Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a fascinating study in system bottlenecking within Lockdown Protocol. The data reveals a combo that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet shows surprising headroom at 1080p where the processor's capabilities come closer to the forefront. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions, settings, and component roles, providing a clear picture of what this pairing delivers in this specific FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic and predictable collapse in frame rates, confirming that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary limiting factor in this configuration for Lockdown Protocol. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 104 FPS at 1920x1080 to 76 FPS at 2560x1440, a 27% reduction, and then plummets to 49 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 36% drop. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU struggling with pixel throughput, as the resolution increase demands exponentially more fill rate and memory bandwidth.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset. Here, the average FPS at 1080p is 168, which drops to 123 at 1440p and then to 80 at 4K. While the absolute numbers are higher, the percentage loss from 1080p to 4K is 52%, which is nearly identical to the 53% loss observed at High settings. This consistency across quality presets is a strong indicator that the GPU's raw shader and rasterization capabilities, rather than texture memory or specific effects, are the bottleneck. The game's engine is likely saturating the RTX 4060's compute units at all settings, making resolution the dominant variable.

Looking at the 4K Ultra preset, the average FPS collapses to 37, which is a 53% drop from the 78 FPS achieved at 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the most demanding settings combine with 4K resolution to push the GPU far beyond its comfort zone. The fact that the 4K Medium preset yields 57 FPS while High yields 49 FPS shows a 16% performance gain from dropping one quality tier, suggesting that specific Medium settings are significantly less taxing on the GPU's shader cores and memory subsystem.

The data strongly suggests that for this combo, 1080p is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gameplay, while 1440p remains playable with adjustments to settings. The 4K resolution is only viable at Low or Medium settings if a playable frame rate is the priority. The scaling curve is steep and consistent, which is a hallmark of a system where the GPU is the clear performance ceiling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, is the defining component in this system's performance profile. The memory configuration provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a modest figure for modern gaming, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates at 4K, dipping to 37 FPS on Ultra, suggest that the memory bus width and capacity are significant constraints, as the GPU must constantly manage data flow for high-resolution textures and geometry.

The GPU's core specifications show a boost clock of 2460 MHz and a base clock of 1830 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and the Passmark G3D score of 19545 place this GPU in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. This mid-range positioning is reflected in the game's performance, where it handles 1080p and 1440p with relative ease but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The data indicates that the GPU's raw compute power is sufficient for the game's core mechanics, but its memory subsystem is a limiting factor for higher resolutions.

The graphics card's performance relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably tight, with a delta of only 0.3% compared to the AMD Radeon 780M and -0.2% versus the AMD Radeon HD 7790. This clustering suggests that the RTX 4060's performance in synthetic benchmarks is well-known, but in Lockdown Protocol, the game's specific engine demands favor certain architectural strengths. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores do not appear to provide a significant advantage in this title, as the frame rate scaling is more indicative of classic rasterization and memory bandwidth limitations.

The low FPS figures at 4K (37 on Ultra) versus the high FPS at 1080p (168 on Low) highlight the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity as a potential issue. While the game does not appear to exceed this limit based on the data, the sharp performance cliff at 4K suggests that the memory controller is working at maximum capacity. The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is adequate for mid-range gaming, but the data shows that resolution scaling is the primary determinant of performance, not the clock speed or core count.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 provides a substantial amount of processing headroom that is rarely fully utilized in this game, as evidenced by the GPU-bound scaling patterns. This processor features 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz and a base clock of 3.00 GHz. Its synthetic benchmarks are impressive, scoring 35,314 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,044 in single-core, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for game logic and physics calculations.

However, in Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The fact that average FPS scales almost directly with resolution suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the 168 FPS average is likely constrained by the GPU's ability to render frames quickly, not the CPU's ability to feed it draw calls. The processor's strong single-thread performance, indicated by a Geekbench single-core score of 2,464, helps maintain consistent frame pacing, but the game's engine does not seem to be heavily multi-threaded enough to leverage all 32 threads.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, while high, is still less than the GPU's 272.0 GB/s. This is an interesting parity, but it does not appear to cause any significant transfer bottlenecks in this title. The processor's performance relative to its nearest rivals is notable: it is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K in average benchmark score. This places it firmly in the high-end desktop class, even though it is a mobile part.

The data shows that the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 cores provide ample overhead for the game's AI and physics systems. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (48 FPS at 4K, 74 FPS at 1440p, 102 FPS at 1080p) show that frame time consistency is solid, which is a positive sign for CPU handling of complex scenes. There is no evidence of CPU bottlenecking in the data, as the FPS drops are purely proportional to the increase in pixel count and GPU workload.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 strong enough for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the data indicates the CPU is more than capable. It scores in the 95th percentile of all CPUs and is only 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K in average benchmark score. The measured FPS drops are directly tied to resolution increases, indicating the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting component.

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K smoothly?

A: At 4K, the average FPS is 49 on High settings and 57 on Medium. This is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. To achieve higher frame rates, you would need to use Low settings, which yields 80 FPS, or lower the resolution to 1440p.

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the most comfortable. At High settings, it delivers 104 FPS, and at Low settings, it reaches 168 FPS. 1440p is also viable, with 76 FPS on High and 123 FPS on Low, but 4K requires significant settings compromises.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The average benchmark score of 17,639 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.3% faster than the AMD Radeon 780M and 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 560. This indicates very close synthetic performance, though real-world game results can vary.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 4060 cause problems in this game?

A: The data does not show a hard failure due to VRAM capacity, but the 4K performance is weak. The 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are more likely limiting factors than the 8 GB capacity itself, as performance scales consistently with resolution.

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

A: Minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings. The lowest recorded minimum is 48 FPS at 4K Medium, with 74 FPS at 1440p Medium and 102 FPS at 1080p Medium. This suggests that frame dips are manageable at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1,722 out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 40% of all tested configurations, which is a significant finding given the high-end nature of the CPU. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning, as the RTX 4060 is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 95th percentile. This mismatch highlights that the combination's performance is dragged down by the graphics card.

The rank of 1,722 is likely influenced by the fact that many other tested combos feature more powerful GPUs paired with similar or weaker CPUs. The data shows that the CPU is not a differentiator in this game, as the FPS scaling is purely GPU-bound. A combo with a lower-tier CPU but a higher-tier GPU would likely rank higher, as the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in Lockdown Protocol.

This ranking is a practical indicator for builders. It suggests that if you are assembling a system for this specific game, investing in a stronger GPU would yield a much larger performance boost than upgrading the CPU. The combo's overall percentile ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's 61st percentile performance, which becomes the system's ceiling. The CPU's 95th percentile standing offers no benefit in this title, as the game's engine does not appear to require the full processing power of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table outlines the exact measured average FPS values for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 168 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 119 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 104 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 78 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 123 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 88 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 76 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 57 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 80 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 57 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 49 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 37 |

At 1080p, the combo offers a wide range of performance, from 168 FPS on Low to 78 FPS on Ultra. Medium settings provide a balanced 119 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The jump from Low to Medium costs 29% performance, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 25%, showing diminishing returns at the top end.

Moving to 1440p, the performance drops are consistent. Low settings still yield a very playable 123 FPS, while Ultra dips to 57 FPS. The Medium preset at 88 FPS is a solid choice for competitive play, offering a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The High preset at 76 FPS remains viable for most players.

At 4K, the data shows the GPU's limits. Low settings produce 80 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 57 FPS and High to 49 FPS. Ultra is only 37 FPS, which is not suitable for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The 4K Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 48, indicating occasional stutters. For a consistent experience, 4K users should stick to Low settings or drop to 1440p.