Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places heavy demands on both the CPU and GPU, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a wide spread of frame rates depending on how the game is configured. The data shows a system capable of extreme performance at lower settings, but one that also reveals the scalability limits of the engine as visual fidelity increases. This analysis breaks down the measured results to explain what the hardware is doing at each resolution and quality preset, and what that means for the overall ranking of this particular pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for the highest average frame rate in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 262 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is significantly ahead of the next highest result, which is 192 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's performance in this game compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score is 60347, which places it just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 and 2.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO V710. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 2.5% in the aggregate benchmark data.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU and GPU pairings for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 806th out of 3714 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 22% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields an average of 124 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS. This represents a 66 FPS reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 a high-performing CPU compared to other processors?

A: Yes, the CPU's average benchmark score is 77740, which places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. It performs 2% better than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and 1.6% better than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 have enough video memory for high-resolution gaming?

A: The GPU is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This substantial memory allocation is more than sufficient for the demands of Lockdown Protocol at any of the tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the primary driver of raw frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, and its specifications support the observed performance. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz and boosts to 2520 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 16384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, which directly contribute to its ability to process the game's geometry and effects.

The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus is a defining characteristic. With a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, the memory subsystem is capable of feeding the GPU's cores at a rate that prevents bottlenecks even at 4K resolution. This is evident in the 4K results, where the average FPS only drops from 124 FPS at Low settings to 77 FPS at High settings, before a more significant hit at Ultra. The memory capacity and bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are not a limiting factor.

The data indicates that the GPU's compute capabilities are the main differentiator between settings. The observed frame rates scale consistently with the workload, suggesting that the RTX 4090's raw processing power is what determines the output. For instance, at 1080p, the jump from Low (262 FPS) to Medium (186 FPS) is a 76 FPS drop, which is a 29% reduction in performance. This is a direct result of the increased pixel shading and lighting calculations required by the higher preset.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 88th among all GPUs, combined with its average benchmark score of 60347, confirms it is a top-tier part. However, its nearest rivals in the aggregated benchmarks are professional workstation cards like the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which trails by 2.5%. This suggests that while the RTX 4090 is a consumer flagship, its performance profile in synthetic tests is closely matched by other high-end parts, but in this specific game title, it delivers the frame rates that place the combo in the top quartile.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum smoothness and responsiveness, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the clear choice, delivering an average of 262 FPS. This is the most performant configuration in the measured data, ideal for competitive play where high refresh rates are paramount. The 1440p Low setting also performs admirably at 192 FPS, offering a good balance between resolution and speed.

The Medium preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Low with a minimal performance cost at higher resolutions. At 4K, Medium yields 88 FPS, which is only 36 FPS less than Low but provides a more detailed image. The Medium preset also has the advantage of having recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, showing a range of 75 to 101 FPS at 4K, indicating stable performance. At 1080p, Medium delivers 186 FPS, which remains exceptionally high.

The High preset is the recommended choice for a balanced experience at 1440p, where it achieves 119 FPS. At 4K, High drops to 77 FPS, which is playable but begins to approach the threshold where fast-paced action may feel less fluid. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and at 4K it produces an average of just 58 FPS. Given the available data, Ultra is only recommended for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, and it is best suited for 1080p where it still manages 122 FPS.

The data suggests that the optimal experience for this combo is either High at 2560x1440 or Medium at 3840x2160. Both configurations offer a strong balance of visual quality and performance, keeping the average frame rate well above 60 FPS. The Low preset is reserved for maximum competitive advantage, while Ultra is for screenshot-taking or slower-paced gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 262 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 186 FPS, with a recorded range of 158 to 214 FPS. The High preset yields 162 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops the average to 122 FPS. These results show a consistent performance curve, with each step up in settings costing a predictable amount of frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings produce an average of 192 FPS, which is still incredibly high and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings deliver 136 FPS, with a range of 116 to 157 FPS. High settings bring the average to 119 FPS, and Ultra settings reduce it to 89 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the demands on the hardware increase substantially. Low settings still manage an average of 124 FPS, proving the raw power of the RTX 4090. Medium settings yield 88 FPS, with a range of 75 to 101 FPS, which is a playable experience for most titles. High settings produce 77 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 58 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 19 FPS, which is the largest relative drop between consecutive settings at this resolution, highlighting the extreme cost of the Ultra preset's enhancements.

The data shows that the RTX 4090 maintains a playable frame rate at 4K even on High settings, but the Ultra preset is the first configuration where performance dips below the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the game's Ultra preset is designed to push even the most powerful consumer GPUs to their limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds a combo rank of 806 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 78th percentile of all tested hardware pairings, indicating that it is a high-end configuration that outperforms the vast majority of other systems.

This ranking is a result of the individual strengths of both components. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all processors ensures that it is not a bottleneck in most scenarios. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking confirms its high-end status. When combined, their performance in this specific game title is strong enough to place the combo in the top quarter of all tested systems.

The ranking is particularly notable given the game's release date and the hardware's specifications. The RTX 4090 is a previous-generation part, as indicated by its "End-of-life" production status, yet it still performs well enough to secure a top-1000 position. This suggests that Lockdown Protocol is not excessively demanding on the absolute latest hardware, and this combination of a high-core-count mobile CPU and a flagship desktop GPU is more than sufficient for a high-end experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This high core count and thread count are typical for a workstation-class mobile CPU, and its performance is reflected in an average benchmark score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

In gaming, the CPU's role is to maintain a steady stream of draw calls and physics calculations, and the data shows that this processor is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 4090. The CPU's L3 cache is a substantial 64 MB (shared), which helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in scenarios where data needs to be quickly accessed. This is likely a contributing factor to the high frame rates seen at 1080p Low settings, where the CPU is often the limiting factor in other systems.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is strong. It outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2% and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 1.6% in the aggregate benchmark. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7%. These deltas are small, indicating that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is on par with the best desktop processors from the previous generation. This level of performance ensures that the CPU does not hold back the GPU, allowing the RTX 4090 to operate at its full potential.

The data shows that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the massive frame rates. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU's workload decreases. This is a typical pattern, and the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's robust multi-threaded capabilities ensure it can handle any background tasks without impacting game performance.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of the limiting component in this system. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate across all settings is high, with the Low preset hitting 262 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops, but remains high, with the Low preset at 192 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops further, with the Low preset at 124 FPS.

The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K for the Low preset is a reduction from 262 FPS to 124 FPS, which is a 52.7% drop. This is a significant reduction, but it is less steep than the scaling for the Ultra preset, which drops from 122 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 4K, a 52.5% reduction. The consistency of these percentages across different settings is telling.

This data indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling bottleneck. The frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role diminishes as the resolution increases, as the workload shifts from draw calls to pixel rendering. The fact that the RTX 4090 can still deliver 124 FPS at 4K Low settings demonstrates its immense power, but the scaling pattern shows that the game's demands at higher resolutions are processing millions of more pixels, which is entirely the GPU's job.

The fact that the 4K Ultra setting drops to 58 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, further confirms the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K overwhelms even this flagship GPU when all visual effects are enabled. This analysis suggests that for this combo, the CPU is never the primary bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol, and any performance limitations are directly attributable to the GPU's rendering workload.