Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows a clear progression as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the combo delivers 260 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 191 FPS, a reduction of 69 FPS or roughly 26.5%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 123 FPS, which is 137 FPS below the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern indicates that even at the lowest settings, the rendering load grows substantially with pixel count, a typical signature of GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Medium, the average is 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 213 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Medium is 50 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Medium is 48 FPS. This near-linear decline across resolution steps suggests that the RTX 4070's rendering throughput is the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

High settings show a similar pattern but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the average is 161 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 118 FPS. At 4K High, the average is 76 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 43 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is another 42 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 1080p Ultra at 121 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 89 FPS, and 4K Ultra at 57 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p Ultra is 32 FPS, and between 1440p and 4K Ultra is another 32 FPS.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's role is more pronounced, as evidenced by the wide spread between Low and Ultra settings (260 FPS vs 121 FPS, a 139 FPS range). At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the same settings range compressing to a 66 FPS spread (123 FPS vs 57 FPS). This compression at higher resolutions is the classic indicator that the RTX 4070 is saturated, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has headroom to spare.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, and it boosts to 5.60 GHz. The L3 cache is 96 MB shared, which is substantial for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228. In Passmark, the multi-thread score is 41318, and the single-thread score is 4704. The CPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score is 58386.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is best understood by examining the frame rates at lower resolutions where GPU load is lighter. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 260 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The fact that 1080p Ultra still manages 121 FPS indicates that even with increased settings, the CPU maintains adequate throughput. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon w5-2545 with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core i9-14900 with a delta of 0.5%. These are all within a narrow band of performance, but the 9850X3D's 96 MB L3 cache likely contributes to its strong showing in a game like Lockdown Protocol, which may benefit from larger cache footprints.

The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are well-suited for the FPS genre. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily loaded, the frame rate drops to 57 FPS, but this is not a CPU limitation; rather, it reflects the RTX 4070's inability to render at that quality level fast enough. The CPU's boost clock of 5.60 GHz and base clock of 4.70 GHz are both high, and the data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 260 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Ultra result. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution tested, and the frame rate differences across resolutions are driven by GPU workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is based on the AD104 chip with the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The memory is 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854. It sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648.

The GPU's role in Lockdown Protocol is evident from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the RTX 4070 delivers 260 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 57 FPS. This 203 FPS difference is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a delta of 0.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile with a delta of -1.3%. The RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the compute throughput is the constraining factor at higher resolutions.

The data shows that at 1440p Medium, the combo achieves 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, which indicates the GPU can handle this load comfortably. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS. This suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, Medium settings are the ceiling for this GPU, and even then, the minimum frame rate may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The GPU's 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs are typical for this class, but the pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are the specs that dictate how quickly it can fill pixels at 4K. The fact that 4K High produces 76 FPS average and 4K Ultra produces 57 FPS average shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings, but the headroom above 60 FPS at 4K is limited to Medium settings or lower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 639 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 22.6% of all combinations in the database. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and it indicates that this combo delivers solid performance for the game, but it is not at the very top tier.

The combo's rank is influenced by both components. The CPU's 92nd percentile standing among all CPUs is higher than the GPU's 81st percentile among all GPUs, suggesting that the CPU is relatively stronger in the broader benchmark landscape. However, in Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes more critical at higher resolutions, which may pull the combo's overall rank down from what the CPU alone would suggest. The rank of 639 out of 2828 means that 2189 other combos perform better in this specific game, but it also means that this combo outperforms a substantial majority of tested configurations.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 260 FPS, which is likely near the top of what most systems can deliver. At 4K Ultra, the 57 FPS result is respectable but not exceptional. The combo's rank is a weighted average of these results, and the fact that it lands in the upper quartile suggests that the RTX 4070's performance is adequate for most gaming scenarios, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D ensures that frame rates remain high even when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is broken down by resolution and settings as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 260 FPS. The Medium preset averages 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 213 FPS. The High preset averages 161 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 121 FPS. This gives a full range of 139 FPS between Low and Ultra, with the step from Low to Medium being 75 FPS, from Medium to High being 24 FPS, and from High to Ultra being 40 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 191 FPS. The Medium preset averages 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. The High preset averages 118 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 89 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS, with the step from Low to Medium being 56 FPS, from Medium to High being 17 FPS, and from High to Ultra being 29 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 123 FPS. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. The High preset averages 76 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 57 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra is 66 FPS, with the step from Low to Medium being 36 FPS, from Medium to High being 11 FPS, and from High to Ultra being 19 FPS.

The data shows that at every resolution, the Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum values, providing a fuller picture of frame time variance. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 157 FPS and maximum of 213 FPS indicate a spread of 56 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 156 FPS indicate a spread of 41 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 101 FPS indicate a spread of 27 FPS. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame time variance decreases when the GPU is fully saturated.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium delivers 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS, which is smooth. 4K Medium delivers 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS, which is playable but may dip below 60 FPS in heavy scenes. 1080p Medium delivers 185 FPS average, which is well above any refresh rate.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 57, with no recorded minimum or maximum. This is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered smooth, so players seeking a locked 60 FPS at 4K should use High or Medium settings instead.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p, the wide spread between Low (260 FPS) and Ultra (121 FPS) suggests the CPU has headroom, and the GPU is more impactful. At 4K, the spread narrows to 66 FPS (123 FPS Low vs 57 FPS Ultra), indicating the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers for this combo?

A: Minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 157 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 115 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 74 FPS. No minimum values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 639 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 22.6% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What settings give the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 260 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 185 FPS, High delivers 161 FPS, and Ultra delivers 121 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 FPS, which is far above any display refresh rate and provides a smooth experience with minimal frame dips. At 1440p Medium, the average is 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors in the 120-144 Hz range. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, which is playable on a 60 Hz display and offers a good balance of fidelity and smoothness.

For players who prioritize maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 260 FPS, which is the highest measured value. However, this comes at a visual cost. The High preset at 1440p delivers 118 FPS average, which is still smooth for many displays, but the Medium preset at 135 FPS is superior in both average and minimum frame rates. At 4K, the Ultra preset should be avoided, as it produces 57 FPS average, which can result in noticeable stutter. The High preset at 4K delivers 76 FPS average, which is better, but the Medium preset's 87 FPS average with a 74 FPS minimum is the safer choice for consistent performance.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo. At 1080p, it provides a 185 FPS average, which is a 75 FPS improvement over High and a 64 FPS improvement over Ultra. At 1440p, it provides a 135 FPS average, which is a 17 FPS improvement over High and a 46 FPS improvement over Ultra. At 4K, it provides an 87 FPS average, which is an 11 FPS improvement over High and a 30 FPS improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset also has recorded minimum and maximum values, which gives players a clear expectation of frame time behavior. For players targeting 60 FPS at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset; for players targeting 144 FPS at 1440p, Medium is also the best fit; and for players with high-refresh 1080p displays, Medium still provides ample headroom.