Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a high-refresh-rate Lockdown Protocol experience across all tested resolutions. The combo ranks 749th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems evaluated. The data shows a configuration capable of exceeding 270 FPS at 1080p Low settings, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, though the scaling pattern reveals a system that transitions from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to heavily GPU-bound at higher ones.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, drawing 105 W TDP. The CPU features 64 MB of L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 and 64 KB of L1 per core, and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5900X scores 16,262 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,527 in single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 39,002, with a single-thread score of 3,469. The 3DMark results show 9,075 for 16-thread workloads and 10,075 at max threads, while the single-thread score is 941. The CPU sits at the 87th percentile among all tested processors.

The nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41,263 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41,215 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41,208 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41,576 (0.5% behind). These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 5900X performs essentially on par with these mobile processors in aggregate CPU benchmarks.

For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 12 cores and high boost clock matter most at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 272 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames well beyond typical 144 Hz displays. The single-thread performance, as reflected in the 941 3DMark single-thread score and 1,527 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is adequate for the game's primary thread. The 24 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and any multi-threaded game logic, though the game's performance scaling at 1080p indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at these settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB205 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and its memory clocks run at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a critical factor for Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions and settings. The card delivers 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5070 scores 5,077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 172,660 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 178,923 in Geekbench Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score is 29,137, with a GPU compute score of 15,787. The GPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all tested graphics cards.

The nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40,318 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40,063 (0.8% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40,870 (1.2% behind), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile at 39,568 (2.0% behind). These are professional or mobile-class GPUs, which suggests the RTX 5070's aggregate score is competitive with workstation parts, though its gaming-oriented design shows different strengths in actual game tests.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 61, indicating the GPU is fully saturated. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's needs at these settings, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all tested configurations without any indication of memory-related stutters.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41,376. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, scores 41,263, which is only 0.3% behind. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41,576, putting it 0.5% ahead of the 5900X. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming terms.

Q: What is the RTX 5070's memory configuration and why does it matter for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. This configuration provides enough capacity and bandwidth for the game at 4K Ultra settings, where the system still maintains a 61 FPS average, indicating the VRAM is not a limiting factor.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 145 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS. This represents a solid performance level for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 272 FPS. This high frame rate, combined with the fact that the CPU's 3DMark max-thread score is 10,075, suggests that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor even at this resolution when settings increase.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 749th out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all systems evaluated for this game. This indicates a strong overall configuration for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum is 168 FPS; at 1440p, it is 123 FPS; and at 4K, it is 79 FPS. These minimums remain well above playable thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 272. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 197 FPS, with a minimum of 168 and a maximum of 227. High settings yield an average of 172 FPS. Ultra settings reduce the average to 129 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 143 FPS drop, representing a 52.6% reduction in performance.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce an average of 204 FPS. Medium settings achieve 145 FPS average, with a minimum of 123 and a maximum of 166. High settings average 126 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 95 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 109 FPS, a 53.4% decrease.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more constrained. Low settings still manage 132 FPS average. Medium settings yield 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 107. High settings drop to 82 FPS average. Ultra settings reduce the average to 61 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 71 FPS, a 53.8% reduction.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 168 to 227 FPS; at 1440p, it is 123 to 166 FPS; and at 4K, it is 79 to 107 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame delivery without severe dips.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 272 at 1080p to 132 at 4K, a 51.5% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 197 to 93 FPS, a 52.8% reduction. High settings fall from 172 to 82 FPS, a 52.3% reduction. Ultra settings decline from 129 to 61 FPS, a 52.7% reduction.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is notable. Whether at Low or Ultra, the system loses approximately 52-54% of its performance when moving from 1080p to 4K. This uniform scaling pattern indicates that the limiting component changes systematically with resolution.

At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the CPU is the primary constraint, as the GPU has sufficient headroom to render frames quickly. The 272 FPS at Low settings represents a scenario where the CPU's per-thread performance, reflected in its 941 3DMark single-thread score, determines the ceiling. As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU's workload grows, and the RTX 5070 becomes the limiting factor. The 61 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrates a fully GPU-bound scenario.

The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across settings suggests that neither component is disproportionately weak. The system scales predictably, with the GPU taking over as the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 12 GB of VRAM does not appear to cause any anomalous behavior at 4K, as the frame rates follow the expected pattern.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset appears optimal. At 1080p, it delivers 197 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. At 1440p, Medium achieves 145 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 4K, Medium maintains 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS, which remains playable on standard 60 Hz displays and approaches the threshold for 90 Hz panels.

High settings offer a modest visual improvement but come with a significant performance cost. At 1440p, High produces 126 FPS average compared to Medium's 145 FPS, an 11.6% reduction. At 4K, High drops to 82 FPS from Medium's 93 FPS, an 11.8% reduction. The visual difference between Medium and High is often less noticeable in fast-paced FPS games like Lockdown Protocol, making Medium the more sensible choice.

Ultra settings are playable but require compromises. At 1440p, Ultra achieves 95 FPS average, which is still smooth on 90 Hz displays. At 4K, Ultra drops to 61 FPS, which is marginal for competitive play but acceptable for casual sessions. The 53.8% performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K illustrates the heavy cost of maximum settings.

For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, Low settings provide the highest possible performance. At 1080p, Low delivers 272 FPS, and even at 4K, it maintains 132 FPS. However, the visual trade-offs may be significant. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, offering a substantial performance buffer over High and Ultra while maintaining better visual fidelity than Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 749th out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 20.2% of all configurations evaluated, indicating a strong overall performer for this game.

The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards suggest a well-matched pairing. The 5900X's average benchmark score of 41,376 is closely aligned with its nearest rivals, with deltas of less than 1% in either direction. This indicates that the CPU is performing as expected for its class.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 40,377 places it near the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318, 0.1% ahead) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063, 0.8% ahead). The RTX 5070 is 2.0% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39,568). These comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, which may not directly translate to Lockdown Protocol performance.

The combo's rank of 749 out of 3,714 suggests that while the system is capable, there are many other configurations that deliver higher frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the specific combination of CPU and GPU rather than the individual components' capabilities. Given that the system achieves 272 FPS at 1080p Low and 61 FPS at 4K Ultra, the ranking appears consistent with a high-performance configuration that is not at the absolute top tier but remains well above average.