Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a wide spread of performance in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that the combination scales from a demanding 4K experience down to very high refresh rates at 1080p. The measured results, all based on average FPS, indicate that this pairing is capable of clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution, though the margin of safety varies significantly depending on the preset selected. The benchmark data shows a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration proves sufficient to keep frame rates high at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data indicates that the RX 9070 XT is the primary driver of performance, with the Ryzen 5 5600G providing a stable foundation. On the Low preset, the average FPS reaches 122.9, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold and indicates headroom for more demanding settings. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 88.7 FPS, still comfortably above the playable mark. The High preset yields an average of 74.5 FPS, which remains playable but shows a significant 16% reduction from Medium. The Ultra preset is the only one at 4K that fails to clear the playable threshold, with an average of 56.9 FPS, falling 3.1 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a total drop of 66 FPS, or roughly 53.6%, indicating that the most demanding settings impose a heavy load on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope expands considerably. The Low preset averages 189.4 FPS, which is a 54.1% increase over the same preset at 4Kp, demonstrating the resolution’s impact on GPU load. Medium produces 133.5 FPS, and High comes in at 121.1 FPS, a relatively narrow gap of 9.3% between these two settings. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 90.3 FPS, which is the first time Ultra clears the playable threshold at any resolution. This represents a 33.2 FPS increase over 4K Ultra, confirming that the 1440p resolution provides a better balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The data shows that the gap between 4K and 1440p is most pronounced at the Low preset (65.5 FPS difference), while the High preset shows a 46.6 FPS difference.

At 1920x1080, the combination reaches its peak performance, with all presets dramatically exceeding the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 246.5 FPS, which is a 57.1 FPS increase over the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset hits 186.6 FPS, and High achieves 163.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 118.5 FPS, which is 28.2 FPS higher than the 1440p Ultra result. This creates a clear pattern: for each resolution drop from 4K to 2K to 1080p, the Ultra preset sees gains of 33.4 FPS and 28.2 FPS respectively, showing that the GPU has substantial headroom when the pixel count is reduced. Notably, the 1080p Ultra result is 78.1% higher than the 4K Ultra result, which highlights the extreme scaling of the GPU under different loads.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600G’s average benchmark score of 21088 places it in close proximity to several other processors. The nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-1220P, which has an average score of 21066, a delta of only 0.1%—this means the two perform essentially identically in synthetic tests. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scored 21112, a -0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scored 21133, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scored 21174, a -0.4% delta. These results indicate that the 5600G is firmly in the middle of a cluster of mid-range CPUs, with none of the rivals exceeding a 0.4% difference in average score, which translates to less than a 100-point difference in their synthetic benchmarks. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would likely produce similar frame rates, provided the GPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the RX 9070 XT’s average benchmark score is 13543, and its nearest rivals are surprisingly older or lower-tier cards. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M has an average score of 13536, a delta of 0.1%, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scored 13515, a delta of 0.2%. The NVIDIA P106-090 scored 13470, a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 scored 13407, a delta of 1%. These deltas are larger than the CPU’s rivals, with the Radeon Pro 555 being 1% slower. However, the score array for the GPU is heavily weighted toward different DirectX tests, so the real-world gaming performance of the RX 9070 XT, as shown in the measured FPS, is likely far superior to these legacy cards. The data suggests that in a pure benchmark comparison, the RX 9070 XT is not isolated from these older parts, but the FPS data confirms it is a modern, high-performance GPU in practice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 74.5 FPS. This leaves a margin of 14.5 FPS above the playable threshold, meaning the system can handle the High preset without dropping below 60. The Medium preset, averaging 88.7 FPS, would also be playable, but High is the better choice for visual quality. The Ultra preset is not recommended at 4K due to its average of 56.9 FPS, which is below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is Ultra, which averages 90.3 FPS. This is a 30.4 FPS improvement over the 4K High preset, showing that the GPU has more than enough power for the highest settings at this resolution. The High preset at 1440p averages 121.1 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for the maximum visual experience while staying above 60. The performance margin at 1440p Ultra is 30.3 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer.

At 1920x1080, the best preset is Ultra, which averages 118.5 FPS. This is 28.2 FPS higher than 1440p Ultra and 54.1 FPS higher than 4K High. The 1080p Ultra preset offers a 58.5 FPS margin over the playable threshold, making it the optimal choice for users with 1080p displays who want the full visual quality without any frame rate concerns. The data shows that 1080p Ultra is the most sustainable high-fidelity experience in terms of absolute FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with high quality in every resolution tested, according to the verdictByResolution data. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable setting, averaging 74.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 14.5 FPS. The Low and Medium presets are also playable, but the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset is not playable at 4K, falling short with an average of 56.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable, averaging 90.3 FPS, which is a strong result. The data also shows that the High, Medium, and Low presets are all playable, but Ultra is the best option for this resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 118.5 FPS, which is well above the threshold and provides a smooth experience. The verdict is clear: the system can run the game at 60+ FPS on Ultra at 1440p and 1080p, and on High at 4K. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS target, and users who want 4K Ultra would need to accept a lower frame rate or reduce the resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset, which averages 74.5 FPS, is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The Ultra preset averages 56.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Can this PC run the game at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 90.3 FPS, which is 30.3 FPS above the playable threshold. The data indicates that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 246.5, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The highest preset at 1080p is Ultra, which averages 118.5 FPS.

Q: How much does the FPS drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra?

A: The FPS drops from 90.3 at 1440p Ultra to 56.9 at 4K Ultra, a difference of 33.4 FPS. This 37.3% drop highlights the GPU load at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the FPS numbers are very high (163.5 on High, 118.5 on Ultra), and the CPU’s benchmark score of 21088 is close to its rivals, so it is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The GPU remains the primary driver, as the FPS scales significantly with resolution.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Low preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 189.4 FPS, which is the highest result at that resolution. This is significantly higher than the 4K Low preset (122.9 FPS), showing the effect of resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600G and RX 9070 XT ranks 966th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 26th percentile of all tested hardware pairs, meaning it is better than about 74% of the other combinations on the site. The rank is based on the measured FPS data across all presets and resolutions, and it demonstrates that this pairing is above average for this game. The GPU’s high performance, as evidenced by the 4K High result of 74.5 FPS, likely contributes heavily to this rank, while the CPU’s mid-range score of 74th percentile among all CPUs shows that it is a competent, but not top-tier, partner. The rank of 966 out of 3714 indicates a solidly above-average system, with better performance than most other tested combinations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as the FPS is high across all presets. For example, the difference between Low and Ultra is 128 FPS (246.5 to 118.5), which is a 52% reduction in FPS. This suggests that the GPU is still the main component to be affected by preset changes, but the CPU is capable of feeding it. The CPU’s single-thread score of 872 in 3DMark and 1409 in Cinebench R23 are moderate, but they suffice for 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent. The FPS drops from 189.4 on Low to 133.5 on Medium are 55.9 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 99.1 FPS (189.4 to 90.3). This is a 52% reduction, similar to 1080p, but the absolute FPS is lower, indicating that the GPU is working harder. The CPU appears to have enough headroom since the FPS is still very high, so the GPU is the primary factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant component. The FPS drops to 74.5 on High and 56.9 on Ultra, which is near the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra is 66 FPS (122.9 to 56.9), a 53.7% drop. This confirms the GPU is the bottleneck because the CPU cannot improve the 4K Ultra result to above 60 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the Ultra preset shows a drop of 61.6 FPS (118.5 to 56.9), which is a 52% reduction, highlighting that the GPU is the sole driver of performance at 4K, while the CPU’s 6-core configuration is sufficient to keep up.