Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling predictably with resolution and preset levels. The measured data, collected across three resolutions and four quality settings, shows this combination is capable of smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming requires a reduction in visual fidelity to stay playable. The following analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, compares the combo against other tested configurations, and identifies which component carries the load at each setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 163.5 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up to Medium settings yields 118.6 FPS, while High settings produce 104.6 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, the average remains a very playable 75 FPS. This means that at 1080p, every preset level clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin, with Ultra still offering a 25% buffer above the target.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the strain of increased pixel count. Low settings deliver 123.2 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 88.2 FPS, and High settings settle at 77 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This indicates that while the combo can handle most presets at 1440p, the most demanding quality level requires a step down to High to maintain smooth gameplay.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the limits of this hardware combination. Low settings produce 78.7 FPS, which is the only playable preset at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 56.8 FPS, High settings fall to 47.8 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 38.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, representing a 40.4 FPS difference. This shows that the RX 7600 XT, with its 16 GB of memory and 128-bit bus, can handle 4K only when the graphical load is minimized.

The scaling between resolutions follows expected patterns. At Low settings, dropping from 4K to 1440p increases performance by 44.5 FPS (from 78.7 to 123.2), and dropping further to 1080p adds another 40.3 FPS (to 163.5). At High settings, the progression is 47.8 FPS at 4K, 77 FPS at 1440p, and 104.6 FPS at 1080p, showing a consistent 29-30 FPS gain for each resolution step down. The data also shows that preset changes have a larger impact at lower resolutions; at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 88.5 FPS, while at 4K it is only 40.4 FPS, suggesting the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 75 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 77 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution fall to 55 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo?

A: Only with Low settings. The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 78.7 FPS. Medium (56.8 FPS), High (47.8 FPS), and Ultra (38.3 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 104.6 FPS, while Ultra delivers 75 FPS. This represents a 29.6 FPS drop, or roughly 28% lower performance.

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

A: The lowest average is 38.3 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2413 out of 3714 total combos, placing it in the 65th percentile of tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination ranks 2413 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, indicating that while it is far from the weakest configuration, it also does not approach the top-tier setups that dominate the leaderboard. The rank of 2413 means that roughly 65% of tested combos perform better, while 35% perform worse.

This ranking is consistent with the hardware's individual positions in their respective benchmark pools. The CPU sits in the 81st percentile against all processors, while the GPU is in the 60th percentile against all graphics cards. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, which influences the performance profile at lower resolutions where the CPU has more influence. The combo's overall rank in the game is pulled down by the GPU's more modest standing, particularly at higher resolutions where the graphics card becomes the limiting factor. The data shows that this is a balanced mid-range system that delivers solid performance at 1080p and 1440p, but is not built for extreme 4K rendering or maximum preset levels at high resolutions.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at 1080p and 1440p, with specific limitations at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low (163.5 FPS), Medium (118.6 FPS), High (104.6 FPS), and Ultra (75 FPS) — clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution for this combo, allowing users to choose any quality level without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more nuanced. Low (123.2 FPS), Medium (88.2 FPS), and High (77 FPS) all clear the threshold, but Ultra falls short at 55 FPS. This means that 1440p gaming is fully viable as long as the user avoids the Ultra preset. For those who prioritize visual quality, High settings provide the best balance, staying 17 FPS above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings (78.7 FPS) are playable. Medium (56.8 FPS), High (47.8 FPS), and Ultra (38.3 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The verdict is clear: this combo supports 4K only with significant graphical compromises, and even then, the margin above the threshold is relatively slim. For users targeting 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, while those who prefer higher quality should stick to 1440p or 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol, with the balance shifting based on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the large frame rate differences between presets. The jump from Low (163.5 FPS) to Ultra (75 FPS) shows that the GPU is still managing the graphical load, but the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores — 3,535 in PassMark single-thread and 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core — ensure that it does not bottleneck the system at lower resolutions.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 27.6 FPS (from 104.6 to 77), which is a 26% reduction. This indicates that the RX 7600 XT is working harder to fill the additional pixels. At 4K, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. The RX 7600 XT, with its 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, is clearly the limiting factor. The fact that Ultra settings at 4K produce only 38.3 FPS, compared to 75 FPS at 1080p, shows a 49% performance drop, which is largely attributable to the GPU's inability to handle the pixel throughput.

The preset scaling also highlights the GPU's importance. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 40.4 FPS (from 78.7 to 38.3), while at 1080p it is 88.5 FPS (from 163.5 to 75). This widening gap at lower resolutions suggests that the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU, allowing the graphics card to stretch its legs. At higher resolutions, the GPU is saturated, and the CPU's faster performance becomes irrelevant. For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU matters most at 1080p, while the GPU dictates performance at 1440p and especially 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured frame rates and the 60 FPS playable threshold, the optimal settings for each resolution are as follows. At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains playable performance is Ultra, with an average of 75 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still staying 15 FPS above the threshold, making it the clear choice for users who want maximum fidelity at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, delivering 77 FPS. Ultra falls to 55 FPS, which is below the threshold, so High is the sweet spot. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (88.2 FPS) while still providing a comfortable 17 FPS buffer above the playable minimum. Users who prefer smoother frame rates over visual quality can opt for Medium, but High is the recommended setting for balance.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 78.7 FPS. This is the sole preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. While the visual quality is reduced, the frame rate is still robust, with an 18.7 FPS margin above the threshold. Medium (56.8 FPS) is just below the playable line, so users who want 4K must accept Low settings as the only viable option.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark performance are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average score of 29,868, which is essentially identical to the 5800XT's 29,879, representing a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29,955, which is 0.3% lower than the 5800XT. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29,713, which is 0.6% higher. These four processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Lockdown Protocol, making them viable alternatives if the 5800XT is unavailable.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17,037, which is 0.3% lower than the RX 7600 XT's 17,083. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17,019, a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17,208, which is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16,932, a 0.9% difference. Among these, the RTX 3070 would offer marginally better performance, while the others would behave nearly identically to the RX 7600 XT. These alternatives provide a sense of the performance envelope that users can expect from similar hardware in this game.