Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile across Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data indicating that all tested presets at every resolution exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The combination ranks 34th out of 3,714 tested configurations, placing it in the top 1% of all recorded systems for this title. Measured results show the pair scaling from 88 FPS at 4K Ultra to 307 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating headroom that accommodates both high-refresh-rate displays and demanding visual settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have near-neighbor alternatives that would produce broadly similar in-game behavior. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, the benchmark database places it within 0.5% of several processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26,274 against the 7600's 26,324 average, a delta of just 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS sits 0.3% behind at 26,402, while the Intel Core i9-11900KF trails by 0.4% with a score of 26,212. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U rounds out the group at 26,187, just 0.5% lower. These four alternatives would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the CPU-side bottleneck is minimal at the tested settings.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 places it alongside three other GPUs within a 2.4% band. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, a 1.1% gap that would translate to a few frames per second difference in most scenes. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% ahead at 78,940, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 79,396 and 79,605 respectively, sitting 2.1% and 2.4% higher. In practice, any of these GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 7600 would land within roughly 2-3 FPS of the measured results at each resolution and preset combination. The 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it operates near the top of the performance envelope, but these rivals show that the exact model matters less than the overall class of hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU dominates performance scaling in Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a limiting factor. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 190 to 88, a 54% drop that directly reflects the graphics card's workload. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth are the primary drivers of these differences. The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions where frame rates climb toward the 300 FPS range. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 307 FPS, which demands substantial per-frame CPU work; the Ryzen 5 7600's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 5.10 GHz boost clock handle this without dropping below the measured averages.

Resolution scaling tells a similar story. At High settings, average FPS moves from 249 at 1080p to 183 at 1440p and 118 at 4K. This 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's pixel throughput, as the CPU's per-frame cost remains relatively constant while the pixel count quadruples. The CPU becomes comparatively more important at 1080p Low, where the 307 FPS result approaches the practical limit for the processor's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 999 and passmark single-thread score of 3,910. Players targeting maximum frame rates at 1080p would benefit from a stronger CPU, but at 1440p and 4K the RTX 5090 D is clearly the binding constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 34 out of 3,714 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 99th percentile of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol. This high ranking stems from the GPU's exceptional rasterization throughput rather than the CPU's mid-range positioning; the Ryzen 5 7600's 78th percentile among all CPUs is respectable but not elite, while the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile among GPUs pushes the combined system upward. The data shows that the GPU's 44,065 passmark G3D score and 14,326 3dmark Steel Nomad result provide the raw horsepower needed to maintain high frame rates even at maximum settings.

The gap between this combo and lower-ranked systems is substantial. The measured 4K Ultra average of 88 FPS is nearly 47% above the playable threshold of 60 FPS, while the 1440p Ultra result of 137 FPS more than doubles the threshold. At 1080p, the 187 FPS Ultra average leaves enormous headroom. This ranking indicates that the combination is overqualified for 60 FPS gaming at any resolution, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p and 4K. The rank also suggests that users could drop to a less powerful GPU without compromising 60 FPS performance, though the data does not directly quantify such alternatives.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC runs Lockdown Protocol at or above 60 FPS at every resolution and preset combination tested. The 4K Ultra setting achieves 88 FPS average, which clears the playable threshold with a 47% margin. The 1440p Ultra setting reaches 137 FPS, and 1080p Ultra hits 187 FPS. All lower presets at each resolution produce even higher frame rates, with the slowest measured result being the 88 FPS 4K Ultra figure.

The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus provide ample bandwidth for 4K textures, and the Ryzen 5 7600's Zen 4 architecture keeps up without bottlenecking. Players seeking maximum visual fidelity at 4K can enable Ultra settings and still enjoy a smooth experience above 60 FPS. Those with 1440p 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors will find the 137 FPS Ultra result sufficient, though dropping to High at 183 FPS or Medium at 209 FPS provides additional headroom for frame-time spikes. At 1080p, the 249 FPS High result and 307 FPS Low result accommodate even the fastest gaming displays, though the CPU may limit further gains beyond these figures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 118 FPS. The Low preset reaches 190 FPS average. Medium produces 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS. Ultra drops to 88 FPS average. These figures show a consistent progression: each step from Low to Ultra reduces performance by roughly 25-30%, with the Ultra preset consuming the most GPU resources.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 183 FPS. Low reaches 277 FPS. Medium delivers 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 241 FPS. Ultra produces 137 FPS. The 1440p results scale predictably from the 4K data, with approximately 55% higher frame rates at each corresponding preset, reflecting the lower pixel count.

At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 249 FPS. Low achieves 307 FPS. Medium delivers 270 FPS with a minimum of 230 FPS and maximum of 311 FPS. Ultra reaches 187 FPS. The 1080p results show diminishing returns as frame rates approach the CPU's limits; the jump from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra is only 36% (137 to 187 FPS), while the same resolution change at Low yields just 11% improvement (277 to 307 FPS). This indicates the CPU becomes increasingly relevant at lower resolutions and lower presets.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 88 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this combination?

A: The maximum measured average is 307 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches 270 FPS with a peak of 311 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 is 1.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, 1.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, and 2.1-2.4% below the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe variants.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 307 FPS, and the CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 999 suggests it is approaching its per-core limit. However, the 187 FPS Ultra result shows no practical bottleneck at higher settings.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop when increasing resolution?

A: At High settings, moving from 1080p (249 FPS) to 4K (118 FPS) reduces average FPS by 53%. At Ultra, the same resolution change drops from 187 to 88 FPS, a 53% reduction.

Q: How many tested combinations does this system outperform?

A: The combo ranks 34th out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, meaning it outperforms approximately 3,680 other configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 88 FPS. This allows full visual quality at 4K without compromising playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the optimal choice, delivering 137 FPS average. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by more than double, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 187 FPS average. This is the best preset for 1080p, providing maximum visual fidelity while still offering frame rates well above the playable threshold. Players with 240 Hz or 360 Hz displays might prefer High (249 FPS) or Medium (270 FPS) for additional smoothness, but Ultra remains comfortably playable.