Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that leans heavily on raw frame throughput, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing delivers a broad range of performance depending on how you configure it. The measured data shows this combo is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains very playable with the right settings. The key is understanding where the GPU becomes the limiting factor and adjusting the preset accordingly to match your display's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results across all three resolutions indicate that the High preset is the sweet spot for this combination. At 4K, High yields an average of 96.7 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS standard and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. Dropping to Medium at 4K only gains 14.2 FPS (110.9 vs 96.7), while the visual fidelity loss is typically more noticeable than the frame gain. Conversely, Ultra at 4K drops to 70.9 FPS, which is playable but sacrifices too much smoothness for marginal graphical improvements in a competitive FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 150.7 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors. The jump from High to Low at this resolution yields 209.2 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial for a 58.5 FPS gain. The Medium preset at 173.8 FPS is a viable alternative if you want a slight frame boost without the full Low downgrade, but High remains the balanced choice. For 1080p, High hits 195.7 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 156.7 FPS, so the GPU has enough headroom to run the most demanding preset comfortably. The data clearly shows that High is the recommended default, with Low reserved for esports-style play where maximum frame rates on 240Hz+ displays take priority over visuals.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's texture and geometry demands at any resolution tested. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and the Ada Lovelace architecture with 10,240 shading units drive the substantial frame rate differences between settings. The data shows a clear pattern: at 4K, the frame delta between Low (158.2 FPS) and Ultra (70.9 FPS) is 87.3 FPS, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck as settings scale up. This is expected behavior, as higher presets increase shader complexity and memory pressure.

However, the GPU's role shifts at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (235.2 FPS) and Ultra (156.7 FPS) is 78.5 FPS, but the absolute values suggest the CPU starts to exert influence at the Low preset. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 8 Zen 3 cores at boost clocks up to 4.10 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is critical for FPS games. The fact that 1080p Low only reaches 235.2 FPS, not significantly higher, indicates the combination is approaching CPU limits at that extreme setting. The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is ample for this title, but the data suggests it is fully utilized at 4K High and above, while 1080p Low leaves some GPU headroom unused.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU+GPU combination ranks 186th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 11.4% of all pairings in the database. This is a strong result, especially considering the CPU's age—the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a Zen 3 part on the AM4 socket, yet it still competes well with newer hardware. The CPU's percentile rank of 82 against all CPUs means it outperforms the majority of processors in general benchmarks, and the GPU's 88th percentile rank against all GPUs confirms the RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier card despite being end-of-life.

The nearest CPU rivals show how tight the competition is: the Intel Core i7-1360P is 0.2% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i5-11600 is 0.5% behind in average benchmark scores. The only CPU that beats it is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, and that is just by 0.6%. This means the 5700X3D is not leaving performance on the table relative to its peers—the combo's rank is a product of both components working well together rather than one holding the other back. On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER leads its nearest rival, the RX 6900 XT, by 0.2%, and the RX 7700S is 2.1% behind, showing the NVIDIA card has a small but consistent edge.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent scaling pattern across all settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the scores are: Low at 235.2 FPS, Medium at 206.8 FPS, High at 195.7 FPS, and Ultra at 156.7 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is the largest drop at 39 FPS, while Low to Medium is a 28.4 FPS difference. At 1440p, the values shift down: Low at 209.2 FPS, Medium at 173.8 FPS, High at 150.7 FPS, and Ultra at 112.3 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra here is 38.4 FPS, nearly identical to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is handling the resolution increase well until Ultra is enabled. At 4K, the numbers are significantly lower: Low at 158.2 FPS, Medium at 110.9 FPS, High at 96.7 FPS, and Ultra at 70.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium at 4K is a massive 47.3 FPS, more than double the 1080p drop, indicating that Medium settings at 4K push the GPU much harder.

Looking at the same setting across resolutions, the pattern is clear. At Low, 1080p to 1440p is a 26 FPS drop (235.2 to 209.2), and 1440p to 4K is a 51 FPS drop (209.2 to 158.2). At High, the drops are 45 FPS (195.7 to 150.7) and 54 FPS (150.7 to 96.7) respectively. At Ultra, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 44.4 FPS (156.7 to 112.3), and from 1440p to 4K is 41.4 FPS (112.3 to 70.9). The 4K Ultra result of 70.9 FPS is the only sub-100 FPS measurement, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold, but it requires the most GPU headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about the limiting component. At Low settings, the total drop from 1080p to 4K is 77 FPS (235.2 to 158.2), which is a 32.7% reduction. At Medium, the drop is 95.9 FPS (206.8 to 110.9), a 46.4% reduction. At High, the drop is 99 FPS (195.7 to 96.7), a 50.6% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is 85.8 FPS (156.7 to 70.9), a 54.7% reduction. The percentage loss increases with each higher preset, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario—the RTX 4080 SUPER is working harder at higher settings, and the resolution increase further amplifies that workload.

However, the absolute FPS values at 1080p Low (235.2) and 1440p Low (209.2) suggest the CPU is not entirely idle. If the GPU were the sole bottleneck, the 1080p Low score would likely be higher, closer to the theoretical maximum for this class of hardware. The fact that it caps out below 240 FPS indicates the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is reaching its frame delivery ceiling in this title at low settings. This is not a flaw—it is a natural balance for a CPU with strong single-thread performance but not the absolute highest clock speeds. At 4K and at higher presets, the GPU becomes the clear limiter, which is the expected and desirable behavior for a high-end graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p 144Hz monitor?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 150.7 FPS, which exceeds a 144Hz refresh rate. Medium also works at 173.8 FPS if you prefer extra headroom, but High provides the best visual quality while still clearing the refresh target.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the 4K High preset averages 96.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard. Even 4K Ultra achieves 70.9 FPS, so you can play at 4K with maximum settings, though High is recommended for smoother gameplay.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores an average benchmark of 24673, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. The only rival that beats it is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, and that is just by 0.6%.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER still competitive?

A: The GPU scores in the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark of 53610. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, confirming it remains a top-tier card.

Q: What is the biggest frame rate difference between settings?

A: At 4K, the difference between Low (158.2 FPS) and Ultra (70.9 FPS) is 87.3 FPS. At 1080p, the same settings show a 78.5 FPS difference, with Low at 235.2 FPS and Ultra at 156.7 FPS.

Q: Why do FPS numbers cap around 235 FPS at 1080p Low?

A: This is a CPU limitation of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. At low settings and 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster, but the CPU's single-thread performance and 3.00 GHz base clock prevent it from feeding the GPU faster than that rate.