Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured data to explain how the components interact and what users can expect.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and significant impact from resolution scaling, moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 189 FPS at 1080p to 139 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 90 FPS at 4K. This represents a 26% decrease in performance from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 35% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the GPU's rendering load increases substantially with pixel count.

Examining the Low preset reveals an even more pronounced scaling effect. The average FPS at 1080p is 305, dropping to 224 at 1440p and 144 at 4K. The percentage drops are 27% and 36% respectively, which is very similar to the High preset scaling. This consistency suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are being taxed heavily regardless of the graphical complexity, a common trait in FPS titles where the render pipeline is well-optimized.

The Medium preset provides additional insight, with average FPS of 217 at 1080p, 159 at 1440p, and 103 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 27% reduction, while moving from 1440p to 4K results in a 35% reduction. These percentage drops are remarkably consistent across all three presets, indicating a linear relationship between pixel count and rendering time. This behavior points to a GPU-bound scenario at all resolutions, where the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's processing power is sufficient to feed the graphics card without creating a bottleneck.

At the Ultra preset, the data shows average FPS of 142 at 1080p, 104 at 1440p, and 67 at 4K. The scaling here is slightly different, with a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 36% drop from 1440p to 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 67 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, highlighting the extreme demands of combining high resolution with maximum quality settings. This result suggests that while the CPU has significant headroom, the GPU is pushed to its limits in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data allows for a clear assessment of which preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. For users with a 1920x1080 display, the High preset at 189 FPS is an excellent choice. It provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience while maintaining solid graphical fidelity. The Medium preset at 217 FPS offers a 15% performance boost over High, which could be beneficial for competitive players using 240Hz monitors, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for most users.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 139 FPS, which is well above the 120Hz threshold for most gaming monitors. This preset seems to be the sweet spot for this resolution, providing a good balance between visual detail and responsiveness. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is also viable for users with 100Hz displays, but the 25% performance hit compared to High is significant. The Medium preset at 159 FPS is an option for those seeking higher frame rates, but the visual difference from High is notable.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that High is the recommended preset, with an average of 90 FPS. This is sufficient for a smooth experience on 60Hz displays and even provides some headroom for VRR monitors. The Medium preset at 103 FPS is a viable alternative if users prefer higher frame rates, but the Ultra preset at 67 FPS is only suitable for users who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. The Low preset at 144 FPS is technically playable but severely compromises visual fidelity, making it less appealing for non-competitive play.

The overall recommendation based on the measured rows is to use the High preset for all resolutions. It provides the most consistent experience across the board, with no resolution falling below 90 FPS. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with powerful displays that can take advantage of the extra visual detail, as the performance cost is substantial.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combination in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 305, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset. This is significantly higher than the High preset at the same resolution, which delivers 189 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1080p Low preset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset delivers an average of 67 FPS, while the 1080p Low preset achieves 305 FPS. This represents a 78% reduction in performance, illustrating the massive impact of both resolution and settings on frame rate.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 305 FPS, which indicates that the CPU can handle the game's processing demands at high frame rates. The consistent percentage drops across resolutions further confirm that the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the High and Medium presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 139 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 159 FPS. The difference is 20 FPS, or approximately 14% faster on Medium.

Q: What is the lowest measured average FPS in the dataset?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 67, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset. This is the only configuration that falls below the 90 FPS mark.

Q: Does the 1080p Medium preset maintain a high minimum FPS?

A: The 1080p Medium preset has an average FPS of 217, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS. The minimum FPS is still very high, indicating consistent performance without significant frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this combination provides a detailed picture of performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 305. The Medium preset follows at 217 FPS, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. The High preset achieves 189 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 142 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 163 FPS, or about 53% of the Low preset's performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset again leads with 224 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. The High preset achieves 139 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 104 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a consistent 27% reduction in FPS across all presets, confirming the GPU's role as the primary performance limiter.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 144 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. The Medium preset achieves 103 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. The High preset drops to 90 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the slowest at 67 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K results in a 35% to 36% reduction in FPS, which is consistent with the increased pixel count of 4K.

The Medium preset is the only one in the dataset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions. The data shows that the minimum FPS is consistently about 15% lower than the average, while the maximum is about 15% higher. This pattern suggests that the game maintains stable frame delivery without major spikes or drops in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 295th out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 10.4% of all tested configurations, indicating a very high level of performance. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components in this specific game, where the GPU at 4K and the CPU at high frame rates are both significant factors.

The percentile ranking for this combo can be interpreted relative to the individual component scores. The CPU has a percentileVsAllCpus of 91, meaning it outperforms 91% of all tested CPUs in general benchmarks. The GPU has a percentileVsAllGpus of 84, outperforming 84% of all tested GPUs. The combo's in-game rank of 295 out of 2828 suggests that the interaction between these two components is particularly effective in Lockdown Protocol, as the combined performance is better than what the individual percentiles might suggest.

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for its general performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has an average score that is 0.6% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 1.3% lower. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's average benchmark score of 54762 is well within the range of its closest competitors, showing that it is a top-tier processor in synthetic tests. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, this CPU performance ensures that the GPU is not held back by processing limits.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 9000 series, based on the Zen 5 architecture and codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The CPU features a large L3 cache of 128 MB, which is a key characteristic of the X3D line, and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. This configuration is designed to provide high single-thread and multi-thread performance.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution or preset. At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 305 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that demands significant CPU processing power. The fact that the frame rates scale consistently with resolution indicates that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at all times.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. In Cinebench R23, it scores 47737 in multicore and 6739 in single-core, indicating strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1269 in single-thread to 13795 in max-threads, demonstrating that the CPU can efficiently utilize its 12 cores and 24 threads. These scores suggest that the CPU has ample headroom for gaming workloads, even at high frame rates.

The CPU's nearest rivals in general benchmarks are Intel Core Ultra 5 processors and an Intel Xeon, with performance deltas of less than 2.1%. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is competitively positioned in the market, with its large cache providing a potential advantage in games that benefit from high memory bandwidth and low latency. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to consistent frame delivery without CPU-related stutters.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end GPU from the GeForce 40-series, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and the AD104 chip. It has 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its base clock is 2310 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it has a TDP of 285 W.

The GPU's role in Lockdown Protocol is to render the game's visuals, including geometry, textures, and effects. The measured FPS data clearly shows that the GPU is the primary performance limiter in this system. The consistent percentage drops in FPS as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K indicate that the GPU is being tasked with exponentially more work as the pixel count grows. At 4K Ultra, the GPU delivers 67 FPS, which is the lowest measured value, showing that it is fully saturated under maximum load.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. It scores 31624 in Passmark G3D, which is a general measure of 3D rendering performance. Its percentileVsAllGpus of 84 indicates that it outperforms 84% of all tested GPUs. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, this GPU performance is sufficient to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it shows limitations at 4K with the highest settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals in general benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which is 0.8% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, which is 1.3% faster. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4070 Ti is well-positioned among its peers, with its 12 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth being key factors in its performance. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's capabilities are fully utilized, as evidenced by the scaling behavior across resolutions and settings.