Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a consistently strong experience in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing that the pairing is capable of clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution, provided the right preset is selected. The data indicates a system that scales predictably across settings, though the demands of 4K Ultra push it below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU reveals which alternative components would produce comparable behavior in this system. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728, a negligible delta of -0.1% — meaning these two processors are effectively interchangeable in terms of overall compute performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX follows at 24822 (-0.5%), while the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576, +0.5%) and Intel Core i5-11600 (24563, +0.6%) also sit within a narrow band of less than one percent difference. For Lockdown Protocol, swapping the 5700X3D for any of these four chips would result in nearly identical frame rates, as the game’s performance is not bottlenecked by a CPU that is meaningfully faster or slower than these alternatives.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 posts an average benchmark score of 26331, ranking in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearestRivals list is more surprising, with the AMD Radeon 860M scoring 26401 (-0.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (-0.3%). These are not direct performance equals in gaming workloads, but the aggregate benchmark data shows they land within a third of a percent of the RTX 5060’s average score. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% behind at 26553, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% ahead of the RTX 5060 with a score of 26011 — note that a higher deltaPct here indicates the RX 6750 XT is actually slightly slower in this metric. For practical purposes, a system built with an RX 6750 XT instead of the RTX 5060 would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as would the other listed rivals. The data suggests that the RTX 5060’s performance envelope is well understood by looking at these four alternatives.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 201 FPS on average. Moving to Medium drops that to 143 FPS, High to 125 FPS, and Ultra to 94 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 53% reduction in frame rate, which indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution — the settings changes are directly translating into heavier rendering loads that the RTX 5060 must handle.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a steeper curve. Low settings yield 148 FPS, Medium 105 FPS, High 91 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 53%, nearly identical to 1080p, suggesting that resolution scaling is not dramatically shifting the CPU-GPU balance. However, at 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low produces 95 FPS, Medium 68 FPS, High 59 FPS, and Ultra 44 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K is a 28% reduction, while the jump from High to Ultra is 25%. This steeper falloff at higher settings indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, with the CPU’s role diminishing.

The CPU’s contribution is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 5700X3D’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 96 MB of L3 cache helps sustain the 201 FPS figure. At 4K Ultra, the 44 FPS average is clearly a GPU limitation, as the RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus are strained by the pixel workload. The data shows that for this game, the CPU is sufficient at all resolutions, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution and preset quality increase. The 105W TDP of the CPU and 145W TDP of the GPU are not directly measured in the FPS data, but the performance curve is consistent with a system where the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance at three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast across the board. Low settings produce an average of 201 FPS, with Medium at 143 FPS and a recorded min of 121 FPS and max of 164 FPS. High settings reach 125 FPS average, while Ultra still maintains a strong 94 FPS average. The min/max data for Medium at 1080p shows a 43 FPS spread between the lowest and highest frames, indicating some frame time variance but nothing that would cause visible stuttering.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high. Low settings deliver 148 FPS, Medium 105 FPS with a min of 89 and max of 120, High 91 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. The 31 FPS spread in Medium at 1440p is tighter than at 1080p, suggesting more consistent frame pacing at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the numbers drop significantly. Low settings average 95 FPS, Medium 68 FPS with a min of 57 and max of 78, High 59 FPS, and Ultra 44 FPS. The min of 57 FPS at 4K Medium is the only recorded value that dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold, though the average of 68 FPS keeps this setting playable. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 9 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 15 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1649th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 55.6th percentile of all combinations — slightly above the median but not in the top tier. The rank of 1649 means there are 1648 combos that perform better in this game, and 2065 that perform worse. Given that the system comfortably clears 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p on Ultra, and at 4K on Medium, the rank reflects that while this combo is capable, there are many higher-end configurations that achieve even higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra. The 3714 total combos tested indicate a large database, and the 1649 rank suggests that this mid-range pairing is solidly within the playable range for most users, but it is not a top performer — the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is the clear weak point that drags the rank down relative to combos with more powerful GPUs.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three resolutions, but the preset ceiling varies. At 1920x1080, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra averaging 94 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings are also playable, with Ultra averaging 69 FPS, a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low (95 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) are playable; High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall below 60 FPS. The data shows that for 4K gaming, users must stick to Medium or lower to maintain playability. The best settings at each resolution, as indicated by the verdict data, are Ultra at 1080p (94 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (69 FPS), and Medium at 4K (68 FPS). The system is therefore fully capable of running the game at high quality on 1080p and 1440p displays, while 4K users will need to compromise on preset quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only on Medium settings or lower. The data shows 4K Medium averages 68 FPS, while 4K High drops to 59 FPS and 4K Ultra to 44 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 69 FPS, which is the highest preset that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold at that resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the RX 6750 XT in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26011, a delta of 1.2% — the RTX 5060 is slightly ahead in this aggregate metric.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 4K Ultra?

A: The data points to the GPU. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 44 FPS, and since the CPU is the same across all resolutions, the steep drop from 4K Medium (68 FPS) to 4K Ultra (44 FPS) is best explained by the GPU’s rendering load.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 57, which occurs at 3840x2160 on Medium settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold but the average of 68 FPS keeps the setting playable.

Q: How many total system combinations were tested for this game?

A: The database includes 3714 tested combos, and this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1649th, placing it just above the median performance level.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra settings, averaging 94 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and the system clears the threshold with a 34 FPS margin.
• 2560x1440: Ultra settings, averaging 69 FPS. The margin over the 60 FPS threshold is 9 FPS, making this a viable but less comfortable option.
• 3840x2160: Medium settings, averaging 68 FPS. The recorded minimum of 57 FPS shows occasional dips below 60 FPS, but the average remains playable. High settings at 4K fall short at 59 FPS average.

For users prioritizing frame rate stability, the data suggests that 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot, offering high visual fidelity with a 69 FPS average. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS average, and users should be aware of the 57 FPS minimum when making their choice.