Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo delivers a playable experience across most configurations, though 4K requires compromises. The data shows this pairing is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only configuration that falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally strong. The Low preset produces an average of 175 FPS, which is far beyond the needs of any high-refresh-rate monitor. The Medium preset follows with 124 FPS average, with minimum and maximum readings of 106 and 143 FPS respectively. High settings yield 109 FPS average, while the Ultra preset maintains a solid 81 FPS average. Every 1080p setting clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains highly playable. The Low preset delivers 128 FPS average, while Medium drops to 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS. High settings produce 80 FPS average. Ultra, the most demanding preset, still holds exactly at the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 1440p are technically playable, though the Ultra setting offers no headroom for demanding in-game moments.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset achieves 83 FPS average, which is comfortably playable. Medium settings drop to 59 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold on average. High settings produce 51 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS average. Only the Low preset at 4K meets the playable standard, with Medium being borderline and High and Ultra requiring substantial compromises.

The scaling between resolutions shows predictable behavior. Dropping from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra reduces the average from 81 FPS to 60 FPS, a roughly 26% performance hit. From 1440p to 4K at Low, the average drops from 128 FPS to 83 FPS, showing that resolution scaling is substantial across the board.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which achieves 83 FPS average. The Medium preset falls to 59 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K gaming requires the Low setting for consistent playability.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1440p with exactly 60 FPS average. If you prefer higher frame rates, High settings produce 80 FPS average, and Medium pushes to 91 FPS with a 77 FPS minimum.

Q: Does the 1080p Ultra preset stay above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, it maintains an 81 FPS average, which is 21 FPS above the playable threshold. This makes 1080p Ultra the most visually demanding setting that still provides smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. It is 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 24709. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, is only 0.1% ahead, indicating the CPU is well-matched to the GPU for this game.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at each resolution?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, all presets including Ultra are playable. At 4K, only the Low preset (83 FPS) is playable; Medium (59 FPS) falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that resolution scaling has a dominant effect on performance, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 175 to 83, a reduction of over half. This pattern holds across all presets, showing that the Radeon RX 9060's workload increases substantially with pixel count.

At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra presets is 94 FPS (175 to 81), demonstrating that the GPU is the primary limiter even at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, provide sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck in this scenario.

At 1440p, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 68 FPS (128 to 60), showing the GPU becoming more stressed as resolution increases. The 4K results amplify this trend: the range from Low to Ultra is just 44 FPS (83 to 39). This compression at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, while the CPU's role diminishes relative to the overall frame time.

The 3DMark multi-threaded score of 6764 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 confirm the CPU's strong multi-threaded capability. However, the single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark suggests that per-core performance, while adequate, is not exceptional. This combination points to a balanced system where the GPU is the primary performance driver in Lockdown Protocol, especially above 1080p.

The Verdict

The data shows that this system can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across most configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 81 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra hitting exactly 60 FPS average. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playability at 83 FPS; Medium falls to 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard.

For gamers prioritizing visual quality, 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra are both viable options. The 1440p Ultra performance of exactly 60 FPS leaves no margin, so players who experience heavier scenes may notice dips. The 1080p Ultra setting at 81 FPS provides more headroom for consistent performance.

The 4K experience is limited to Low settings for smooth gameplay. While 83 FPS at 4K Low is respectable, the Medium preset's 59 FPS average is frustratingly close to the threshold. Players with 4K displays should accept the Low preset or consider lowering expectations to 1440p for higher visual fidelity.

Overall, this combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K available only at reduced settings. The system ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2194 out of 3714 total combinations places this pairing in the top 59% of all tested systems. This mid-to-upper tier ranking reflects the GPU's 59th percentile position among all GPUs, balanced against the CPU's stronger 77th percentile standing.

The Radeon RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 places it just 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129. It is 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700, which score 15862 and 15852 respectively. This near-parity with the RTX 3060 Ti suggests the GPU is a solid mid-range performer.

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with its average score of 24709, sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable feature for gaming workloads, though the benchmark data does not isolate its specific impact in Lockdown Protocol.

This combination represents a balanced pairing where neither component drastically outperforms the other. The CPU's higher percentile ranking relative to the GPU suggests there is some headroom for future GPU upgrades without immediate CPU bottleneck concerns.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding playable option, achieving 81 FPS average. This provides a 21 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended setting for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best playable setting, but it lands exactly at 60 FPS average. This leaves no safety margin, so players sensitive to frame dips may prefer High settings at 80 FPS average for more consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, delivering 83 FPS average. The Medium preset's 59 FPS average is technically below the threshold, though some players may find it acceptable given the minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS.

For players who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity, the Medium preset at 1440p offers 91 FPS average with a 77 FPS minimum, providing the best combination of smoothness and moderate visual quality. At 1080p, the Medium preset's 124 FPS average and 106 FPS minimum make it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays up to 144 Hz.