Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining a viable option only at medium or lower settings. The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions, with the system comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at most settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors. The Ryzen 5 3600 records an average benchmark score of 17035, placing it within 0.2% of several near-identical options. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, a 0.2% difference, while the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, also a 0.2% difference in the opposite direction. The AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 round out this group with scores of 17070 and 16998 respectively. Any of these processors would deliver nearly interchangeable CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, so users upgrading from one to another should expect negligible frame rate changes.

On the GPU side, the RX 6750 XT posts an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rivals are an unusual mix. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, within 0.5%, and the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, within 0.6%. The AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842, a 0.7% gap. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes closest among NVIDIA parts at 25740, a 1.1% difference. These figures suggest the RX 6750 XT holds a slight edge over all of these alternatives, but the margins are small enough that real-world frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly identical.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between components. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 201.4 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low reduces that to 150.2 FPS, a 25.4% decrease. At 3840x2160 Low, the frame rate falls to 95.3 FPS, another 36.5% drop. This steep decline as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions and higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 93.1 FPS, while at 1080p High it produces 124.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 108.3 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact when the GPU is not heavily loaded. At 4K, the same Low to Ultra spread narrows to 53.8 FPS, indicating the GPU is saturated and settings changes have a smaller relative effect.

The data suggests the Ryzen 5 3600 provides sufficient headroom for the RX 6750 XT at 1080p and 1440p. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.20 GHz boost clock keeps pace with the GPU's output across most presets. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 41.5 FPS, and this is where the GPU's 12 GB of memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot compensate for the sheer pixel count. The CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K; the GPU simply runs out of rendering capacity.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system handles every preset above 60 FPS. The most demanding option, Ultra, averages 93.1 FPS. This is the recommended setting for smooth gameplay with maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also clears the threshold with 70.1 FPS. The full range of settings remains playable, with High at 88.8 FPS, Medium at 103.9 FPS, and Low at 150.2 FPS. The 70.1 FPS at Ultra leaves some margin above the 60 FPS floor, making it the best choice for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, Ultra falls below the threshold at 41.5 FPS, and High sits at 58.4 FPS, just under the line. Medium is the highest playable preset at 65.5 FPS, with Low at 95.3 FPS. Users wanting 4K should select Medium for the best balance of visual quality and smoothness.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 93.1 FPS. The system is fully capable at this resolution with no compromises needed.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS. Ultra averages 70.1 FPS, giving a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. This is the sweet spot for this combination, offering high visual quality with smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra falls to 41.5 FPS and High sits at 58.4 FPS, both below the 60 FPS target. Medium, at 65.5 FPS, is the highest playable setting. The system can handle 4K, but only with reduced settings. Users prioritizing 4K should accept Medium quality or consider lowering the resolution for higher frame rates.

The recorded data confirms the verdict: this combination is a solid 1080p and 1440p performer, with 4K limited to medium presets for a stable 60 FPS experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 201.4 FPS, Medium averages 139.3 FPS, High averages 124.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 93.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is substantial, reflecting the GPU's ability to render quickly at lower quality levels.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low averages 150.2 FPS, Medium averages 103.9 FPS, High averages 88.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 70.1 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 18.7 FPS, a noticeable but acceptable trade for higher visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low averages 95.3 FPS, Medium averages 65.5 FPS, High averages 58.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 41.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 7.1 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 16.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure of 41.5 FPS shows the GPU struggling under maximum load at this resolution.

The data pattern is consistent: each resolution step costs roughly 25% to 35% of the frame rate, and each settings step at a given resolution costs a smaller but still meaningful percentage. The RX 6750 XT, with its 2560 shading units and 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, delivers its best results at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1801 out of 3714 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, though not at the top tier. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 71, meaning it outperforms 71% of all tested processors. The GPU also sits at the 71st percentile among all tested GPUs.

The rank of 1801 out of 3714 indicates this is a mid-to-upper tier setup. It outperforms roughly half of the tested combinations, which aligns with the measured frame rates: strong 1080p and 1440p performance, with 4K limited to medium settings. The combination does not reach the top of the rankings, but it does not need to. For a 1080p or 1440p gamer, this setup delivers well above the 60 FPS threshold at maximum settings.

The CPU's nearest rivals, all within 0.2% in average benchmark scores, suggest that swapping in a comparable processor would not meaningfully change the ranking. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals, within 1.1% of its score, would produce nearly identical results. The combination's position in the database reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other at common gaming resolutions.

The data indicates this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with high refresh rates. At 1080p Ultra, the 93.1 FPS average supports smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays and is fast enough for higher refresh rate monitors. At 1440p Ultra, the 70.1 FPS average keeps gameplay fluid while maintaining visual fidelity. The 4K experience is functional but requires medium settings to stay above 60 FPS.