Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a very strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The combination consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding preset and resolution, which makes it a versatile option for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows this combo is exceptionally fast. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 201.8 FPS. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 176.5 FPS, while High settings produce 170.6 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still holds an average of 139.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 31% reduction in average frame rate, but the absolute numbers remain far above what most displays can show.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very high. Low settings average 182.7 FPS, which is a modest 9.5% decrease compared to the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings average 160.1 FPS, High settings average 138.2 FPS, and Ultra settings average 105.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is wider than at 1080p, with Ultra delivering 42.5% lower average FPS than Low. Still, even the lowest result in this resolution group, the 105.1 FPS at Ultra, leaves substantial headroom above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo starts to feel the resolution pressure, but it never falls below the playable threshold. Low settings average 142.3 FPS, Medium settings average 102.2 FPS, and High settings average 88.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to an average of 65.2 FPS, which is the lowest recorded result across the entire measurement set. This is still above 60 FPS, but the margin is thin compared to the other resolution and preset combinations. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 54.2%, showing that the Ultra preset at this resolution imposes a heavy load on the system.

The database records only average FPS values for this title, without separate minimum or maximum frame time data. All 12 measured configurations, four settings across three resolutions, are based on the average frame rate metric.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, running at an average of 139.5 FPS. There is no reason to lower the preset at this resolution, as even the most demanding option provides well over double the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 105.1 FPS. This result is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The data indicates that all four presets at this resolution are playable, so users can prioritize visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 65.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset approaches the playable threshold, but it still clears it. The margin is 5.2 FPS, which is enough to maintain the 60 FPS target in the recorded data, though it leaves less room for demanding scenes. High settings at 4K provide a safer alternative with 88.1 FPS, but the Ultra preset remains the best playable option according to the verdict data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not fully saturated, as evidenced by the relatively small difference between Low and High settings. The jump from High (170.6 FPS) to Ultra (139.5 FPS) at 1080p is a 18.2% drop, which suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that stress the GPU more heavily. However, the 201.8 FPS at Low indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, so the Ryzen 5 3600 with its 6 cores and 12 threads does not appear to be a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the resolution scaling begins to shift the balance toward the GPU. The Low preset drops from 201.8 FPS at 1080p to 182.7 FPS at 1440p, a 9.5% reduction that reflects the increased pixel fill rate demand. The Ultra preset drops from 139.5 FPS at 1080p to 105.1 FPS at 1440p, a 24.7% reduction. This larger drop at Ultra compared to Low indicates that the GPU is doing significantly more work when both resolution and settings are high, while the CPU becomes relatively less important.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Low preset at 4K averages 142.3 FPS, which is 22.1% lower than the same settings at 1440p. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 65.2 FPS, which is 38.0% lower than Ultra at 1440p. The frame rate drops more steeply at higher settings as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. The Ryzen 5 3600's role diminishes at 4K because the RX 7900 XTX is working hard enough that the CPU has ample time to prepare frames.

Across all resolutions, the CPU's performance relative to rivals is solid. The Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1260P, scores 17007, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, also 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, 0.2% higher. These deltas are tiny, meaning the CPU's compute performance is essentially aligned with a broad group of processors. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to consistent frame delivery at high refresh rates, especially at 1080p and 1440p where CPU performance matters most.

The GPU, by contrast, shows a much wider spread in its benchmark data. The RX 7900 XTX has a PassMark G3D score of 31238 and an average benchmark score of 19410, placing it at the 64th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB at 19334 (0.4% lower), the NVIDIA TITAN Xp at 19177 (1.2% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 at 19602 (1.0% higher), and the AMD FirePro D300 at 19637 (1.2% higher). The small delta percentages between these very different GPUs reflect the averaging across multiple benchmark types, but in this game, the RX 7900 XTX clearly drives high frame rates even at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 65.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 105.1 FPS, which is the best playable option and leaves significant headroom above 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 201.8 FPS at Low to 139.5 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 31% while still remaining far above the playable threshold.

Q: Which component has a larger influence on performance at 4K?

A: The GPU. The frame rate drops from 142.3 FPS at Low to 65.2 FPS at Ultra at 3840x2160, a 54.2% reduction that shows the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the primary performance driver at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7900 XTX?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 201.8 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 182.7 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates without dragging down overall performance.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at every resolution and preset combination?

A: Yes. All 12 recorded configurations, from 1080p Low at 201.8 FPS to 4K Ultra at 65.2 FPS, clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 783rd out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 21.1% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the CPU is a 2019 model while the GPU is a high-end RDNA 3 part. The ranking reflects the fact that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting in this game, especially at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient to keep frame rates high.

The combination outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, which is expected given the RX 7900 XTX's raw compute capabilities. The ranking also suggests that users with this combo can expect a smooth experience across all common gaming scenarios, from competitive 1080p play to cinematic 4K presentation.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with excellent results across the board. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets are playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 139.5 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 105.1 FPS, also perfect for fast-paced play. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 65.2 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold and provides a viable 4K experience.

The only area of concern is 4K Ultra, where the 65.2 FPS average leaves a slim margin over the playable threshold. For users who prioritize a locked 60 FPS with no dips, dropping to High settings at 4K would provide 88.1 FPS and much more headroom. But for the vast majority of play, this combo delivers high frame rates without compromise. The Ryzen 5 3600 proves to be a capable partner for the RX 7900 XTX, and together they form a system that handles this title with ease.