Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a playable experience across most resolution and settings combinations in Lockdown Protocol, though the data shows clear limits at 4K Ultra. This 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a 4.80 GHz boost clock combines with the Ada Lovelace GPU to produce frame rates that range from 42 FPS at the most demanding preset to 189 FPS at the lightest load. The measured results indicate a system that handles 1080p and 1440p comfortably, with 4K requiring settings adjustments to stay smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts between the CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 189 at 1920x1080 to 138 at 2560x1440, then to 89 at 3840x2160. That represents a 27% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 36% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This steady decline indicates the RTX 4060 becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count rises, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT keeps up with the lower-detail rendering demands.

At High settings, the scaling pattern changes. The average FPS goes from 117 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p, a 26% drop, then to 55 at 4K, a 36% drop. The percentage declines are nearly identical to Low settings, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiter across both presets. However, the absolute margins shrink at higher resolutions — the gap between Low and High at 1080p is 72 FPS, but at 4K that gap narrows to 34 FPS. This compression indicates that at 4K, both settings are pushing the GPU toward its ceiling, and the extra work from High settings costs relatively less absolute performance than at lower resolutions.

The Medium preset provides the only rows with min and max FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the average is 134 FPS with a min of 114 and max of 154. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 98 FPS with a min of 83 and max of 113. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 63 FPS with a min of 54 and max of 73. The min-to-max spread widens slightly at 4K — a 19 FPS range versus 18 FPS at 1440p and 20 FPS at 1080p — suggesting the GPU's frame pacing becomes less consistent as resolution increases.

Ultra settings show the steepest scaling curve. The average FPS drops from 88 at 1080p to 64 at 1440p, a 27% reduction, then to 42 at 4K, a 34% reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, and it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. The data strongly indicates that 4K Ultra is not viable with this combination, while 1080p Ultra remains playable but not high-refresh territory.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800XT provides substantial multi-threaded headroom that supports the GPU across all tested configurations. With 8 cores and 16 threads running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, this processor scores 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,359 in single-core. The 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 959 single-thread to 7,683 at 16 threads, indicating strong thread scaling that benefits modern FPS titles like Lockdown Protocol.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 81 against all processors places it well above average, with an average benchmark score of 29,879. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29,868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29,955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29,713 (0.6% delta). This clustering shows the 5800XT sits within a tight performance band of recent mobile and desktop chips, meaning it should not hold back the RTX 4060 in most gaming scenarios.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 189 FPS average, which is well beyond what the RTX 4060's 61st percentile GPU ranking would suggest as a GPU-bound ceiling. This high frame rate at low settings indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively when graphical load is light. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28,053 and single-thread score of 3,535 further corroborate the processor's capability to handle game logic, physics, and AI workloads without becoming the limiting factor.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for this game. The 7 nm TSMC process node with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die reflects an efficient design that maintains high clock speeds. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title that typically benefits from strong single-core performance, the 3,359 Cinebench R23 single-core score places this CPU comfortably in the upper tier of processors tested.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2009 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the 46th percentile of all combinations in the database — slightly below the median. This ranking reflects that while the individual components are competent, the pairing is not optimized for maximum frame rates in this particular game.

The RTX 4060's individual GPU ranking shows a 61st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17,666 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17,588 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17,551 (0.5% delta). This clustering around the 17,500-17,700 range indicates the GPU sits in a crowded performance tier where small differences separate many cards.

The combo rank being lower than the GPU's individual percentile suggests that Lockdown Protocol may favor different hardware characteristics than what this pairing provides. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth could be a limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the 42 FPS Ultra result shows the GPU struggling. The 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are respectable for the 60th percentile, but the game's engine appears to demand more than this card can deliver at maximum settings.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the 5800XT holds its own with a 0% delta against the Ryzen 7 7840H and only -0.3% against the Ryzen 7 8845HS. However, the combo ranking of 2009 out of 3714 indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve better results in this game. The data suggests that a stronger GPU would yield more significant gains than a stronger CPU, given that the processor already performs near the top of its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 189 FPS, Medium hits 134 FPS with a min of 114 and max of 154, High reaches 117 FPS, and Ultra drops to 88 FPS. The 101 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows the game's settings have a massive impact on performance at this resolution. For players targeting 144 Hz or higher refresh rates, Low settings are the only preset that consistently exceeds that threshold, though Medium's 134 FPS average comes close.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop across all presets. Low yields 138 FPS, Medium produces 98 FPS with a min of 83 and max of 113, High reaches 86 FPS, and Ultra falls to 64 FPS. The 74 FPS spread between Low and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p, indicating the GPU becomes more of a factor. The Ultra result of 64 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Ultra a borderline playable option, while High settings at 86 FPS provide more comfort margin.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture weakens considerably. Low settings average 89 FPS, Medium drops to 63 FPS with a min of 54 and max of 73, High reaches 55 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS. The 47 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the smallest of any resolution, confirming that the GPU is heavily constrained at 4K. Only Low settings exceed 60 FPS average at this resolution, and even that result leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset's min of 54 FPS means some moments will dip below smooth gameplay thresholds.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier costs roughly 20-25% performance at a given resolution. For example, at 1440p, moving from Low to Medium costs 40 FPS, Medium to High costs 12 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 22 FPS. The Medium to High step is notably smaller, suggesting diminishing returns on visual quality versus performance for that particular transition. The High to Ultra step at 1080p costs 29 FPS, which is the largest single settings jump in the entire dataset.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K smoothly?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 89. Medium settings drop to 63 FPS average with a min of 54 FPS, which may cause stutter in intense scenes. High and Ultra average 55 and 42 FPS respectively, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming with this combo?

A: At 1080p, Low settings deliver 189 FPS average, and Medium reaches 134 FPS. These are the only settings-resolution combinations that approach or exceed 144 Hz. At 1440p, Low settings produce 138 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 5800XT scores 29,879 average benchmark points, matching the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29,868 (0% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS by 0.3% (both at 29,955) but leads the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X by 0.6% (29,713).

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 42, while at 1080p Low it reaches 189. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking and 17,639 average benchmark score place it in the mid-range, and the 8 GB memory capacity appears strained at 4K.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: The only preset with min FPS data is Medium. At 1080p, the min is 114 FPS; at 1440p, the min is 83 FPS; and at 4K, the min is 54 FPS. These values indicate frame dips of 15-15% below the averages during demanding scenes.

Q: How does this combo rank overall in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This pairing ranks 2009 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 46th percentile. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking is significantly higher than the GPU's 61st percentile, indicating the graphics card holds back overall performance potential.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, Medium settings at 134 FPS average represent the best balance of visual quality and performance. The min of 114 FPS ensures consistent frame delivery without dropping below 100 FPS. Players prioritizing maximum frame rates can use Low settings at 189 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. High settings at 117 FPS are also viable for those wanting better visuals while staying above 100 FPS.

At 1440p, Low settings at 138 FPS provide the smoothest experience and are the only preset that exceeds 120 FPS average. Medium settings at 98 FPS with an 83 FPS min are the optimal choice for quality-conscious players, as they maintain playability while offering improved visuals. High settings at 86 FPS remain playable, but Ultra at 64 FPS pushes the system close to its limits with minimal headroom for demanding scenes.

For 4K displays, Low settings at 89 FPS are the only recommended preset. Medium at 63 FPS is borderline acceptable for players who can tolerate occasional dips to 54 FPS, but the experience will not be uniformly smooth. High and Ultra settings at 55 and 42 FPS respectively should be avoided, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in noticeable stuttering during fast-paced FPS action. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this combination requires sacrificing visual fidelity to maintain acceptable performance.