Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a decisive performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, placing the combination at rank 112 out of 3714 tested configurations. This places the combo in the top 3% of all tested hardware pairings, indicating that the system is positioned at the extreme high end of the performance spectrum. The measured data shows that this pairing is not merely capable of running the game but is overwhelmingly dominant across all tested resolutions and settings, with the lowest average frame rate recorded at 81 FPS under maximum load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a consistent pattern of high performance across all nine tested configurations, spanning three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates, with the Low preset producing an average of 307 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 261 FPS with a minimum of 222 FPS and a maximum of 301 FPS, representing the only preset in this resolution with complete min/max data. The High preset averages 228 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still maintains an average of 171 FPS. This progression from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of approximately 44% between the lowest and highest presets, yet even the most demanding settings remain far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system continues to exhibit exceptional performance, though the increased pixel count begins to exert measurable influence. The Low preset averages 270 FPS, representing a 12% reduction compared to the same settings at 1920x1080. The Medium preset averages 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS, while the High preset maintains an average of 167 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 125 FPS, which remains more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p shows that the RTX 4090 has substantial headroom, as even the most demanding preset at this resolution loses only 27% of its 1080p Ultra performance.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates that 4K gaming is entirely comfortable for this configuration. The Low preset averages 174 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS. The High preset averages 108 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still achieves an average of 81 FPS. The data shows a clear linear degradation from Low to Ultra at this resolution, with each preset tier costing approximately 20-30 FPS. Even at the absolute maximum settings in 4K, the system maintains a 35% margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that there is no scenario in which this hardware combination struggles to deliver smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions provides insight into the relative contributions of the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, demonstrates sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 4090 fed at lower resolutions. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows a frame rate reduction of approximately 12-15% across all presets, which is modest and suggests that neither component is becoming a bottleneck at these settings. The 3DMark scores for the CPU support this interpretation, with the single-thread score of 999 and the 16-thread score of 6499 indicating balanced performance that scales well with the game's demands.

The shift from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 reveals a more significant performance drop, with frame rates falling by approximately 35-40% across all presets. This increased scaling factor indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant performance determinant at 4K resolution, as the additional pixel workload directly translates to reduced frame rates. The RTX 4090, with its 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, is clearly the limiting factor at this resolution, though "limiting" is relative given that the lowest average frame rate remains at 81 FPS. The CPU's role is more pronounced at 1080p, where the 307 FPS Low preset result suggests that the Ryzen 5 7600 can process game logic and frame data quickly enough to avoid constraining the GPU's output.

The preset scaling within each resolution further illuminates the CPU/GPU balance. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is approximately 44%, while at 1440p this drop is 54% and at 4K it is 53%. This consistent pattern across resolutions indicates that the game's quality settings scale primarily with GPU workload, while the CPU maintains a relatively stable performance baseline. The Ryzen 5 7600's 3.80 GHz base clock and 5.10 GHz boost clock, combined with its 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide the computational headroom necessary to support the RTX 4090's output without introducing frame time inconsistencies.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 171 FPS, making it the best settings configuration for this resolution. This represents a 185% margin above the playability threshold, indicating that users can enable every visual enhancement without concern for performance degradation. The Medium preset at this resolution provides the only complete min/max data, with a minimum of 222 FPS and a maximum of 301 FPS, suggesting that frame time consistency is excellent even in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best settings configuration, delivering an average of 125 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial headroom for scenarios with heavy particle effects or large numbers of on-screen entities. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS, with the 57 FPS spread between min and max indicating that the system maintains stable frame delivery even during intense gameplay sequences. The 125 FPS Ultra result demonstrates that 1440p users can experience the game with all settings maximized while still enjoying refresh rates that exceed the capabilities of most standard displays.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best settings configuration, with an average of 81 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below 100 FPS, yet it still maintains a 35% margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Medium preset provides the only complete frame data at this resolution, with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS, showing that even the more demanding Medium settings never drop below 100 FPS. The progression from Medium to Ultra at 4K costs approximately 43 FPS, which is a significant reduction but one that remains entirely playable. For users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rate, the Ultra preset at 4K is the optimal choice, while those seeking higher refresh rates could select the High preset at 108 FPS or the Medium preset at 124 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 112 out of 3714 tested combinations places this system in the 97th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Lockdown Protocol. This ranking reflects the exceptional performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data, where even the most demanding configuration at the highest resolution maintains an average above the playability threshold. The RTX 4090's percentile ranking of 88 among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7600's percentile ranking of 78 among all CPUs contextualize this combination rank, showing that both components are individually high performers that complement each other effectively. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 for the GPU further confirms its position at the upper echelon of graphics hardware.

The rank of 112 indicates that there are 111 combinations that outperform this system, likely featuring even more recent or specialized hardware. However, the practical significance of this ranking is minimal given the measured performance, as the system achieves 81 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is already a demanding scenario. The benchmark data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324 places it in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scoring 26274 (0.2% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scoring 26402 (0.3% higher). The RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60347 similarly positions it near its nearest rivals, with the Intel Arc Pro A60 scoring 60326 (0% difference) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scoring 61896 (2.5% higher).

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the system achieves an average of 81 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, and 108 FPS at High settings. All four tested presets at 4K maintain frame rates above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 307 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers a maximum of 301 FPS, while the Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 270 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187 (0.5% lower).

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657 (2.9% lower).

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 125 FPS, making it the best settings configuration for this resolution. The Medium preset at this resolution provides a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS.

Q: Is the frame rate consistent across different presets?

A: The Medium preset data shows strong frame time consistency. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 222 FPS with a maximum of 301 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 163 FPS with a maximum of 220 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 105 FPS with a maximum of 142 FPS.

The Verdict

The data demonstrates conclusively that the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination can run Lockdown Protocol with exceptional performance at every tested resolution and preset. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets at each resolution clear the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 171 FPS, providing a 185% margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 125 FPS, more than double the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves 81 FPS, maintaining a 35% margin above the threshold.

This system is not merely playable; it is overbuilt for Lockdown Protocol. The lowest recorded average frame rate across all nine tested configurations is 81 FPS, which occurs at the most demanding settings in 4K resolution. Users seeking maximum visual fidelity can enable the Ultra preset at any resolution without concern for performance drops below playable levels. Those with high refresh rate displays can take advantage of the 307 FPS Low preset at 1080p or the 270 FPS Low preset at 1440p. The system's rank of 112 out of 3714 tested combinations further confirms that this hardware pairing is among the most capable configurations available for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would deliver similar performance in Lockdown Protocol. For the Ryzen 5 7600, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average benchmark score of 26274, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 7600's 26324. This mobile processor would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in the game, though its power characteristics differ from the desktop Ryzen 5. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, 0.3% higher, representing a marginal performance advantage. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5% higher. These deltas are so small that the in-game performance differences would be imperceptible in practical gameplay.

For the RTX 4090, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern of near-identical performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average benchmark score of 60326, representing a 0% difference from the RTX 4090's 60347. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower. The closest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, would deliver frame rates within the margin of measurement error compared to the RTX 4090. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, with its 2.5% higher score, might produce slightly higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the difference would be minimal. Users considering alternative configurations could expect nearly identical gameplay experiences from any of these GPU options, as the benchmark scores indicate that the performance envelope is tightly clustered around the RTX 4090's output.