Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination at rank 2194 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This positioning, roughly in the 41st percentile of tested systems, indicates a setup that clears the playable threshold comfortably but does not dominate the leaderboard. The combination sits in the upper-middle tier, meaning it should handle the game without struggle, but there is significant headroom above it for those chasing maximum frame rates.

What stands out is the asymmetry between the two components. The CPU holds a percentile rank of 75 among all tested processors, while the GPU sits at 59 among all tested graphics cards. This suggests the processor is the stronger half of this pairing relative to its peers, though the GPU is by no means a weak link. The database shows this combo finishing ahead of nearly 41% of all recorded systems, which implies that while many rigs outperform it, an even larger portion of the tested population falls behind it.

The rank becomes more meaningful when considering the game's demands. Lockdown Protocol appears to scale heavily with resolution, and the data shows the combo losing ground as pixel count rises. At 1080p the system is clearly in its element, but at 4K it drops below the 60 FPS line on higher presets. This behavior is consistent with a GPU that has enough raw throughput for mainstream resolutions but runs out of headroom when pushed to extreme pixel densities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components, the data reveals that this combo's overall behavior can be approximated by swapping in any of several comparable parts. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484 sits within 1.2% of four other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is nearly identical at 21440, a mere 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER actually edges ahead at 21635, a 0.7% improvement, while the AMD EPYC 9454 trails by 1.2% at 21223. Any of these CPUs would deliver essentially indistinguishable performance in this game, assuming the rest of the system remains constant.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 9060's average score of 16014 places it within 2.1% of four other cards. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 are nearly tied at 15862 and 15852 respectively, representing 1% and 1% deficits. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 2.1% at 15679. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, swapping the RX 9060 for any of these cards would produce frame rates within a few percent of what the database records, meaning the playable resolutions and presets would remain largely unchanged.

The practical takeaway is that this combo's performance envelope is well understood. Users coming from any of these rival components should expect similar behavior in this title, with the caveat that the CPU's single-thread performance may influence minimum frame rates in scenes with many AI agents or physics calculations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 5 2600 and the RX 9060 as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system produces 175 FPS on Low settings, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to saturate it. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 94 FPS (175 to 81), showing that the GPU has substantial headroom and that graphical settings are the primary lever for frame rate at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset still yields 128 FPS, which is a 47 FPS drop from 1080p Low. This scaling suggests the GPU is becoming more involved, but the CPU is still keeping pace. The Ultra preset at 1440p lands at exactly 60 FPS, which is a 21 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra. The pattern here is consistent: the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU remains capable enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings produce 83 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 59 FPS and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low (128 FPS) to 4K Low (83 FPS) represents a 35% reduction, while the 1440p Ultra (60 FPS) to 4K Ultra (39 FPS) drop is also 35%. This consistent percentage drop across presets indicates a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the RX 9060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus become the determining factors.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 175 FPS figure suggests the Ryzen 5 2600's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to drive the GPU to its limits. As resolution increases, the GPU's pixel output becomes the ceiling, and the CPU's influence diminishes. The data shows no scenario where the CPU holds the combo back from achieving its GPU-determined maximum.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear: this combo can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 81 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting exactly 60 FPS on average. At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable, averaging 83 FPS, while Medium dips to 59 FPS and Ultra falls to 39 FPS.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this system delivers a smooth experience across the board. The 1440p Ultra result of exactly 60 FPS is worth noting, as it sits precisely on the playability line, meaning any particularly demanding scene could cause dips below the threshold. The 4K situation is more restrictive: Low settings are the only viable option, and even then the 83 FPS average leaves little headroom for fluctuations.

The data does not indicate any fundamental incompatibility or driver-level issue. The combo is functional at all tested resolutions and presets, but the 4K Medium result of 59 FPS, just one frame below the threshold, suggests that minor tweaks or future driver optimizations could push it over the line. As it stands, the practical recommendation is to target 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records exact figures for each resolution and settings combination. Starting at 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 83 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68. High averages 51 FPS with no extremes recorded. Ultra averages 39 FPS with no extremes recorded. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS, showing how heavily the GPU is taxed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 128 FPS. Medium averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105. High averages 80 FPS. Ultra averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 77 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system stays well above the playable threshold. The High preset at 80 FPS and Ultra at 60 FPS show a predictable decline as settings increase.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 175 FPS. Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143. High averages 109 FPS. Ultra averages 81 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 106 FPS is particularly strong, suggesting that even the most demanding moments at this resolution never approach the 60 FPS line. The 81 FPS Ultra result provides a comfortable margin above the threshold.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: the gap between Low and Medium is larger than the gap between High and Ultra, indicating that the first step up from Low carries the most significant performance cost. The data also shows that the 1440p Medium result (91 FPS) is nearly identical to the 1080p High result (109 FPS), which helps users understand the trade-off between resolution and settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 83 FPS. Medium falls one frame short at 59 FPS, so it cannot be recommended for a locked 60 FPS experience. The database's verdict confirms Low as the best playable setting at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the threshold, but Ultra is the most demanding option that remains playable. It averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the requirement but leaves no margin for variance. Medium averages 91 FPS and High averages 80 FPS, both of which offer more headroom. For users prioritizing consistent frame rates over visual fidelity, Medium or High would be the safer choices, but Ultra is technically playable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best setting, averaging 81 FPS. This provides a 21 FPS cushion above the threshold, which should absorb most scene-to-scene variation. The progression from Low (175 FPS) to Ultra (81 FPS) shows that even the highest preset leaves substantial performance on the table. The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with high settings?

A: No. The database shows 4K High averaging 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only 4K Low (83 FPS) is playable at that resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: According to the data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance. All presets are playable, with Ultra hitting exactly 60 FPS and Medium providing 91 FPS for a more comfortable margin.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this context?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's 16129. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, the two cards should perform nearly identically.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the RX 9060?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 175 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The performance drops at higher resolutions are consistent with GPU limitations.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS in the database is 50 FPS, recorded at 4K Medium settings. All other presets with recorded minimums stay at or above 77 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p Ultra in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but just barely. The average FPS at 1440p Ultra is exactly 60, which meets the playable threshold. Users who want more headroom should consider 1440p High, which averages 80 FPS.