Lockdown Protocol

# Can AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + AMD Radeon RX 7600 Run Lockdown Protocol?

Lockdown Protocol, an FPS released in March 2024, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with resolution and graphical settings. The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 7 5700X (8 cores, 16 threads, Zen 3 architecture on AM4) with the Radeon RX 7600 (RDNA 3.0, 8 GB GDDR6) shows a clear performance story across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Benchmark data indicates that this combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at most settings below 4K, but its headroom narrows significantly at the highest resolutions and presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1080p deliver an average of 75.5 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at this resolution. High settings reach 98.9 FPS, Medium hits 115.1 FPS, and Low peaks at 163.5 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but with limits. High settings produce 72.4 FPS average, Medium runs at 86 FPS, and Low reaches 116.7 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 56.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 3840x2160?

A: Only Low settings maintain playability, averaging 76.2 FPS. Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, High falls to 49.1 FPS, and Ultra slides to 36 FPS — all below the 60 FPS cutoff.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2483 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower third of all tested hardware pairs for Lockdown Protocol.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X benchmarks identically to the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta), is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H trails by 0.3%.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to nearby alternatives?

A: The RX 7600 is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560X, 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon 680M in average benchmark scores.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases, but the CPU's headroom remains relevant at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop from 163.5 FPS to 75.5 FPS — a 53.8% reduction. This wide spread suggests that at 1080p, the RX 7600 is the primary limiter once settings rise, but the Ryzen 7 5700X's 16 threads can still feed high frame rates at Low settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings average 116.7 FPS, which is 28.6% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 86 FPS (25.3% below the 1080p Medium score), and High falls to 72.4 FPS (26.8% below 1080p High). Ultra at 1440p produces 56.9 FPS, which is 24.6% lower than 1080p Ultra. The consistent 25-29% performance penalty across all settings when moving from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor — the CPU is not bottlenecking at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU constraint becomes severe. Low settings yield 76.2 FPS, but Medium falls to 56.6 FPS — a 25.7% drop from Low. High produces 49.1 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 36 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is stark: High at 1440p (72.4 FPS) versus High at 4K (49.1 FPS) represents a 32.2% reduction. This steep falloff at 4K confirms that the RX 7600's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient for high-fidelity rendering at this resolution.

The data implies that for Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most pronounced at 1080p Low, where frame rates exceed 160 FPS and the 5700X's single-thread performance (921 in 3DMark single-thread, 3385 in PassMark single-thread) can keep up. At 4K, even the fastest CPU would not rescue the frame rates — the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The 5700X's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs versus the RX 7600's 57th percentile among GPUs reinforces this hierarchy.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 5700X include the Intel Core i5-12600K, which matches it exactly with a 0% delta in average benchmark scores. 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 trails by 0.3%. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, swapping to any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates — the differences are within measurement noise and would not change which settings presets clear 60 FPS.

For the GPU, the RX 7600's closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.2% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon 680M (0.7% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (0.7% slower). These delta values are so small that in-game performance would be indistinguishable. A system with the RTX 3050 OEM would exhibit the same 4K limitations — only Low settings would remain playable at 3840x2160. Similarly, the Radeon 680M's marginal 0.7% advantage would not lift Medium settings at 4K above the 60 FPS threshold.

The fact that the RX 7600's nearest rivals include both a modern integrated GPU (Radeon 680M) and a decade-old discrete card (GTX 660 Ti) highlights the crowded mid-range segment. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, any of these GPUs would deliver the same playability verdict at each resolution. The CPU choices are equally interchangeable — the 5700X, i5-12600K, 5800, and 7600X would all produce the same measured FPS ranges across all settings.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable settings vary dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low (163.5 FPS), Medium (115.1 FPS), High (98.9 FPS), and Ultra (75.5 FPS) — exceed the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings are viable, and even then, the 75.5 FPS average provides modest headroom above the playability floor.

At 2560x1440, three presets remain playable: Low (116.7 FPS), Medium (86 FPS), and High (72.4 FPS). Ultra settings drop to 56.9 FPS, which is 3.1 FPS below the 60 FPS cutoff. Players at 1440p should stick with High settings to maintain smooth gameplay, as the 72.4 FPS average offers a comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings (76.2 FPS) clear the 60 FPS threshold. Medium (56.6 FPS), High (49.1 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS) all fall short. The 4K experience is limited to Low presets, which compromises visual fidelity but achieves playable frame rates. For 4K gaming with higher settings, this combo would require a GPU upgrade.

The verdict is clear: 1080p users can max out the game, 1440p users can play on High, and 4K users must accept Low settings. The 60 FPS playable threshold is met in 8 of the 12 tested configurations, but the remaining 4 configurations (4K Medium/High/Ultra and 1440p Ultra) are not playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3714 tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 2483rd. This places it in the 33rd percentile of tested combos, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested systems perform better. The rank reflects the RX 7600's mid-tier standing (57th percentile among GPUs) more than the CPU's strength (79th percentile among CPUs). The 5700X is a capable processor, but the GPU holds the combo back in this GPU-bound title.

The ranking suggests that while this system is playable at most settings below 4K, it is not a high-performance configuration for Lockdown Protocol. The 2483rd position out of 3714 puts it in the lower third, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing that 4K Ultra (36 FPS) and 4K High (49.1 FPS) are far from playable. Systems ranked higher likely pair the 5700X with stronger GPUs or use faster CPUs with the RX 7600.

Interestingly, the combo's rank is not as low as the GPU's 57th percentile might suggest. This is because Lockdown Protocol's CPU demands at high frame rates (1080p Low at 163.5 FPS) benefit from the 5700X's strong multi-threaded performance (13184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core). The CPU's 79th percentile ranking helps the combo outperform what the GPU alone would achieve in some scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 75.5 FPS. This is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance — the 15.5 FPS margin above the threshold provides stability while maximizing graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the best choice, averaging 72.4 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 56.9 FPS, so High is the highest playable preset. The 12.4 FPS margin is sufficient for smooth gameplay, though it is tighter than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, Low settings are the only playable option, delivering 76.2 FPS. Medium (56.6 FPS) and higher presets are not viable. The Low preset at 4K actually outperforms Ultra at 1440p (56.9 FPS) by 19.3 FPS, highlighting how drastically settings impact performance at high resolutions.

For players prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p Ultra is the clear winner. For those needing higher resolution, 1440p High offers the best compromise. 4K users must accept the visual compromises of Low settings to maintain playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured average frame rates reveals a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as settings increase:

At 3840x2160, the frame rates decline steadily: Low averages 76.2 FPS, Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, High falls to 49.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 19.6 FPS loss, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 13.1 FPS. The data shows that 4K rendering is severely constrained, with even Medium settings unable to maintain 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are more forgiving: Low produces 116.7 FPS, Medium reaches 86 FPS, High achieves 72.4 FPS, and Ultra manages 56.9 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 30.7 FPS, from Medium to High costs 13.6 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 15.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that fails to hit 60 FPS at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its best performance: Low hits 163.5 FPS, Medium reaches 115.1 FPS, High achieves 98.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 75.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 88 FPS drop, yet even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with 15.5 FPS to spare.

Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings offer the highest frame rates, with diminishing returns as quality increases. The 1080p results show that the CPU can drive very high frame rates, while the 4K results demonstrate the GPU's limitations. The measured data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so the average figures represent the overall performance envelope. Notably, the gap between 1440p and 4K is more punishing than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, particularly at higher settings — a 4K High score of 49.1 FPS is 32.2% lower than 1440p High's 72.4 FPS.