Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a combination that brings a modern six-core CPU together with a GPU that has been on the market for a long time. In Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS, the balance between these two components determines what frame rates are achievable. The recorded data shows a clear picture of where this system excels and where it falls short, with playable performance appearing only at specific resolution and settings combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combo in Lockdown Protocol are divided across three resolutions and four quality presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. At Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 85 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, meaning the average exactly meets the playable mark but dips below it during demanding scenes. High settings drop the average to 53 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 40 FPS. None of the higher presets manage to maintain an average above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance gap becomes more pronounced. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 62 FPS, which just clears the playable threshold. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. High settings average 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 29 FPS. The data shows that only the Low preset is viable at this resolution, and even that leaves little headroom above the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings produce an average of 40 FPS, Medium settings average 29 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 33 FPS, High settings average 25 FPS, and Ultra settings average 19 FPS. No preset at this resolution comes close to the 60 FPS playable threshold. The frame rate data reveals a steep drop as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings widening from 45 FPS at 1080p to 21 FPS at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the Radeon RX 580 is the primary bottleneck in this combination. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its six cores and twelve threads, provides ample processing power for Lockdown Protocol, but the GPU's age limits overall performance. This becomes evident when examining the scaling between resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 45 FPS (85 versus 40), which shows that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher quality presets. At 2560x1440, the same comparison yields a 33 FPS difference (62 versus 29), and at 3840x2160, it narrows to 21 FPS (40 versus 19). This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes so saturated that even lowering settings provides diminishing returns.

The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the 85 FPS average indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600 can feed frames quickly enough, but the GPU cannot sustain that rate at higher settings. The jump from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a 23 FPS drop (85 to 62), which is a 27% reduction. This scaling is primarily due to the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth constraints rather than CPU limitations. The RX 580's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p but become stretched at higher pixel counts.

Comparatively, the CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 12735 and a single-core result of 1852, place it far above what Lockdown Protocol requires. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 8813 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005 reflect its mid-range standing. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, as even Low settings only achieve 40 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, but the GPU's architecture, based on GCN 4.0 and built on a 14 nm process, cannot handle the load from higher presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average benchmark score of 26274, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600's 26324. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, putting it 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, which is 0.4% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5% behind. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. A user swapping the Ryzen 5 7600 for any of these alternatives would see no meaningful change in performance.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580's nearest rivals show similar performance levels. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940 in the database, which is 0.1% lower than the RX 580's 12928 average. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% lower. These differences are within a single percentage point, so any of these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a couple of FPS of the RX 580 in Lockdown Protocol. The GTX 1660 SUPER would be the closest match, potentially offering a marginal improvement, but the overall experience would remain the same in terms of which presets and resolutions are playable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks at 3384 out of 3714 total combinations. This places it in the lower 9% of all tested systems, meaning the vast majority of other combinations deliver higher frame rates. The ranking reflects the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability. The Ryzen 5 7600 itself sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms most processors in general benchmarks. The RX 580, however, sits in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, which is around the median.

The combo's low rank is driven by the GPU's inability to push high frame rates at demanding settings. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, where the 60 FPS threshold is the target, this combo only achieves playable performance at two specific configurations: 1080p Medium and 1440p Low. Most other combinations in the database, even those with older mid-range GPUs, likely achieve better results at higher settings. The rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's end-of-life production status and its 2017 release date, which predates the game's 2024 release by several years.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol depends entirely on the resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the answer is yes, but with caveats. Low settings deliver 85 FPS, which is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average exactly 60 FPS, so the experience is playable but with occasional dips to 51 FPS during intense moments. High settings fall to 53 FPS, and Ultra to 40 FPS, so these presets are not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The best playable setting at 1080p is Medium, where the average matches the threshold, though users seeking a guaranteed smooth experience should stick to Low.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game only on Low settings, which produce an average of 62 FPS. This barely clears the 60 FPS mark, leaving little margin for frame drops. Medium settings average 44 FPS, High average 39 FPS, and Ultra average 29 FPS, all of which are below the playable threshold. The verdict for 1440p is that Low settings are playable, but nothing higher.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve 60 FPS on any preset. The best result is 40 FPS on Low settings, followed by 29 FPS on Medium, 25 FPS on High, and 19 FPS on Ultra. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution, meaning users with a 4K display would need to lower the resolution to 1440p or 1080p to get a playable frame rate.

Overall, this combo is capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with Medium settings or 1440p with Low settings, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target at higher presets and at 4K. The CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU holds the system back.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080 on this system?

A: According to the recorded data, Medium settings are the best playable option at 1080p. They average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. Low settings are faster at 85 FPS but Medium offers a better visual quality while still meeting the 60 FPS average.

Q: Can this combination run the game at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The average frame rate at 1440p Low is 62 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets, including Medium (44 FPS), High (39 FPS), and Ultra (29 FPS), fall below the threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the frame rates in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600 has strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 12735, while the RX 580's Passmark G3D score is 8813. The frame rate drops between resolutions and presets align with the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's.

Q: What other GPUs perform similarly to the RX 580 in this game?

A: The database lists the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile as 0.1% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER as 0.4% faster, the AMD Radeon 740M as 0.5% slower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 as 0.6% slower. Any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Does this system achieve 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: No. The highest average frame rate at 4K is 40 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 29 FPS, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. No preset at this resolution meets the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks 3384 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This low rank is due to the GPU's performance, as the CPU itself sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs.