Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 379th out of 1,637 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the upper quartile of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49,062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K (49,166) and 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49,367). It outperforms the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.7%.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth of the RTX 3080 Ti?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s.

Q: What are the measured FPS results at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 117.6 FPS.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score compare to the RTX 3090?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,224, which is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090's 41,441.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti occupies the 379th position out of 1,637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system comfortably within the top 23% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall capability for this FPS title. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, though the data suggests the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 93 against all processors indicates it sits above 93% of all CPUs tested. In comparison, the GPU's percentile of 83 against all GPUs is notably lower, suggesting that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing. This asymmetry is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows diminishing returns as resolution increases—a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios. The nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K at 0.2% higher average score and the AMD EPYC 4345P at 1.1% higher, while the GPU's closest competitor is the RTX 3090 at 0.5% higher average score.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti brings 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM across a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for Lockdown Protocol's texture streaming and draw call handling, particularly at 3840x2160 where the measured FPS drops to 55 at Ultra settings. The GPU's 80 RT cores and 10,240 shading units provide the raw compute necessary for the game's lighting and particle effects, though the 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance becomes the decisive factor at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the GPU's role is less dominant, with the CPU able to feed frames more effectively. The measured 259.8 FPS at Low settings indicates headroom in the GPU's capabilities, as the frame rate ceiling at this resolution is likely constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance rather than the GPU's throughput. However, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the GPU's workload increases substantially, and the 55 FPS average reflects the RTX 3080 Ti's position relative to its nearest rivals—the RTX 3090 is only 0.5% faster in average benchmark score, showing that this card is close to the top of its class.

The GPU's 1665 MHz boost clock and 1365 MHz base clock determine its sustained performance envelope. The 350 W TDP and 750 W suggested PSU requirement indicate the power delivery necessary to maintain these clocks under load. The 83rd percentile ranking against all GPUs means this card outperforms 83% of tested graphics cards, but the measured FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings demands more than this GPU can deliver for smooth 60 FPS gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four settings presets provides clear guidance for optimal configuration. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 259.8 FPS, while Ultra produces 119.9 FPS—both well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 164.1 FPS offers a balanced experience, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 44.2 FPS (from 164.1 to 119.9), a 27% reduction for marginal visual gains. At this resolution, the Medium preset at 186.2 FPS represents the sweet spot for competitive play, providing a 13% improvement over High while maintaining visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 194 FPS, which is optimal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 117.6 FPS is the recommended setting for most users, as it balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS remains playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable in fast-paced FPS scenarios. The Medium preset at 137.8 FPS offers a strong middle ground, delivering 17% more performance than High while sacrificing minimal visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and not recommended for competitive play. The High preset at 78.9 FPS provides the best experience at this resolution, offering smooth gameplay while maintaining high visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 86.8 FPS is also viable, providing 10% more performance than High. The Low preset at 124.5 FPS is the only setting that fully utilizes the GPU's capabilities at 4K, but the visual compromise may not be worth the frame rate gain for most users. Overall, the data suggests High at 1440p or Medium at 4K as the optimal configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals consistent scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 259.8 FPS, which drops to 186.2 FPS at Medium (-28.3%), 164.1 FPS at High (-36.8%), and 119.9 FPS at Ultra (-53.8%). The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 139.9 FPS difference, indicating that Lockdown Protocol's graphics settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 194 FPS, Medium achieves 137.8 FPS (-29.0%), High produces 117.6 FPS (-39.4%), and Ultra drops to 92 FPS (-52.6%). The percentage reductions from Low to Ultra are remarkably consistent across 1080p and 1440p, suggesting that the game's settings scaling is resolution-independent. The absolute FPS values at 1440p are approximately 74-75% of those at 1080p across all settings, indicating a proportional increase in GPU workload.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 124.5 FPS, Medium delivers 86.8 FPS (-30.3%), High produces 78.9 FPS (-36.6%), and Ultra drops to 55 FPS (-55.8%). The 4K results show a more pronounced drop-off at Ultra settings compared to lower resolutions, with the 55 FPS average falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at each settings level shows an average reduction of approximately 40%, which is consistent with the pixel count increase of 2.25x. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient across all settings at 4K, as the performance degradation follows expected computational scaling rather than memory capacity limitations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node. Its 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock provide the single-thread performance necessary for Lockdown Protocol's game logic and physics calculations. The 64 MB of L3 cache and 8,300 million transistors on a dual-chiplet design (2x 74 mm²) contribute to the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking against all processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 Low, the 259.8 FPS result approaches the practical ceiling for many high-refresh-rate displays, and the CPU's single-thread score of 944 in 3dmark_single_thread indicates strong per-core performance. The 16-core configuration is beneficial for background tasks and streaming, but the game's frame rate at 1080p is more dependent on the boost clock of 4.90 GHz than the thread count.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 49,062 places it 0.2% below the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% below the Intel Core i5-14600KF, yet ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.7%. This competitive positioning shows that the Ryzen 9 5950X remains relevant despite being from an earlier generation. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,607 and single-core score of 5,450 demonstrate the processor's ability to handle both multi-threaded workloads and the lightly-threaded game logic of Lockdown Protocol. The DDR4 memory support with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for this title, as the measured FPS scaling does not indicate memory bandwidth limitations.