Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a clear, tiered performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, scaling predictably with resolution and graphical preset. The measured data indicates this combination is a reliable 60 FPS performer at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining viable only at the lowest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination posts its strongest results. The Low preset delivers an average of 164 FPS, providing a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 111.4 FPS, still far above the playability threshold. The High preset yields 100.3 FPS, showing the scaling is smooth rather than cliff-like. The most demanding Ultra preset still clears the target comfortably with an average of 76.7 FPS. This resolution shows the CPU-GPU pairing has ample performance for competitive play, even at maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain strong but begin to show the GPU's limits. The Low preset produces 115.7 FPS, which is a significant 48.3 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 85.4 FPS, a solid result for the resolution. High follows at 74.4 FPS, maintaining a playable experience. However, the Ultra preset falls to 57.8 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that the highest settings are not viable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only setting that clears the threshold, averaging 75.4 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 56 FPS, a 19.4 FPS deficit from Low. High averages 44.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.5 FPS. The data shows a steep performance penalty at 4K, with the gap between Low and High presets exceeding 30 FPS. The RX 7600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely limiting factors at this pixel count, as the frame rate falls off sharply with increased graphical load.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which averages 75.4 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 56 FPS, and the High preset falls to 44.6 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 34.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this system?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that remains playable, averaging 74.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 57.8 FPS, which is not playable per the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the 1080p Ultra preset maintain a stable frame rate?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 76.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is above the playable threshold, though it represents a significant drop from the 100.3 FPS average at High settings.

Q: How large is the performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 87.3 FPS. The Low preset averages 164 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 76.7 FPS. This shows a substantial scaling cost for the highest visual quality.

Q: Is the 4K Medium preset close to being playable?

A: No, the 4K Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is 4 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. While close, it does not meet the playability criteria.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Low compared to 1080p Low?

A: The 1440p Low preset averages 115.7 FPS, while the 1080p Low preset averages 164 FPS. This represents a 48.3 FPS reduction when moving up in resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 76.7 FPS. This is the only resolution where the maximum preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, averaging 74.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, so High represents the highest quality option that maintains a playable frame rate.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, averaging 75.4 FPS. This is the sole playable preset at 4K, and it still provides a substantial frame rate margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The data confirms this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across most common configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, making it fully playable at every quality level. At 2560x1440, three of the four presets are playable, with only Ultra falling short at 57.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 75.4 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: this system is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine for this game. The 1080p Ultra experience at 76.7 FPS is particularly strong, offering high visual quality with a comfortable frame rate. The 1440p High experience at 74.4 FPS is also excellent. The 4K experience is limited to Low settings, which may be acceptable for users prioritizing frame rate over visual detail. The system ranks 2507 out of 3714 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The gap between Low (164 FPS) and Ultra (76.7 FPS) at 1080p is 87.3 FPS, showing that the GPU is still being stressed by higher settings, but the CPU is capable of feeding it adequately.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The frame rate drops are consistent with increased pixel load, with Low at 115.7 FPS and High at 74.4 FPS. The CPU is less likely to be the bottleneck here, as the GPU is working harder to render the additional pixels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear limiting factor. The steep decline in performance — from 75.4 FPS at Low to 34.5 FPS at Ultra — demonstrates that the RX 7600's processing power and memory bandwidth are insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering. The CPU's role is diminished at this resolution, as the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates regardless of the CPU's capability.

The data suggests that for 1080p gaming, the Ryzen 5 5500 with its 6 cores and 12 threads is well-matched to the RX 7600. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is the sole determinant of playability. Users seeking higher 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 2507 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 67th percentile of tested configurations, indicating it outperforms a majority of setups but is not at the top end of the performance spectrum.

This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. The system's ability to handle 1080p Ultra at 76.7 FPS and 1440p High at 74.4 FPS puts it ahead of many lower-tier combinations, but the 4K limitations prevent it from ranking higher. The 57th percentile ranking of the GPU itself (vs. all GPUs) and the 73rd percentile ranking of the CPU (vs. all CPUs) suggest that the CPU is a relatively stronger component than the GPU in this pairing, which aligns with the observed resolution scaling where the GPU holds the system back at higher settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for both components, several alternative combinations would deliver similar performance in Lockdown Protocol.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average benchmark score of 19617, which is a 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 5 5500's 19593 score. This means it would behave nearly identically in games, offering the same level of CPU performance. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a 0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, a 0.7% delta, both providing slightly higher performance. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, a 0.5% delta, offering marginally lower performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has an average score of 15199, a 0.2% delta from the RX 7600's 15171 score. This would produce nearly identical frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 (0.7% delta), both slightly lower. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.7% delta, indicating slightly higher performance, though it is an integrated solution.

Users with these alternative components can expect comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The performance differences are all within 1% of the tested CPU and GPU, meaning any of these combinations would yield similar results at the same settings and resolutions. The ranking of 2507 out of 3714 would remain largely unchanged with these alternatives.