. Medium averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 241 FPS. High averages 183 FPS, and Ultra averages 137 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p but with a more pronounced drop at Ultra, which loses 50 FPS compared to the Low preset. The minimum FPS at Medium is 178 FPS, which still provides a fluid experience on a 144 Hz display, but the Ultra preset at 137 FPS might be borderline for players who demand the highest refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 190 FPS, which is a remarkable result for 4K. Medium averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. High averages 118 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The 4K results show the largest relative drop from Low to Ultra, with a 102 FPS difference. The minimum FPS at Medium is 115 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but below what competitive players might want. The Ultra preset’s 88 FPS average is the only figure in the data set that falls below 100 FPS, making it the most demanding configuration tested.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern in how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 266 at 1080p to 240 at 1440p, a drop of 9.8%, and then to 190 at 4K, a drop of 28.6% from 1080p. At Medium settings, the figures are 234 at 1080p, 209 at 1440p (a 10.7% drop), and 135 at 4K (a 42.3% drop from 1080p). High settings show 223 at 1080p, 183 at 1440p (a 17.9% drop), and 118 at 4K (a 47.1% drop). Ultra settings show 187 at 1080p, 137 at 1440p (a 26.7% drop), and 88 at 4K (a 52.9% drop).

This scaling pattern is telling. At Low settings, the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is relatively modest at 28.6%, which suggests the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without being heavily taxed. As settings increase, the drop becomes more severe, with Ultra losing more than half of its 1080p frame rate when moving to 4K. This indicates that the combination of higher resolution and higher quality settings puts increasing pressure on the RTX 5090 D’s compute and memory resources. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are clearly sufficient for the 4K Ultra workload, but the 88 FPS result shows that the GPU is working at its limits in that configuration.

The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low and Medium settings (around 10%) suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in that range. If the Ryzen 7 5700X were bottlenecking, the FPS would remain flat or even drop more dramatically as resolution increases, but the data shows a gradual decline. The larger drops at 4K, especially at High and Ultra, point to the GPU becoming the primary constraint as pixel count and shading complexity increase. This is the expected behavior for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, and the numbers confirm that the 5700X can keep up with the RTX 5090 D at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on a 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has a 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark results show a single-thread score of 921 in 3DMark and 1,499 in Cinebench R23, with a multi-thread score of 13,184 in Cinebench R23 and 6,858 in 3DMark’s 16-thread test. These figures place the 5700X in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,578.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the 5700X’s role is to provide enough single-thread performance for game logic and physics while offering sufficient multi-thread capacity for background tasks and modern game engines. The single-thread performance, as measured by the 921 3DMark score and 1,499 Cinebench R23 score, is strong enough to support the high frame rates seen at 1080p Low and Medium. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is competitive with the nearest rivals, and the 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensures that the CPU does not become a bottleneck even when the RTX 5090 D is pushing 266 FPS.

The data suggests that the CPU’s impact on this game is most visible at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is not fully utilized. At 1080p Low, the 266 FPS average is likely close to what the CPU can feed to the GPU, and the 79 FPS drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is consistent with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as quality increases. The 5700X’s 65 W TDP and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die indicate an efficient design, but the performance data shows that it is the less dominant component in this pairing compared to the RTX 5090 D, which has 92,200 million transistors and a 575 W TDP. For players who want to maximize frame rates, the 5700X is more than adequate, but the GPU is clearly the star of this combination.