Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end desktop combination, and in Lockdown Protocol it lands at rank 1031 out of 3714 tested combos. That places it in the top third of all configurations measured for this game, a respectable showing for a CPU that sits in the 91st percentile among all processors and a GPU in the 68th percentile among all graphics cards. The data suggests a balanced pairing, though the CPU’s synthetic strengths do not always translate linearly into frame rates, as the game’s demands shape where the bottleneck sits.

How This Combo Ranks

Lockdown Protocol’s benchmark database ranks the Ryzen 9 7900X + RTX 3080 as the 1031st best combo out of 3714 measured, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations. That rank is notable because the CPU alone outperforms 91% of all processors in the database, while the GPU outperforms only 68% of all graphics cards. The gap implies the RTX 3080 is the more limiting factor in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions where the frame rate drops are steepest.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 53288, which sits 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313P, and 0.3% below the Intel Xeon Phi 7290. In gaming workloads, the Ryzen 9 7900X’s high single-thread score of 1093 in 3dmark and 2016.5 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions, where the combo achieves its highest frame rates. However, at 4K, the GPU’s compute becomes the primary constraint, and the combo’s rank reflects that the CPU is not being fully utilized.

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a wide spread across settings and resolutions, but the rank is a single number that aggregates performance across the game’s most common configurations. The combo is nowhere near the top 100, yet it is well ahead of the median, indicating that Lockdown Protocol’s engine responds favorably to high-core-count CPUs with substantial cache. The 64 MB shared L3 cache is likely a factor, as the game’s logic can be cached locally, reducing memory latency stalls.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, packing 8704 shading units and 272 texture mapping units. Its 10GB of GDDR6X memory runs on a 320-bit bus, yielding 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1440 MHz, boosting to 1710 MHz under load. These specs are directly relevant to Lockdown Protocol because the game’s visual effects—like particle systems and dynamic lighting—consume VRAM heavily.

At 4K Ultra, the RTX 3080 delivers 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. The 10GB VRAM is sufficient for Ultra presets at 4K, as the game does not exceed this capacity in the measured rows, but the frame rate is capped by the GPU’s raw compute. At 1440p, the GPU delivers 85 FPS on Ultra, a 35% improvement over 4K, and at 1080p, it hits 116 FPS, which is a 43% improvement over 1440p. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

The GPU’s 68th percentile ranking means it is slower than 32% of GPUs in the database, but its nearest rivals are not high-end parts. The RTX 3080 sits 0.3% above the NVIDIA P106-100, and 0.4% above the AMD RX 6600M. These are not direct competitors, but the delta percentages are so small that the RTX 3080’s performance is tightly clustered. In gaming, that means the 3080 can deliver playable frame rates at 4K, but it is not a top-tier card for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + RTX 3080 in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves 249 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The sweet spot for high refresh is 1440p with Low settings, which hits 183 FPS, or 4K with Low, which hits 118 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080’s memory bandwidth affect Lockdown Protocol?

A: The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth on a 320-bit bus is sufficient for the game’s 10GB VRAM at 4K, but the GPU’s 68th percentile suggests other cards with more bandwidth might perform better.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: No, the CPU’s 24 threads and 12 cores are not fully taxed by the game. The 7900X’s multi-thread score of 51406 in Passmark and 29300 in Cinebench R23 are high, but the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows the GPU is the limiting component, not the CPU.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset provides 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, which is the highest playable frame rate at that resolution. High preset gives 73 FPS, and Ultra only 55 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank against other CPUs and GPUs?

A: The combo is 1031st out of 3714, but the CPU ranks 91st percentile and the GPU 68th. The CPU’s nearest rival, the EPYC 7313P, has a 0.2% lower score, while the GPU’s nearest rival, the P106-100, is 0.3% lower.

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

A: The measured rows only provide min FPS for Medium presets: at 4K it is 71, at 1440p it is 110, and at 1080p it is 151. These indicate frame drops are modest at Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low preset runs at 249 FPS, Medium at 177 FPS, High at 155 FPS, and Ultra at 116 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset has a measured min FPS of 151 and max of 204, a 26% deviation from the average, indicating some volatility. In contrast, Low and High presets have no min/max data, so the average is the only reference.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly: Low hits 183 FPS, Medium 130 (with min 110, max 149), High 113, and Ultra 85. The 1440p Medium preset shows a 30% spread from min to max (39 FPS), which is a larger variance than 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is starting to struggle with pixel count, but the CPU is still not a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, Low is 118 FPS, Medium 84 (min 71, max 96), High 73, and Ultra 55. The 4K Medium preset has a 25% spread from min to max (25 FPS), which is narrower than at lower resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is more consistently loaded, but the frame rate is still low for a high-end combo.

The data shows that the combo scales well from 1080p to 1440p, with an average FPS drop of 27% across all presets, but the jump to 4K is steeper, a 37% drop from 1440p. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with a 53% drop from 1080p to 4K, while the Low preset drops 53% as well.

Resolution Scaling

From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate drops from 249 to 118 FPS, a 53% reduction. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the drop is from 116 to 55 FPS, also a 53% reduction. This consistent drop across settings is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count is the primary factor.

From 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium, the frame rate drops from 177 to 130 FPS, a 27% reduction, and from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium, from 130 to 84 FPS, a 35% reduction. The slower scaling at lower resolutions suggests the CPU still has headroom, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The 4K-to-1440p scaling is a 28% increase in FPS (from 55 to 85 FPS on Ultra), while 1440p-to-1080p is a 27% increase (from 85 to 116). This shows that the combo is most sensitive to resolution at the high end, where the GPU’s compute is saturated.

The data indicates that the RTX 3080 is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU has high single-thread scores but the frame rate is capped by the GPU’s pixel fill rate. At 1080p, the CPU is more involved, but the GPU still delivers high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

At 1080p, the High preset (155 FPS) is a good balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset only drops to 116 FPS, but High is more comfortable on the GPU. For esports, Low (249 FPS) is ideal, but the Medium preset (177 FPS) offers a better visual experience without a significant frame hit.

At 1440p, the High preset at 113 FPS is the best experience, as Ultra drops to 85 FPS, which may be too low for a fast shooter. The Medium preset at 130 FPS is also viable, but the extra 10% of FPS from High is worth it.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 84 FPS is the most balanced, with min FPS of 71, which is still playable for most users. The High preset (73 FPS) is also acceptable, but the Ultra preset at 55 FPS is not recommended for this game, as the frame rate is too low for competitive play.

The data shows that the combo is best used with a 1440p monitor, where the High preset delivers 113 FPS with stable frame times. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only one that avoids the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so with a min of 71 FPS.

Overall, the RTX 3080’s 10GB VRAM and 68th percentile ranking make it a solid choice for Lockdown Protocol, but the CPU’s strong single-core performance ensures that the GPU is the primary limiter. The combo’s rank of 1031 out of 3714 is a fair reflection of its mid-high-end status.