Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a combination that lands near the middle of the pack for Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a ranking of 1819 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 49th percentile of all tested systems. This is a solid, mid-table result for an 8-core Zen 3 processor paired with a Blackwell GPU, indicating that the system is neither a top-tier contender nor a laggard for this FPS title. The ranking suggests a balanced setup that should handle the game’s demands without being exceptional.

How This Combo Ranks

At position 1819 out of 3714 combinations, the 5800X + RTX 5060 sits almost exactly at the median of all tested hardware pairings. This is a meaningful data point because it shows that for Lockdown Protocol, this combo is statistically average among the wide range of systems tested. The rank is driven by the measured FPS results, which show a system capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions but struggling to maintain playable framerates at maximum settings in 4K. The CPU contributes a strong foundational score, with an average benchmark of 29123 and an 81st percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the GPU’s average benchmark of 26331 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The combination of an above-average CPU and a slightly above-average GPU yields a mid-pack result in-game, suggesting that Lockdown Protocol is not particularly demanding on either component but that the game’s engine balances the load between them.

CPU and GPU Roles

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance at higher settings and resolutions. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 198.9 to 95.4, a reduction of roughly 52%. This halving of performance when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at 1080p, where even at Ultra settings the system maintains 91.3 FPS, suggesting the Ryzen 7 5800X has ample headroom to feed the RTX 5060. The scaling between presets is equally telling: at 1440p, dropping from Ultra to Low increases FPS from 69.8 to 143.8, a 106% improvement that is almost entirely GPU-driven. The 5800X’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide consistent performance across all resolution changes, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1080p to 1440p, where High settings only lose 33.6 FPS (from 121.5 to 88.9). This indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck at any tested configuration, and the GPU’s compute throughput, with its 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is the primary driver of FPS variations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide spread across presets. Low settings deliver an average of 198.9 FPS, which is a strong result for competitive play. Medium reduces this to 143.7 FPS, High to 121.5 FPS, and Ultra to 91.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 107.6 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 5060 has enough headroom to handle even the most demanding settings at this resolution, though it cannot reach the 144Hz mark at Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop predictably. Low settings produce 143.8 FPS, Medium 105.3 FPS, High 88.9 FPS, and Ultra 69.8 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra costs 21.5 FPS, a 23.5% reduction, which is a moderate penalty for the higher pixel count. At 1440p Low, the system still exceeds 140 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the Ultra preset falls below the 70 FPS threshold, indicating a need for settings adjustments for the smoothest experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly taxed. Low settings yield 95.4 FPS, Medium 65.5 FPS, High 59.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 53.4 FPS, a 127% performance swing. The High preset at 4K just misses the 60 FPS target, while Ultra is firmly in unplayable territory. This resolution exposes the 8 GB GDDR7 memory limitation and the 128-bit memory bus, which provide 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, enough for 1440p but insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or above in most scenarios. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 91.3 FPS and Low hitting nearly 200 FPS. The 2560x1440 results are equally positive, with all presets including Ultra at 69.8 FPS surpassing the 60 FPS mark. However, at 3840x2160, the system only manages playable framerates at Low (95.4 FPS) and Medium (65.5 FPS). The High preset at 4K falls just short at 59.5 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 42 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all settings, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or below for a stable experience above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for the 5800X’s performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is virtually identical, with an average score of 29093 and a delta of just 0.1% compared to the 5800X’s 29123. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 is also close at 29245, showing a -0.4% delta, meaning the 5800X is slightly slower in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, a -0.5% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, a 0.6% delta in favor of the 5800X. These rivals indicate that any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol, as the game does not appear to be CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon 860M is the closest match with an average score of 26401 and a -0.3% delta versus the RTX 5060’s 26331. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is similarly close at 26421, also -0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, showing a -0.8% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, a 1.2% delta in favor of the RTX 5060. These GPUs would all produce comparable framerates, though the RTX 5060’s unique features like 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores may offer additional capabilities that these rivals lack in other games.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The data shows 4K Medium averages 65.5 FPS, while High drops to 59.5 FPS and Ultra to 42 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 69.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 198.9 at 1080p Low to 95.4 at 4K Low, a reduction of 103.5 FPS or 52%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the system still achieves 91.3 FPS, suggesting the CPU has sufficient performance to keep up with the GPU.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS, as defined in the data. Any setting that averages above this is considered playable.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the Radeon RX 6750 XT in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average score of 26331, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26011, a 1.2% difference in favor of the RTX 5060.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers 65.5 FPS. High at 4K falls below the threshold at 59.5 FPS, so Medium is the recommended choice for 4K gaming.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best option, producing 69.8 FPS. This allows players to enjoy maximum visual quality while maintaining a smooth framerate above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the highest playable preset, with an average of 91.3 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target, making it the clear choice for 1080p users.