Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, a combination that lands at rank 20 out of 2,828 tested combos in this FPS title. The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets show a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at 4K, but which shifts toward CPU limitations at 1080p. The data indicates that this pairing delivers high triple-digit averages at lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra still holds above 60 FPS, making it a viable but not always maxed-out configuration for demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves combo rank 20 out of 2,828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 1% of all tested pairings, indicating exceptional performance relative to the broader database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to its nearest rival CPUs in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35,802, which is just 0.3% behind. The Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 both sit at 35,728 and 35,719 respectively, each about 0.5% slower. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails at 35,670, a 0.7% deficit.

Q: What is the RTX 5090 D’s position relative to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5090 D holds a percentile ranking of 92 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 76,904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% faster at 78,940, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants outperform it by 2.1% and 2.4% respectively.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 328 FPS. Medium settings produce 285 FPS average with a minimum of 243 and maximum of 328. High settings yield 249 FPS, while Ultra drops to 187 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D have enough VRAM for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The RTX 5090 D features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The measured data shows no VRAM-related bottlenecks at any resolution tested, including 4K Ultra where average FPS remains at 88. The memory subsystem is more than sufficient for this game’s demands.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance factor into the results?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 1,090 in 3dmark single-thread and 1,987 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These numbers indicate strong per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p where the CPU becomes more relevant. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the combo hits 328 FPS, suggesting the CPU handles the game’s logic without creating a hard cap.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 92,200 million transistors across a 750 mm² die, with 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz running at 28 Gbps effective. This configuration delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s.

The 32 GB GDDR7 memory pool is a defining feature for Lockdown Protocol. With a 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, the memory subsystem provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and effects. The measured results show that at 3840x2160, the GPU’s memory and compute resources scale predictably with settings changes. At 4K Low, average FPS is 190, which drops to 135 at Medium, 118 at High, and 88 at Ultra. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, with each settings tier imposing a measurable cost on frame rate.

The RTX 5090 D’s 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores are present but not directly measured in the provided FPS data for this game. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths. In the passmark DirectX 12 test, the GPU scores 219, which is lower than its DirectX 11 score of 371, but these synthetic results do not directly translate to Lockdown Protocol’s performance. The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking across all GPUs places it in the upper tier, though its nearest rivals in the database are mobile and datacenter parts, not desktop gaming cards.

The 575 W TDP and suggested 950 W PSU indicate this is a power-hungry component, but the measured FPS shows that power translates into performance. At 1440p High, the combo delivers 183 FPS, and at 1080p High, 249 FPS. The GPU’s dual-slot design and 304 mm length make it a large physical presence, but the data confirms that the RTX 5090 D is capable of driving high refresh rates even at demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 20 out of 2,828 tested combinations places this pairing in the top 0.7% of all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. This is an elite position, but it is not the absolute top, meaning there are 19 other combinations that produce higher frame rates. The ranking reflects the combined capabilities of the Ryzen 7 7700X and RTX 5090 D, but the GPU’s percentile (92) and CPU’s percentile (85) suggest that neither component is the single best in its class, yet together they form a highly competitive pair.

Comparing to the nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark pool, the RTX 5090 D is only 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT in synthetic average score, yet the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol shows the RTX 5090 D delivering very high frame rates. This discrepancy highlights that synthetic benchmarks do not always predict gaming performance. The CPU’s nearest rivals show deltas of 0.3% to 0.7%, meaning the Ryzen 7 7700X is effectively tied with several other processors in average score. This suggests that the combo’s strong rank comes more from the GPU than from CPU dominance.

