Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G sits close to several other processors in the database's aggregate benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score of 17507 places it within a narrow band of comparable CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, a mere 0.1% behind the 4600G, making it effectively a statistical tie in overall CPU performance. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, which is 0.6% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, outperforming the 4600G by 0.6%. The Intel Core i3-14100T completes the nearest rival group with a score of 17648, leading the 4600G by 0.8%. These four processors represent the closest alternatives for users seeking similar CPU-level performance in this socket class, though the 4600G's 6-core, 12-thread configuration and Zen 2 architecture provide its specific behavioral characteristics.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT records an average benchmark score of 17083, placing it at the 60th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 with a score of 17037, just 0.3% behind, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019, trailing by 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 leads this group with a score of 17208, 0.7% ahead of the RX 7600 XT, while the NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16932, lagging by 0.9%. The RX 7600 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and RDNA 3.0 architecture set it apart from these rivals in terms of feature support, but the raw aggregate scores indicate that these alternatives would produce broadly similar frame rates in many titles.

When paired together, this CPU and GPU combination ranks 2437th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That position places it in the lower-middle portion of the database's combo rankings, meaning roughly one-third of tested configurations land below it. The CPU's 71st percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 60th percentile standing suggest the processor has a slight relative strength advantage over the graphics card in general workloads, but the game's specific demands will determine how that translates to frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 77.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 55.8 FPS, High settings fall to 49.3 FPS, and Ultra settings produce just 34.4 FPS, none of which reach the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, delivering an average of 73.7 FPS. Medium runs at 85.6 FPS and Low at 118.6 FPS, but Ultra drops below the threshold at 58.2 FPS, so it is not considered playable.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or the GPU in this configuration?

A: The data shows the game scales more with resolution than with preset changes, which indicates a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra is 88.2 FPS, while at 3840x2160 that gap narrows to 43.2 FPS, suggesting the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 3070 in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17208 in the database's average benchmark metric, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT's score of 17083. This is a marginal difference, and in Lockdown Protocol specifically, the RX 7600 XT still manages playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 76.5 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the highest preset that remains playable at this resolution. Low settings reach 164.7 FPS, Medium hits 118.8 FPS, and High produces 106.1 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for the RX 7600 XT in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p, the frame rate drops substantially when moving from Low to Ultra, which is typical of GPU-limited scenarios. At 4K, the same preset range shows a smaller absolute drop, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's 71st percentile rank suggests it has adequate headroom for this title's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for Lockdown Protocol with this combination are recorded across three resolutions and four quality presets. All values represent average FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame data available in the database.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows. Low settings deliver 77.6 FPS average, which is the only 4K preset that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings produce 55.8 FPS, High settings yield 49.3 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 34.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 43.2 FPS decline, with each preset step costing roughly 14 FPS on average. The gap between Low and Medium is 21.8 FPS, between Medium and High is 6.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 14.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are higher across the board. Low settings run at 118.6 FPS, Medium at 85.6 FPS, High at 73.7 FPS, and Ultra at 58.2 FPS. Three of the four presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra being the sole exception. The preset-to-preset deltas are 33.0 FPS from Low to Medium, 11.9 FPS from Medium to High, and 15.5 FPS from High to Ultra. The total spread between Low and Ultra is 60.4 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed the playable threshold. Low settings average 164.7 FPS, Medium averages 118.8 FPS, High averages 106.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 76.5 FPS. The differences are 45.9 FPS from Low to Medium, 12.7 FPS from Medium to High, and 29.6 FPS from High to Ultra. The total range from Low to Ultra is 88.2 FPS, the largest spread of any resolution tested.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows that lower presets benefit more from resolution reduction. At Low settings, moving from 4K to 1440p increases frame rate by 41.0 FPS, and moving from 1440p to 1080p adds another 46.1 FPS. At Ultra settings, the same transitions add 23.8 FPS and 18.3 FPS respectively. This indicates that the higher presets place more demand on the GPU, which becomes the limiting factor before resolution scaling can fully express itself.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with different preset limitations. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average, and the verdict by resolution is clear.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the threshold with 77.6 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short at 55.8 FPS, 49.3 FPS, and 34.4 FPS respectively. This resolution is playable only with significant visual compromises.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High at 73.7 FPS, Medium at 85.6 FPS, and Low at 118.6 FPS. Ultra misses the threshold at 58.2 FPS, narrowly below the 60 FPS target. Users at this resolution can enjoy a good balance of quality and performance by selecting High.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Ultra runs at 76.5 FPS, High at 106.1 FPS, Medium at 118.8 FPS, and Low at 164.7 FPS. This is the only resolution where the full quality range is accessible without dropping below 60 FPS.

