Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 131 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 96 FPS, a reduction of roughly 27%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 62 FPS, which is about 53% below the 1080p figure. This scaling curve is steep, indicating that the GTX 1070 is the primary limiter as pixel count increases.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, the combo averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS. At 1440p, Medium drops to 68 FPS average, with min/max of 58/78. At 4K, Medium craters to 44 FPS average, with min/max of 37/50. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Medium is 49 FPS, or about 53% lower. This consistent halving of performance from 1080p to 4K across presets points directly at the GPU as the bottleneck—the Ryzen 9 9900X has ample headroom, but the GTX 1070's 8 GB GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus simply cannot feed frames fast enough at higher resolutions.

High settings show a similar trajectory: 81 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. That's a 43 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, or about 53% lower. Ultra, the most demanding preset, yields 61 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure of 29 FPS is barely playable for a competitive FPS, while 1080p Ultra at 61 FPS is borderline acceptable.

The data shows that resolution scaling is not linear—the percentage drops are nearly identical across presets, which suggests the GTX 1070 hits a memory bandwidth or fill-rate wall around 1440p. At 1080p, the GPU can partially keep up with the CPU, but at 4K, the pixel throughput requirements overwhelm the Pascal architecture's 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate and 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is not the constraint here; the FPS collapse at higher resolutions is a textbook GPU-bound scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a Pascal-architecture card built on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It packs 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock is 1506 MHz, boosting to 1683 MHz, with memory running at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across an 8 GB GDDR5 frame buffer on a 256-bit bus. That yields 256.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In Lockdown Protocol, these specs translate into a GPU that can handle 1080p well but struggles at higher resolutions.

The measured data confirms this. At 1080p Low, the GTX 1070 pushes 131 FPS, showing it can stretch its legs when pixel load is light. At 1080p Medium, it drops to 93 FPS, and at 1080p High, 81 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 38 FPS, while Medium to High costs only 12 FPS. This suggests the card's shading units and texture units are sufficient for moderate settings, but the memory subsystem—8 GB GDDR5 at 256.3 GB/s—becomes a limiting factor as texture detail and shader complexity increase.

At 1440p, the GTX 1070's weaknesses become more apparent. Low settings yield 96 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 68 FPS and High to 59 FPS. The 4K results are worse: Low hits 62 FPS, Medium 44 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Ultra just 29 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is particularly telling—it's below the 30 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for playability, and for a competitive FPS like Lockdown Protocol, it's far from ideal. The GPU's 6.463 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 202.0 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title.

The GTX 1070's percentileVsAllGpus of 47 places it in the lower half of all GPUs tested. Its avgBenchmarkScore is 9780, with nearest rivals including the AMD FirePro W5000 (avgScore 9803, deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (avgScore 9832, deltaPct -0.5), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (avgScore 9724, deltaPct 0.6), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (avgScore 9716, deltaPct 0.7). These deltas are all within 1% of the GTX 1070's score, meaning the card is essentially tied with those workstation parts in synthetic benchmarks—but in gaming, its 8 GB VRAM and Pascal architecture are dated.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a Zen 5 architecture processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It features 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The L3 cache is 64 MB, with 1 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. This is a high-end desktop CPU, and its benchmark scores reflect that: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 32172, single-core 2253; Geekbench multicore 22174, single-core 3010; Passmark multithread 54643, single-thread 4672.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 131 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU could become a factor if the GPU were faster. However, the Ryzen 9 9900X's single-thread score of 1286 in 3DMark and 2253 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, likely sufficient for this FPS title. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12552 and max-thread score of 13929 show that multi-core scaling is also robust, though Lockdown Protocol may not utilize all 24 threads.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 92 places it in the top 8% of all CPUs tested. Its avgBenchmarkScore is 57498, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 9015 (avgScore 57555, deltaPct -0.1), AMD EPYC 7313 (avgScore 57399, deltaPct 0.2), Intel Core i9-14900 (avgScore 58115, deltaPct -1.1), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (avgScore 58323, deltaPct -1.4). These deltas are all within 1.4%, meaning the Ryzen 9 9900X is statistically tied with those server and desktop parts in average synthetic performance. For Lockdown Protocol, the data indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck—the FPS drops at higher resolutions are too steep to blame on the Ryzen 9 9900X, which has the compute headroom to handle 131 FPS at 1080p Low without breaking a sweat.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combo ranks 3068 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 17% of all combinations, which is a poor showing for a CPU that ranks in the 92nd percentile. The disconnect is stark: the Ryzen 9 9900X is a top-tier processor, but the GTX 1070 drags the overall combo down. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, which appears to be GPU-bound based on the resolution scaling data, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 47 (bottom half) is the dominant factor.

