Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a surprisingly versatile experience across the three most common gaming resolutions. The recorded data shows that this combination is capable of hitting the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested, though the settings required to do so vary significantly. At 1080p, the pair has enough headroom to run the game at its highest preset, while at 4K, users will need to make significant compromises to maintain smooth gameplay. The following analysis breaks down exactly what to expect from this hardware combination in Lockdown Protocol, based solely on the measured benchmark data.

Best Settings per Resolution

The core question for any PC builder is simple: what settings can I use and still stay above 60 FPS? The measured data for this specific CPU and GPU combination provides a clear answer for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Radeon RX 5700 XT can run Lockdown Protocol at the Ultra preset with an average of 74.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it stays comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The average frame rate of 74.3 FPS gives a small buffer above the threshold, so minor dips in busy scenes should still remain playable.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the best playable settings shift to High. The High preset at this resolution yields an average of 71.7 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 54.4 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold, so it is not recommended. Medium settings at this resolution run at 81.9 FPS, and Low runs at 115.8 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The data shows High is the optimal choice for 1440p, delivering a smooth experience with only a slight reduction in visual quality compared to Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The only playable setting is Low, which produces an average of 75.7 FPS. Every other preset at 4K fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold: Medium runs at 53.9 FPS, High runs at 47.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36.6 FPS. For 4K gaming, users must accept the Low preset to maintain playable frame rates. The jump from Low to Medium costs over 20 FPS, which is a steep price for the visual improvements. The best settings for 4K are therefore Low, with the understanding that this is the only way to keep the game running smoothly at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component limits performance in Lockdown Protocol helps when planning upgrades or tweaking settings. The scaling between resolutions and presets in the measured data reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 5 3600 and the RX 5700 XT.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, but the CPU still has a significant role. The frame rate drops from 154.5 FPS on Low to 74.3 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of over 50%. This large spread across presets indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded by the increased graphical demands. However, the fact that even the Low preset cannot reach extremely high frame rates suggests the CPU is also contributing to the overall performance ceiling. The Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor, and Lockdown Protocol appears to scale well with the available threads, but the GPU is clearly the dominant factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The performance drop from Low to Ultra is again substantial, from 115.8 FPS down to 54.4 FPS. This is a 61.4 FPS difference, showing that the RX 5700 XT is working harder as the resolution increases. The CPU is still keeping up, as evidenced by the fact that the Low preset at 1440p (115.8 FPS) is very close to the Low preset at 1080p (154.5 FPS). The gap between resolutions at the same settings is smaller than the gap between presets at the same resolution, which points to the GPU being the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the performance. The Low preset at 4K runs at 75.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 36.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 21.8 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is 6.2 FPS. This indicates that the RX 5700 XT is overwhelmed by the 4K pixel count, and the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 5 3600 is not the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU's rendering capabilities. Users with this combination should focus their optimization efforts on GPU-related settings at 4K, as the CPU is unlikely to be the cause of any performance issues.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured frame rates provides a complete picture of how this combination performs across all tested settings and resolutions. All values are average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the data.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 154.5 FPS
• Medium: 110.8 FPS
• High: 98.8 FPS
• Ultra: 74.3 FPS

The 1080p results show a clear and steady decline as settings increase. The gap between Low and Medium is 43.7 FPS, between Medium and High is 12.0 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 24.5 FPS. The largest jump in cost comes from Low to Medium, while the High to Ultra step is also significant. At this resolution, all settings are playable, with even the most demanding Ultra preset staying well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are:

• Low: 115.8 FPS
• Medium: 81.9 FPS
• High: 71.7 FPS
• Ultra: 54.4 FPS

The 1440p results demonstrate a similar pattern, but the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold. The difference between Low and Medium is 33.9 FPS, Medium to High is 10.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 17.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 54.4 FPS is the first setting in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 71.7 FPS is the best playable option, offering a solid frame rate with high visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 75.7 FPS
• Medium: 53.9 FPS
• High: 47.7 FPS
• Ultra: 36.6 FPS

The 4K results show a steep decline as settings increase. The drop from Low to Medium is 21.8 FPS, Medium to High is 6.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 11.1 FPS. Only the Low preset at 75.7 FPS is playable at 4K. The Medium preset at 53.9 FPS is close to the threshold but still below it, and the High and Ultra presets are far too demanding for this GPU at this resolution. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this combination requires significant settings reductions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For builders considering this hardware, the nearest rivals in the database provide useful context for how the Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 5700 XT compare to other components. These are not direct replacements, but rather hardware that would produce similar overall performance in Lockdown Protocol.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 17007 and is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 17067 and is 0.2% faster. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070 and is 0.2% faster, while the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998 and is 0.2% slower. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RX 5700 XT. The Ryzen 5 3600 sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, which scores 16351 and is 0.1% slower. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408 and is 0.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415 and is also 0.3% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504 and is 0.9% faster. All of these GPUs fall within 1% of the RX 5700 XT's performance, so they would all produce very similar results in Lockdown Protocol. The RX 5700 XT is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs tested, which places it slightly below the CPU in relative standing.

The practical takeaway is that this combination is well-balanced. The CPU and GPU are both mid-range performers that complement each other well, and users with any of the listed rival components would see nearly identical performance in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Radeon RX 5700 XT run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes. The combination achieves 74.3 FPS at the Ultra preset, 98.8 FPS at High, 110.8 FPS at Medium, and 154.5 FPS at Low. All settings at 1080p are above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p with this hardware?

A: The High preset is the best playable option, with an average of 71.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 54.4 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, so it should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the RX 5700 XT and Ryzen 5 3600?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which runs at 75.7 FPS. Medium (53.9 FPS), High (47.7 FPS), and Ultra (36.6 FPS) all fail to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 5700 XT scores 16361 in the database benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is 0.1% slower, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is 0.3% faster, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is 0.3% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.9% faster.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a good match for the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: Yes. The CPU and GPU are well-matched, as evidenced by the smooth scaling of frame rates across presets. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, while at 1080p, the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the CPU keeps up without issue.

Q: What is the weakest setting for this combination at 4K?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 4K, with an average of 75.7 FPS. The next step up, Medium, drops to 53.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's overall rankings for Lockdown Protocol, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT holds the 2713th position out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which is consistent with the hardware's individual percentile scores. The CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The combination's rank is pulled down by the GPU, which is the weaker component in this pairing.

The rank of 2713 out of 3714 means that roughly 73% of tested combinations perform better in Lockdown Protocol. This is not surprising given the age of the hardware, but the actual gameplay experience is still acceptable at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering smooth frame rates at those resolutions, even if it cannot compete with high-end modern systems. The combination is best suited for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High gaming, where it provides a consistent and enjoyable experience. For 4K, it is only viable at the lowest settings, which may not be appealing to all users. Overall, this pairing represents a balanced mid-range setup that handles Lockdown Protocol adequately at mainstream resolutions, but it is not a top-tier performer in the database's rankings.