Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Lockdown Protocol, ranging from a demanding 4K experience to a very fluid 1080p one. The benchmark data indicates a system that is firmly capable of handling the game at high refresh rates on standard monitors, but which requires careful settings management to maintain a steady 60 FPS at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, compares the combo against other tested configurations, and provides clear guidance on the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combo shows substantial headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 175, which is exceptionally high and well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS, indicating a very stable frame pacing that stays far above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings produce an average of 109 FPS, still delivering a very smooth experience. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 81, which remains comfortably above the playable threshold, proving the GPU can handle the most demanding preset at this resolution without issue.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains strong. Low settings yield an average of 128 FPS, demonstrating excellent scalability from the 1080p result. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS, which is a robust result for a moderate preset. High settings produce an average of 80 FPS, which is still well within the playable range. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages exactly 60 FPS, placing it right on the boundary of the playable threshold; while it is technically playable, there is no room for frame drops without dipping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset averages 83 FPS, which is a notable achievement for 4K, indicating the game is not overly demanding at its lowest quality settings. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS; this is technically below the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum FPS suggests occasional stutters. The High preset drops to an average of 51 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. The Ultra preset averages just 39 FPS, which is not playable in a competitive FPS context. The data shows a clear cliff between the Low preset and everything else at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo is ranked 2194 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the 59th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a majority of other systems. While the rank might seem mid-pack, the absolute FPS numbers reveal that this is a very capable setup for this specific title. The ranking is influenced by the inclusion of many higher-end and newer components that push the top percentiles, but for a mid-range pairing, the performance is solid. The data indicates that this combo sits squarely in the upper-middle tier of gaming performance, providing a smooth experience at mainstream resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the combo achieves an average of 81 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS experience?

A: Both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 can maintain 60 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, while at 1080p, all presets average above 60 FPS. 4K is only playable at the Low preset.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: It is only viable at the Low preset, which averages 83 FPS. The Medium preset falls just short with an average of 59 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are not playable, averaging 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The scaling varies by preset. For the Low setting, the average drops from 175 FPS to 128 FPS, a 27% reduction. For Ultra, it drops from 81 FPS to 60 FPS, a 26% reduction.

Q: Which is more demanding, changing resolution or changing preset?

A: The data suggests that preset changes have a larger impact. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average from 128 FPS to 60 FPS, a 53% reduction. Changing resolution from 1080p to 1440p on the same preset results in roughly a 26% reduction.

Q: Does the combo rank well compared to other systems?

A: The combo is ranked 2194 out of 3714 combos for this game, placing it in the 59th percentile. This indicates it performs better than most tested systems, even though it is not near the top.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, several other hardware combinations would perform similarly in this game. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has a benchmark average score of 19593. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 19617 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-12500 at 19668 (0.4% difference), the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (0.5% difference), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF at 19723 (0.7% difference). Any of these CPUs would provide nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with a score of 16129 (0.7% difference), the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 (1% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 (1% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 (2.1% difference). A system pairing any of these CPUs with any of these GPUs would produce FPS numbers in Lockdown Protocol that are within a few percentage points of the tested combo, making them viable alternatives for similar performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role in determining maximum frame rates. The Low preset at 1080p averages 175 FPS, a figure that is likely near the CPU's limit for the game's engine. The fact that the Medium (124 FPS) and High (109 FPS) presets show a smaller drop relative to the Ultra preset (81 FPS) suggests that the GPU begins to become a bottleneck as graphical load increases, but the CPU is still keeping pace well.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The Low preset still achieves 128 FPS, suggesting the CPU is still capable, but the scaling down from 1080p is more pronounced. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS indicates the GPU is now working near its maximum capacity. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The Low preset yields 83 FPS, but the Medium preset falls to 59 FPS and the Ultra preset to 39 FPS, showing a steep curve that is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's performance remains consistent, but the RX 9060 cannot maintain high frame rates with higher graphical fidelity at 4K.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo can definitively run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable of running the game at the Ultra preset with an average of 81 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system can also run the Ultra preset, but it averages exactly 60 FPS, leaving no headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 80 FPS is a safer choice for a consistent experience. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at the Low preset, which averages 83 FPS. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is technically below the playable threshold, and the High and Ultra presets are not recommended for competitive play. The data confirms that this is a reliable 1080p and 1440p machine for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the best visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS average, the following settings are recommended:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding playable preset is Low, which achieves an average of 83 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the 60 FPS threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The Ultra preset is playable with an average of 60 FPS. While it meets the threshold exactly, the High preset at 80 FPS offers a more stable margin and is recommended for a smoother experience.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 81 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity with performance well above the minimum requirement.