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Lockdown Protocol
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1080p (Full HD)
1440p (2K / QHD)
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 40 | 51 | 57 | 76 |
| 1440p QHD | 55 | 74 | 86 | 123 |
| 1080p Full HD | 80 | 102 | 118 | 164 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a highly capable Lockdown Protocol experience, but the optimal settings depend heavily on your display's native resolution. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p allows for maximum visual fidelity, 1440p requires a slight compromise, and 4K demands significant setting reductions to maintain smooth gameplay. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and how this specific combination compares to other tested hardware.
Best Settings per Resolution
Based on the measured average FPS, the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold varies by resolution.
At 3840x2160 (4K), the only setting that clears the 60 FPS bar is Low, which produces an average of 75.6 FPS. The Medium preset dips to 57.4 FPS, just below the threshold, while High (51.2 FPS) and Ultra (40.1 FPS) are not viable for smooth play at this resolution.
At 2560x1440 (1440p), the High preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 74.1 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset also performs well at 86.2 FPS, but High offers superior visuals without sacrificing the playable frame rate. Low runs at 122.9 FPS, and Ultra falls short at 55.3 FPS.
At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is fully playable, with an average of 79.5 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available and still maintains a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High (101.5 FPS), Medium (118 FPS), and Low (163.6 FPS) all provide even higher frame rates, but Ultra is the recommended setting for the best visual experience without performance concerns.
CPU and GPU Roles
The data reveals a shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution changes. At 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings. The frame rate drops from 163.6 FPS on Low to 79.5 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of over 50%. This steep decline indicates that the RX 7600 XT's rendering workload is the primary constraint, while the Ryzen 9 5950X has ample headroom to feed the GPU.
Moving to 1440p, the same pattern persists but with lower absolute numbers. The spread from 122.9 FPS (Low) to 55.3 FPS (Ultra) shows the GPU is still the dominant factor. However, the overall frame rates are lower across the board, confirming that the increased pixel count places additional strain on the GPU.
At 4K, the GPU becomes overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The performance gap between presets narrows in percentage terms (from 75.6 FPS on Low to 40.1 FPS on Ultra), but all settings produce frame rates that are significantly lower than at 1440p. For instance, the High preset drops from 74.1 FPS at 1440p to 51.2 FPS at 4K, a 31% reduction. This scaling demonstrates that the RX 7600 XT's compute and memory bandwidth are the definitive bottlenecks at 4K, rendering the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads largely irrelevant for frame rate generation at this resolution.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The complete dataset provides a detailed view of performance across all tested configurations.
3840x2160 (4K):
- Ultra: 40.1 FPS average
- High: 51.2 FPS average
- Medium: 57.4 FPS average
- Low: 75.6 FPS average
At 4K, the progression is linear, with each step down in settings yielding a meaningful FPS increase. The jump from Medium to Low is particularly significant, adding 18.2 FPS and crossing the 60 FPS threshold.
2560x1440 (1440p):
- Ultra: 55.3 FPS average
- High: 74.1 FPS average
- Medium: 86.2 FPS average
- Low: 122.9 FPS average
The 1440p results show a wider spread. Ultra is the only unplayable preset, falling 4.7 FPS short of the target. High provides a solid 74.1 FPS, while Low more than doubles the Ultra frame rate.
1920x1080 (1080p):
- Ultra: 79.5 FPS average
- High: 101.5 FPS average
- Medium: 118 FPS average
- Low: 163.6 FPS average
All 1080p presets are playable. The Low setting exceeds 160 FPS, indicating the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors when visual fidelity is not the priority. Even at Ultra, the 79.5 FPS average leaves room for consistent performance.
How This Combo Ranks
In the benchmark database, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks #2415 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 35th percentile of all systems tested, meaning roughly 65% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game.
This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning. While the Ryzen 9 5950X is a high-end processor, the RX 7600 XT's performance percentile of 60 against all GPUs tempers the overall result. The data indicates that this combo is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can leverage its strengths, rather than for demanding 4K scenarios where it falls behind other pairings.
Similar Performance Alternatives
For the CPU, the Ryzen 9 5950X has benchmark scores very close to several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52,073, a negligible 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 8124P is similarly close at 52,121 (0.3% lower). On the higher side, the Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51,730, which is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700 leads this group at 52,301, a 0.7% advantage. In practice, swapping to any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance at the tested settings is far more dependent on the GPU.
On the GPU side, the RX 7600 XT's average benchmark score of 17,083 is closely matched by several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17,037 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17,019 (0.4% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is slightly faster at 17,208, a 0.7% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 trails at 16,932, which is 0.9% lower. These small deltas imply that users with these GPUs would experience very similar performance levels in this game.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with high settings?
A: No. The High preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 51.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable 4K setting is Low, which achieves 75.6 FPS.
Q: What is the best resolution for this system?
A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the most versatile, allowing the Ultra preset to run at 79.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option at 74.1 FPS.
Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?
A: The GPU is the clear limiting factor. At 4K, the High preset drops to 51.2 FPS from 74.1 FPS at 1440p, a 31% reduction, while CPU-heavy tasks show negligible impact on frame rates.
Q: How does this combo rank against other systems?
A: It ranks #2415 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 35th percentile. This is a result of the mid-range GPU holding back the high-end CPU.
Q: Are there other GPUs that would perform similarly?
A: Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a benchmark score only 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 0.3% lower. These would deliver nearly identical frame rates.
Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5950X's 16-core design help in this game?
A: Not significantly. The benchmark results show that the GPU is the bottleneck across all resolutions. The CPU's high multi-threaded score of 26,017 in Cinebench R23 does not translate to higher FPS when the GPU is already saturated.
The Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT can run Lockdown Protocol effectively, but the playable settings are strictly defined by resolution.
At 1920x1080, this system is fully capable. The Ultra preset runs at an average of 79.5 FPS, and all other presets exceed 100 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo is at its best.
At 2560x1440, the system remains playable with the High preset at 74.1 FPS. Medium is also a solid option at 86.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 55.3 FPS, so it should be avoided.
At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, achieving 75.6 FPS. Medium and above all fail to reach 60 FPS. For a 4K display, users must accept a significant reduction in visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.
In summary, this is a strong 1080p and a capable 1440p gaming machine. For 4K, it is only marginally playable with the lowest settings. The data confirms that the RX 7600 XT is the decisive component, and its mid-range performance profile dictates the overall experience.