Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that punishes both slow reaction times and stuttery frame pacing, so the measured performance of this AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing is what matters most. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh-rate play at lower resolutions but begins to strain under the load of 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and presets to give a practical picture of what this combination can actually deliver in-game.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is the first clear indicator of where the bottleneck lies in this system. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 186 at 1920x1080 to 136 at 2560x1440, then further down to 88 at 3840x2160. That is a 47% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 1440p, and a 53% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

Looking at the High preset, the scaling pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The average FPS drops from 115 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p (a 27% decrease), and then to 54 at 4K (a 36% decrease from 1440p). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 53%, which is nearly identical to the Low preset's scaling. This consistency across presets suggests that the game's engine is heavily reliant on the GPU for both rasterization and shader work, and the CPU is keeping up adequately until the GPU is overwhelmed.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. Average FPS goes from 86 at 1080p, down to 63 at 1440p, and then plummets to 41 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only 48% of the 1080p Ultra figure, indicating that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus are being saturated. The data suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting component; the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are not the constraint at this resolution, as evidenced by the relatively smooth scaling between presets at the same resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (186 FPS) and Ultra (86 FPS) is a massive 100 FPS, which points to the GPU also being the primary driver of frame rate even when the CPU has headroom. The conclusion is straightforward: this combo is best suited for 1440p and below, with 4K being reserved for lower presets if you demand playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this specific combination at rank 1545 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This puts it in the 55th percentile of all tested CPU-GPU pairings for this game, meaning it performs better than a slight majority of systems but is far from the top tier. This mid-pack ranking is a direct result of the RTX 5070's performance ceiling, which is only in the 82nd percentile versus all GPUs.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RTX 5070 scores a 2% delta above the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, but is 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300. It is effectively tied with professional workstation cards like the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% delta). This is a critical context: while the RTX 5070 is a modern gaming card, its raw benchmark scores are close to older prosumer parts, which explains why it doesn't push this combo higher in the rankings for a demanding FPS title.

The CPU, however, is a different story. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits in the 95th percentile versus all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77740 is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, and 2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7%. This means the processor is not holding the combo back; it is a top-tier mobile part with performance comparable to flagship desktop CPUs. The ranking of 1545 is therefore not a CPU limitation but a GPU bottleneck. If you were to pair this CPU with a stronger GPU, the combo rank would likely jump significantly, but the data provided only covers this specific pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend entirely on your target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 115 FPS is the smart choice if you have a 120Hz monitor, as it offers a strong balance of visual quality and smoothness. If you have a 144Hz or 165Hz display, you can drop to Medium at 132 FPS, which is a 15% improvement over High and still looks good. The Low preset at 186 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where every frame matters, as it will push the game past 144Hz easily but sacrifices visual fidelity.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 97 FPS is the sweet spot for most players. It provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is a 15% improvement over the High preset's 84 FPS. The High preset is still playable and is a better choice if you prioritize image quality over a 10-15 FPS advantage. The Low preset at 136 FPS is viable for high-refresh 1440p monitors, but you will see a noticeable drop in texture detail and shadows. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is technically playable but sits right at the edge of acceptable smoothness for an FPS; the 26% drop from High to Ultra is not worth the marginal visual gain in a fast-paced game.

At 4K, the situation is much more constrained. The Medium preset at 62 FPS is the only option that offers a playable experience above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 88 FPS is also viable if you prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity. The High preset at 54 FPS and the Ultra preset at 41 FPS are not recommended for serious play; they hover in the 40-55 FPS range, which is not smooth enough for twitch shooting. The data suggests that 4K gaming is only feasible with this combo if you are willing to compromise on settings, and the Medium preset is the highest you should go.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The raw data provides a clear picture of performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 186 FPS average
• Medium: 132 FPS average (112 min, 152 max)
• High: 115 FPS average
• Ultra: 86 FPS average

The jump from Low to Medium is a 29% drop, while the jump from Medium to High is a 13% drop, and High to Ultra is a 25% drop. The frame time consistency at Medium is decent, with a 40 FPS spread between min and max.

At 2560x1440, the measured FPS is:

• Low: 136 FPS average
• Medium: 97 FPS average (82 min, 111 max)
• High: 84 FPS average
• Ultra: 63 FPS average

The Medium preset shows a 29 FPS spread between min and max, which is a bit wider than at 1080p, indicating more variance in frame times as the GPU works harder. The drop from Low to Medium is 29%, and from Medium to High is 13%, showing a similar scaling pattern to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the data shows:

• Low: 88 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average (53 min, 72 max)
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

The Medium preset at 4K has a 19 FPS spread between min and max, which is the tightest of any resolution, suggesting the GPU is consistently loaded. The drop from Low to Medium is 30%, and from Medium to High is 13%. The Ultra preset at 41 FPS is a 34% drop from High, which is the largest single-setting penalty in the entire dataset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the deciding factor in this combo's performance. With 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, the memory bandwidth is 672.0 GB/s. This is a significant resource, but the data suggests it is insufficient for maxed-out settings at 4K. The 41 FPS average at Ultra 4K indicates that the GPU is struggling to feed the shaders with enough data, likely due to memory bandwidth or capacity constraints.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. The base clock is 2325 MHz, boosting up to 2512 MHz. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with an effective 28 Gbps. These clocks are high, but the 82nd percentile ranking versus all GPUs shows that the raw execution power is not extraordinary. The shading units (6144) and texture mapping units (192) are substantial, but the 80 ROPs might be a limiting factor for pixel-heavy workloads at high resolutions.

The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS is the theoretical peak, but the measured passmark g3d score of 29137 puts it in perspective. This is a solid mid-range GPU, but not a flagship. The RTX 5070's nearest rivals in the database are professional workstation cards (Radeon Pro series) and a mobile workstation GPU (RTX A500 Mobile), which is telling. It indicates that while this card is marketed for gaming, its performance envelope is closer to a prosumer part than to a high-end gaming GPU like a 5080 or 5090. The 250W TDP and dual-slot cooling solution suggest it is a power-hungry card that needs adequate airflow, but the performance data shows it is best paired with a display at 1440p or below.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in Lockdown Protocol?

A: No, benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores in the 95th percentile versus all CPUs, and its average benchmark score is comparable to or better than several high-end desktop parts. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with a GPU bottleneck, not a CPU limitation.

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The data shows 88 FPS at Low, 62 FPS at Medium, 54 FPS at High, and 41 FPS at Ultra. For a smooth experience above 60 FPS, the Medium preset is the maximum recommended setting at 3840x2160.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 136 FPS is the only one that gets close to 144Hz. If you prefer better visuals, the Medium preset at 97 FPS is a solid choice, but you will not hit the full refresh rate of a 144Hz panel with this GPU.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% delta) in average benchmark scores. It is 2% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile but 1.2% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300.

Q: Why is the 4K Ultra FPS (41) so much lower than 1080p Ultra (86)?

A: The 52% drop in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings indicates that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus are being saturated. The GPU cannot sustain the same level of shader and pixel work at the higher resolution, leading to halved performance.

Q: Is the CPU's 16-core configuration beneficial for this game?

A: The CPU's multi-core performance is strong (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314), but Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS where single-thread performance often matters more. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2044 and its 95th percentile ranking suggest it is more than capable, but the game's FPS is ultimately tied to the GPU's output in the measured data.