Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Ultra falling to 41.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p with this combo?

A: The data shows Ultra at 2560x1440 delivers 64.5 FPS on average, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. This makes Ultra the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29,713 on average, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,656) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS by 0.8% (29,955).

Q: What GPU performance tier does the RX 6700 XT occupy?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27,425, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which scores 27,435 — a 0% difference.

Q: How much of a frame rate drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K Ultra?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 90.5 at 1920x1080 to 64.5 at 2560x1440, then down to 41.5 at 3840x2160. That represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Does lowering settings from Ultra to Low provide a significant FPS boost at 4K?

A: Yes, dramatically. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 87.5 FPS compared to 41.5 FPS on Ultra — more than double the frame rate. The jump from Medium (65.1 FPS) to Low is also substantial at 22.4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1,927th out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo slightly above the median of all tested systems, which is a meaningful data point given the game’s FPS genre demands. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU’s 81st percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 72nd percentile among all graphics cards.

The ranking suggests this combination is not at the bleeding edge for Lockdown Protocol, but it sits in a respectable middle tier. With 3,714 combos tested, being at position 1,927 means roughly 48% of tested systems perform better. The data indicates this build is a solid mid-range contender, capable of handling the game at high frame rates in most scenarios but not dominating the leaderboard. The gap between this combo and top-tier configurations likely stems from the GPU’s position in the 72nd percentile rather than the CPU, which ranks higher in its own percentile bracket.

What stands out in the rank data is how well this combo handles 1440p and 1080p despite not being a top-1000 performer. The measured FPS numbers show that rank position doesn't tell the whole story — the system clears 60 FPS at every preset in both 1080p and 1440p, which is the practical threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Ultra result of 41.5 FPS is the only setting where the combo falls short of playability, which aligns with its mid-pack ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce 192.7 FPS on average, which is exceptionally high for a game of this type. Medium settings drop to 137.7 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 120.3 FPS, while Ultra manages 90.5 FPS. All four presets at 1080p provide a comfortable margin above playability, with even the most demanding setting offering 30.5 FPS of headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust. Low settings produce 138.9 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold. Medium settings deliver 102.7 FPS, and High settings come in at 87.1 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 64.5 FPS, which clears 60 FPS but with only 4.5 FPS of margin. This suggests that Ultra at 1440p is playable but leaves little room for demanding scenes or background processes that could cause dips below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings produce 87.5 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings deliver 65.1 FPS, clearing the threshold by 5.1 FPS. High settings fall to 58.3 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playability line. Ultra settings drop further to 41.5 FPS, a substantial 18.5 FPS below the threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: 4K is only viable at Low or Medium presets with this hardware combination.

The scaling between presets reveals interesting behavior. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 102.2 FPS, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint as settings increase. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 74.4 FPS. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 46.0 FPS, suggesting that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes even more dominant as a bottleneck. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K at each preset are substantial: Low falls by 105.2 FPS, Medium by 72.6 FPS, High by 62.0 FPS, and Ultra by 49.0 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29,656, which is just 0.2% below the Ryzen 5 9600X’s 29,713. This means a system built with that processor would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868, putting it 0.5% ahead of the 9600X, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29,879, 0.6% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS leads this group with 29,955, just 0.8% faster than the 9600X.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 27,435, essentially identical to the RX 6700 XT’s 27,425 — a 0% difference. This means a laptop with an RTX 4070 Mobile would produce nearly the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27,565, which is 0.5% higher, indicating slightly better performance. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27,135, 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27,839, 1.5% higher.

These rival comparisons suggest that swapping the CPU or GPU for any of these near-equivalents would result in negligible FPS differences in Lockdown Protocol. The delta percentages are all within 1.5%, which translates to a few frames per second at most in real gameplay. For users considering upgrades or alternative builds, these components represent a similar performance envelope. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 9600X and RX 6700 XT sit in a tightly packed cluster of hardware where small benchmark differences rarely translate into perceptible gameplay changes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high — 192.7 FPS on Low settings — which suggests the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. The large FPS deltas between presets at 1080p (102.2 FPS from Low to Ultra) indicate that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load increases. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 2,183.5 Cinebench R23 single-core score, keeps up with the GPU’s output demands.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The FPS drops from 1080p to 1440p range from 53.8 FPS (Low) to 26.0 FPS (Ultra), showing that pixel count directly impacts GPU workload. The CPU’s percentile ranking at 81st among all processors suggests it has ample compute headroom for this game’s physics and game logic, even at higher resolutions where the GPU is working harder. The fact that 1440p Ultra still maintains 64.5 FPS indicates the GPU handles the additional resolution burden without the CPU bottlenecking.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The 4K results show a dramatic reduction in frame rates across all presets, with even Low settings dropping to 87.5 FPS from 138.9 FPS at 1440p. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 41.5 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. This pattern — where higher resolutions amplify the GPU’s workload while the CPU remains relatively idle — suggests that for 4K gaming with this combo, the RX 6700 XT is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, while capable, are not the primary constraint at any resolution; the data consistently points to the GPU as the performance bottleneck, especially as resolution increases.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The lowest result at 1080p is Ultra at 90.5 FPS, providing a 30.5 FPS margin above the playability line. This makes 1080p the most forgiving resolution for this combo, with frame rates ranging from 90.5 to 192.7 FPS depending on settings.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable. Ultra produces 64.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but with a narrow 4.5 FPS margin. Low settings deliver 138.9 FPS, Medium delivers 102.7 FPS, and High delivers 87.1 FPS. The data suggests 1440p is viable for all settings, though players who want a safety buffer against frame drops may prefer High or lower to maintain headroom above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings are playable. Low produces 87.5 FPS, and Medium produces 65.1 FPS — both above the threshold. High falls to 58.3 FPS, just below playability, and Ultra drops to 41.5 FPS, which is not playable. The verdict for 4K is clear: stick to Medium or Low if you want a smooth experience. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K viable only at reduced settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers 65.1 FPS on average. This provides a 5.1 FPS margin above the playability threshold. Low settings at 4K produce 87.5 FPS, offering more headroom, but Medium represents the best visual quality that remains playable. High at 4K falls to 58.3 FPS, so it is not recommended if maintaining 60 FPS is a priority.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 64.5 FPS. This gives players access to the highest visual quality at 1440p while remaining playable, though the margin is slim. Players who prefer more consistent performance might choose High at 87.1 FPS, which offers a much larger safety margin of 27.1 FPS above the threshold. However, the data supports Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is clearly the best playable setting, delivering 90.5 FPS on average. This is 30.5 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing both high visual quality and a comfortable performance buffer. Lower presets at 1080p — Medium at 137.7 FPS, High at 120.3 FPS, and Low at 192.7 FPS — all exceed Ultra’s frame rate but at reduced visual fidelity. The data shows that 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing quality and performance without approaching the playability limit.