Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, depending entirely on resolution and quality preset. The measured data shows a clear pattern: this combo scales from a comfortable high-refresh 1080p experience down to a playable but preset-limited 4K experience, with 1440p sitting in a sweet spot. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 160.3 FPS on Low settings down to 72.8 FPS on Ultra, indicating that even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a solid margin. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages span from 116.7 FPS on Low to 57.2 FPS on Ultra, which means the Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically: Low settings produce 73.4 FPS, Medium drops to 56.8 FPS, High sits at 48.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.8 FPS, so only the Low preset remains fully playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination in Lockdown Protocol provides a complete resolution-by-resolution look at performance. All values are average frame rates, as minimum and maximum FPS figures are not available in the dataset. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 160.3 FPS, which is the highest average recorded across all configurations. The Medium preset produces 114.6 FPS, High reaches 101.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 72.8 FPS. This ordering shows a predictable performance cost as visual fidelity increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra being roughly 87.5 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains an average well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks.

At 2560x1440, the averages begin to compress. Low settings produce 116.7 FPS, which is still a very high refresh rate experience. Medium drops to 85.8 FPS, High falls to 75.9 FPS, and Ultra reaches 57.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 59.5 FPS, showing that the resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p amplifies the cost of higher settings. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p is the first configuration in the dataset to fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, albeit by a narrow margin of 2.8 FPS. The High preset, however, remains comfortably above 60 FPS with 75.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings yield 73.4 FPS, which is the only configuration at this resolution to clear the 60 FPS threshold. Medium produces 56.8 FPS, a 16.6 FPS drop from Low. High falls further to 48.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 34.6 FPS, which is proportionally larger than at lower resolutions. This indicates that the RX 7600's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus become increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, making preset selection far more critical at 4K than at 1080p or 1440p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 72.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution, and it still leaves roughly 12.8 FPS of headroom.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 to stay above 60 FPS?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 75.9 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that maintains playable frame rates. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 57.2 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Only with Low settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 73.4 FPS, while Medium drops to 56.8 FPS, High to 48.1 FPS, and Ultra to 38.8 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is playable only when visual quality is reduced to the lowest preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to nearby CPUs in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, placing it at the 74th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores 20802, which is a 0.3% difference. The Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20821 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826 (0.4% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845 (0.5% higher).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits at the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199, which is a 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 (0.7% lower).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p versus 4K?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the frame rate spread between presets is 87.5 FPS (from 160.3 FPS on Low to 72.8 FPS on Ultra), indicating the GPU is the primary scaling factor. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows to 34.6 FPS (from 73.4 FPS on Low to 38.8 FPS on Ultra), suggesting that both components are more evenly stressed, but the GPU's limitations become more pronounced as resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RX 7600 share the workload across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the large frame rate jumps when lowering settings. The Low preset at 1080p hits 160.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 72.8 FPS, a difference of 87.5 FPS. This wide gap indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at this resolution, with the CPU able to sustain high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads, along with its Zen 3 architecture, provide sufficient single-thread performance to keep up with the GPU's output.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The frame rate spread between Low (116.7 FPS) and Ultra (57.2 FPS) is 59.5 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the increased pixel count begins to tax the RX 7600 more heavily. The CPU's role becomes relatively less important as resolution rises, since the GPU must work harder to fill the additional pixels. The High preset at 75.9 FPS shows that there is still enough CPU performance to avoid bottlenecking at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly dominates the performance picture. The frame rate spread from Low (73.4 FPS) to Ultra (38.8 FPS) is 34.6 FPS, which is the smallest of the three resolutions. This compression indicates that the RX 7600 is nearing its limits at 4K, and the CPU's role is diminished further. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width are likely contributing factors, as the higher resolution demands more memory bandwidth and capacity. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 16 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, is not the limiting factor here; the GPU's raw pixel throughput is what caps performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset delivers 72.8 FPS, which is the most demanding setting at this resolution and remains playable. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, producing 75.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 57.2 FPS falls short of the target, so users must stick to High or lower. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with 73.4 FPS. Medium drops to 56.8 FPS, High to 48.1 FPS, and Ultra to 38.8 FPS, none of which meet the 60 FPS standard.

The data shows that 1080p is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering high frame rates even at maximum quality. 1440p is also viable, but requires a step down from Ultra to High for a smooth experience. 4K is technically playable, but only with the lowest settings, which may not be visually satisfying for all users. The overall verdict is that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K as a secondary option for those willing to compromise on visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733 places it nearly identically to several other processors. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802, a 0.3% difference, meaning it would behave almost exactly the same in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U both score around 20821-20826, with 0.4% differences, while the AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845, a 0.5% difference. All of these CPUs would produce virtually identical frame rates in this game, assuming the same GPU is used, since the performance deltas are all under 1%.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600's nearest rivals show similar clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, just 0.2% higher, so it would deliver nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 (0.7% lower). These small deltas mean that swapping the RX 7600 for any of these GPUs would result in frame rate differences of less than 1%, which is imperceptible in practice. The RTX 3050 OEM is the closest match, making it the most direct alternative in terms of expected performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RX 7600 ranks 2484 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 33rd percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested systems outperform it. The ranking is driven by the GPU's 57th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 74th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU is relatively strong, but the GPU holds the combo back from a higher rank. In practical terms, this ranking reflects the system's ability to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well, while struggling at 4K with higher presets. The rank of 2484 indicates that there are many faster combos available, but this pairing remains a capable mid-range option for the game's target resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 72.8 FPS. This is the best visual quality available at this resolution while maintaining playable frame rates. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, producing 75.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 57.2 FPS, so High represents the optimal balance of quality and performance. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, with 73.4 FPS. Medium drops to 56.8 FPS, so users at 4K must accept Low settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. These settings recommendations are based solely on the measured average FPS data, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.