Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 225 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 165 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 106 FPS, which is a 53% decline from the 1080p figure. This scaling behavior indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The High preset shows a similar trajectory. At 1080p, the average is 139 FPS. At 1440p, it's 102 FPS, a 27% drop. At 4K, the average falls to 66 FPS, which is 52% below the 1080p result. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High presets suggests that resolution scaling is dominated by the GPU's rendering throughput rather than by CPU-side constraints.

Medium settings provide the most complete data set with min and max FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 184. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 117 FPS (27% lower), with a range of 99 to 135. At 4K Medium, the average is 76 FPS (52% lower than 1080p), with a range of 64 to 87. The minimum FPS values scale similarly to averages, indicating stable frame pacing across resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the average is 105 FPS. At 1440p, it's 77 FPS, a 27% drop. At 4K, the average falls to 49 FPS, which is 53% below the 1080p figure. The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical across all four presets — roughly 27% from 1080p to 1440p and roughly 52-53% from 1080p to 4K — points to a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 3070 Ti's memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s and 8 GB of GDDR6X memory are likely the factors that scale with resolution.

The sharpest conclusion from this data is that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's processing power is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The 12-core, 24-thread CPU with a 5.50 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom. The consistent resolution scaling pattern — regardless of whether the preset is Low or Ultra — reinforces that the RTX 3070 Ti is the component determining frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo delivers 102 FPS average at 2560x1440, which remains well above 60 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 66 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin. At 1080p High, the average is 139 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from 1440p justifies the 27% FPS reduction.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score of 29945 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928), 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2080 Ti (29783), 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30095), and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (30433). These deltas are small, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D powerful enough for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's average benchmark score of 54762 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, which is only 0.6% higher. The 9900X3D is 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053) and 2.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620). The resolution scaling data confirms the CPU is not limiting FPS.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 49 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered smooth for FPS games. If you want to play at 4K, the Medium preset (76 FPS average) or Low preset (106 FPS average) are better options.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 3070 Ti cause issues at 4K?

A: The data shows playable averages at 4K for all presets, from 49 FPS on Ultra to 106 FPS on Low. However, the Ultra preset's 49 FPS average suggests the GPU is under significant pressure. The 8 GB GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are the likely constraints at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 969th out of 2828 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 66th percentile of all combos, indicating above-average performance for this game, though not in the top tier.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 969 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in roughly the 66th percentile of all combos tested for this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's high percentile standing (91st among all CPUs) and the GPU's more modest position (75th among all GPUs).

Breaking down the components, the CPU is clearly the stronger half. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's average benchmark score of 54762 is only 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55093), which is its closest rival. It also beats the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.3% (54053) and the Intel Xeon 6505P by 2% (53701). The GPU, meanwhile, sits in a tight cluster of competitors. The RTX 3070 Ti's score of 29945 is within 1.6% of all four nearest rivals, making it a middle-of-the-pack performer in synthetic tests.

The gap between the CPU's and GPU's percentile rankings explains the overall combo rank. A top-tier CPU cannot overcome a mid-tier GPU in a GPU-bound game like Lockdown Protocol. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 225 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 49 FPS. The scaling is smooth and predictable, which is characteristic of a system where the GPU is the limiting factor.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is above average but not exceptional. The 969th rank out of 2828 means there are 969 combos that perform better, but 1859 that perform worse. For a 2021-era GPU paired with a 2025-era CPU, this is a reasonable result. The RTX 3070 Ti's end-of-life production status and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's active status highlight the generational mismatch, but the data shows the combo still handles Lockdown Protocol well at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 225 FPS. Medium settings average 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 184. High settings average 139 FPS. Ultra settings average 105 FPS. The spread from 225 FPS on Low to 105 FPS on Ultra represents a 53% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset carries a significant rendering cost.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 165 FPS on Low, 117 FPS on Medium (min 99, max 135), 102 FPS on High, and 77 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 99 FPS means the combo stays above 60 FPS even in the worst-case frames. The Ultra preset's 77 FPS average is still smooth for an FPS, but the margin above 60 FPS is thinner than at lower resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 106 FPS on Low, 76 FPS on Medium (min 64, max 87), 66 FPS on High, and 49 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 64 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Ultra preset's 49 FPS average falls below it. The 4K Low preset at 106 FPS is the only 4K option that provides substantial headroom above 60 FPS.

Comparing presets across resolutions, the relative ordering is consistent: Low always produces the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 120 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The diminishing absolute gap at higher resolutions reflects the GPU's increasing load, where the difference between presets matters less in absolute frame rate terms.

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS recorded for all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 136 to 184 FPS (a 48 FPS spread). At 1440p, the range is 99 to 135 FPS (a 36 FPS spread). At 4K, the range is 64 to 87 FPS (a 23 FPS spread). The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame delivery when the GPU is more heavily loaded, which is a positive sign for gameplay stability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The TDP is 120 W. Its 128 MB of L3 cache and 4 nm process node from TSMC position it as a high-end desktop part.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The measured FPS data suggests the CPU is never the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 225 FPS, which is a high throughput that would require strong single-thread performance. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 1269 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6739 indicate robust per-core performance.

The multi-threaded capabilities are also strong. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and 3dmark max threads score of 13795 show the CPU can handle heavily threaded workloads. However, Lockdown Protocol, as an FPS title, is more likely to be limited by single-thread performance and memory latency than by raw core count. The CPU's DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and dual-channel bus provides ample data throughput for game assets.

The 3D V-Cache feature, while not explicitly detailed in the fact pack's cache fields, is implied by the X3D branding and the 128 MB L3 cache. This large cache is designed to reduce memory latency in gaming workloads. The benchmark results support its effectiveness: the 9900X3D's passmark single-thread score of 4646 and geekbench single-core score of 3041 are competitive with the latest desktop processors.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all Intel parts. The 9900X3D is 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, 2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6505P, and 2.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F. These small deltas suggest that, for this game, the choice between these CPUs would have minimal impact on FPS. The GPU is the component that determines frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 160 FPS average with a minimum of 136 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive play. At 1440p, Medium averages 117 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS, keeping the experience smooth even in demanding scenes. At 4K, Medium averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate. At 1440p, High averages 102 FPS, which is still smooth. At 4K, High averages 66 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for frame drops. The data does not include min FPS for High, so the worst-case performance is unknown.

The Low preset should be reserved for competitive play where maximum frame rate is the priority. At 1080p, Low produces 225 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, Low averages 165 FPS, still excellent. At 4K, Low averages 106 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that provides substantial headroom above 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 1440p, Ultra averages 77 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for an FPS. At 4K, Ultra averages 49 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and would result in a noticeably less fluid experience. The visual improvements from High to Ultra do not justify the frame rate cost, especially at higher resolutions.

For the optimal experience, the data suggests using Medium settings at 1440p. This configuration delivers 117 FPS average, which is smooth, with a minimum of 99 FPS that ensures no significant stutters. The 1440p resolution provides a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p, while the Medium preset keeps the RTX 3070 Ti within its comfort zone. If the user has a 1080p monitor, Medium at 1080p (160 FPS) is the best choice. If the user has a 4K monitor and values smoothness over fidelity, Low at 4K (106 FPS) is the only preset that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.