Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS, runs comfortably on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear path to 60 FPS or higher at every setting tier from 1080p through 4K. The only exception is Ultra settings at 3840x2160, where the average drops to 44 FPS, but every other combination of resolution and preset clears the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The GPU pairing lands at rank 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing this system in the upper-middle tier for this specific title, and the measured results confirm that the RX 7700’s 16 GB frame buffer and 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient to push high frame rates even at demanding resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration covers three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—each tested at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance: Low settings produce an average of 200 FPS, Medium reaches 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 and a maximum of 163, High hits 124 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a strong 93 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RX 7700 is not the limiting factor; even the most demanding preset holds well above the 60 FPS threshold, with headroom for high refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain robust. Low settings yield 147 FPS, Medium drops to 104 FPS with a range of 88 to 120, High produces 91 FPS, and Ultra settles at 68 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 25-30% performance at each preset, which is expected given the 78% increase in pixel count. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first setting where the system dips close to the 60 FPS line, but the 68 FPS average still provides a comfortable margin. The Medium preset’s minimum of 88 FPS shows that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings still deliver an average of 95 FPS, Medium drops to 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and a maximum of 77, High falls to 59 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to clear 60 FPS, and it does so by a significant margin. The Medium preset at 4K is the borderline case: its 67 FPS average clears the threshold, but the 57 FPS minimum shows that occasional dips below 60 are possible in heavy scenes. High at 4K sits just under the threshold with a 59 FPS average, making it technically unplayable by the strict 60 FPS standard used here.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 107 FPS (200 to 93); at 1440p, it is 79 FPS (147 to 68); at 4K, it is 51 FPS (95 to 44). This shrinking spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more dominant as pixel count rises, while at lower resolutions the CPU and memory subsystem play a larger role in determining the ceiling.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 95 FPS, Medium averages 67 FPS with a 57 FPS minimum, and High averages 59 FPS. Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The playable settings at 4K are Low and Medium.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra is fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 68 FPS. All four presets—Low at 147, Medium at 104, High at 91, and Ultra at 68—clear the 60 FPS threshold, so the best visual quality option is Ultra.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p for high-refresh-rate displays?

A: The data shows 200 FPS at Low, 142 FPS at Medium, 124 FPS at High, and 93 FPS at Ultra. Even the Ultra preset exceeds 90 FPS, making this configuration suitable for 144Hz monitors at 1080p with reduced settings.

Q: Is the RX 7700 the bottleneck at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 107 FPS drop (200 to 93), which is the largest absolute spread across all resolutions. This suggests the CPU and memory bandwidth are more relevant at lower pixel counts, while at 4K the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded?

A: Minimum FPS is only provided for Medium settings: 121 at 1080p, 88 at 1440p, and 57 at 4K. These minima indicate that 4K Medium can occasionally dip below 60 FPS despite the 67 FPS average.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The configuration ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU holds the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 200 FPS on Low settings, which is a very high number that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower pixel counts. The Ryzen 5 5600G’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and a single-core score of 1409, which are respectable figures for a mid-range desktop part. The 200 FPS Low result at 1080p indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution; the RX 7700 is rendering frames faster than most displays can show them.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings drops to 147, a decline of 26.5%. This drop is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, which points to the GPU becoming more involved. The RX 7700, with 2560 shading units and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, delivers 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, and the data at 1440p reflects a GPU that is still comfortably ahead of the CPU’s capabilities. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 68 FPS, which is exactly the same as the Medium preset at 4K, suggesting that the GPU is hitting a similar workload threshold at these two points.

At 3840x2160, the CPU’s role diminishes further. Low settings still produce 95 FPS, but Ultra drops to 44 FPS, a 54% reduction from Low. This steep decline is a clear sign that the GPU is now the dominant constraint. The RX 7700’s memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory are sufficient for the data footprint of Lockdown Protocol, but the raw compute throughput at 4K Ultra is simply not enough to maintain 60 FPS. The CPU’s 3dmark single-thread score of 872 and multi-thread score of 5455 suggest that even at 4K, the processor is not holding back the GPU; the frame rate is dictated by the graphics card’s fill rate and shading capacity.

The preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 107 FPS, which is a 53.5% reduction. At 1440p, the same preset step costs 79 FPS (53.7%), and at 4K it costs 51 FPS (53.7%). The consistency of these percentage drops across resolutions indicates that the relative cost of Ultra versus Low is constant, but the absolute FPS loss is smaller at 4K because the GPU is already working near its limit. This pattern confirms that the RX 7700 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600G provides sufficient headroom at 1080p and 1440p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across the vast majority of tested configurations. The verdict by resolution is explicit: 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; every preset clears 60 FPS, and Ultra achieves 68 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best option at 67 FPS average, though its 57 FPS minimum means users may experience brief dips below the threshold.

The 60 FPS playable threshold is the benchmark used here, and the data shows that the system fails this test only at 4K High (59 FPS) and 4K Ultra (44 FPS). For anyone targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this configuration is more than sufficient, offering high frame rates even on the most demanding preset. At 4K, the system is viable for competitive play on Medium settings, but users seeking a locked 60 FPS with maximum visual fidelity should consider lowering the resolution or adjusting specific settings. The overall rank of 1709 out of 3714 combinations places this system in the upper half of tested configurations, and the measured data confirms that it delivers a smooth experience for the majority of playable scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a very tight performance band. The Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066, which is 0.1% lower than the 5600G’s 21088 average; the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, 0.1% higher; the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% higher; and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning a system using any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, provided the GPU remains the same. The 5600G’s 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it sits comfortably above the median, and the rivals listed are all close enough to be considered direct substitutes in gaming workloads.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7700, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 0.1% higher than the RX 7700’s 15852 average; the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 1.0% higher; the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1% lower; and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, 1.7% higher. These differences are small enough that the gaming experience would be nearly indistinguishable across these GPUs in Lockdown Protocol. The RX 7700’s 58th percentile ranking places it slightly below the median GPU, but the measured FPS data shows that it still delivers playable performance at all but the most demanding 4K settings. The RTX 3060 Ti, being 1.7% faster on average, might push the 4K High preset from 59 FPS to approximately 60 FPS, but this is within the margin of run-to-run variance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 93 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. For users with 144Hz displays, dropping to High at 124 FPS or Medium at 142 FPS will better utilize the refresh rate, but Ultra remains the best visual choice for those prioritizing image quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable preset, averaging 68 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13.3%, providing a playable experience with all visual features enabled. High at 91 FPS and Medium at 104 FPS offer additional headroom for smoother motion, but the data confirms that Ultra is viable for this resolution. The minimum FPS at Medium is 88, which indicates that even the more demanding scenes will not cause stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 67 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra is not recommended, as it drops to 44 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 57 FPS is a concern for players who demand a locked 60 FPS, but the average is above the threshold. Low at 95 FPS is the option for those who want a more stable frame rate at 4K, while High at 59 FPS is technically unplayable by the strict standard used in this analysis. For 4K gaming, Medium offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with the caveat that occasional dips below 60 FPS may occur.