Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The measured data indicates that the combination is highly capable across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably with both resolution and graphical preset. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand the balance between CPU and GPU load, and to provide actionable settings recommendations based on the recorded results.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the expected shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with the High preset, the combo delivers an average of 191 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that average falls to 140 FPS, a reduction of 51 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average further drops to 90 FPS. This represents a 26.7% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 52.9% decrease from 1080p to 4K. The scaling indicates that as pixel count increases, the workload becomes increasingly GPU-bound, which is typical for a modern FPS title.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. For the Low preset, the average FPS goes from 307 at 1080p, to 225 at 1440p, and finally to 145 at 4K. This is a steeper relative decline than the High preset, suggesting that at lower graphical settings, the CPU is more able to feed frames, but the GPU still becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 218, 160, and 103 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, sees averages of 143, 105, and 68 FPS across the same resolution ladder.

The data shows that the 1440p to 4K transition is particularly taxing, with the FPS reduction being more significant than the 1080p to 1440p step. For instance, at Medium settings, the drop from 1440p to 4K is 57 FPS, compared to a 58 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This near-linear scaling in FPS loss per resolution step indicates a well-balanced system where neither component is drastically underpowered for the other, but the GPU is clearly the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, especially at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays the dominant role in determining frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient to handle the demands of the game at 4K, as evidenced by the playable 90 FPS average on High settings. The boost clock of 2610 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 8448 shading units, provides the raw compute power necessary for the observed performance.

The GPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the performance delta between presets at the same resolution. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 77 FPS (145 vs. 68). This wide spread shows that the GPU is sensitive to the graphical workload changes. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is capable of delivering high refresh rate experiences at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining a solid 4K performer. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is a key asset, as it likely prevents any memory-related bottlenecks at the highest texture and detail settings, allowing the core clocks to remain the primary performance variable.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 76th percentile compared to all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31087. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 and NVIDIA TITAN RTX, have very close average scores, with deltas of -0.4% and -1.9% respectively. This indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in a highly competitive performance tier, and its in-game results here are consistent with its position in the synthetic benchmark hierarchy.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset, with an average of 90 FPS, provides the best balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 68 FPS average, which may be less desirable for a fast-paced FPS where higher frame rates are beneficial. The Medium preset at 4K offers 103 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the 13 FPS gain over High.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an impressive 140 FPS average, which is likely sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. For users with 144Hz or higher displays, the Medium preset at 160 FPS might be the better choice to ensure frame rates stay above the display's refresh rate more consistently. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with 105 FPS, is also viable if maximum visual quality is preferred over a higher frame rate.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 191 FPS is an excellent choice, providing a high frame rate without sacrificing much visual quality. The Low preset at 307 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is the absolute priority. The Medium preset at 218 FPS is a strong middle ground, offering a significant FPS boost over High while maintaining decent visuals. In summary, the data suggests High is the best all-around preset for 4K, Medium or High for 1440p, and High or Medium for 1080p, depending on the user's refresh rate and preference for visual detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete matrix of average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 307 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset yields 218 FPS, with a minimum of 186 and maximum of 251 FPS. High settings produce 191 FPS average, while Ultra brings the average down to 143 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down. The Low preset averages 225 FPS. Medium settings deliver 160 FPS, with a recorded range of 136 to 184 FPS. The High preset averages 140 FPS, and Ultra drops to 105 FPS. The 1440p results show a clear step down from 1080p, but all presets remain highly playable.

The 3840x2160 results show the most significant impact of resolution. The Low preset averages 145 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate. Medium settings average 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119 FPS. The High preset drops to a 90 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 68 FPS. These 4K numbers confirm that the GPU is the limiting factor, but the combination still provides a viable 4K experience, especially on High settings.

The Medium preset is the only one that includes min and max FPS data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 186-251 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 136-184 FPS. At 4K, the range is 88-119 FPS. This data shows that frame time consistency scales with resolution, with tighter ranges at lower resolutions, indicating less variance and smoother performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 273rd out of 2828 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the top 9.7% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance pairing. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, with the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's high rasterization power working together effectively.

The CPU itself is a strong performer, with an average benchmark score of 58386, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, which have average scores of 58115 and 58826, respectively. The CPU's performance is within 0.5% of these rivals, showing it is a top-tier processor. The GPU's 76th percentile ranking is lower than the CPU's 92nd percentile, which is a typical pattern where the GPU is the more performance-limiting component in gaming workloads. The overall combo rank of 273 is a result of this high-performing CPU and a well-above-average GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS is 191 at 1920x1080 with the High preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 4K High?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, while the High preset averages 90 FPS, a difference of 22 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 2560x1440, achieving 225 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 4K?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 3840x2160 is 88 FPS, with an average of 103 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the average FPS drops significantly across all presets compared to 1440p, while the CPU's performance is less likely to be the constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 273rd out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key asset for gaming performance. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The data shows that at 1080p, where the GPU is less burdened, the CPU is capable of driving frame rates up to 307 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate at 1080p indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 5.60 GHz boost clock and large cache contribute to the strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for FPS games.

As the resolution increases to 4K, the CPU's influence on the average FPS diminishes. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is primarily due to the GPU's workload increasing. The CPU's high multi-core and single-core performance ensures that it does not hold back the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and its benchmark scores, which are closely matched with rivals like the Intel Core i9-14900, confirm that it provides a solid foundation for this gaming configuration, ensuring that the GPU is the primary performance driver in the most demanding scenarios.