Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 presents a clear picture for Lockdown Protocol: at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, while 3840x2160 requires dropping from Ultra to Medium or Low to stay playable. The data shows a combo that is firmly capable for this FPS title, with the CPU and GPU both landing in the upper percentiles of their respective hardware pools.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33079. Its nearest rivals in the database are clustered remarkably close: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX both post average scores of 33089, a delta of 0% from the 7800X3D. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX matches that 33089 score as well, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly at 33201, a delta of -0.4%. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would deliver essentially identical frame pacing and CPU-bound performance, meaning users with those chips should expect the same gameplay experience at the tested resolutions.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060 holds the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 26331. Its nearest rivals show a different pattern: the AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401 (delta -0.3%), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 (delta -0.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (delta -0.8%). Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores lower at 26011, putting it 1.2% behind the RTX 5060. The deltas here are all within roughly one percentage point, so in practical terms, these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. However, the RX 6750 XT being slightly behind suggests the RTX 5060 holds a marginal edge that could tip a 60 FPS boundary in the game's most demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1799 out of 3714 total tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places the pairing in the upper half of all possible configurations, roughly at the 48th percentile of tested systems. The rank reflects a balanced setup: the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 959, passmark_single_thread score of 3759) and the GPU's solid rasterization capabilities (passmark_g3d score of 20891) combine to deliver playable frame rates across most settings. The fact that the combo ranks below the midpoint despite clearing 60 FPS at 1440p Ultra suggests there are many higher-end GPUs that push significantly higher frame rates, but for the target of smooth playability, this pairing is comfortably sufficient.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Medium or Low settings. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 68.5 FPS and Low delivers 92.6 FPS, while High drops to 57.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 43.6 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, achieving 68.7 FPS. Lower presets also work: High runs at 88.7 FPS, Medium at 101.7 FPS, and Low at 147.4 FPS.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1920x1080?

A: Substantial headroom is available. The Ultra preset runs at 90.9 FPS, which is 50% above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Medium preset hits 143.8 FPS and Low reaches 202.2 FPS. High sits at 126.6 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates scale strongly with preset changes (from 202.2 FPS on Low to 90.9 FPS on Ultra), but the CPU's 3dmark_max_threads score of 7967 and single-thread score of 959 indicate it can feed the GPU adequately at these settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 outperform its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011), but trails the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) by 0.3% each. These differences are negligible in real-world gameplay.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 4K Medium?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 68.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The Verdict

The verdict for this PC running Lockdown Protocol is positive across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra reaching 90.9 FPS and Low hitting 202.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: Ultra runs at 68.7 FPS, making it the best playable setting, while High (88.7 FPS), Medium (101.7 FPS), and Low (147.4 FPS) all provide extra headroom. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the playable settings are limited to Medium (68.5 FPS) and Low (92.6 FPS). The High preset at 57.6 FPS and Ultra at 43.6 FPS both fall short of the 60 FPS threshold. Thus, the system can run the game at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, but 4K requires reducing to Medium for a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU workload scales heavily with resolution and preset, while the CPU maintains consistent performance. At 1920x1080, the frame rate difference between Low (202.2 FPS) and Ultra (90.9 FPS) is 111.3 FPS, a 55% drop, showing that the RTX 5060 is the primary driver of performance changes at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low delivers 147.4 FPS and Ultra drops to 68.7 FPS, a 78.7 FPS difference. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows slightly: Low runs at 92.6 FPS and Ultra at 43.6 FPS, a 49 FPS difference, but the proportion remains similar.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D's role is less visible in the preset scaling but crucial for maintaining minimum frame rates. Its 3dmark_16_threads score of 7980 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 16817 indicate strong multi-threaded capability, while the single-thread score of 959 (3dmark) and 1713 (cinebench_r23) ensure responsive gameplay. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache likely helps with game logic and physics, but the measured FPS data does not isolate CPU-bound scenarios. Given that the GPU's passmark_g3d score of 20891 is within 1.2% of its nearest rival, the RTX 5060's performance in this game is the deciding factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's ample headroom prevents it from becoming a bottleneck at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 68.5 FPS. The Low preset runs faster at 92.6 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still clearing the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 68.7 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. Lower presets provide additional headroom: High at 88.7 FPS, Medium at 101.7 FPS, and Low at 147.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 90.9 FPS, which is the optimal balance of quality and performance. The High preset at 126.6 FPS, Medium at 143.8 FPS, and Low at 202.2 FPS all offer progressively higher frame rates for competitive play, but Ultra remains the most demanding setting that stays well above 60 FPS.