This rank of 3068 out of 3714 means that 646 combos perform worse, and 3067 perform better. The combo's position is heavily influenced by the GPU's age—the GTX 1070 was released in 2016 and is now end-of-life, while the CPU was released in 2024. This pairing of a modern high-end CPU with an eight-year-old mid-range GPU creates a severe imbalance. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 29 FPS, which is unplayable for a competitive FPS. Even at 1080p Ultra, 61 FPS is marginal for fast-paced gameplay.

The rank would likely improve significantly if the GTX 1070 were paired with a less powerful CPU, or if the Ryzen 9 9900X were paired with a more modern GPU. But as measured, this combination is held back by the GPU in every resolution and preset tested. The comboRankInGame field indicates that this is a measured result, not an estimate, so the 3068 rank is reliable. For players considering this setup, the data suggests the CPU is wasted on this GPU in Lockdown Protocol—the FPS figures at 1440p and 4K are simply too low to leverage the CPU's power.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 131 FPS average, which is excellent for a competitive FPS. Medium at 1080p yields 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS, which is still smooth and offers better visual quality. High at 1080p drops to 81 FPS, and Ultra to 61 FPS. For most players, Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot—it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a 93 FPS average that clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. Low settings produce 96 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 68 FPS, High to 59 FPS, and Ultra to 45 FPS. The 59 FPS at High is just below the 60 FPS target, but it's still playable for most. Medium at 1440p, at 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS, is the best balance—it stays above 60 FPS on average and only dips slightly below in the worst case. Low at 1440p is the safest choice for consistent performance, but Medium offers a better visual experience without a catastrophic frame rate loss.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets are ideal. Low yields 62 FPS average, which is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, but it's close to the edge. Medium drops to 44 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only playable option, and even then, the 62 FPS average may dip in intense scenes. The data suggests that 4K is not a practical resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol unless the player is willing to accept significant visual compromises. The 29 FPS at 4K Ultra is below the 30 FPS minimum threshold and should be avoided.

The measured rows show that Medium preset is the best overall choice across resolutions—at 1080p it offers 93 FPS, at 1440p 68 FPS, and at 4K 44 FPS. The minimum FPS figures for Medium are 79, 58, and 37 respectively, which means the combo never drops below 37 FPS even at 4K Medium. For players targeting 1080p, Medium at 93 FPS is the clear winner. For those at 1440p, Medium at 68 FPS is acceptable. For 4K, Low at 62 FPS is the only viable preset, but Medium at 44 FPS is tolerable for slower-paced gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with Low settings hitting 131 FPS and Medium hitting 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium drops to 68 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Low is the only preset above 60 FPS at 62 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce 62 FPS average. Medium at 4K drops to 44 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for a competitive FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X or the GTX 1070 the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GTX 1070 is the bottleneck. The resolution scaling data shows FPS drops by roughly 53% from 1080p to 4K across presets, which indicates GPU limitation. The Ryzen 9 9900X's high benchmark scores, including a 92nd percentile ranking, suggest it has ample headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 3068 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 17%. The GPU's low percentile (47) drags down the overall rank despite the CPU's high percentile (92).

Q: What settings provide the best balance of visuals and performance?

A: The Medium preset is the best balance. At 1080p it delivers 93 FPS average, at 1440p 68 FPS, and at 4K 44 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium are 79, 58, and 37 respectively, ensuring no severe frame drops.

Q: How does the GTX 1070's synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 9780. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, deltaPct -0.5), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724, deltaPct 0.6), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716, deltaPct 0.7)—all within 1% of the GTX 1070's score.