Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a consistently playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the margin of safety varies dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, this pairing is overwhelmingly fast, while at 3840x2160, it operates near the edge of the playable threshold. The benchmark data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, provides a clear picture of what this hardware can achieve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. With the Low preset, the average FPS reaches 199, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination in any configuration. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 143.7 FPS, still a very fluid experience. The High preset delivers 122.4 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 95.1 FPS. Notably, even the lowest average FPS at this resolution, which occurs at Ultra, is more than 35 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 148.3 FPS, which is a reduction of 50.7 FPS compared to the 1080p Low result. Medium yields 101.6 FPS, and High produces 93.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting tested, still clears the playable threshold comfortably with an average of 70.8 FPS. This represents a 24.3 FPS decline from the 1080p Ultra score, indicating a consistent performance penalty as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the hardware begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 97.3 FPS, which is still a very playable result. Medium drops to 68.2 FPS, a significant reduction that places it just 8.2 FPS above the playable threshold. High settings yield 61.2 FPS, which is only 1.2 FPS above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playable threshold, with an average of 43.5 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS, and it represents a 17.7 FPS deficit from the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU has more headroom at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power for Lockdown Protocol. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858, suggest it is well-equipped to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 103.9 FPS (199 vs 95.1), which demonstrates that the CPU is capable of pushing very high frame rates when the GPU workload is lighter. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p, as the CPU can deliver frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 77.5 FPS (148.3 vs 70.8). This compression suggests that the GPU is now spending more time on each frame due to the increased pixel count, reducing the CPU's ability to stretch its lead. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further to 53.8 FPS (97.3 vs 43.5). The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K drops below 60 FPS while the CPU remains relatively underutilized indicates that the RX 6750 XT is the clear performance ceiling at this resolution. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the raw compute throughput of 13.31 TFLOPS is not enough for Ultra settings at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 95.1. This leaves significant headroom, as the Ultra preset is 35.1 FPS above the playable threshold. Players can confidently enable maximum settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains playable, with an average FPS of 70.8. This is 10.8 FPS above the threshold, providing a comfortable margin. The High preset, which averages 93.3 FPS, offers even more headroom if desired, but Ultra is the best visual quality option that still clears 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61.2 FPS. This is a marginal result, with only 1.2 FPS of headroom. The Medium preset, at 68.2 FPS, provides a slightly safer buffer, while the Low preset at 97.3 FPS offers the most comfortable experience at this resolution. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging only 43.5 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-12600K, which matches the Ryzen 7 5700X with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences in average score are negligible.

The GPU's nearest rivals are significantly less capable in terms of raw score. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X is 0.5% slower, the AMD FirePro W7100 is 0.6% slower, the AMD FirePro D700 is 0.7% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is 1.1% slower. These deltas are small, suggesting that these alternatives would produce very similar FPS results in this game. However, it is important to note that these are the closest matches in the benchmark database, and the actual in-game performance could vary based on driver optimizations and thermal characteristics.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, including Ultra at 95.1 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combination, offering maximum visual fidelity with substantial performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also playable at 70.8 FPS. This makes 1440p a viable option for players who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates. The High preset at 93.3 FPS is also an excellent choice for those who want a smoother experience.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. The High preset is playable at 61.2 FPS, but the margin is razor-thin. The Medium preset at 68.2 FPS and Low preset at 97.3 FPS provide more stable experiences. Players who insist on Ultra settings at 4K will be disappointed, as the average FPS of 43.5 falls well below the playable threshold. Overall, this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 199, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 70.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the only configuration that fails, with an average FPS of 43.5.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Low preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset averages 199 FPS, while the 4K Low preset averages 97.3 FPS, a difference of 101.7 FPS.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU's performance headroom is not sufficient to compensate for the GPU's inability to maintain 60 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: The High preset averages 122.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 95.1 FPS, a difference of 27.3 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 1645 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper half of all configurations in the database. This percentile position reflects its strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where it consistently exceeds the playable threshold. The ranking is likely held back by its marginal 4K performance, where only the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable. In the context of the full benchmark database, this is a solid mid-to-upper-tier pairing that excels at mainstream resolutions but does not offer the headroom required for demanding 4K Ultra gaming.