Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 1011 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing in the upper third of the database, a strong position for a game that leans heavily on GPU throughput. The rank is not a measure of raw component power alone; it reflects how the two parts interact specifically within this title. The CPU lands in the 75th percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU sits in the 64th percentile among all graphics cards tested. Neither component is at the very top of its respective percentile list, yet their combined behavior in Lockdown Protocol produces a result that is comfortably above the median combo.

The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles is worth noting. A 75th percentile CPU paired with a 64th percentile GPU might suggest the processor is the stronger half of the pairing. However, the measured frame rates across all resolutions tell a different story: the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the CPU is keeping pace without becoming a bottleneck at the settings tested. The combo rank of 1011 out of 3714 indicates that many other pairings, often with newer processors or more balanced combinations, land ahead. Still, the raw FPS numbers show this combo is far from struggling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes increasingly dominant, while the CPU's role diminishes. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 43 FPS (177.5 down to 134.5). At 2560x1440, that same settings spread narrows to 55.7 FPS (157.1 down to 101.4). At 3840x2160, the spread grows to 68.5 FPS (138.4 down to 69.9). This is typical behavior for a GPU-bound title: higher resolutions amplify the graphics card's workload, compressing the performance range across settings.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this. At Ultra settings, moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 drops the average from 134.5 FPS to 101.4 FPS, a reduction of 33.1 FPS. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Ultra drops further to 69.9 FPS, another 31.5 FPS loss. At Low settings, the same resolution steps go from 177.5 to 157.1 to 138.4. The Low preset loses only 20.4 FPS between 1080p and 1440p, and another 18.7 FPS between 1440p and 4K. The Ultra preset loses more in absolute terms, but the percentage drop is similar. This consistency indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the Ryzen 5 2600 providing enough headroom at every resolution tested.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost of 3.90 GHz, are adequate for this title. The benchmark scores support this: the CPU's multi-threaded PassMark score of 13160 and single-thread score of 2239 are solid, but not exceptional. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU is still able to feed the GPU enough frames to reach 177.5 FPS on Low. The data suggests that at no point does the CPU become a severe constraint; the GPU is the component that determines performance scaling across resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, based on average benchmark score, are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, just 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% ahead. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% behind the Ryzen. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% behind. These deltas are tiny, meaning any of these processors would behave almost identically to the Ryzen 5 2600 in CPU-bound scenarios within Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen's average benchmark score of 21484 places it in the same performance neighborhood as these four rivals.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB scores 19334, just 0.4% ahead of the RX 7900 XTX. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, 1.0% behind. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 1.2% behind. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp scores 19177, 1.2% ahead. These are surprising neighbors for a modern high-end GPU, but the database records these scores as measured. In practical terms, swapping the RX 7900 XTX for any of these four cards would yield nearly identical average FPS in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the CPU remains the same. The RX 7900 XTX's average benchmark score of 19410 puts it squarely in that cluster.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 69.9, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average is 177.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the dominant factor, especially at higher resolutions. The FPS drops consistently as resolution increases at every preset, indicating GPU-bound scaling.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is within 1.2% of four nearby processors: the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, Intel Core i9-11900H, Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and AMD EPYC 9454. All would perform nearly identically.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings run at 101.4 FPS, which is the highest preset tested and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any settings where this combo drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every resolution and preset combination tested stays at or above 69.9 FPS average. The lowest recorded average is 69.9 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce 177.5 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 155.6 FPS. High settings yield 149.3 FPS. Ultra settings produce 134.5 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 43 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap across all resolutions, indicating that at 1080p the GPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates even at the most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, the numbers shift downward across the board. Low settings average 157.1 FPS. Medium settings average 140.4 FPS. High settings average 130.6 FPS. Ultra settings average 101.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 55.7 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is particularly steep, losing 29.2 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset at 1440p imposes a significant additional GPU load compared to High.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains playable but the strain is evident. Low settings average 138.4 FPS. Medium settings average 105.1 FPS. High settings average 87.4 FPS. Ultra settings average 69.9 FPS. The Low to Ultra spread here is 68.5 FPS, the largest of any resolution. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is 17.5 FPS, and the drop from Medium to High is 17.7 FPS. The scaling is consistent, with each preset tier costing roughly 15 to 20 FPS at this resolution.

The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. All averages are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average across all tests is 177.5 FPS at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 69.9 FPS at 4K Ultra. No combination of resolution and preset in the measured data falls below the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 134.5 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it clears the threshold by a wide margin. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution based on the measured data.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 101.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p remains far above the 60 FPS threshold, and the measured data shows no need to reduce quality. The gap between Ultra and High here is 29.2 FPS, but both presets are playable; Ultra is simply the best choice for image quality.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra as well, with an average of 69.9 FPS. This is the closest the combo comes to the playable threshold, but it still clears it by nearly 10 FPS. The measured data indicates that even the most demanding preset at 4K is playable, though with less headroom than at lower resolutions. The High preset at 4K runs at 87.4 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin for those who prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity.

The Verdict

The data shows that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 134.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra averaging 101.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69.9 FPS, which is playable but leaves only about 10 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: all three resolutions are fully playable at all four settings presets. The weakest recorded result, 69.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, still qualifies as smooth gameplay under the 60 FPS standard. For players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, the Low presets offer 177.5 FPS at 1080p, 157.1 FPS at 1440p, and 138.4 FPS at 4K. For those who want maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra presets remain viable at every resolution.

The combo rank of 1011 out of 3714 reflects this versatility. The CPU and GPU pairing may not be the most balanced on paper, given the CPU's age relative to the GPU, but the measured results show no scenario where the combination fails to deliver playable performance. Lockdown Protocol is a game this system handles with ease across the entire resolution and settings spectrum tested.