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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 39 | 51 | 59 | 83 |
| 1440p QHD | 60 | 80 | 91 | 128 |
| 1080p Full HD | 81 | 109 | 124 | 175 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data shows it begins to strain at 4K. The pairing of an 8-core Zen 3 processor with a mid-range RDNA 4 GPU produces a wide spread of performance depending on resolution and preset, with the 1440p Ultra setting landing precisely on the 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark results reveal a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gameplay at standard resolutions, but which requires a significant settings compromise to remain playable at 3840x2160.
FAQ
Q: What is the highest reliable frame rate this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?
A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the combination reaches an average of 175 FPS, which is the highest average recorded in the measured data. The Medium preset also delivers a very high 124 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS.
Q: Can this PC handle 4K gaming at the maximum quality settings?
A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops to 39, which falls well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the High preset only manages 51 FPS on average, so the system is not capable of a smooth experience at the highest visual quality at this resolution.
Q: How does the CPU compare to its close competitors in synthetic benchmarks?
A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct of 0). It is also 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.3% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, but 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.
Q: Is the GPU's performance similar to any other graphics cards?
A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. This places it 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 1% behind the AMD Radeon R9 370X and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, but 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500.
Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?
A: The data shows a minimum FPS of 77 and a maximum FPS of 105. The average FPS for this configuration is 91 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold.
Q: At which resolution and preset does the combo perform the worst?
A: The worst performance is at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, where the average FPS drops to 39. This is the only measured configuration where the average FPS dips below 40.
CPU and GPU Roles
The benchmark data suggests a shifting balance between the CPU and GPU as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less burdened, allowing the CPU to play a more significant role in feeding frames. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 94 FPS (175 to 81), which indicates that the GPU is still the primary limiter when rendering effects and geometry, but the low preset number shows the CPU's capacity to push well beyond the display refresh rate. The data supports that the RX 9060 is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions.
As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload intensifies. The average FPS drops from 128 on Low to 60 on Ultra, a reduction of 68 FPS. This scaling shows the GPU’s workload growing; however, the 60 FPS average at Ultra still indicates that the GPU can handle the load without the CPU becoming a severe constraint. The CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU, but the gap in performance between Low and Ultra narrows, demonstrating the GPU’s growing dominance in the performance equation.
The 3840x2160 resolution data shows the GPU taking a more controlling role. The gap between Low and Ultra presets shrinks to a 44 FPS difference, but the average FPS at Ultra falls to 39, which is below the playable threshold. This indicates that the GPU is now clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU cannot compensate for the massive amount of pixel data being processed. The 4K data shows that the RX 9060's 8 GB of memory and 128-bit bus are likely the dominant constraints, as the performance drops sharply compared to 1440p.
Measured FPS Breakdown
At 1920x1080, the combination performs excellently across all presets. The Low preset delivers a 175 FPS average. The Medium preset provides a 124 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset achieves a 109 FPS average, while the Ultra preset still manages a solid 81 FPS average. All settings here are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.
Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but with a clearer distinction between presets. The Low preset yields a 128 FPS average. The Medium preset records an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings deliver an 80 FPS average. The Ultra preset exactly hits the 60 FPS playable threshold with a 60 FPS average, making it a borderline but playable option.
At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset is the only one that stays comfortably above the playable threshold, with an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset averages only 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. The High preset drops to a 51 FPS average. Finally, the Ultra preset falls to a 39 FPS average, which is unplayable by a significant margin. The 4K data shows a steep performance cliff as settings increase.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The CPU has several nearby rivals in the benchmark database. The Intel Core i5-12600K has an identical average benchmark score of 27578, making it a direct performance equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is nearly identical, scoring 27535, a deltaPct of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is also a close competitor, scoring 27636, which is a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507, a 0.3% delta. Any of these processors would behave within a 0.3% margin of the Ryzen 7 5700X in synthetic workloads.
The GPU also has close competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has a score of 16129, which is just 0.7% higher than the RX 9060. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 both score slightly lower, at 15862 and 15852, which are 1% below. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, a 2.1% delta. These GPUs would all behave similarly in games, with performance differences of less than 2.1%.
How This Combo Ranks
The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 holds a rank of 2194 out of 3714 tested combinations in the Lockdown Protocol database. This puts it in the 41st percentile of all tested systems. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it is important to contextualize this with the fact that many tested combos likely use more powerful, flagship hardware. The ranking indicates that this is a mid-pack performer, which aligns with the GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The data suggests the combo is well-balanced, but the GPU is the limiting factor holding it back from a higher rank.
The Verdict
The verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol well at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not recommended for 4K high-quality gaming.
- 1920x1080: Fully playable. All presets, from Low (175 FPS) to Ultra (81 FPS), clear the 60 FPS threshold. Players can enjoy the game at maximum settings with a high frame rate.
- 2560x1440: Fully playable. All presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, making it a viable choice.
- 3840x2160: Playable with limitations. Only the Low preset (83 FPS) is playable. The Medium preset is borderline at 59 FPS, while High (51 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) are not recommended for a smooth experience.
Best Settings per Resolution
Based on the measured FPS data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the highest playable setting:
- 1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, delivering a 81 FPS average. This allows for maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the playable threshold.
- 2560x1440: The best settings are Ultra, which yields an average of 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still achieves the playable threshold.
- 3840x2160: The best settings are Low, providing an 83 FPS average. Higher presets do not consistently reach the 60 FPS threshold, so Low is the optimal choice for smooth gameplay at this resolution.