Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sits near a cluster of closely matched processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 17035 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 17007, and the AMD EPYC 7742, which scores 16998. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, a 0.2% difference, and the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also a 0.2% difference. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and physics simulation headroom in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 3600's 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 2 architecture, provide a solid foundation for a fast-paced FPS, and the data shows that swapping to any of these nearby rivals would not meaningfully shift the measured results.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 produces an average benchmark score of 26331. The closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT at 26011, which is 1.2% slower. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, a 0.3% edge, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8% faster. These deltas are small enough that a user moving from any of these GPUs to the RTX 5060 would see essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged. The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the defining characteristics here, and the rival GPUs cluster tightly around its overall compute performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS where the balance between CPU and GPU load shifts noticeably as resolution changes. The measured data shows a clear pattern: at 1920x1080, the system delivers 202.6 FPS on Low settings, 144.7 FPS on Medium, 124.1 FPS on High, and 93.5 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium costs 57.9 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is already becoming the limiting factor even at this resolution. The CPU, with its 12 threads and a PassMark multithread score of 17700, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates, but the scaling between presets shows that graphical load dominates the performance curve.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across the board: Low yields 147.2 FPS, Medium 103.5 FPS, High 89.1 FPS, and Ultra 68.2 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, particularly at Low settings, where the system loses 55.4 FPS. This is a strong signal that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting. At 3840x2160, the trend continues: Low produces 96.9 FPS, Medium 68.4 FPS, High 61.9 FPS, and Ultra 44.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, which confirms that the RTX 5060 is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, since the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 3600, with its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, is not the limiting factor in this configuration; the recorded data shows that the GPU dictates the playable settings at each resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 93.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset delivers 61.9 FPS at 4K, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium runs at 68.4 FPS, and Low runs at 96.9 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that stays playable at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 or the RTX 5060 the limiting factor in this build?

A: The data points to the GPU. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system drops to 44.9 FPS, while at 1920x1080 with Low settings it reaches 202.6 FPS. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions, so the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution and graphical load increase.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in this game?

A: In the database, the RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26011. That is a 1.2% difference, so the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 103.5 FPS at 1440p with Medium settings. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for more demanding scenes.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 44.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users who want 4K playability should select High or lower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1643 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the upper half of all configurations in the database, with roughly 55.7% of tested combos ranking below it. This is a strong result for a mid-range pairing. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs both contribute to a balanced system that performs well across the board. The ranking reflects the fact that this combo can handle high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, and it can manage 4K at reduced settings. The gap between the 1643rd position and the top of the list is largely due to higher-end GPUs that can sustain Ultra settings at 4K, which this combo cannot do. Still, for a 1080p or 1440p gamer, this pairing sits well within the playable range and offers a consistent experience.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with room to spare at most settings. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable: Low runs at 202.6 FPS, Medium at 144.7 FPS, High at 124.1 FPS, and Ultra at 93.5 FPS. The Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by 33.5 FPS, which makes 1080p an excellent match for this hardware. At 2560x1440, the situation is nearly as good: Low delivers 147.2 FPS, Medium 103.5 FPS, High 89.1 FPS, and Ultra 68.2 FPS. Every setting at 1440p stays above 60 FPS, so users with high refresh rate monitors can push the graphics quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High, with frame rates of 96.9, 68.4, and 61.9 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 44.9 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, and it can handle 4K with a modest reduction in visual quality.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 93.5 FPS. This is the optimal choice for users who want maximum visual quality at this resolution. At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains playable, running at 68.2 FPS, so it is the recommended setting for 1440p displays. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which produces 61.9 FPS. Medium runs faster at 68.4 FPS, but High offers better visual fidelity while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Users who prefer a larger safety margin at 4K can select Medium, but the data shows that High is the highest quality setting that maintains playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 202.6 FPS, the Medium preset averages 144.7 FPS, the High preset averages 124.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 93.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is steady, with each step costing roughly 30 to 50 FPS, and even the most demanding preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop but remain playable across the board. Low averages 147.2 FPS, Medium averages 103.5 FPS, High averages 89.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 68.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS, which is a larger spread than at 1080p and indicates that the GPU is working harder at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle at the highest settings. Low averages 96.9 FPS, Medium averages 68.4 FPS, High averages 61.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 44.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, dropping 15.1 FPS below the target. The data shows a clear progression: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable at all settings with a smaller margin, and 4K is playable up to High, with Ultra reserved for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate. The recorded measurements contain no minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on average frame rates, but the consistency of the scaling across resolutions and presets suggests a stable performance profile.