Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a robust performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured data indicating that this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The pairing of a 6-core Zen 3 processor with a 20 GB RDNA 3.0 graphics card results in a system that consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at maximum settings in 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, compares the components to their nearest rivals, and provides targeted recommendations for optimizing the experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination demonstrates strong 4K capability. The Ultra preset yields an average of 62 FPS, which precisely meets the playability threshold, while the High preset provides a more comfortable margin at 82 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. Dropping to Low settings increases the average to 133 FPS, showing significant headroom for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

The 2560x1440 resolution reveals a substantial performance uplift. The Ultra preset averages 96 FPS, which is a 54.8% improvement over the 4K Ultra result. High settings reach 127 FPS, while Medium delivers 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 168 FPS. The Low preset produces an average of 206 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is far from being a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system shows exceptional performance. The Ultra preset averages 130 FPS, which is 109.7% higher than the 4K Ultra score. High settings achieve 174 FPS, and Medium reaches 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 FPS and a maximum of 229 FPS. The Low preset peaks at 250 FPS, which is likely near the display or engine limit for this configuration. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is notable: the Ultra preset gains 35.4% performance, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-1220P, which has an average benchmark score of 21066 compared to the Ryzen 5 5600G's 21088, a delta of just 0.1%. In practical terms, these two processors are virtually interchangeable for Lockdown Protocol's CPU demands. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, which is 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U trails by 0.4% with a score of 21174. All four rivals fall within a 0.5% performance band, meaning users upgrading from or between these CPUs should expect no measurable difference in frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RX 7900 XT's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 660M, which scores 13812 versus the RX 7900 XT's 13745, a 0.5% deficit for the 7900 XT. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13821, also 0.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13871, 0.9% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543, which is 1.5% behind the RX 7900 XT. These deltas are within normal run-to-run variance for synthetic benchmarks, so users with any of these GPUs should experience nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at the same settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. However, this leaves minimal headroom for demanding scenes, so users may prefer High settings for a more consistent experience.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 96 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate margin.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to the RX 9070 XT in this system?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13543, which is 1.5% lower than the RX 7900 XT's score of 13745. In Lockdown Protocol, this difference is negligible, and both cards would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G a bottleneck for the RX 7900 XT?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the system achieves 250 FPS, which indicates the CPU can process frames quickly enough to keep the GPU fully utilized. The CPU's percentile ranking of 74 among all CPUs also supports that it is a capable partner for this GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings in 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the measured minimum FPS is 80, with an average of 94 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. This indicates that even the lowest frame dips stay well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is this combination ranked highly among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 760 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20.5% of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol, which is a strong result given the CPU's mid-range positioning.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with substantial performance to spare. At 1920x1080, all settings presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 130 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra averaging 96 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which meets the playability threshold, while High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed 80 FPS. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all three resolutions list every settings preset as playable. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at all resolutions, though 4K Ultra leaves only 2 FPS of headroom above the threshold. For those with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p or 1080p, the system provides ample performance to drive 144 Hz displays at High or Ultra settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide their responsibilities. From 3840x2160 to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset improves from 62 FPS to 96 FPS, a 54.8% increase. This substantial jump indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, as reducing pixel count directly translates to higher frame rates. The same pattern holds for High settings, which improve from 82 FPS at 4K to 127 FPS at 1440p, a 54.9% increase.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 1920x1080 tells a different story. The Ultra preset moves from 96 FPS to 130 FPS, a 35.4% improvement, while High settings improve from 127 FPS to 174 FPS, a 37.0% gain. These smaller relative gains suggest that the CPU begins to play a more significant role at 1080p, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the processor can issue draw calls. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 250 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, appear sufficient to keep the RX 7900 XT well-fed, but the scaling pattern indicates that a faster CPU would unlock additional performance at lower resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination ranks 760 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 20.5% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the strong GPU performance, as the RX 7900 XT's Passmark G3D score of 29009 puts it in the 55th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs is the weaker link, but the combination still achieves excellent results in this game. The rank of 760 suggests that while there are many faster systems, this configuration outperforms the vast majority of tested hardware. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely stems from the CPU's mid-range positioning, as faster processors would push the rank higher, particularly at 1080p where the CPU has a greater influence on frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 62 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, though users who prefer a larger safety margin should consider High at 82 FPS. For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, delivering an average of 96 FPS. This provides a comfortable 36 FPS buffer above the threshold, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 130 FPS, which is the highest settings option available and provides excellent performance for competitive play. The Medium presets at each resolution offer the best frame pacing data, with 4K Medium showing a minimum of 80 FPS, 1440p Medium showing a minimum of 124 FPS, and 1080p Medium showing a minimum of 169 FPS. These minimums confirm that even the most demanding scenes will not cause frame rates to dip below the playability threshold.