Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 presents a specific set of performance characteristics in Lockdown Protocol. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, yet capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p with adjusted settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions, identifies the limiting components, and contextualizes the results within the broader hardware landscape.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average FPS measurements for four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded for this combination.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates regardless of the preset. The Low preset yields an average of 37.8 FPS. Moving to Medium drops the average to 25.1 FPS. The High preset produces 23.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset is the lowest at 19.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of 18.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is saturated even at the lowest settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain below the 60 FPS threshold for every preset. The Low preset reaches an average of 58.9 FPS, which is just 1.1 FPS short of the playability target. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 34.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 17.9 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 10.2 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system finally crosses the 60 FPS mark. The Low preset averages 76.6 FPS. Medium averages 55.4 FPS, staying below the threshold. High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.8 FPS. The scaling pattern here shows a 21.2 FPS difference between Low and Medium, a further 8.4 FPS drop from Medium to High, and a 9.2 FPS decline from High to Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playability threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS. The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above that threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average recorded is 37.8 FPS on the Low preset. Since even the lowest graphical preset fails to reach the target, there is no playable configuration at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation is nearly identical. The Low preset averages 58.9 FPS, which is 1.1 FPS below the threshold. No other preset comes close, with Medium at 41 FPS, High at 34.1 FPS, and Ultra at 23.9 FPS. Therefore, no playable settings exist at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only configuration that clears 60 FPS. It averages 76.6 FPS, which is 16.6 FPS above the threshold. The Medium preset falls short at 55.4 FPS. The recommended setting for this resolution is Low, as it is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, has a high average benchmark score and ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, while ranking in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, has significantly less relative strength in this specific workload.

The resolution scaling demonstrates this clearly. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 18.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same comparison shows a 35 FPS spread. At 1920x1080, the spread between Low and Ultra is 38.8 FPS. As resolution decreases, the impact of settings increases, which is a classic sign that the GPU is the limiting factor. At higher resolutions, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing settings provides limited relief. At lower resolutions, the GPU has more headroom, and the settings adjustments produce larger FPS swings.

The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its large shared L3 cache of 96 MB, provide ample processing power for the game's logic. The 3DMark multi-threaded score of 6764 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 suggest that the CPU is not likely to be the cause of frame rate drops. The GPU, with 2048 shading units and a 256-bit memory bus, is the component that determines the frame rate ceiling.

The data shows that the GPU's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p Low but inadequate for higher resolutions with more demanding presets. The transition from 1080p Low to 1080p Medium alone costs 21.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU's compute resources are stretched beyond their comfortable range at that preset.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: the system is not playable at 3840x2160 or 2560x1440. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 37.8 on Low. At 2560x1440, the best average FPS is 58.9 on Low, which is marginally below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on the Low preset, achieving 76.6 FPS. This is the only configuration that clears the 60 FPS line. All other presets at this resolution fall short: Medium at 55.4 FPS, High at 47 FPS, and Ultra at 37.8 FPS.

For users targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, the recommendation is to play at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. Those who are willing to accept frame rates below 60 FPS could experiment with Medium settings at 1080p, but the recorded average of 55.4 FPS indicates occasional dips below the threshold. The system does not have enough GPU headroom to maintain higher presets at playable levels.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how other processors would behave in this system. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average benchmark score of 24728, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's score. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563, 0.6% lower. These differences are minimal, so swapping to any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M has an average benchmark score of 28874, which is 0.4% higher than the RX 570's score of 28766. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% lower. These deltas are all within a narrow band, suggesting that any of these GPUs would deliver comparable performance in this game. The RX 470, in particular, is very close in performance and would be a direct substitute.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the average FPS is 76.6, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 55.4 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: There is no playable setting at 2560x1440. The Low preset averages 58.9 FPS, which is 1.1 FPS below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The resolution scaling shows that settings have a larger impact at lower resolutions, indicating the GPU is saturated at higher resolutions. The CPU has a high benchmark score and is unlikely to be the limiting factor.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to the RX 470?

A: The RX 470 has an average benchmark score of 28996, which is 0.8% higher than the RX 570's score of 28766. Performance in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly identical.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 76.6 at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The lowest average is 19.5 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the system support the required APIs for this game?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, which covers the API requirements for modern FPS titles.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3519 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested configurations, confirming that the GPU is a significant limiting factor.

The low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. While the CPU is powerful, the RX 570's performance ceiling restricts the overall system. The ranking reflects the real-world experience: playable only at 1080p Low, with no playable settings at 1440p or 4K. Users with this combination should expect to prioritize resolution over graphical fidelity, and even then, they will be limited to the lowest preset at 1080p to stay above 60 FPS.