Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a desktop combination targeting high-refresh 1080p and 1440p play, with 4K capability at reduced settings. Measured data for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows this combo delivering strong average frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part with a 5.30 GHz boost clock, and the GPU, a RDNA 4.0 part with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, together form a balanced pairing. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $299. This analysis uses only the measured FPS values, benchmark scores, and ranking data provided.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides average frame rates for three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum frame values are not reported, so all figures below are averages.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo produces an average of 113.8 FPS on Low, 85.7 FPS on Medium, 70 FPS on High, and 53.2 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 28.1 FPS, while Medium to High costs 15.7 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 16.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the only non-playable setting at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the averages are 181.1 FPS on Low, 125.9 FPS on Medium, 112.5 FPS on High, and 83.7 FPS on Ultra. All presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra still delivering 83.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 97.4 FPS, indicating a substantial GPU load increase as settings rise.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the averages are 248.9 FPS on Low, 175.5 FPS on Medium, 154.6 FPS on High, and 113.4 FPS on Ultra. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains an average above 113 FPS, leaving ample headroom for high-refresh monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 135.5 FPS, but the absolute values remain high across the board.

The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops proportionally, and the impact of preset changes becomes more pronounced. At 1080p, even Ultra stays well above 100 FPS, while at 4K, Ultra dips below 60. This suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU can sustain very high frame rates at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 5 7600X demonstrates strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2603. Its multi-thread capabilities are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236 and a PassMark multithread score of 28390. The GPU, meanwhile, posts a PassMark G3D score of 25381 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290. These synthetic benchmarks indicate a CPU that is well above average (79th percentile among all CPUs) and a GPU that is also above average (69th percentile among all GPUs).

In Lockdown Protocol, the role of each component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's headroom is evident: the Low preset yields 248.9 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. The fact that Ultra still delivers 113.4 FPS at 1080p suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck even at high settings. The GPU, while capable, is not stressed to its limit at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 67.8 FPS (from 248.9 to 181.1), and the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 29.7 FPS (from 113.4 to 83.7). This scaling indicates that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count, but the CPU still has enough power to keep frame rates high.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Low preset at 4K (113.8 FPS) is less than half of the 1080p Low value (248.9 FPS), and the Ultra preset at 4K (53.2 FPS) falls below the playable threshold. The CPU's contribution is less visible here because the GPU is saturated. The CPU's high single-thread performance, however, ensures that even at 4K, the frame rate is not limited by CPU processing, as evidenced by the fact that the 4K Low average (113.8) is still well above 60 FPS.

In summary, at 1080p the CPU is the more influential component, allowing very high frame rates; at 1440p the balance shifts toward the GPU; and at 4K the GPU is the clear bottleneck, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid limiting performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the "best" setting for each resolution, based on the measured data.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, with an average of 70 FPS. Medium (85.7) and Low (113.8) also exceed 60, but High offers the highest visual quality while staying above the threshold. Ultra (53.2) is not playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best playable option, delivering 83.7 FPS. All presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, so the most demanding one, Ultra, is the recommended choice.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best playable option, with an average of 113.4 FPS. This is well above 60, and even the most demanding setting leaves substantial performance headroom.

These results indicate that the combo can handle the game at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, while at 4K it requires a step down to High to maintain smooth play.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The measured data says yes, with caveats at 4K Ultra. According to the verdict by resolution:

• At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 70 FPS. Ultra is not playable.
• At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 83.7 FPS.
• At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 113.4 FPS.

The combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution except 4K Ultra. For users targeting 4K, the High preset provides a comfortable 70 FPS average. For 1440p and 1080p, the system can run the game at maximum settings without dropping below 60 FPS. The data confirms that this is a capable gaming configuration for Lockdown Protocol, with the only limitation being the most demanding 4K preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (average score 27578, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i5-12600K (27578, 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712, -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535, 0.4%). All of these processors have average scores within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 7600X's 27636. Swapping the CPU to any of these would yield nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same.

The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (average score 23736, delta 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, -0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628, 1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, -1.2%). The RX 9070's average score is 23877, so these alternatives are within 1.2% of its performance. A system with one of these GPUs paired with the same CPU would produce very similar frame rates in this game.

For users considering a similar build, the data suggests that any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would deliver comparable results, with differences of less than 1.2% in synthetic benchmarks. The exact in-game FPS would likely be within a few frames of the measured values.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset at 4K for this combo?

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 3840x2160, with an average of 70 FPS. Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 53.2.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 113.4, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1086 out of 3714 tested combinations.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, with the closest rival (AMD Ryzen 7 5700X) scoring 27578, a delta of 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 is in the 69th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable?

A: No, the average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 53.2, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination is ranked 1086 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper portion of the field, above the median. The rank reflects the combo's ability to maintain high frame rates across most settings and resolutions, with the only shortfall being 4K Ultra. The CPU's 79th percentile and GPU's 69th percentile contribute to a balanced system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, and remains playable at 4K with a modest settings reduction. For a mid-range desktop pairing, this combo delivers strong performance in this title, as evidenced by its position in the top third of all tested configurations.