Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers playable performance across all tested resolutions in Lockdown Protocol, though the headroom for maximum visual quality narrows significantly as resolution climbs. At 4K, the system is limited to High settings to maintain frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold, while at 1440p and 1080p, the full Ultra preset is achievable with substantial margin. The recorded data shows a system that is clearly capable of running the game smoothly, with the primary trade-off being between resolution and visual fidelity.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which produces an average of 66.6 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 75.9 FPS, and Low averages 102.9 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still remaining above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 46.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 72.1 FPS. This means the system has enough performance headroom at 1440p to run the game at its maximum visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset at this resolution averages 97.1 FPS, Medium averages 111.4 FPS, and Low reaches 162.6 FPS, but Ultra is the clear recommendation given it clears the threshold with room to spare.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 104 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the system handles it with a significant buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 1080p averages 134.7 FPS, Medium averages 155 FPS, and Low reaches 201.6 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra is not just playable but smooth, making this the ideal resolution for players who want the full visual experience.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the system can run the game at High or Ultra depending on resolution, with 4K being the only scenario where the highest preset must be sacrificed to maintain playable frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Lockdown Protocol. The game is an FPS title, and the benchmark data shows that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU has a more balanced role at lower resolutions.

Comparing the 1080p to 1440p results, the average FPS at Ultra drops from 104 FPS to 72.1 FPS, a reduction of roughly 31 FPS. This is a substantial decrease that points to the GPU carrying more load as pixel count rises. The same pattern appears at High settings: 134.7 FPS at 1080p falls to 97.1 FPS at 1440p. The scaling between these two resolutions is consistent, with the GPU clearly being the limiting factor.

The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. At Ultra, the average drops from 72.1 FPS at 1440p to 46.4 FPS at 4K, a fall of about 26 FPS. At High, the drop is from 97.1 FPS to 66.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 30 FPS. This steep decline at 4K confirms that the RX 7700 XT is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the rendering load increases dramatically with each step up in resolution.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, shows its influence in the lower resolution and lower preset results. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 201.6 FPS, and at 1440p Low it achieves 162.6 FPS. These high frame rates suggest that the CPU can feed the GPU well enough at lower graphical loads, but the scaling is not linear. The difference between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is about 39 FPS, which is less than the gap seen at Ultra settings between the same resolutions. This indicates that at lower presets, the CPU has more relative importance, as the GPU is not as heavily stressed.

At 4K Low, the average is 102.9 FPS, which is still well above 60 FPS. The fact that even the lowest preset at 4K clears the threshold suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration. The GPU handles the 4K workload adequately at Low, Medium, and High settings, with only Ultra falling below the playable mark.

In summary, the GPU is the dominant component at 1440p and 4K, with the CPU playing a supporting role. At 1080p, the system has enough performance from both components to produce very high frame rates, and the CPU's contribution is more visible in the differences between Low and Medium presets at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a full picture of performance across all three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 201.6 FPS, the Medium preset averages 155 FPS, the High preset averages 134.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 104 FPS. Every setting at 1080p is far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding preset leaving nearly 44 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 162.6 FPS, the Medium preset averages 111.4 FPS, the High preset averages 97.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 72.1 FPS. All four settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra has the smallest margin at just over 12 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs about 14 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs about 25 FPS, showing that each increase in visual quality comes with a measurable performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 102.3 FPS, the Medium preset averages 75.9 FPS, the High preset averages 66.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 46.4 FPS. The High preset is the only one of the upper settings that remains above 60 FPS, and even then the margin is only about 6.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls well below the threshold, making it unsuitable for 4K gameplay. The Low preset at 4K remains very playable, with an average of 102.9 FPS.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded in the measurements, so the analysis relies on average FPS values. The averages are consistent across resolutions and presets, showing a clear and predictable scaling pattern. The data indicates that the system is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where all presets are playable, and that 4K requires dropping to High or lower to maintain smooth performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provide context for how the CPU compares to other hardware. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 3600's average of 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, which is 0.2% lower. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RX 7700 XT. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, indicating solid mid-to-upper tier positioning.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549 and sits at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile with a score of 22435, which is 0.5% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile with a score of 22729, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 1.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170, which is 1.7% lower. These differences are small enough that users with any of these GPUs should expect very similar frame rates in this game. The RX 7700 XT's performance is closely matched by these alternatives, and the measured FPS results in Lockdown Protocol would likely be within a few frames of what these rival GPUs would produce.

The combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 7700 XT is well balanced, and the nearest rivals suggest that neither component is an outlier in its class. The system's overall rank of 1571 out of 3714 combos places it in the upper half of tested configurations, reinforcing that this pairing is competitive for this game.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, with clear caveats based on resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system runs the game at Ultra settings with an average of 104 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and every preset from Low to Ultra is playable. The verdict at this resolution is unambiguous: the system has ample performance for smooth gameplay at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs Ultra settings with an average of 72.1 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p a fully playable resolution with the highest visual settings available. The margin at Ultra is not as large as at 1080p, but it is sufficient for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the system can run the game at High settings with an average of 66.6 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold, with averages of 102.9 FPS and 75.9 FPS respectively. However, the Ultra preset falls to 46.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. For 4K users, the recommendation is to use High settings to stay above 60 FPS, or drop to Medium for a larger margin.

The data shows a system that handles Lockdown Protocol well across the board, with the only limitation being 4K Ultra. For the vast majority of players using 1080p or 1440p displays, this configuration provides a strong experience with no compromises needed.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 46.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 66.6 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 72.1 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution. All presets at 1440p, from Low to Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035, which places it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-1260P and AMD EPYC 7742, score 17007 and 16998 respectively, both within 0.2% of its performance.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average score of 22549, which is 1.7% higher than the RX 5700's score of 22170. This is a small difference, so the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system averages 155 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Ultra preset at this resolution averages 104 FPS.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor at 4K in this game?

A: The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is steep, with Ultra falling from 72.1 FPS to 46.4 FPS. This indicates the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, is the primary constraint at 4K, as the rendering load increases significantly with resolution.