Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a definitive, high-refresh-rate experience across all tested resolutions in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that the combination clears 60 FPS at every settings preset up to 4K. The only area approaching a compromise is 4K Ultra, which still lands at a comfortable 65.9 FPS average. This is a top-tier pairing for the game, ranking 483rd out of 3714 tested hardware combinations, placing it in the 87th percentile of all configurations. The measured results are unambiguous: this system is overkill for 1080p and 1440p, and it remains fully playable at 4K with maximum visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol provides average frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. The performance scaling is consistent and predictable.

1920x1080 (1080p): At this resolution, the system produces exceptionally high frame rates, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. On Low settings, the average frame rate is 303.1 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 218.2 FPS. On the High preset, the system still delivers a strong 187.3 FPS average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 138.8 FPS, which is more than double the standard 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p): The system continues to perform excellently at this resolution. The Low preset yields an average of 222.6 FPS, showcasing the massive headroom in less demanding scenarios. The Medium preset drops to 159.1 FPS, while High is still exceptionally fast at 134.6 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset average is 102.4 FPS, which is a significant 47% increase over the 4K Ultra result, confirming that 1440p is the optimal balance for high refresh rates and visual fidelity.

3840x2160 (4K): This is the most demanding resolution, but the hardware still manages to deliver playable results. At Low settings, the average FPS is 145.7, which is still very fast. The Medium preset drops to 99.8 FPS, matching the 1440p Ultra result. High yields 88.8 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 65.9 FPS, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

The frame time data in the pack includes only average FPS values; no minimum or maximum frame rates are provided. The absence of min/max data means the analysis relies on the stability implied by the average scores, which are all above the playable threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 65.9 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding setting I can run at 1440p?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 102.4 FPS.

Q: How much performance do I gain by lowering settings from High to Low at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate increases from 187.3 FPS at High to 303.1 FPS at Low, a significant margin of 115.8 FPS that provides extra headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is this system better for 1080p or 1440p gaming in this title?

A: The system is extremely capable at both. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high (138.8 FPS at Ultra), and at 1440p, the Ultra preset still produces 102.4 FPS. The performance difference is notable but both resolutions offer a superior experience.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Medium and High settings at 4K?

A: The average frame rate at 4K Medium is 99.8 FPS, while at High it is 88.8 FPS. This represents an 11 FPS difference, indicating that the High preset is more demanding.

Q: Does the system maintain playable performance at all settings presets?

A: Yes. From the lowest preset (Low) to the highest (Ultra), the system maintains an average frame rate above the playable threshold of 60 FPS at all three resolutions tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary performance driver, but the CPU provides a strong foundation that allows the graphics card to flex its muscles. The scaling between resolutions and presets shows how the workload shifts.

The Ryzen 5 7600 is a six-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1852, and its multi-core score is 12735. These scores are robust, indicating that it can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without bottlenecking the GPU at standard frame rates.

The RX 7900 XTX is a flagship GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 384-bit memory bus. Its performance is the main driver of the extreme results. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6841 confirms its high-end capabilities. When the resolution is increased from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 138.8 to 65.9, a 52% performance reduction. This significant scaling is a clear indicator that the graphics card is the dominant component at higher resolutions. The GPU is being tasked with rendering more pixels, and its output is the limiting factor.

The data shows that the CPU's role is less critical at higher resolutions. The system's ability to maintain over 145 FPS at 4K Low settings suggests the Ryzen 5 7600 is never a limiting factor. The performance difference between Low and Ultra at 4K (145.7 FPS vs 65.9 FPS) is 79.8 FPS, which is a massive gap that is directly attributable to GPU load. The CPU must be fast enough to feed the GPU with draw calls, but the data indicates that the 7600 is fully capable of this task, as the system is still able to achieve high frame rates at higher resolutions.

In summary, the CPU's role is to provide a stable, high-IPC platform that does not interfere with the GPU's output. The GPU's role is to deliver the frame rate, and its performance scales predictably with the resolution. Benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 5 7600 is a sufficient partner for the RX 7900 XTX in this game, as the GPU is the clear bottleneck at all resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well. The data shows playable performance at every resolution and every settings preset tested.

• 1920x1080: The system is fully playable at all settings, with Ultra averaging 138.8 FPS. This is a high-refresh-rate powerhouse.
• 2560x1440: The system is fully playable at all settings, with Ultra averaging 102.4 FPS. This is a perfect balance for high refresh rate monitors.
• 3840x2160: The system is fully playable at all settings, including Ultra, which averages 65.9 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold.

The data indicates that the playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by a substantial margin in most configurations. The only configuration where it is close is at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 65.9, leaving a 5.9 FPS headroom. As the resolution decreases, the performance headroom expands dramatically, making this a top-tier option for Lockdown Protocol. The system ranks 483rd out of 3714 hardware combinations, placing it in the top 13% of all tested systems.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals of the core components, systems with similar overall performance can be configured with different hardware. The data indicates that a system with a different CPU but the same GPU would perform nearly identically.

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average benchmark score of 26274, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600. This CPU is a mobile part, but its score indicates a similar level of processing power for a gaming workload. A system with this CPU and the RX 7900 XTX would be expected to perform within a fraction of a percent in Lockdown Protocol.

Another alternative processor is the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which scores 26402, a 0.3% delta from the 7600. This is also a mobile processor, but the performance is statistically equivalent. Similarly, the Intel Core i9-11900KF has a score of 26212, which is 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 5, making it a viable alternative. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is the final near rival, with a score of 26187, which is 0.5% lower.

The GPU's nearest rivals are more varied in performance but similar in benchmark score. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has an average score of 19334, which is 0.4% higher than the RX 7900 XTX's score. This is an outlier, as the GTX 1060 is a much older GPU, but its score is within the same range. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, being 1% lower, and the AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, which is 1.2% lower. These are professional-grade cards with similar raw compute scores. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp scores 19177, 1.2% higher than the RX 7900 XTX.

In practice, for Lockdown Protocol, a system with any of these CPUs paired with the RX 7900 XTX would deliver the same average frame rates as the tested configuration. The GPU is the dominant factor, and the CPU rivals have a negligible performance difference.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to find the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. The data shows that the system has enough power to run the maximum preset at all resolutions, but the specific FPS varies.

1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra. The measured average FPS is 138.8. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality.

2560x1440: The best settings are Ultra. The measured average FPS is 102.4. The system has ample power to run the highest preset.

3840x2160: The best settings are Ultra. The measured average FPS is 65.9. This is the highest preset that still delivers above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Since the Ultra preset is playable at all resolutions, there is no need to recommend a lower preset for the user to achieve a 60 FPS experience. The hardware provides enough performance to run Lockdown Protocol at its highest graphical setting at any resolution. The only difference is the final frame rate, which is still above the playable threshold.