Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination delivers a broad range of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU clearly dominating the performance envelope. Across all three tested resolutions, the average FPS remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at the highest preset. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound, allowing the RX 7900 XTX to push frame rates to the high triple digits at lower resolutions, with the Ryzen 5 5500 proving sufficient to feed the powerful graphics card. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings for this specific pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination produces a spread of results that showcase the GPU's raw capability. The Low preset yields an average of 143.6 FPS, while Medium drops to 103.6 FPS. High settings produce 91.9 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still manages 67.5 FPS. This range indicates that even at 4K, the RX 7900 XTX has substantial headroom, but the Ultra preset brings the system closest to the 60 FPS threshold, with a 12.5% margin above it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably with the reduced pixel count. Low settings deliver 215.9 FPS, which is a significant jump from the 4K result. Medium settings hit 158.2 FPS, High settings reach 139.2 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a solid 104.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 111.2 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a massive impact on the final frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its peak performance. Low settings produce 241.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all configurations. Medium settings yield 211.4 FPS, High settings achieve 189.6 FPS, and Ultra settings still deliver 139.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 102.1 FPS, indicating that while the GPU is powerful, the Ultra preset introduces a notable load that reduces the frame rate by approximately 42% compared to Low.

All measured FPS values in the data represent averages, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data available for this combination. The consistency of the results suggests that the RX 7900 XTX maintains stable performance, but the absence of 1% lows means the analysis relies solely on average throughput.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions points to a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all presets drops by a significant margin. For instance, at High settings, the frame rate falls from 189.6 FPS to 139.2 FPS, a reduction of 26.6%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 139.1 FPS to 104.7 FPS, a 24.7% decrease. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload increases with resolution, and the CPU has ample headroom to keep up.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 further confirms this. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 158.2 FPS to 103.6 FPS, a 34.5% reduction. The Ryzen 5 5500, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319. These figures are modest compared to the GPU's immense compute power, but they are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck in this title. The data shows that the RX 7900 XTX is the primary driver of performance, as the FPS scales almost entirely with resolution rather than CPU workload.

The preset selection also demonstrates this dynamic. At a fixed resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial, but the CPU's role remains constant. The GPU handles the increased visual complexity, and the CPU's frame generation logic appears to keep pace without introducing a significant limit. The benchmark results indicate that for this game, the RX 7900 XTX is the component that determines the playable experience, while the Ryzen 5 5500 provides a stable foundation.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67.5 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that approaches the playability threshold, and it clears it by a 7.5 FPS margin. The High preset at 91.9 FPS offers more headroom, but Ultra is the highest visual quality that maintains a playable frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 104.7 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity while staying well above 60 FPS. The margin here is substantial, with 44.7 FPS of headroom, allowing for a smooth experience even in demanding scenes. Low and Medium settings provide even higher frame rates, but Ultra offers the best balance of image quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces 139.1 FPS, which is the clear recommendation. This provides a 79.1 FPS buffer over the playability threshold, ensuring that the system can handle any in-game scenario without dropping below 60 FPS. The High preset at 189.6 FPS is an alternative for competitive play, but Ultra is the most demanding setting that still delivers exceptional performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 564th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 15.2% of all configurations in the database, indicating a high-performing setup. The rank reflects the GPU's dominance, as the RX 7900 XTX sits in the 64th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

The ranking suggests that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, but it is not at the absolute top tier. The GPU's end-of-life production status and the CPU's mid-range positioning contribute to this placement. The data shows that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming, but it does not reach the elite tier occupied by the very best CPU-GPU pairings. The 564th rank out of 3714 combos indicates that there are 563 configurations that deliver higher average FPS, likely featuring more recent or higher-end components.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it performs nearly identically. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a delta of -0.4%, also offering comparable performance. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, a delta of 0.5%, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, a delta of -0.7%. These four CPUs would all behave similarly to the Ryzen 5 5500 in this system, providing a negligible performance difference of less than 1% in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 19410. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB with a score of 19334 (delta 0.4%), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 with 19602 (delta -1%), the AMD FirePro D300 with 19637 (delta -1.2%), and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp with 19177 (delta 1.2%). These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, although the RX 7900 XTX holds a slight edge in raw compute. The delta percentages are all within a 2.4% range, suggesting that swapping to any of these cards would yield a visually similar experience, though the architectural differences may affect specific game optimizations.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with ease, according to the verdict by resolution data. At 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are listed as playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 67.5 FPS. This means the system clears the 60 FPS threshold even at the highest visual quality in 4K.

At 2560x1440, the verdict designates all presets as playable, with Ultra delivering 104.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the system can handle any setting without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the same verdict applies, with Ultra achieving 139.1 FPS. This is ideal for competitive gaming, as the frame rate is high enough to take advantage of 144Hz displays. The data confirms that this combo is more than capable of running the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with the GPU providing ample headroom for future updates or more demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: Ultra settings produce an average of 67.5 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate at 1920x1080 Ultra compare to 2560x1440 Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 139.1, while at 2560x1440 Ultra it is 104.7. This represents a 34.4 FPS difference, or a 32.9% reduction when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary driver, as frame rates scale heavily with resolution. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck, evidenced by the high FPS at lower resolutions.

Q: What is this combo's rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combination ranks 564th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 15.2% of all configurations.

Q: Which CPUs offer similar performance to the Ryzen 5 5500 for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Intel Core i5-12500, Intel Core i7-10700F, and Intel Core i5-11600KF all have average benchmark scores within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 5500, indicating they would behave similarly.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the verdict for 2560x1440 lists Ultra as playable, with an average of 104.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.