Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a robust 1080p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that 1440p gaming is also well within reach at higher presets. The recorded measurements show a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, though 4K gaming requires careful preset selection to maintain smooth frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 79.3 FPS. The drop-off in performance is steep as settings increase: Medium averages 57.4 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.2 FPS. None of the higher presets reach the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K users must accept Low settings for a fluid experience.

For 2560x1440, the best preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 74.9 FPS. This leaves headroom above the threshold, but Ultra drops to 57.6 FPS, just below the playable mark. Medium averages 86.9 FPS, and Low reaches 121 FPS, giving 1440p users multiple viable options depending on their visual preferences.

At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset tested. Ultra is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 74.9 FPS. The scaling is favorable: High averages 102.8 FPS, Medium averages 118.5 FPS, and Low hits 165.7 FPS. This makes 1080p the resolution where the combo can fully stretch its legs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals which component dominates at each resolution by comparing the scaling between settings and resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The gap between Low (79.3 FPS) and Ultra (38.2 FPS) is a 41.1 FPS swing, showing that the RX 7600 XT is heavily taxed by pixel count and shading work. The CPU has less influence here, as the frame rate collapses under GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The spread from Low (121 FPS) to Ultra (57.6 FPS) remains wide, but the fact that High holds at 74.9 FPS indicates the GPU still carries most of the weight. The CPU can feed frames well above 100 FPS at Low settings, so it is not the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to show its relevance. Low settings produce 165.7 FPS, and while that is a high number, the scaling from Medium (118.5 FPS) to Ultra (74.9 FPS) suggests the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting. The Ryzen 5 2600, a 6-core, 12-thread part with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, keeps pace with the GPU at every preset. The recorded data shows no unusual stalls or sub-60 FPS dips, so the processor is not holding back the graphics card at any resolution. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for this FPS title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full preset sweep shows a smooth progression. Low averages 165.7 FPS, Medium averages 118.5 FPS, High averages 102.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 74.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 90.8 FPS, a significant range that gives players plenty of flexibility. No minimum or maximum frame times were recorded, so the analysis relies on averages, but the consistency of the scaling suggests stable performance.

At 2560x1440, the numbers compress. Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 86.9 FPS, High averages 74.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 57.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 63.4 FPS. High remains comfortably above 60 FPS, while Ultra falls short by 2.4 FPS, a marginal miss that could be corrected by minor in-game adjustments.

At 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low averages 79.3 FPS, Medium averages 57.4 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 38.2 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is 41.1 FPS. Only Low clears the 60 FPS bar, and the gap between Low and Medium is 21.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU struggles as texture and shading demands increase at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 2401 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the lower half of all configurations tested, which is expected given the mid-range nature of both components. However, the ranking does not tell the whole story. The measured frame rates show that this combo performs well at 1080p and 1440p, even if it is not a top-tier contender. The rank reflects the full spectrum of tested hardware, including far more powerful CPUs and GPUs, so a mid-pack position is reasonable for a system built around a 2018-era processor and a 2024-era graphics card.

The CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors is 75, indicating it outperforms three-quarters of the CPU pool in general benchmark workloads. The GPU sits at the 60th percentile among all tested GPUs. These percentiles, combined with the in-game rank, suggest that the pairing is balanced, with neither component dramatically dragging down the other.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are closely matched. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, a 0.2% delta from the Ryzen 5 2600's average of 21484. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, a 0.5% delta. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, a 1.2% delta. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, a -0.7% delta. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning any system using one of these chips with the RX 7600 XT would produce frame rates within a rounding error of the measurements recorded here.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 0.3% delta from the RX 7600 XT's 17083. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 0.4% delta. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16932, a 0.9% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, a -0.7% delta. Gamers with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would see nearly identical performance in this game, making the RX 7600 XT a predictable choice within its performance class.

The Verdict

The verdict for this system is clear: it runs Lockdown Protocol effectively at 1080p and 1440p, with limitations only at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 74.9 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the combo, offering high visual quality without compromising frame rate. At 2560x1440, High settings average 74.9 FPS, and Medium averages 86.9 FPS, giving players two strong options. Low reaches 121 FPS for competitive play. Ultra falls short at 57.6 FPS, so it is not recommended for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system can only maintain 60 FPS on Low settings, which average 79.3 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with averages of 57.4, 51, and 38.2 FPS respectively. For 4K users, the choice is between Low settings with smooth gameplay or higher presets with noticeable stutter. Given the game's FPS genre, prioritizing frame rate is advisable.

The Ryzen 5 2600 and RX 7600 XT form a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's 75th percentile standing and the GPU's 60th percentile standing indicate a balanced system, and the measured results confirm that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. This is a machine that can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions, with the caveat that 4K demands significant settings compromises.