Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a broad range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling predictably with resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the combo is overwhelmingly capable, while 2560x1440 remains highly playable across all settings. The 3840x2160 results show clear limitations, with only the Low preset maintaining a comfortable frame rate. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for mainstream gaming but not designed for extreme 4K workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates are consistently high across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 175 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo in any configuration. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 109 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still maintains an average of 81 FPS, confirming that the system has substantial headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a noticeable step down from 1080p. The Low preset averages 128 FPS, which is 47 FPS lower than the equivalent 1080p result. Medium follows with an average of 91 FPS, accompanied by a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High produces an average of 80 FPS. The Ultra preset lands exactly at the playable threshold of 60 FPS on average, making it a viable option for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, achieving an average of 83 FPS. Medium drops to an average of 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, placing it just below the threshold. High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming is only feasible at the lowest settings, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is modest.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a shift in workload distribution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is likely the primary bottleneck at Ultra settings, given the 94 FPS gap between Low and Ultra averages (175 vs 81 FPS). However, the CPU still demonstrates sufficient headroom, as even the most demanding preset maintains an average above 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, with the gap between Low and Ultra narrowing to 68 FPS (128 vs 60 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is taking on more of the rendering burden as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Ultra is 44 FPS (83 vs 39 FPS), but the absolute numbers are much lower, indicating that the RX 9060’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are strained by the 4K workload. The CPU’s role diminishes at this resolution, as the frame rates are primarily limited by the GPU’s pixel throughput. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides adequate processing power for this game, but the RX 9060 is the deciding factor at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 81 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the visual quality improvements over High (109 FPS) and Medium (124 FPS) are substantial. Users seeking maximum smoothness could opt for Low (175 FPS), but Ultra offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above the playable threshold. Users who prefer a buffer above 60 FPS might choose High (80 FPS) or Medium (91 FPS), but Ultra remains a legitimate option for those who prioritize image quality.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable choice, achieving an average of 83 FPS. Medium falls just below the threshold at 59 FPS, which could be acceptable for some users, but the data shows that Low is the only setting that reliably clears 60 FPS. High (51 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) are not recommended for playable frame rates at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 81, which is 21 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset achieves an average of exactly 60 FPS at 2560x1440, making it the most demanding playable setting at that resolution.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra fall further behind.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440?

A: At Low settings, the average drops from 175 FPS to 128 FPS, a 47 FPS reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 81 FPS to 60 FPS, a 21 FPS reduction.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 77 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 50 FPS.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS playable threshold at 4K High?

A: No. The average FPS at 3840x2160 High is 51, which is 9 FPS below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600GT’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20802 versus the 5600GT’s 20733, a delta of -0.3%. The Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U both score 20821 and 20826, respectively, with deltas of -0.4%. The AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845, a delta of -0.5%. These CPUs are all within a fraction of a percent of the 5600GT’s performance, meaning users would see no meaningful difference in Lockdown Protocol when switching between them.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 9060’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 versus the RX 9060’s 16014, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a delta of 1%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also a delta of 1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails with a score of 15679, a delta of 2.1%. In practical terms, the RTX 3060 Ti would deliver nearly identical frame rates, while the R9 370X and RX 7700 would be about 1% slower, which is imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable range varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 81 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra landing exactly at 60 FPS on average. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 83 FPS; Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, while High and Ultra are not viable. For users with a 1080p or 1440p display, this system is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings. For 4K, the Low preset is the only reliable option.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, which is consistent with the measured results: the system is strong at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning, as the CPU is comparatively stronger in synthetic benchmarks, with a percentile rank of 74 among all CPUs versus the GPU’s percentile rank of 59 among all GPUs. The combo’s overall ranking suggests that users seeking higher 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, while those targeting 1080p or 1440p will find this setup well-suited to the game.