Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near a tight cluster of comparable hardware. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24,709, which places it within 0.6% of several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24,728, a negligible 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24,822, just 0.5% above. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24,576 (0.5% lower) and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24,563 (0.6% lower). In practical terms, swapping the 5700X3D for any of these four chips would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The 5700X3D sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, so it is a solidly mid-high performer, but the rivals listed are all effectively interchangeable.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580 has an average score of 12,928 and ranks at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, scores 12,940, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,986, 0.4% higher, while the AMD Radeon 740M scores 12,870 (0.5% lower) and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12,847 (0.6% lower). This means the RX 580 is bracketed by a mobile laptop GPU, a desktop card, an integrated solution, and a workstation part. None of these would meaningfully change the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol. If you are shopping for a similar experience, any of these alternatives would behave within a fraction of a percent of the RX 580.

How This Combo Ranks

The database has recorded this CPU and GPU pairing as rank 3,367 out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the lower 10% of all combinations tested, specifically around the 90.6th percentile from the bottom. The data indicates this is a below-average pairing for this specific game. The combination of a strong 8-core, 16-thread CPU with a mid-tier GPU from 2017 creates a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor across most settings. The CPU has a passmark multithread score of 26,318 and ranks at the 77th percentile, but the GPU only reaches the 53rd percentile. The bottleneck is clear: the RX 580 cannot keep pace with what the 5700X3D can feed it, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. The measured FPS data confirms this, with the system struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 4K and only achieving smooth performance at lower settings on 1440p and 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not captured in the database, so the analysis relies on average FPS only.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset averages 43.1 FPS, the Medium preset drops to 29.7 FPS, and the High preset falls to 25.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the weakest at 19.4 FPS. No preset at 4K reaches even half of the 60 FPS target, and the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial: 23.7 FPS, a 55% drop. This resolution is not viable for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the numbers improve but remain limited. The Low preset averages 60.6 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, the High preset averages 40.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 27.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 33.3 FPS, meaning the preset choice has a massive impact on playability. Only Low is playable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the results are more encouraging. The Low preset averages 87.4 FPS, the Medium preset averages 64.1 FPS, and the High preset averages 52.5 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 40.2 FPS, the same as High at 1440p. Two presets, Low and Medium, clear the 60 FPS threshold. The drop from Low to Ultra is 47.2 FPS, a 54% reduction, showing how heavily the RX 580 scales with quality settings.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: lowering settings yields disproportionately large FPS gains, which indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint rather than the CPU.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 87.4 FPS and the Medium preset averages 64.1 FPS, both clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset is the best playable option at this resolution, providing the highest quality that still maintains fluid frame rates. The High preset at 52.5 FPS and the Ultra preset at 40.2 FPS fall short of 60 FPS, so those are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 60.6 FPS. This is a marginal pass, with only 0.6 FPS of headroom above the threshold. Any demanding scene or background process could push it below 60 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets at this resolution all fail the playability test, averaging 46, 40.2, and 27.3 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. The best result, Low, averages only 43.1 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS target. This resolution should be avoided entirely with this hardware.

The practical verdict: this PC is suitable for 1080p gaming on Medium settings, and it can handle 1440p only on Low settings. It is not suitable for 4K gaming. Players who prioritize smooth frame rates over visual fidelity will need to accept lower presets at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a high-end processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366 and a single-core score of 3,157, indicate strong processing capability. However, the RX 580, with 2,304 shading units and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 8,813 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,005. These numbers reveal a GPU that is several generations behind the CPU in relative performance.

The scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU is the bottleneck. When moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 87.4 to 60.6, a 31% reduction. This large drop is characteristic of a GPU-limited system, where increasing pixel count directly reduces frame rate. The CPU, by contrast, is not stressed by resolution changes; it feeds the same number of frames regardless of pixel count. The fact that the 1080p Ultra preset (40.2 FPS) matches the 1440p High preset (40.2 FPS) exactly further indicates that the GPU is saturated at both resolutions when the settings are demanding.

The preset scaling within a single resolution also points to GPU dominance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 47.2 FPS. At 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 33.3 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 23.7 FPS. The diminishing absolute differences at higher resolutions occur because the GPU is already overwhelmed, so additional settings changes have a smaller absolute impact. The CPU is never the limiting factor in any tested configuration.

For this game, the RX 580 determines playability. The CPU provides ample headroom, and its performance percentile (77th) far exceeds the GPU's (53rd). Upgrading the GPU would yield substantially higher frame rates, while upgrading the CPU would yield little to no improvement in this specific game.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: No. The best result at 3840x2160 is the Low preset at 43.1 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages only 19.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset, averaging 64.1 FPS, is the highest quality setting that clears 60 FPS. The Low preset is also playable at 87.4 FPS, but Medium offers better visuals while staying above the threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The RX 580 ranks at the 53rd percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D ranks at the 77th percentile among CPUs. The FPS drops significantly when raising resolution or settings, which indicates GPU saturation.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580 has an average score of 12,928. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12,940 (0.1% higher), the GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,986 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon 740M scores 12,870 (0.5% lower). These differences are negligible.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p on Low settings?

A: The average FPS is 60.6, which barely clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only playable preset at 1440p, and it leaves minimal headroom.

Q: How many tested combos does this system rank above?

A: This combo ranks 3,367 out of 3,714 total combinations tested for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower portion of the database. It outperforms 347 other combinations but is below the large majority.