Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination delivers a solid 1080p gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the ability to handle higher settings at 1440p, but it falls short of playable frame rates at 4K. The recorded data shows that this system is best suited for 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions, where it can maintain frame rates at or above the 60 FPS threshold with the right settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for this specific CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data reveals a clear performance hierarchy, with the most demanding settings producing the lowest frame rates and lower resolutions yielding significantly higher performance.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 25.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The High preset improves this to 37.1 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 39.8 FPS. The Low preset provides the best result at this resolution with an average of 58.8 FPS, but even this falls just short of the 60 FPS target.

The 2560x1440 results show a marked improvement over 4K. The Low preset achieves 88.8 FPS, which is a substantial jump from the 58.8 FPS seen at 4K with the same settings. The Medium preset delivers 65.5 FPS, clearing the playable threshold. The High preset reaches 58.6 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset drops to 41.3 FPS, which is not playable.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset produces an average of 122.6 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset reaches 84.9 FPS, and the High preset delivers 76.9 FPS. The Ultra preset achieves 59.3 FPS, which falls narrowly below the 60 FPS target. This resolution is clearly where this hardware combination excels.

The scaling between resolutions follows an expected pattern. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the Low preset reduces the frame rate from 122.6 to 88.8 FPS. The same resolution step at the High preset reduces performance from 76.9 to 58.6 FPS. The drop from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more pronounced, with the Medium preset falling from 65.5 to 39.8 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. The database shows that 3840x2160 has no playable settings, as even the Low preset falls short of the target.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which achieves an average of 65.5 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while offering better visual quality than the Low preset. The High preset at this resolution falls just short at 58.6 FPS, making Medium the optimal choice for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 76.9 FPS. This leaves a buffer of nearly 17 FPS above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution reaches 59.3 FPS, which is a close miss, falling just 0.7 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. Players who prioritize visual fidelity over a slight frame rate margin might consider the Ultra setting, but the data indicates it does not officially clear the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: No. The database shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result at this resolution is the Low preset with an average of 58.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 gameplay?

A: The Medium preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 65.5 FPS. The Low preset also clears the threshold with 88.8 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1920x1080 gameplay?

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 1920x1080, with an average of 76.9 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, achieving 122.6 and 84.9 FPS respectively.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever reach 60 FPS?

A: No. The Ultra preset achieves 59.3 FPS at 1920x1080, 41.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and 25.8 FPS at 3840x2160. None of these results meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The frame rate drop depends on the preset. At the Low preset, the average falls from 122.6 to 88.8 FPS. At the High preset, it falls from 76.9 to 58.6 FPS. The Medium preset drops from 84.9 to 65.5 FPS.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest recorded average is 122.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The next best results are 88.8 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and 84.9 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 provide context for its processing power. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 7600. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, which is 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, which is 0.5 percent lower. These processors would likely deliver very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as their overall benchmark scores are nearly identical.

The GPU has a different set of nearby alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, which is 0.4 percent lower than the GTX 1660 SUPER. The AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12928, which is also 0.4 percent lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 scores 13075, which is 0.7 percent higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, which is 0.9 percent lower. These GPUs sit in a tight performance band around the GTX 1660 SUPER and would produce comparable frame rates in this game.

The combination of a Ryzen 5 7600-class processor with a GTX 1660 SUPER-class GPU represents a balanced pairing. The CPU scores in the 78th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. This suggests the graphics card is the more limiting factor in most scenarios, which is consistent with the frame rate patterns observed in the measured data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 122.6 FPS at the Low preset, which indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The drop to 84.9 FPS at Medium and 76.9 FPS at High shows the GPU becoming more involved as visual complexity increases.

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 provides insight into GPU scaling. At the Low preset, the frame rate falls from 122.6 to 88.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 28 percent. This is a substantial drop that points to the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At the High preset, the reduction is from 76.9 to 58.6 FPS, a similar proportional decline.

The jump to 3840x2160 amplifies the GPU bottleneck. The Low preset falls from 88.8 FPS at 1440p to 58.8 FPS at 4K, and the Medium preset drops from 65.5 to 39.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces just 25.8 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p Ultra result of 59.3 FPS. These figures indicate that the GTX 1660 SUPER cannot handle the pixel throughput required at 4K.

The CPU appears sufficient for this game across all tested settings. The Ryzen 5 7600 has a single-thread benchmark score of 999 in 3DMark, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852, and a Passmark single-thread score of 3910. These results indicate strong per-core performance that can keep up with the demands of Lockdown Protocol. The CPU also has 6 cores and 12 threads, which provides enough parallelism for modern game engines.

The GPU, by contrast, has a Passmark G3D score of 12699 and sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate scaling between resolutions confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher settings and resolutions.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings. The verdict data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160, meaning 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware. The best result at that resolution is 58.8 FPS on Low, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable with the Low and Medium presets. The Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 65.5 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with better visual quality than the Low preset, which achieves 88.8 FPS. The High preset at 58.6 FPS and Ultra at 41.3 FPS are not playable.

At 1920x1080, the system offers the most flexibility. The High preset achieves 76.9 FPS, making it the best playable option. The Medium preset reaches 84.9 FPS and the Low preset hits 122.6 FPS, both clearing the threshold with room to spare. The Ultra preset falls just short at 59.3 FPS.

The overall ranking of this combination is 3162 out of 3714 tested combos, which places it in the lower portion of the database. However, this ranking reflects performance across all games and resolutions, not just Lockdown Protocol. For this specific game, the system provides a competent 1080p experience and a serviceable 1440p experience, making it a reasonable choice for players who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual fidelity.