Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol across all tested configurations. Measured data shows this combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset, with average frame rates ranging from 81.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to 326 FPS at 1080p Low. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, ranking, and system dynamics.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results for this combo are based on measured data across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates scale from 81.8 FPS on Ultra to 173.1 FPS on Low. The High preset produces 107.6 FPS, while Medium sits between at 124.6 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is 91.3 FPS, indicating a substantial performance headroom when lowering graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds with higher absolute numbers. The Low preset reaches 270.6 FPS, followed by Medium at 192.7 FPS, High at 170.9 FPS, and Ultra at 125.3 FPS. The difference between the lowest and highest presets at 1440p is 145.3 FPS. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 125.3 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving significant room for demanding scenes or future content updates.

At 1920x1080, the CPU-GPU combination shows its peak throughput. Low settings produce 326 FPS, Medium delivers 265.8 FPS, High achieves 227.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 169.6 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate that even the most demanding preset never drops below 169.6 FPS, which is nearly three times the playability threshold. Resolution scaling is consistent: moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra reduces performance by 56.3 FPS, and further to 4K Ultra by another 43.5 FPS. This linear degradation pattern suggests the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count rises, though the CPU maintains sufficient throughput at all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing ranks 99th out of 3714 total combos. That places it in the top 2.7 percent of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the combined capability of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 working together in this specific game title. Given the high frame rates observed even at 4K Ultra, the top-100 ranking is consistent with the measured data. The combination outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 98 other configurations achieving higher average performance metrics. The percentile position underscores that this is a high-end setup, though not the absolute peak of the database—other combinations with newer or more specialized hardware may edge ahead in specific workloads.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is identified. For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset qualifies with an average of 81.8 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still clears the playability threshold by 21.8 FPS. The data shows no need to compromise on visual fidelity at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again stands as the best choice, delivering 125.3 FPS average. This is more than double the 60 FPS minimum, providing substantial buffer for fast-paced FPS action. The margin here is 65.3 FPS above the threshold.

For 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 169.6 FPS, which is the best playable configuration. The margin at 1080p is 109.6 FPS above the threshold. Across all resolutions, the verdict is uniform: Ultra settings are always the optimal choice for this hardware, with no preset falling below the playable frame rate. The user can select the highest quality preset without sacrificing smoothness.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, the closest alternatives by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both with an average score of 27578 and a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3 percent higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, 0.4 percent lower. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the frame rates at lower resolutions or less GPU-intensive scenes would be comparable.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has nearest rivals that are surprisingly close in average benchmark score. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches with a score of 60326 and 0 percent delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5 percent higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9 percent lower. These alternatives would produce similar GPU-bound performance, though the RTX 4090’s specific architecture may still yield different results in Lockdown Protocol’s rendering paths. For a system replacement, pairing the Ryzen 7 5700X or Core i5-12600K with the RTX 4090 would maintain nearly identical performance, as would keeping the 7600X and swapping to an Intel Arc Pro A60.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 81.8, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The maximum measured average is 326 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: At 1080p Ultra the average is 169.6 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it is 125.3 FPS, representing a drop of 44.3 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant frame rate reduction from 1440p Ultra (125.3 FPS) to 4K Ultra (81.8 FPS), indicating the GPU becomes more stressed at higher resolutions, but the combination still maintains playable performance.

Q: Which setting preset should be used at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings are recommended, as they provide 125.3 FPS average, which is the best quality option that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 99th out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 2.7 percent of all configurations.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Lockdown Protocol with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best being Ultra at 81.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 125.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed the threshold, with Ultra achieving 169.6 FPS. The hardware clears the 60 FPS playability threshold in every single measured scenario. The minimum frame rate margin is at 4K Ultra, which still sits 21.8 FPS above the playable mark. There is no resolution or preset combination in the data where this system fails to meet the playability standard. Users can run the game at maximum visual quality at any resolution from 1080p to 4K without concern for frame rate drops below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 becomes evident when examining scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, from 169.6 FPS at Ultra to 326 FPS at Low. The 1080p results show that even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom, and the spread between Low and Ultra is 156.4 FPS. This wide gap at low resolution suggests the GPU’s rendering load dominates the performance difference between presets, as the CPU has ample capacity to feed frames at these rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset spread narrows slightly in absolute terms: Low drops to 270.6 FPS, Ultra to 125.3 FPS, a difference of 145.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further to 91.3 FPS between Low (173.1 FPS) and Ultra (81.8 FPS). The tightening of the preset gap as resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 4K, the RTX 4090’s workload grows, and the relative impact of settings changes diminishes because the GPU is more saturated.

Conversely, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7600X must keep up with frame rates exceeding 300 FPS on Low settings. The fact that the system sustains 326 FPS at 1080p Low indicates strong single-thread and multi-thread performance from the 6-core, 12-thread processor. The CPU benchmarks support this: Cinebench R23 multicore score is 15236, single-core is 1965, and the 3DMark single-thread score is 1060. These figures suggest the CPU can handle high instruction throughput. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset (e.g., High from 227.8 to 170.9 FPS) reflects the GPU taking on more work, while the CPU’s contribution remains stable. Overall, the data indicates the RTX 4090 is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, while the Ryzen 5 7600X provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions and settings.