Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are consistently high across all settings. The Low preset produces 190.8 FPS average, Medium reaches 134.6 FPS, High delivers 118 FPS, and Ultra drops to 88.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, with Ultra still clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 138.8 FPS, Medium 101.1 FPS, High 85.8 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the closest call in the dataset, sitting only 3 FPS above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the demands increase further. Low averages 89.8 FPS, Medium 63.1 FPS, High 55.7 FPS, and Ultra 44.7 FPS. Notably, the High preset at 4K falls below 60 FPS, and Ultra dips further to under 45 FPS.

No minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded in the database for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. The data indicates that the combination scales predictably: each step up in preset quality reduces the average FPS, and each resolution increase also reduces performance. The most demanding configuration tested, 4K Ultra, yields 44.7 FPS, which is 15.3 FPS below the playable threshold. The least demanding configuration, 1080p Low, yields 190.8 FPS, which is more than triple the playable threshold.

The spread between presets narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the delta between Low and Ultra is 102.1 FPS. At 1440p, that delta shrinks to 75.8 FPS. At 4K, it reduces further to 45.1 FPS. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, compressing the relative gains from lowering settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol, particularly at higher resolutions. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p shows an average FPS reduction of roughly 27% across presets when moving up one resolution step. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is even more pronounced, with average FPS dropping by another 35% to 40% depending on the preset.

At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to feed frames. The Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of sustaining high frame delivery, as evidenced by the 190.8 FPS result at Low settings. The fact that Low at 1080p exceeds 190 FPS suggests that the processor is not the bottleneck at this resolution. However, the GPU still does the heavy lifting for visual fidelity, and the drop to 88.7 FPS at Ultra shows that the graphics card's workload increases significantly with higher presets.

At 4K, the GPU role becomes even more central. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 45.1 FPS, compared to 102.1 FPS at 1080p. This compression indicates that at 4K, the RX 6700 XT is operating near its limits regardless of preset, and the CPU's ability to prepare frames matters less. The Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance, as measured by its 3DMark single-thread score of 696, is adequate for this game, but it is not the primary driver of frame rate at higher resolutions.

The data also shows that the Medium preset at 4K achieves 63.1 FPS, which is 7.4 FPS higher than the High preset at the same resolution. This suggests that the step from Medium to High imposes a notable GPU cost, while the step from Low to Medium is more modest. The CPU contribution is relatively constant across presets, meaning that users who prioritize higher settings should focus on the GPU's capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 63.1 FPS. The Low preset also clears the threshold at 89.8 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual experience while still maintaining playability. The High preset at 4K falls to 55.7 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra at 44.7 FPS is not viable.

For 2560x1440, all four presets clear 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is a narrow margin, only 3 FPS above the threshold, but it is still playable. High at 85.8 FPS, Medium at 101.1 FPS, and Low at 138.8 FPS all provide additional headroom for users who prefer smoother motion over maximum visual quality.

For 1920x1080, all presets also clear 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 88.7 FPS. This provides a solid margin above the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1080p users. The High preset at 118 FPS and Medium at 134.6 FPS offer even more headroom, but Ultra delivers the highest visual fidelity while remaining comfortably playable.

The verdict data confirms that the combination can handle 1440p and 1080p at all presets, while 4K requires a reduction to Medium settings for a stable experience above 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 55.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings at 4K achieve 63.1 FPS and are the best playable option at that resolution.

Q: What is the highest preset available at 1440p while staying above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 63 FPS, which is above the threshold. All four presets at 1440p clear 60 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding option that remains playable.

Q: How much performance drops when going from 1080p to 4K on the same preset?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 190.8 at 1080p to 89.8 at 4K, a reduction of 101 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 88.7 at 1080p to 44.7 at 4K, a reduction of 44 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU still determines the frame rate differences between presets, but the CPU is capable enough to not be the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 3600's multi-thread score of 15045 in Cinebench R23 indicates sufficient processing power for high frame delivery, and the measured 190.8 FPS at Low settings supports this.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 134.6 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold and provides a smooth experience.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that exceed 90 FPS?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 89.8 FPS, achieved with Low settings. No 4K preset reaches 90 FPS or higher.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 in the database are the Intel Core i7-1260P with an average score of 17007 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i5-11400 with 17067 (0.2% lower), the AMD EPYC 7573X with 17070 (0.2% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7742 with 16998 (0.2% higher). These processors are within a narrow 0.4% performance band, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 3600's percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs places it solidly in the mid-to-upper range for processing power.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile with an average score of 27435 (0% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 with 27565 (0.5% lower), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell with 27135 (1.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 27839 (1.5% lower). The RX 6700 XT sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The RTX 3090 is a particularly interesting comparison: despite being a higher-tier card in other contexts, its average benchmark score is only 0.5% below the RX 6700 XT, suggesting similar frame rates in this title. The RTX 4070 Mobile matches the RX 6700 XT almost exactly, so laptop users with that GPU would see comparable performance to this desktop combo.

Since the CPU and GPU rivals are so close in average scores, a system pairing any of the listed CPUs with any of the listed GPUs would likely produce FPS numbers within a small margin of the measurements recorded for the Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 6700 XT. Users upgrading from these alternatives should not expect a significant shift in Lockdown Protocol performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions, but with caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 88.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset also clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 63 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets clear 60 FPS, with Medium being the best playable option at 63.1 FPS. The High preset at 4K falls short at 55.7 FPS, and Ultra at 4K is not playable at 44.7 FPS.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 1440p and 1080p are fully playable across all settings, while 4K requires a setting reduction to Medium for a stable experience. For users with a 4K display, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. For users with 1440p or 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while staying above the threshold.

The combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 6700 XT is well matched for this game, with the GPU being the primary determinant of frame rate at higher resolutions and the CPU providing adequate support at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1984 out of 3714 total combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the middle of the field, at roughly the 53rd percentile. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, and the measured FPS data supports a mid-pack positioning: strong at 1080p and 1440p, but not exceptional at 4K Ultra.

The rank is influenced by the fact that many other combos in the database feature newer or higher-end hardware. However, the RX 6700 XT's 72nd percentile among GPUs and the Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile among CPUs indicate that this is a balanced pairing. The rank of 1984 out of 3714 suggests that while there are many faster combos, there are also many slower ones. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo performs competently, and the 4K Medium result of 63.1 FPS is respectable for a system in this percentile range.

The data shows that the combo is more capable at lower resolutions, where the CPU and GPU work together efficiently. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the combo falls behind higher-ranked systems that feature more powerful graphics cards. Overall, this is a dependable mid-range configuration for Lockdown Protocol, with clear strengths at 1080p and 1440p and a playable, if not optimal, experience at 4K with reduced settings.