Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a playable Lockdown Protocol experience at 1080p and 1440p, but stumbles at 4K. Benchmark data shows the combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset in the two lower resolutions, while 4K only manages playable frame rates on Low settings. The following analysis breaks down exactly where this combo stands, how it compares to nearby hardware, and which settings to use for the smoothest experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are fully playable at all presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 81 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 1440p. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 83 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon 634 (52974). It trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469) by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620) by 0.6%.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the Radeon RX 9060 occupy?

A: The RX 9060 sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), which is just 0.7% faster. The AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852) are both 1% slower.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 81 FPS average, which is 21 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS. The large jump between 1440p Ultra (60 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (81 FPS) suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 50 FPS at 3840x2160 on Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 77 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS. No minimum data is available for the High, Low, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X plus RX 9060 combination ranks 2194th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides consistent headroom across all settings. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 81 FPS, which is 42 FPS below the Low preset’s 175 FPS. This 54% drop in performance between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates the graphics card is already working hard, but the CPU is not the limiting factor — the Ryzen 9 7900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power for the game’s FPS mechanics.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling shows a similar pattern with a compressed range. Low averages 128 FPS, Medium 91 FPS, High 80 FPS, and Ultra 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 68 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p gap. At 3840x2160, the GPU strain becomes severe: Low averages 83 FPS, Medium 59 FPS, High 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. The 4K results show the RX 9060’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus struggle to maintain fluid frame rates at higher presets, with the Ultra preset dropping 44 FPS below the Low preset’s average.

The data reveals that the CPU’s role is largely constant across resolutions — the Ryzen 9 7900X has enough compute power to feed the GPU at all tested settings. The GPU’s role, however, scales dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the RX 9060 delivers playable performance even at Ultra (81 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra just barely clears 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings remain playable, and even Medium drops to 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum. This indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p the combo is well-balanced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all presets. Low settings average 175 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The minimum recorded at 1080p is 106 FPS on Medium, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain solid but start to tighten. Low averages 128 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105, High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 77 FPS shows the combo maintains comfortable margins even when frame times spike.

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, just missing the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The 4K results show a steep drop-off from Low to Medium (24 FPS difference) and continue falling to Ultra, where the average is less than half of the Low preset’s average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 7900X’s nearest CPU rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% faster average score), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% slower), Intel Xeon 634 (0.6% faster), and Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% slower). In practice, any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, since the game’s CPU demands are modest relative to the 12-core, 24-thread configuration of the 7900X.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 9060’s closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 0.7% higher on average. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 are both 1% slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 2.1%. The RTX 3060 Ti would deliver essentially identical performance in Lockdown Protocol — within a few frames per second at every resolution and preset. The RX 7700 would also produce very similar results, with differences unlikely to change which presets clear the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — deliver average frame rates above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 81 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset stays at or above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging exactly 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the threshold, averaging 83 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, while High and Ultra are not playable at 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively.

The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p machine for Lockdown Protocol. Players targeting 4K must stick to Low settings or drop to a lower resolution. The 1440p Ultra result of exactly 60 FPS is the edge of playability, and any demanding scene could push it below the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 9 7900X + Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 2194th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 59th percentile of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU’s individual 59th percentile ranking. The CPU’s 91st percentile standing does not boost the combo’s rank, confirming that the RX 9060 is the limiting factor in this pairing. For context, the combo’s rank is middling — it outperforms roughly 40% of tested configurations but trails the majority, which likely include higher-tier GPUs paired with similar or weaker CPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, which produces 83 FPS. Medium dips to 59 FPS, so it cannot be recommended for smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option. High averages 80 FPS, Medium 91 FPS, and Low 128 FPS, all comfortably above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 81 FPS, which is the best visual quality while staying well above 60 FPS. High averages 109 FPS, Medium 124 FPS, and Low 175 FPS, giving players significant headroom if they prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

For the best balance of visuals and performance, the data supports using Ultra at 1080p (81 FPS) and 1440p (60 FPS), and Low at 4K (83 FPS). Players who prioritize smoothness over quality at 1440p should consider High (80 FPS) or Medium (91 FPS) for additional margin above the 60 FPS threshold.