The rank 20 position becomes more meaningful when considering the full range of tested combos. With 2,828 combinations, the top 20 represent the fastest systems in the database. The measured FPS values support this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 328 FPS, which is beyond what most displays can show. At 4K Ultra, 88 FPS is still comfortably above 60, making this a viable 4K gaming setup. However, the rank indicates that some other combinations, likely with faster CPUs or more optimized pairings, achieve higher scores in this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides twelve distinct data points across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the results show a clear progression: Low settings produce 190 FPS average, Medium produces 135 FPS (with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 155), High produces 118 FPS, and Ultra produces 88 FPS. The Medium preset is the only 4K row with min and max values, showing a range of 40 FPS between the lowest and highest observed frames.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates increase substantially. Low settings reach 295 FPS, Medium averages 209 FPS with a range of 178 to 241, High averages 183 FPS, and Ultra averages 137 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p is significant: Low settings improve from 190 to 295 FPS, a 55% increase. Medium improves from 135 to 209 FPS, a 55% increase as well. High improves from 118 to 183 FPS, a 55% increase. Ultra improves from 88 to 137 FPS, a 56% increase.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates reach their peak. Low settings produce 328 FPS, Medium averages 285 FPS with a range of 243 to 328, High averages 249 FPS, and Ultra averages 187 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 1080p shows smaller gains than the transition from 4K to 1440p. Low improves from 295 to 328 FPS, an 11% increase. Medium improves from 209 to 285 FPS, a 36% increase. High improves from 183 to 249 FPS, a 36% increase. Ultra improves from 137 to 187 FPS, a 36% increase.

The Medium preset consistently shows the smallest difference between resolutions when compared to Low, but the gap between Medium and High narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Medium (285 FPS) is 36 FPS faster than High (249 FPS). At 1440p, Medium (209 FPS) is 26 FPS faster than High (183 FPS). At 4K, Medium (135 FPS) is 17 FPS faster than High (118 FPS). This indicates that the performance cost of moving from Medium to High grows as resolution decreases, suggesting the CPU becomes more involved at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU workload. At Low settings, the progression is 328 FPS at 1080p, 295 FPS at 1440p, and 190 FPS at 4K. This represents a 42% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 285 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction. At High settings, the progression is 249 FPS at 1080p, 183 FPS at 1440p, and 118 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction. At Ultra settings, the progression is 187 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction.

The Low settings show a different scaling pattern than the other presets. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 10% (328 to 295 FPS), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36% (295 to 190 FPS). This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is a more significant limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, as the GPU has less work to do. The smaller resolution scaling at Low settings indicates that the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz can maintain high frame rates even as pixel count increases, until 4K finally overwhelms the GPU.

For Medium, High, and Ultra, the scaling is more consistent, with each resolution step costing roughly 27% to 28% of the previous frame rate. This linear scaling is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the GPU’s processing capability determines the frame rate. The RTX 5090 D’s 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS compute are fully utilized at these settings, and the resolution increase directly translates to more pixel work.

The limiting component analysis points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at 4K. At 1080p Low, the 328 FPS ceiling may be influenced by the CPU, but the Ryzen 7 7700X’s single-thread score of 1,090 in 3dmark and 1,987 in Cinebench R23 suggest it can handle high frame rate scenarios. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo still delivers 187 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is not a weak link, but the GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking shows it is the stronger component in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 4K resolution, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays. The High preset at 4K offers 118 FPS, a 34% improvement over Ultra, with a modest visual quality reduction. The Medium preset at 4K provides 135 FPS, which is 53% faster than Ultra and may be the best balance for competitive play where frame rate matters more than maximum visual fidelity. Given that the minimum FPS for 4K Medium is 115, this preset ensures consistent performance without dropping below the 100 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 137 FPS, which is suitable for 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 183 FPS provides a 34% uplift over Ultra and is recommended for players who want smooth gameplay with high settings. The Medium preset at 209 FPS is the best option for high-refresh 240 Hz monitors, offering 52% more performance than Ultra. The Low preset at 295 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most displays and is only necessary for extreme competitive scenarios.

At 1080p, all presets deliver high frame rates. The Ultra preset at 187 FPS is the most visually demanding option and still provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz monitors. The High preset at 249 FPS is ideal for 240 Hz displays, while the Medium preset at 285 FPS pushes further into high-refresh territory with a minimum of 243 FPS. The Low preset at 328 FPS is the maximum performance option, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra FPS for most players.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 4K, Medium provides 135 FPS with a guaranteed minimum of 115 FPS, ensuring no major frame drops. At 1440p, Medium hits 209 FPS, which is smooth on 200 Hz displays. At 1080p, Medium reaches 285 FPS, a level where the CPU and GPU are both working hard but the system remains responsive. The measured rows show that Medium consistently delivers the highest frame rate while maintaining acceptable quality, making it the recommended starting point for most users. For players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw speed, High settings offer a significant quality boost with only a moderate FPS cost, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the frame rates remain above 180 FPS.