Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a fundamentally playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the margin of safety varies sharply by resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, this pairing has ample headroom across all settings, while 4K demands careful preset selection to stay above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured data provides a clear picture of where this combo excels and where its limits lie.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this configuration show a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases and settings are escalated. At 1920x1080, the system is never challenged: the Low preset produces an average of 201 FPS, while Medium drops to 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. High settings yield 125 FPS on average, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 94 FPS average. This resolution is effectively a showcase for the RTX 5060, with frame rates that far exceed the needs of any high-refresh-rate monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance profile remains robust but begins to show the GPU's workload. The Low preset averages 148 FPS, a 26% reduction from the 1080p result. Medium settings deliver 105 FPS on average, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, indicating smooth frame pacing. High settings produce 91 FPS on average, while Ultra still clears the 60 FPS mark comfortably at 69 FPS. This resolution represents the sweet spot for the combo, offering high visual fidelity without sacrificing fluidity.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset averages 95 FPS, which remains playable, but the climb up the settings ladder brings diminishing returns. Medium settings hold at 68 FPS on average, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS—a narrow band that occasionally dips below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 59 FPS on average, which is technically sub-60, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that 4K is viable only with lower presets, and even then, frame times may not be perfectly consistent.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 69 FPS and remains playable. Lower presets like High (91 FPS), Medium (105 FPS), and Low (148 FPS) also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the RTX 5060 and Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low (95 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 59 FPS, which is just below playable, and Ultra averages 44 FPS, which is not recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score is 26331, which is 1.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 860M (26401 is actually 0.3% higher, so the RTX 5060 is 0.3% lower). The data shows a tight cluster among these GPUs.

Q: What CPU score does the Ryzen 7 9700F achieve in multithreaded tests?

A: The Passmark multithread score is 36470, and the single-thread score is 4691. The CPU's overall average benchmark score is 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the combination rank highly among all tested combos for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1649 out of 3714 tested combinations, which places it in the upper half of the database. This indicates a mid-to-high tier standing for overall game performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996 places it within a narrow band of competitors. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, a mere 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, just 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X sits at 69515 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69355 (0.9% lower). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance at the tested settings is likely GPU-bound. Users upgrading from any of these CPUs would see no meaningful difference in this title.

On the GPU front, the RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is closely matched by several rivals. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401 (0.3% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 (0.3% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary achieves 26553 (0.8% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011 (1.2% lower). These deltas are all within a couple of percentage points, meaning that swapping in any of these GPUs would produce a near-identical experience in terms of average FPS. However, it is worth remembering the MX550 and Radeon 860M are typically found in laptops or low-power systems, so their desktop equivalence is limited. The RX 6750 XT and RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary are the more direct desktop alternatives.

The Verdict

The data shows that this system can run Lockdown Protocol without issue at 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average coming from Ultra at 94 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 69 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution is the dividing line: Low (95 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) are playable, but High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall short. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p and 1440p support all settings, while 4K supports only Low and Medium. For a 60 FPS target, the system is fully capable at the two lower resolutions and conditionally capable at 4K with reduced settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. Pushing to High drops the average to 59 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. For users prioritizing visual quality at 4K, Medium is the ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 69 FPS. This provides the highest fidelity while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset (91 FPS) and Medium preset (105 FPS) offer higher frame rates but with reduced visual effects. The Low preset (148 FPS) is available for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 94 FPS on average, making it the optimal choice for both visual quality and smoothness. The High preset (125 FPS), Medium (143 FPS), and Low (201 FPS) all provide progressively higher frame rates for users with high-refresh-rate displays or those seeking maximum responsiveness. The data shows that the system never dips below 60 FPS at this resolution, even under the heaviest load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1649 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 55th percentile of all configurations tested, indicating a solidly mid-pack performance. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU's 94th percentile standing among all processors is tempered by the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, which appears to be moderately demanding at high resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions. The result is a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but users targeting 4K should consider a higher-tier GPU to access Ultra settings. The rank of 1649 suggests that while this combo is far from the top of the charts, it delivers dependable performance for the vast majority of gaming scenarios.