Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, and the benchmark data reveals a combination that ranks near the bottom of the database. This combo sits at rank 3580 out of 3714 tested pairs, placing it in the 4th percentile of all recorded configurations. The result is a system that can run the game, but the measured frame rates show a clear and consistent ceiling imposed by the graphics card. The CPU is a modern, high-core-count desktop part, while the GPU is an older, entry-level model, and the data reflects that stark mismatch in every resolution and settings combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 achieved a rank of 3580 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing in the bottom 4% of all recorded hardware combinations, indicating a performance level that is far from the top of the leaderboard. The GPU is the primary constraint; the GTX 1650 is an end-of-life part that sits at the 40th percentile when compared against all other GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 7472, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon HD 8850M and Intel UHD Graphics 750, both of which are within one percentage point of its score. This is a decisive indicator that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this combo.

The CPU, in contrast, is a top-tier processor, sitting at the 92nd percentile when compared to all other CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 57498, with nearest rivals such as the AMD EPYC 9015 and Intel Core i9-14900, both of which are within about one percent of its score. The data shows a clear dichotomy: a processor that excels in synthetic benchmarks paired with a graphics card that lags behind its peers. The result in Lockdown Protocol is that the combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU, and the CPU's capability is largely unused in most of the measured scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This is a Zen 5 architecture part, built on a 4 nm process, with 64 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory. Its synthetic benchmark results are strong: a Geekbench multi-core score of 22174 and a single-core score of 3010, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, but the GPU's low capability means that the CPU is bottlenecked. The measured frame rates show that at 1080p Low, the system achieved 76 frames per second, which is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo. However, the CPU is not the limiting factor at this setting; the GPU is. The CPU's high scores in synthetic tests like PassMark multi-thread (54643) and 3DMark max threads (13929) suggest that it could handle more, but the GTX 1650 cannot.

The 12-core, 24-thread configuration is far beyond what a competitive FPS like Lockdown Protocol typically requires, especially at the settings where this combo is tested. The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 5008 and single-core score of 353 indicate a balanced performance, but the game's frame rates are not scaled by the CPU's core count. The data shows that as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the FPS drops consistently in each resolution, which is a signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's high potential is wasted because the GPU cannot process frames quick enough. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU's role in this combo is to keep up with the game's logic, but the GPU's 4 GB of VRAM and older architecture are the real determinants of the measured performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the limiting component in this setup. It has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. The base clock is 1485 MHz and the boost clock is 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2001 MHz. This GPU is based on the Turing architecture, but it is a low-end part, with 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is 2.984 TFLOPS, and it has a 75 W TDP. In the benchmark data, the GTX 1650's average score is 7472, placing it at the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A310, which is one percent faster, and the AMD Radeon HD 8850, which is 0.3 percent slower. This is a GPU that is not designed for high-refresh gaming.

The impact of the GPU on Lockdown Protocol is clear from the measured FPS. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 76 FPS, which is the best result, but at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 35 FPS. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K High, the average FPS is 22, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 17 FPS. The GPU is the primary driver of the frame rates, and the CPU's high performance does not help. The GTX 1650's DirectX 12 score of 35 and DirectX 11 score of 58 in PassMark indicate a low level of performance for modern games. The Vulkan score of 33042 and OpenCL score of 29629 are also low, confirming that this GPU is a budget part that cannot handle the demands of a modern FPS at high settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 76, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average score of 7472, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 8850 and 1% lower than the Intel Arc A310.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is at the 92nd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 57498.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the game?

A: The combo ranks 3580 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 4%.

Q: Which resolution and settings yield the lowest FPS?

A: The lowest FPS is 17, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor; the CPU is more than sufficient for this game, as frame rates drop with resolution and settings increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: as the resolution increases, the average FPS drops significantly. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 76 FPS on Low, 54 FPS on Medium, 47 FPS on High, and 35 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers fall to 56 FPS on Low, 40 FPS on Medium, 35 FPS on High, and 26 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the results are 36 FPS on Low, 26 FPS on Medium, 22 FPS on High, and 17 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 4K is significant: at Low, the FPS goes from 76 to 36, a 53% reduction. At High, the drop is from 47 to 22, a 53% reduction as well. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the scaling factor, as the CPU's performance is constant across resolutions.

The data reveals that the GPU is the limiting component. The GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for higher resolutions, causing the frame rate to plummet. The CPU's high core count and clock speed do not compensate for the GPU's lack of memory bandwidth and compute power. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the combo is GPU-bound, and the CPU is not a factor in the frame rate. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, a 1080p monitor is the maximum that this combo can handle with playable frame rates, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data indicates that the best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields 76 FPS. This is the only resolution and settings combination that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. At 1080p Medium, the FPS drops to 54, which is still playable but may show stutter in fast-paced FPS. The High setting at 1080p gives 47 FPS, and Ultra gives 35 FPS, which is not ideal for a competitive shooter. At 1440p, the FPS is lower: 56 FPS on Low, 40 FPS on Medium, 35 FPS on High, and 26 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are not playable, with the highest FPS being 36 on Low.

For the best experience, users should select Low settings at 1080p, as it is the only configuration that unlocks the full potential of the GPU. Medium at 1080p is a compromise, as it offers better visuals but a lower FPS. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, so lowering resolution and settings is the only way to improve performance. There is no point in increasing the CPU's performance, as it is not the bottleneck. The measured rows indicate that Low is the recommended preset for a fluid experience, and any higher settings will result in a lower frame rate.