Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and settings combination. This combination ranks in the top 4% of all tested configurations, with the data showing that the RTX 5090's immense graphics horsepower is the dominant factor, easily compensating for the Ryzen 5 5600X's more modest six-core Zen 3 architecture. The result is a system that not only runs the game but obliterates the playability standard, offering high refresh rate experiences even at 4K Ultra settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data indicates that this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at the maximum "Ultra" preset with frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at all resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 84 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration tested and still provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS baseline. This makes Ultra the best settings choice for 4K gaming, as there is no need to compromise visual fidelity for performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 131 FPS, more than double the playability threshold. This suggests that at 1440p, the system has significant headroom, and users could potentially target higher refresh rate displays without adjusting settings. The frame rate at this resolution is so high that even the most demanding preset leaves substantial performance in reserve.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 178.4 FPS, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS baseline. This performance level is ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, as the system maintains excellent frame pacing even under maximum graphical load. The data shows no scenario where the user would need to lower settings to achieve smooth gameplay, as even the most demanding configuration at the lowest resolution produces exceptional results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol, with the graphics card being the overwhelmingly dominant factor. The evidence for this lies in the scaling patterns across resolutions. When moving from 1920x1080 Ultra (178.4 FPS) to 2560x1440 Ultra (131 FPS), the frame rate drops by approximately 26.6%. Further scaling to 3840x2160 Ultra (84 FPS) shows an additional 35.9% reduction from the 1440p result. This dramatic performance degradation with increasing resolution is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload, as the rendering load on the RTX 5090 grows substantially while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the performance differences between settings at a fixed resolution. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (265.2 FPS) and Ultra (178.4 FPS) is 86.8 FPS, which demonstrates that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck even at lower resolutions. However, the Ryzen 5 5600X's 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides sufficient processing power to feed the RTX 5090 at these extreme frame rates, as evidenced by the consistently high performance across all settings. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands, allowing the GPU to operate at near maximum capacity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is even more pronounced. The difference between Low (179.2 FPS) and Ultra (84 FPS) at 4K is 95.2 FPS, showing that the graphics card's workload scales significantly with visual quality settings. The CPU's influence is minimal at this resolution, as the RTX 5090 is clearly the limiting factor. This pattern holds across all resolutions, confirming that Lockdown Protocol is primarily a GPU-intensive title, and the Ryzen 5 5600X provides adequate support without becoming a significant bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 147th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations. This ranking is remarkably strong, given that the CPU is a mid-range part from 2020 while the GPU is a flagship from 2025. The data shows that the RTX 5090's massive performance headroom compensates for the CPU's age, allowing this pairing to outperform many combinations featuring newer or more expensive processors.

The ranking reflects the game's GPU-heavy nature, as the RTX 5090's 92.2 billion transistors and 21,760 shading units provide overwhelming rendering power. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth are the key factors driving this high ranking. While the Ryzen 5 5600X's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs is respectable, it is the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking that truly boosts this combination. The 147th position out of 3,714 indicates that only 146 configurations deliver higher performance, and most of those likely feature more powerful CPUs paired with similarly capable graphics cards.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has an average score of 21,749, which is just 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,771 average. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 both score within 0.5% of the 5600X, with average scores of 21,874 and 21,891 respectively. The AMD EPYC 9554P is also close, scoring 21,899, which is 0.6% higher. These results indicate that swapping the 5600X for any of these processors would yield nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, as the game does not appear to be sensitive to the differences between these CPUs.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's nearest rivals show a similar pattern of tight clustering. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, just 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090's 79,842 average. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% lower at 79,396, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% lower at 78,940. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores higher at 80,959, representing a 1.4% advantage. For gaming purposes, these alternatives would likely produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the RTX 5090's architectural advantages may manifest in other titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 265.2 FPS at Low settings to 178.4 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 230.7 FPS, while High settings deliver 222.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 32.7% performance reduction, which is substantial but leaves the system with enormous headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum and maximum frame rates are not provided in the data, but the averages indicate consistent high performance.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 235.6 FPS, Medium reaches 202.1 FPS, High delivers 172.2 FPS, and Ultra achieves 131 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 44.4% reduction, which is more pronounced than at 1080p due to the increased GPU workload. The 1440p results show that even at the most demanding settings, the system maintains a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 179.2 FPS, Medium reaches 131.6 FPS, High delivers 113.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 84 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 53.1%, demonstrating the significant impact of resolution on the GPU workload. Despite this, all settings at 4K remain comfortably above 60 FPS, making the Ultra preset a viable option for users prioritizing visual quality over maximum frame rates.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 can run Lockdown Protocol at every tested resolution and settings combination. At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 84 FPS on average. This means users can enjoy maximum visual quality at 4K without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the system delivers 131 FPS at Ultra settings, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The 1920x1080 results are even more impressive, with Ultra settings producing 178.4 FPS on average. The verdict is clear: this combination does not just meet the 60 FPS standard; it exceeds it by a significant margin at every resolution and settings level. The only limitation is the theoretical maximum refresh rate of the user's display, as the system has ample performance headroom for even the most demanding gaming scenarios.