Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination is a strong match for Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested except 4K Ultra. The database ranks this pairing 1307 out of 3714 tested configurations, and the measured frame rates show a system that is comfortable at 1080p and 1440p while remaining playable at 4K with the right settings. The Ryzen 5 2600 launched at an MSRP of $199, and the RX 9070 launched at an MSRP of $549 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 176.8 FPS, Medium averages 155.6 FPS, High averages 147 FPS, and Ultra averages 113.3 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, and the scaling from Low to Ultra is smooth and consistent. The 113.3 FPS at Ultra leaves substantial headroom for demanding scenes or competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain strong. Low delivers 158.1 FPS, Medium delivers 130.2 FPS, High delivers 109.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 86.9 FPS. The ordering is consistent with the 1080p results, and all four presets stay well above 60 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not dramatic, with Ultra falling from 113.3 to 86.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop more noticeably. Low averages 114.5 FPS, Medium averages 81.6 FPS, High averages 69.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 53.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where a preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold: Ultra at 4K. The High preset at 69.7 FPS is the highest-quality option that remains playable at this resolution.

The database records only average FPS for this configuration; minimum and maximum frame values are not available in the recorded data. The averages themselves show a consistent pattern: the system scales predictably with both resolution and settings changes, with no unexpected anomalies.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average benchmark score of 21440, which is 0.2% above the Ryzen 5 2600's 21484. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% above. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.7% below. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% above. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU, since the differences are all within roughly one percent.

The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736, 0.6% above the RX 9070's 23877. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, 0.8% below. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, 1.1% above. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.2% below. Substituting any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within about one percent of the RX 9070 in this title, making them practical alternatives for system builders.

The CPU ranks in the 75th percentile of all CPUs in the database, and the GPU ranks in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The combined system ranks 1307 out of 3714 in the game-specific combo ranking, placing it in the upper third of tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 113.3 FPS. The system has ample headroom at this resolution, and even the heaviest settings leave a large margin above the playable threshold. Users with 1080p displays can enable Ultra without compromise.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 86.9 FPS. This preset provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The margin above the playable threshold offers a buffer for demanding scenes, and the visual upgrade from High to Ultra is worth the modest frame rate cost.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 69.7 FPS. Ultra falls to 53.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so 4K users should select High or lower. Low and Medium also clear the threshold at 114.5 FPS and 81.6 FPS, respectively, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for 4K displays.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. The database verdict lists playable settings at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 113.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 86.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: Low at 114.5 FPS, Medium at 81.6 FPS, and High at 69.7 FPS. Only Ultra at 4K falls short, averaging 53.8 FPS.

For 1080p and 1440p displays, users can enable Ultra settings without concern. For 4K displays, High settings deliver a playable experience with a 69.7 FPS average, and the margin above the 60 FPS floor is sufficient for most gameplay. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that does not meet the playable threshold, so it is not recommended for this combination. Players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can still use Low at 4K for 114.5 FPS, which is well above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a shift in which component matters more as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the GPU is under less load because the pixel count is relatively low, so the CPU plays a larger role. The Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, boosts up to 3.90 GHz, and scores 2239 in PassMark single-thread testing. That single-thread performance is sufficient to feed the RX 9070 at 1080p, as shown by the 176.8 FPS result at Low settings. If the CPU were severely limiting, the frame rates at 1080p would be much closer together across settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU takes on more responsibility. The frame rates decline across all presets compared with 1080p, but the system still holds above 86 FPS at Ultra. The RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for this resolution, and the settings scaling remains predictable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The decline from Low to Ultra is the most pronounced at this resolution, and the fact that 4K Ultra falls below 60 FPS while 1080p Ultra stays at 113.3 FPS indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The RX 9070's 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial, but 4K Ultra demands more than this combination can deliver in Lockdown Protocol.

The CPU is not severely bottlenecking the system. The PassMark multi-thread score of 13160 and the 75th percentile ranking suggest a capable gaming processor, and the 176.8 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. The CPU's 12 threads provide enough parallelism for modern game engines, and the 3.90 GHz boost clock keeps single-threaded performance competitive.

In summary, the CPU and GPU share the load at 1080p, the GPU takes over at 1440p, and the GPU is clearly the deciding factor at 4K. A stronger CPU paired with the same GPU would likely produce similar 4K results, while a stronger GPU paired with the same CPU would improve performance primarily at 4K, where the RX 9070 is the limiting component.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, at Low, Medium, or High settings. High averages 69.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 53.8 FPS, which does not.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 2560x1440, averaging 86.9 FPS. All four presets are playable at this resolution.

Q: Is the GPU or the CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The RX 9070's performance drops below 60 FPS at Ultra settings, while the CPU continues to deliver playable frame rates at lower settings.

Q: How does this combination rank among tested systems?

A: It ranks 1307 out of 3714 combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper third.

Q: What GPUs perform similarly to the RX 9070?

A: The GTX TITAN Z, RX 6800S, RTX 3080 Mobile, and RTX 2080 SUPER are all within 1.2% of the RX 9070's average benchmark score.

Q: What CPUs perform similarly to the Ryzen 5 2600?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, Intel Core i9-11900H, Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and AMD EPYC 9454 are all within 1.2% of the Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score.