Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a distinct performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with results that vary significantly across resolutions. The data indicates that this pairing is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, but it faces a strict ceiling at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares it to nearby hardware, and provides clear guidance on settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits in a tight cluster of CPUs based on average benchmark scores. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 27887 against the 5800X3D's 27896, a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core i9-10900K is equally close at 27872, a 0.1% difference, meaning either processor would produce nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932, which is 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i5-12600KF trails slightly at 27799, a 0.3% gap. In practical terms, swapping the 5800X3D for any of these chips would result in no measurable difference in Lockdown Protocol's average FPS, provided the GPU remains the same.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 places it directly alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 — a 0.7% advantage for the NVIDIA card. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 are nearly identical at 15862 and 15852 respectively, with deltas of 1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is the furthest away at 15679, a 2.1% gap. For Lockdown Protocol, the RX 9060 and RTX 3060 Ti would produce virtually interchangeable frame rates, while the R9 370X and RX 7700 would lag by about 1% — a difference that rarely crosses the 60 FPS threshold in the measured data.

Given the CPU's 80th percentile ranking among all tested processors and the GPU's 59th percentile, this combo sits in a mid-to-upper tier. The CPU is clearly the stronger component, and it will rarely bottleneck the GPU in this game. However, the GPU's performance class means that ultra settings at 4K will be out of reach, as detailed in the sections below.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Radeon RX 9060 in Lockdown Protocol shifts depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary constraint. Dropping from Ultra to Low settings increases average FPS from 81 to 175, a 94 FPS swing that is entirely driven by GPU workload reduction. The CPU's 16 threads and 96 MB of L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, even at low settings where the frame rate approaches 175 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the balance begins to tilt. The Ultra preset delivers exactly 60 FPS average, while Low jumps to 128 FPS. The 68 FPS difference between presets indicates that the GPU is still the main bottleneck, but the CPU's role becomes more visible. The fact that Ultra hits exactly 60 FPS — the playable threshold — suggests that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output at this setting, but there is no headroom for higher frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The Ultra preset drops to 39 FPS average, which is 21 FPS below the playable threshold. The Low preset manages 83 FPS, but the Medium preset falls to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS. This pattern confirms that the RX 9060's 8 GB frame buffer and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this title. The CPU's performance becomes almost irrelevant at this resolution — even a significantly faster GPU would be needed to push Ultra past 60 FPS.

The scaling data reinforces this: moving from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra reduces average FPS from 81 to 39, a 48% drop. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra reduces it from 60 to 39, a 35% drop. These are GPU-bound transitions, and the CPU's contribution is negligible in these scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest results. The Low preset achieves an average of 175 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143. High averages 109 FPS, while Ultra averages 81 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, and even the Ultra minimum — while not recorded — would presumably stay well above 60 given the average.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but with less headroom. Low averages 128 FPS. Medium averages 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105. High averages 80 FPS. Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold — this is the most demanding setting that can be maintained at this resolution. The minimum for Ultra is not recorded, but the average being exactly 60 suggests that occasional dips below 60 are possible.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 83 FPS, which is the only playable preset. Medium averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68 — this is below the 60 FPS threshold on average, and the minimum of 50 indicates noticeable stutter. High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. None of these three presets can maintain a consistent 60 FPS, and the Ultra result is barely more than half the playable threshold.

The only recorded minimum and maximum values come from the Medium preset at each resolution: 106/143 at 1080p, 77/105 at 1440p, and 50/68 at 4K. These values show that frame pacing is relatively stable at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the variance increases — the difference between the 50 FPS minimum and 68 FPS maximum is substantial, indicating uneven frame delivery under GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3714 tested combinations in the benchmark database, this specific pairing of Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2194th in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 59th percentile of all combos — meaning roughly 59% of tested systems perform better, while 41% perform worse. Given the CPU's 80th percentile ranking, the combination's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's 59th percentile. The CPU is not the limiting factor; a more powerful GPU would push this combo significantly higher in the rankings.

The rank of 2194 out of 3714 is consistent with the GPU's mid-range status. The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 is close to the RTX 3060 Ti, which is a well-established mid-range card. The combination's performance in Lockdown Protocol is therefore typical for this GPU class, but the 5800X3D ensures that the system never leaves performance on the table due to CPU limitations. In CPU-heavy sections of the game, this combo would likely outperform systems with weaker processors paired with the same GPU, but the overall rank reflects the GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The data shows that this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends entirely on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with averages ranging from 81 FPS at Ultra to 175 FPS at Low. This is a fully playable configuration at any setting.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra does so by the narrowest possible margin: exactly 60 FPS average. This is technically playable, but there is no headroom for demanding scenes. High, Medium, and Low all provide comfortable margins, with averages of 80, 91, and 128 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears 60 FPS, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS — just one frame below the threshold — and High and Ultra average 51 and 39 FPS respectively. The verdict is clear: 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the minimum FPS is not recorded, so stability is uncertain. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, this system is not sufficient beyond Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average is Low, which achieves 83 FPS. Medium falls short at 59 FPS, so Low is the only viable option for 4K.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This is the highest visual quality that can be maintained at this resolution, though users who prioritize frame rate stability might prefer High at 80 FPS or Medium at 91 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 81 FPS. This provides the maximum visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Users seeking higher frame rates can drop to High at 109 FPS, Medium at 124 FPS, or Low at 175 FPS, but Ultra is already sufficient for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 51, which is 9 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a playable average of 83 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the most demanding playable preset at 2560x1440, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This is the threshold boundary — any higher visual quality would drop below playable levels.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti for this game?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a 0.7% advantage for the NVIDIA card. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to a negligible difference in average FPS — both cards would perform nearly identically.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X3D a bottleneck for the RX 9060?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 80th percentile of all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile. The GPU is the limiting factor, especially at 4K where the CPU's performance is largely irrelevant.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 106, with an average of 124 and a maximum of 143. This indicates stable frame delivery at this setting.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 59, which is 1 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum drops to 50 FPS, so the experience would include noticeable dips below playable levels.