Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 presents a specific performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a game released in early 2024. The recorded data shows a system that handles the game well at standard resolutions, but the demands of 4K Ultra settings push this combination to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested configurations, compares the components to their nearest rivals, and determines the optimal settings for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Ryzen 7 3700X and Radeon RX 9060 combination in Lockdown Protocol covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The database provides average frame rates for all twelve combinations, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for Medium settings in some cases.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset produces an average of 175 FPS, which is the highest average recorded for this combo. High settings average 109 FPS, while Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 81 FPS. All four presets at this resolution clear the playable threshold of 60 FPS by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains solid but the gap between presets widens. Low settings average 128 FPS. High settings produce an average of 80 FPS. Medium averages 91 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of exactly 60 FPS, which still meets the playable threshold but with less headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 68 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle with the higher quality presets. Low settings average 83 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 59 FPS, just one frame below the playable threshold, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. High settings drop further to an average of 51 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 39 FPS, which is the lowest recorded result in the entire dataset.

The scaling pattern is clear. From 1080p to 1440p, the Low preset drops from 175 FPS to 128 FPS, a 47 FPS reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the Low preset drops from 128 FPS to 83 FPS, another 45 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset shows a different pattern: 81 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The performance cost of the Ultra preset becomes increasingly severe as resolution climbs.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum data. At 1080p, the range is 106 to 143 FPS, indicating a relatively stable experience. At 1440p, the range narrows to 77 to 105 FPS. At 4K, the range is 50 to 68 FPS, showing that even the average frame rate of 59 FPS comes with dips below 50 FPS during intense scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for how this processor compares to other options.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average score of 34222, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 3700X. These two processors are effectively equivalent in overall benchmark performance. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 3700X. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X.

For gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests that the Ryzen 7 3700X is well matched with these rivals. The differences in average benchmark scores are minimal, ranging from 0.5 percent slower to 0.2 percent faster. A user swapping between these processors would likely see very similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread of performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 0.7 percent higher than the RX 9060. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1 percent lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also 1 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, which is 2.1 percent lower.

These GPU rivals are all within a narrow band of each other. The RTX 3060 Ti is the closest competitor, with a score difference of less than one percent. The RX 9060 would deliver frame rates nearly identical to an RTX 3060 Ti in Lockdown Protocol, assuming no other bottlenecks. The Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 are slightly behind, but the performance gap is small enough that the differences would be difficult to notice in actual gameplay.

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and the RX 9060 creates a system where the GPU is slightly below the performance level of the RTX 3060 Ti, while the CPU is comparable to several modern mid-range processors. This balance means that at lower resolutions, where the CPU matters more, the system holds up well. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU split their responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol across different resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The Low preset averages 175 FPS, which requires the CPU to feed frames quickly. The Ultra preset drops to 81 FPS, indicating that the GPU is now doing more work with the higher quality settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 94 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a massive impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the GPU starts to take on more of the workload. The Low preset drops to 128 FPS, which is still high but 47 FPS lower than at 1080p. The Ultra preset drops to 60 FPS, exactly at the playable threshold. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs about 27 percent of the Low preset performance and about 26 percent of the Ultra preset performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 83 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages only 39 FPS. The gap between presets at 4K is 44 FPS, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The resolution increase from 1440p to 4K costs about 35 percent of the Low preset performance and about 35 percent of the Ultra preset performance.

The scaling between resolutions shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. Even the Low preset, which places minimal demand on the graphics card, only reaches 83 FPS. At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 175 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can handle high frame rates but the GPU cannot keep up as resolution climbs.

The preset scaling tells a similar story. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is 54 percent slower than Low. At 1440p, Ultra is 53 percent slower than Low. At 4K, Ultra is 53 percent slower than Low. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load in a predictable way.

For users trying to optimize their experience, the data suggests that Lockdown Protocol rewards GPU upgrades at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, and the Ryzen 7 3700X proves capable of pushing high frame rates. At 4K, the RX 9060 becomes the limiting factor, and users should focus on lowering settings rather than expecting CPU upgrades to help.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080 on this system?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 1920x1080, averaging 81 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and all four presets at this resolution average above 60 FPS, so users can select Ultra for maximum quality without dropping below playable performance.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 39 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 51 FPS, and Medium averages 59 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K averages above 60 FPS, with 83 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129. The RTX 3060 Ti is 0.7 percent faster, which means the two GPUs deliver nearly identical performance in practice.

Q: What is the highest resolution that supports Ultra settings at 60 FPS?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution supports Ultra settings at exactly 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 81 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages only 39 FPS, so 1440p is the highest resolution where Ultra meets the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to recent Intel processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260 on average. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5 percent lower. The Ryzen 7 3700X sits between these two in overall benchmark performance.

Q: Is the Medium preset at 4K playable?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum recorded FPS is 50 and the maximum is 68, so users may experience dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes. The Low preset is the recommended choice for 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 9060 at position 2194 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This puts the system in the upper half of all tested configurations, but not near the top.

The rank of 2194 out of 3714 means that approximately 59 percent of tested combos perform better, while 41 percent perform worse. This positioning reflects the RX 9060's 59th percentile standing among all GPUs and the Ryzen 7 3700X's 84th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is the weaker component in this pairing, which likely drags the combo rank down relative to the CPU's individual standing.

For context, the CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.5 percent of the Ryzen 7 3700X, so swapping in any of those processors would not significantly change the combo's rank. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, is 0.7 percent faster, which could nudge the combo slightly higher in the rankings if it were used instead.

The combo rank suggests that this system is a solid mid-range option for Lockdown Protocol. It can handle most scenarios at playable frame rates, but it is not built for maximum settings at 4K. Users with this combo should expect a good experience at 1080p and 1440p, with compromises needed at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides clear guidance on the best settings for each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It averages 81 FPS, which is 21 FPS above the playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution average above 60 FPS, so there is no reason to sacrifice quality. The Medium preset averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also takes the top spot, but with much less headroom. It averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS, providing more stability, but Ultra remains playable. Users who prioritize consistent frame rates over visual quality may prefer Medium, but Ultra is technically viable.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that clears the 60 FPS threshold. It averages 83 FPS, which is well above the playable mark. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, just one frame short, with dips to 50 FPS. The High preset averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. For 4K gaming, users must drop to Low settings to ensure a smooth experience.

The pattern is consistent: at lower resolutions, the system has enough performance headroom to run Ultra settings, but at 4K, only the lowest preset provides playable frame rates. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering their resolution to 1440p if they want to use higher quality presets.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset. The Ultra preset averages 81 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 175 FPS. This resolution offers the best experience, with plenty of performance for high refresh rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset. The Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS, providing a more comfortable buffer. Users at this resolution can choose between maximum quality or more consistent frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system only clears 60 FPS on the Low preset, which averages 83 FPS. The Medium preset falls just short at 59 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets average 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. Users with 4K displays must accept Low settings for playable performance.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward: this combo is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p with Ultra settings, while 4K requires Low settings. The system ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of configurations. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this is a capable setup. For 4K enthusiasts, the GPU will need an upgrade to handle higher quality presets.