Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience across all tested presets in Lockdown Protocol, with the combo ranking in the 92nd percentile of all tested configurations. The data shows a system that scales predictably from 1080p to 4K, maintaining playable frame rates even at the most demanding Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and practical settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark data.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 297th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest CPU rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41263) and 0.4% higher than both the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41208). It trails the Intel Core i7-14650HX by 0.5% (41576).

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 272 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches 236 average FPS, with a minimum of 201 and maximum of 272.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209). It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828) and 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698).

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the data shows 4K performance ranges from 73 average FPS at Ultra settings to 157 average FPS at Low settings, with High settings delivering 98 average FPS. All four presets at 3840x2160 produce playable average frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads to the pairing, built on the Zen 3 architecture and codenamed Vermeer. The processor runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.80 GHz, with a 64 MB L3 cache spread across its two chiplets. This is a desktop-class part on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, supporting DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC position it as a high-core-count part that can handle both gaming and multi-threaded workloads.

In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's single-thread and lightly-threaded performance often dictates frame pacing and minimum frame rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and 2-thread score of 1852 indicate strong per-core throughput, while the 16-thread score of 9075 and max-thread score of 10075 show that the processor scales well when the game engine uses additional cores. The Cinebench R23 scores — 1527 single-core and 16262 multi-core — reinforce this pattern, suggesting that the CPU can handle both the primary game thread and background physics or AI tasks without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The Ryzen 9 5900X holds a 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rivals are all mobile or hybrid parts: the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 356H, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, and the Intel Core i7-14650HX. The delta percentages among these are minimal — the 5900X is within 0.5% of each — indicating that in synthetic workloads, this desktop chip is competitive with modern high-end laptop processors. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 272 average FPS, which is a strong indication that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates without being the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process. It packs 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boosts to 2505 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed. The card's compute capabilities include 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s, making it a high-end part for rasterized and ray-traced workloads alike.

The RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7% ahead). The extremely small deltas among these parts suggest that the RTX 4080 sits at a competitive performance tier, though the RX 6750 GRE and 8060S showing higher average scores is notable in the synthetic benchmarks.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and settings scale up. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 73 average FPS, which is the lowest recorded result in the dataset and indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at that setting. Moving to 4K Low, the system jumps to 157 average FPS, showing that the GPU has substantial headroom when rendering load is reduced. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for the texture sizes and draw distances typical of an FPS title, and the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution frame buffers without memory-related stutters, as evidenced by the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, yielding twelve distinct measurement points. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates: Low settings produce 272 average FPS, Medium settings produce 236 average FPS with a minimum of 201 and maximum of 272, High settings produce 206 average FPS, and Ultra settings produce 155 average FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 117 FPS, or roughly 43%, with each preset step reducing performance by a consistent margin.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected scaling pressure. Low settings deliver 244 average FPS, Medium settings deliver 173 average FPS with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 199, High settings deliver 151 average FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 113 average FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 131 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to feel the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains playable performance across all presets. Low settings deliver 157 average FPS, Medium settings deliver 112 average FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 129, High settings deliver 98 average FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 73 average FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 73 FPS is the only measurement below the 100 FPS threshold, but it remains well within playable territory for a fast-paced FPS. The minimum FPS of 95 at 4K Medium suggests that even in heavy scenes, the system holds above 90 FPS at that preset.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 297th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 8% of all systems. The ranking reflects the synergy between a high-core-count CPU and a high-end GPU, where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in this game. The 87th percentile CPU ranking and 86th percentile GPU ranking are consistent with a top-decile overall position, though the combo rank of 297 out of 3714 suggests that there are several hundred systems with even stronger pairings, likely featuring newer CPUs or higher-tier GPUs.

The proximity of the CPU's nearest rivals — all within 0.5% in average benchmark score — indicates that the Ryzen 9 5900X is not a unique performance outlier, but rather a solid mid-high-tier part. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals are all within 2.7% of its average score, meaning that small performance differences in synthetic benchmarks translate to minimal real-world deltas in Lockdown Protocol. The combo's strong ranking is therefore a product of both components performing at or near their expected levels, rather than one component overachieving relative to its specifications.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target refresh rate and resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 155 average FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 206 FPS is a better choice for 240 Hz displays, while Medium at 236 FPS approaches the ceiling for most 240 Hz panels. The Low preset at 272 FPS is only necessary for extreme refresh rates above 240 Hz.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 151 average FPS, making it the best balance for 144 Hz and 165 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 173 FPS is the choice for 144 Hz displays with headroom, while Ultra at 113 FPS is still viable for 120 Hz panels. The Low preset at 244 FPS is overkill for most displays but provides the smoothest experience for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 112 average FPS with a minimum of 95, which is the recommended starting point for 4K gaming on a 120 Hz display. The High preset at 98 FPS is suitable for 100 Hz displays, while Ultra at 73 FPS is best for 60 Hz panels where visual fidelity takes priority. The Low preset at 157 FPS is unnecessary at 4K given the visual trade-offs, but it demonstrates the system's capability to push well beyond typical 4K refresh rates. Overall, the Medium preset across all resolutions offers the best combination of frame rate stability — as evidenced by the documented minimum and maximum values — and visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 206 to 151, a reduction of 55 FPS or approximately 27%. From 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average FPS drops from 151 to 98, a further reduction of 53 FPS or approximately 35%. The scaling is consistent across presets: at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 42 FPS (155 to 113), and from 1440p to 4K is 40 FPS (113 to 73).

At Low settings, the scaling is more pronounced in absolute terms: 1080p delivers 272 FPS, 1440p delivers 244 FPS, and 4K delivers 157 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 87 FPS, which is a 36% reduction — larger than the 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This non-linear scaling indicates that the RTX 4080's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput become increasingly strained as pixel count grows, even at lower graphical complexity.

The data also shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 272 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would stress most CPUs, yet the Ryzen 9 5900X maintains it. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 73 FPS, a figure far below what the CPU could deliver, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at high resolutions and settings. The 16 MB L3 cache and high boost clock of the CPU are sufficient to keep frame times consistent, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values at Medium settings staying above 90% of the average at all resolutions.