Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination presents a specific performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with data indicating that playability is highly dependent on resolution and graphics settings. The measured FPS data shows a system that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at maximum settings, but which requires significant compromises at 4K to maintain smooth frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for the expected behavior of this combo. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, with an average benchmark score of 75779, sits extremely close to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, which scores 75738, a negligible delta of 0.1%. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the performance difference between these two processors would be virtually imperceptible. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D scores 75716, also just 0.1% behind, and the AMD EPYC 8224P trails by a mere 0.3% with a score of 75582. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 completes the CPU rival group, scoring 75488, a 0.4% delta. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would likely deliver nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the game’s performance at higher resolutions will be dominated by the graphics card.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129, coming in at a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti is slightly faster on average. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a 1% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also a 1% delta, indicating these two cards are nearly identical in average performance to the RX 9060. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 2.1% behind with a score of 15679. In practice, a system using any of these GPUs with a comparable high-end CPU would show similar FPS in Lockdown Protocol, with the RTX 3060 Ti possibly offering a marginal advantage. The percentile rankings reinforce this: the CPU sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, highlighting that the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck in this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from the measured FPS reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the combo achieves 83 FPS. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution drops the frame rate to 59 FPS, and High settings further reduces it to 51 FPS. This steep decline with increased graphical fidelity indicates that the GPU is the primary performance limiter at 4K; the CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores, but the RX 9060’s rendering workload becomes the bottleneck. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a massive 52.9% performance drop, from 83 FPS down to 39 FPS, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The FPS values are significantly higher, with Low settings hitting 128 FPS, Medium at 91 FPS, High at 80 FPS, and Ultra at exactly 60 FPS. The performance delta from Low to Ultra here is 53.1%, still substantial, but the absolute FPS numbers are much healthier. The pattern continues at 1920x1080, where Low settings reach 175 FPS, Medium hits 124 FPS, High achieves 109 FPS, and Ultra stays at 81 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 53.7%, nearly identical to the 4K scaling. This consistency in percentage drops across resolutions suggests that the GPU is still the dominant factor, but the absolute performance at 1080p and 1440p is high enough that the CPU’s single-threaded performance, which is excellent per its 3DMark single-thread score of 1292, is sufficient to keep feeding the GPU without becoming a limiting factor. The data indicates that while the GPU is the main driver of performance differences between presets, the CPU’s strength ensures that it never holds the system back, even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance at each resolution and settings combination. At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 83 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings produce an average of 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. High settings drop the average to 51 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 39 FPS. The minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset at this resolution, showing a range of 18 FPS, which indicates some frame time variance.

Moving to 2560x1440, Low settings yield a robust 128 FPS average. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings achieve an average of 80 FPS, while Ultra settings hold steady at exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s 28 FPS range between minimum and maximum shows more variability than at 4K, but the average is still well above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system performs at its best. Low settings hit an average of 175 FPS. Medium settings average 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. High settings reach 109 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain an average of 81 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p has a 37 FPS range, the widest of any recorded setting, showing that while the average is high, there can be noticeable fluctuations in frame delivery. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings provide the highest FPS, followed by Medium, High, and then Ultra, with the gap between Low and Ultra being roughly 50-54% in every case.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol depends entirely on the target resolution. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system is fully capable of running the game at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with all settings, including Ultra, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 81 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold, while at 1440p, Ultra settings hit exactly 60 FPS, meeting the minimum requirement for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, which achieve 83 FPS. Medium settings at 4K fall short at 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and High settings at 51 FPS and Ultra at 39 FPS are not viable for smooth play. The data clearly indicates that this combination is a 1080p and 1440p powerhouse, but it is not suited for 4K gaming with high fidelity settings. Users aiming for 4K would need to accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU to push beyond the 59 FPS that Medium settings provide.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, this is the Ultra preset, which delivers an average of 81 FPS. This allows users to experience the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best option, achieving an average of exactly 60 FPS. While this is right at the threshold, it is technically playable and provides the maximum visual fidelity. For users who prefer a safety margin, High settings at 80 FPS would be a more comfortable choice, but the data supports Ultra as a playable option.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are limited to Low, which produces an average of 83 FPS. Medium settings at 59 FPS fall just short of the threshold, so Low is the only preset that qualifies as playable. This means 4K users must sacrifice visual quality to achieve a playable frame rate, making 1440p the practical ceiling for high-quality gaming with this hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, which meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 175, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce 83 FPS. Medium settings at 4K average 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti is marginally faster on average.

Q: What is the performance drop from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 175 on Low to 81 on Ultra, a decrease of approximately 53.7%.

Q: Does the CPU have any trouble keeping up with the GPU in this game?

A: The CPU is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and the data shows consistent FPS scaling across resolutions, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9060 is ranked 2194 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the ranking, meaning it performs better than a majority of tested systems but is far from the top. Given that the GPU is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, the combo’s rank is likely held back by the graphics card’s relatively mid-range performance, while the CPU’s top-tier 95th percentile ranking provides a strong foundation. The rank suggests that while this system is very capable at 1080p and 1440p, there are many other combinations that offer higher overall performance in this game, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The fact that the combo ranks in the 59th percentile of all combos (2194/3714) closely mirrors the GPU’s individual percentile, further confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor in determining this system’s overall position.