The overall verdict is that this combination delivers playable performance at 1080p across all settings, at 1440p up to High, and at 4K only on Low. The system is well-suited for 1080p gaming with headroom for higher refresh rates, and it can handle 1440p with moderate settings. 4K gaming is possible only at the lowest quality preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. These are the optimal choices for balancing visual quality against the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, with an average frame rate of 77.6 FPS. This is the only preset that reaches the 60 FPS mark at 4K. The next step up, Medium, produces 55.8 FPS, which is below the threshold. Users targeting 4K should use Low to maintain smooth gameplay, accepting the reduced visual fidelity that comes with this preset.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, delivering 73.7 FPS on average. This provides a substantial visual improvement over Low while still staying comfortably above the 60 FPS line. Medium at 85.6 FPS is also viable for those who prefer higher frame rates over visual detail, but High is the most demanding option that remains playable. Ultra falls short at 58.2 FPS, so it is not recommended.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 76.5 FPS. This allows the full range of visual effects and detail settings while maintaining playability. For users with high refresh rate monitors, dropping to Low at 164.7 FPS or Medium at 118.8 FPS would provide smoother motion, but Ultra remains the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS. High at 106.1 FPS offers a middle ground between quality and speed.

These best settings reflect the measured data rather than subjective preferences. The database's playable threshold of 60 FPS is the consistent criterion across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT occupies the 2437th position out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the 65th percentile of tested configurations, meaning approximately 65% of all recorded combos rank below it, while 35% rank above.

The ranking position reflects the combination of a mid-tier CPU and a mid-range GPU. The CPU's aggregate benchmark score of 17507 puts it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's score of 17083 places it at the 60th percentile among all GPUs. The combo rank of 2437 is consistent with these individual standings, showing that Lockdown Protocol does not disproportionately favor either component in this pairing.

Relative to the nearest rival components, this combo's performance is tightly clustered. The CPU rivals are within 0.8% of the 4600G's score, and the GPU rivals are within 0.9% of the RX 7600 XT's score. Swapping to any of these nearby alternatives would produce very similar in-game results, likely within a few frames per second at most settings. The combo rank would shift only slightly if such a substitution were made.

The rank also indicates that this system is not a top-tier performer for Lockdown Protocol, but it is far from the bottom of the database. The measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p show that the combo can handle the game comfortably at most settings, which aligns with its mid-pack ranking. At 4K, the limitations become apparent, and the ranking reflects that the system is better suited to lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Lockdown Protocol's performance across resolutions. The pattern of frame rates at different settings and resolutions indicates which component becomes the limiting factor under various conditions.

At 1920x1080, the frame rate spread between Low and Ultra is 88.2 FPS, the largest of any resolution. This wide spread suggests that the GPU is not saturated at lower presets, allowing the CPU to drive higher frame rates. The jump from Low at 164.7 FPS to Medium at 118.8 FPS is 45.9 FPS, indicating that Medium adds significant GPU load. The drop from High at 106.1 FPS to Ultra at 76.5 FPS is 29.6 FPS, showing that Ultra imposes the heaviest GPU demand. At this resolution, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU up to the Ultra preset, where the GPU finally becomes the primary constraint.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 60.4 FPS. Low runs at 118.6 FPS, Medium at 85.6 FPS, High at 73.7 FPS, and Ultra at 58.2 FPS. The reduced spread compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is beginning to limit performance more consistently across presets. The CPU still provides enough throughput to reach 118.6 FPS at Low, but the GPU's workload at higher presets pulls the frame rate down. The fact that Ultra falls below 60 FPS at this resolution, while it stays above at 1080p, points to the GPU as the deciding factor.

At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further to 43.2 FPS. Low delivers 77.6 FPS, Medium 55.8 FPS, High 49.3 FPS, and Ultra 34.4 FPS. Here, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. Even at Low settings, the frame rate is barely above the playable threshold, and every preset step causes a significant drop. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to benefit from additional CPU throughput. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 41.0 FPS drop, while the same resolution change at Ultra shows a 23.8 FPS drop, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K.

The preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium costs 21.8 FPS, which is a 28% reduction. At 1080p, the same preset change costs 45.9 FPS, a 28% reduction as well, but the absolute numbers are much higher because the GPU has more spare capacity at lower resolutions. The game's demands scale with both resolution and preset, but the GPU handles the pixel and shading workload, so its capacity determines the ceiling at each resolution. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the GPU's raw throughput is the limiting factor across all presets.