Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 presents a compelling mid-range configuration for Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title released on 2024-03-11. Benchmark results show that this combo’s performance in the game is highly dependent on resolution, with the system delivering a clear 60 FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, while 4K demands a reduction in visual fidelity to remain playable. The data indicates that the RX 7700’s 16 GB GDDR6 memory and RDNA 3.0 architecture provide ample headroom for the game’s demands, but the CPU’s role becomes increasingly important as settings are lowered.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The data shows an average of 95 FPS at Low and 67 FPS at Medium at 3840x2160. High settings drop to 59 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Ultra is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 68 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold, so the most demanding option is the recommended choice.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20454, 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425, 0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9454P (20422, 0.2% delta). It sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the system achieves 200 FPS on Low and 93 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 107 FPS drop when moving to the highest quality preset, showing the GPU’s performance scaling with graphical load.

Q: Is the RX 7700’s performance similar to any older or newer graphics cards?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 15852, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, -0.1% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a 1.7% difference.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600’s average benchmark score of 20468 places it within a hair of several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, scoring 20454, is virtually indistinguishable in overall CPU workload performance, with a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425, 0.2% delta) and the AMD EPYC 9454P (20422, 0.2% delta) also fall into this tight performance cluster. For gaming, the Ryzen 5 8500G is the most relevant alternative, as it is a desktop APU with similar multi-threaded capabilities, though the 5600 offers dedicated PCIe Gen 4 lanes and a higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700’s average benchmark score of 15852 is bracketed by a diverse set of cards. The AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, -0.1% delta) is a much older architecture but lands at nearly the same average score, which is surprising given the generational gap. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, -1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, -1.7% delta) are slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, any of these GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates at the same settings, though the RX 7700’s 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provide a significant advantage in texture-heavy scenes.

When considering a full system swap, the combination of the Ryzen 5 5600 with a GPU around the RTX 3060 Ti’s performance level would behave nearly identically in most titles. The 0.1% to 1.7% delta in benchmark scores translates to negligible real-world FPS differences in Lockdown Protocol, meaning users with these alternative parts should expect similar playability profiles across resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions and presets in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system shows its highest frame rates, with Low settings producing 200 FPS and Ultra producing 93 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 107 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when increasing graphical quality. However, the CPU still maintains high throughput, as evidenced by the Ryzen 5 5600’s strong multi-threaded scores in Cinebench R23 (18309) and PassMark (21541).

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress somewhat: Low produces 147 FPS and Ultra produces 68 FPS. The 79 FPS delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming a more significant bottleneck as pixel count increases. At 3840x2160, the trend continues sharply—Low produces 95 FPS and Ultra drops to 44 FPS, a 51 FPS delta. This pattern confirms that the RX 7700’s rendering capabilities, including its 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs, are the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Notably, the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 200 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600’s six Zen 3 cores are feeding the GPU efficiently. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5641 and the 2-thread score of 1737 suggest that the CPU handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads well, which is relevant for an FPS game’s game logic and physics. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is largely idle relative to the GPU, as the 44 FPS result is clearly GPU-bound. The data indicates that for this game, the GPU dominates performance scaling across all settings, while the CPU provides a stable foundation that prevents frame drops even at high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1709 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, meaning slightly less than half of the tested configurations perform better. The ranking reflects a balance of CPU and GPU capabilities: the CPU sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits lower in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. This disparity suggests that the graphics card is the weaker link in the pairing.

The combo’s ranking is consistent with its measured performance. At 1440p, it achieves 68 FPS on Ultra, which is a solid result for a mid-range system. However, the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS pulls the overall capability down, as many higher-ranked combos likely handle 4K Ultra at or above 60 FPS. The 1080p results, including 93 FPS on Ultra, are competitive with systems that rank higher, indicating that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for 4K enthusiast-level settings.

The gap between the CPU’s and GPU’s percentiles is worth investigating. The Ryzen 5 5600’s 74th percentile ranking is driven by its strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309), while the RX 7700’s 58th percentile reflects its position among modern GPUs. For Lockdown Protocol, which does not appear to be excessively CPU-heavy based on the FPS scaling, the GPU’s lower percentile is the primary constraint on the combo’s overall rank.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher across most resolution and preset combinations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 68 FPS as the best playable option. At 3840x2160, only Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) are playable; High averages 59 FPS and Ultra averages 44 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The verdict is clear: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo offers a fully playable experience at maximum settings, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. For 4K, the system requires dropping to Medium settings to maintain 60 FPS, which still provides a good visual experience given the RX 7700’s 16 GB VRAM. The High preset at 4K falls just short of the threshold at 59 FPS, so users with 4K displays should stick to Medium or lower for a consistent frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, achieving an average of 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 4K, as Low also clears the threshold but with lower visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 68 FPS. This is the highest quality option available, and it comfortably surpasses the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at this resolution produces 104 FPS (min 88, max 120), but Ultra provides the best visuals without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 93 FPS. This is the optimal configuration for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate well above the playable threshold. The Medium preset offers 142 FPS (min 121, max 163) for users prioritizing frame rate over quality, but Ultra at 93 FPS is still excellent for most displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 95 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate at 4K, providing a smooth experience for fast-paced gameplay.
• Medium: 67 FPS average, 57 FPS minimum, 77 FPS maximum. The minimum dips below 60 FPS, but the average stays above the threshold.
• High: 59 FPS average. This falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it unsuitable for consistent 60 FPS gaming.
• Ultra: 44 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset and shows a significant drop, indicating the GPU is heavily stressed at 4K Ultra.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 147 FPS average. This is well above the threshold and shows the system’s headroom at lower settings.
• Medium: 104 FPS average, 88 FPS minimum, 120 FPS maximum. The minimum is well above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience.
• High: 91 FPS average. This is a strong result, maintaining high frame rates at a quality preset.
• Ultra: 68 FPS average. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin, making it the best quality option at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 200 FPS average. This is the highest recorded frame rate in the dataset, showing excellent CPU-GPU coordination at low settings.
• Medium: 142 FPS average, 121 FPS minimum, 163 FPS maximum. The minimum is exceptionally high, indicating no stutter or drops.
• High: 124 FPS average. This is a very smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.
• Ultra: 93 FPS average. This is the best visual preset and still delivers a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for competitive play.