Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + AMD Radeon RX 9060

This combo ranks 1647th out of 2828 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The data shows a system that can handle the game at playable framerates across most settings, though the 4K Ultra preset pushes it below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for a smooth first-person shooter experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1647th position out of 2828 tested combos places this pairing in the 42nd percentile of all configurations evaluated for Lockdown Protocol. This is not a top-tier result, but it is far from the bottom of the pack. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other at most settings, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and quality presets.

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 carries a 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% ahead), while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER trails by 0.7%. These margins are remarkably tight, indicating that the 2600 performs competitively with much newer processors in general compute workloads.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% ahead), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (1% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (1% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (2.1% behind). The RX 9060 essentially trades blows with the RTX 3060 Ti, which is a meaningful reference point for Lockdown Protocol performance expectations.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combination's mid-pack rank suggests that players should expect solid 1080p performance, workable 1440p framerates, and only marginal 4K capability. The gap between this combo's rank and the top configurations likely stems from both the CPU's older architecture and the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity, which becomes relevant at higher resolutions and texture settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. Memory operates at 2250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective. These specifications position the card as a mid-range offering in the Radeon RX 9000 series, built on the Navi 44 chip using RDNA 4.0 architecture.

The 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units provide the raw throughput for the card's measured performance. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute rated at 21.43 TFLOPS. The 28 ray tracing cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though Lockdown Protocol's results do not isolate this workload.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the framerate headroom suggests the CPU handles the game logic while the GPU renders frames with relative ease. Moving to 1440p, the GPU workload grows, and at 4K, the RX 9060 becomes the clear limiting factor. The card's 8 GB VRAM capacity may also constrain texture quality at higher resolutions, though the measured data does not explicitly indicate VRAM exhaustion.

The GPU's benchmark profile shows a PassMark G3D score of 17631 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322. Its OpenCL score of 88183 and Vulkan score of 39476 indicate strong compute performance. These synthetic results align with the card's position near the RTX 3060 Ti, which helps contextualize its Lockdown Protocol performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 175 FPS, which drops to 128 FPS at 1440p Low (a 26.9% reduction) and 83 FPS at 4K Low (a 52.6% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that at Low settings, the GPU still has substantial headroom at 1080p, with the CPU likely capping performance before the GPU becomes fully utilized.

At Medium settings, the 1080p result of 124 FPS falls to 91 FPS at 1440p (a 26.6% drop) and 59 FPS at 4K (a 52.4% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across Low and Medium suggest that the GPU's workload scales predictably with pixel count, and the CPU keeps pace at these settings.

High settings show a similar trajectory: 109 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p (a 26.6% reduction), and 51 FPS at 4K (a 53.2% reduction from 1080p). The 4K High result of 51 FPS approaches playability but remains below the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings produce 81 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p (a 25.9% drop), and 39 FPS at 4K (a 51.9% drop from 1080p).

The consistent 26% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 52% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor. The CPU does not appear to introduce additional bottlenecks at higher resolutions, as the percentage drops remain uniform. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 can feed the RX 9060 adequately at all tested resolutions, and the framerate limits come from the GPU's rendering capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 83 FPS at 4K Low and 59 FPS at 4K Medium. However, 4K High drops to 51 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 39 FPS, which may be too low for competitive play.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The 1440p results offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p Medium, the combo averages 91 FPS, while 1440p High achieves 80 FPS and 1440p Ultra hits 60 FPS. These framerates are smooth for a first-person shooter.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti for this game?

A: The synthetic benchmarks show the RX 9060 averaging 16014 versus 16129 for the RTX 3060 Ti, a 0.7% deficit. In Lockdown Protocol, the measured results place this combo in the 1647th rank out of 2828, suggesting comparable performance to systems using the 3060 Ti.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 holding back the RX 9060?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck. The consistent framerate drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicate the GPU is the limiting component, and the 2600's 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient headroom for this game.

Q: What framerate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 109 FPS at 1080p High. This provides a smooth experience for fast-paced gameplay, with enough headroom above 60 FPS to handle demanding scenes without noticeable stuttering.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM affect performance at 4K?

A: The data does not explicitly measure VRAM usage, but the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity may contribute to the performance ceiling at extreme settings. The card's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity are modest for 4K gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured results provide clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 175 FPS, which is excessive headroom for most displays. The Medium preset at 124 FPS offers a substantial visual upgrade while maintaining framerates well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 109 FPS still provide excellent smoothness, and even Ultra at 81 FPS remains highly playable. For 1080p users, High settings offer the best visual-to-performance ratio, with Ultra available for those prioritizing image quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset produces 91 FPS, which is the sweet spot for competitive play. High settings at 80 FPS remain smooth, while Ultra at exactly 60 FPS provides a console-like experience. The Low preset at 128 FPS is only recommended for players seeking maximum framerates on high-refresh displays, as the visual compromise is significant.

At 4K, the options become more constrained. Low settings at 83 FPS are playable, Medium at 59 FPS hovers just below the 60 FPS target, High at 51 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 39 FPS is not recommended for a first-person shooter. Players with 4K displays should select Medium settings to balance visual fidelity with acceptable performance, or consider dropping to 1440p for a significantly better experience.

The data suggests that this combo performs best when the GPU is not overburdened. The 1440p Medium configuration appears to be the most balanced overall, offering 91 FPS with decent visual quality. For 1080p users, High settings provide the best experience without leaving significant performance on the table.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. This 2000-series processor uses the Zen+ architecture on a 12 nm process, manufactured by GlobalFoundries. The CPU's 16 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core support its general compute performance, which ranks at the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 2600 achieves a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1248 and a single-core score of 157.3. Geekbench results show 5648 multi-core and 1154 single-core. PassMark tests reveal strengths in integer math (44518), floating-point math (22942), and data compression (187062), while the single-thread score of 2239 indicates moderate per-core performance.

The CPU's role in Lockdown Protocol appears secondary to the GPU. The uniform resolution scaling pattern suggests the 2600 keeps pace with the RX 9060 across all tested configurations. The 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR4 support provide adequate data throughput for game logic and asset streaming.

While the 2600's age shows in single-thread workloads compared to newer processors, its 12 threads help maintain consistent frametimes in multi-threaded game scenarios. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 12 nm process node are modest by modern standards, but the measured results demonstrate sufficient performance for Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings. The CPU sits between the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and Intel Xeon D-1746TER in average benchmark score, with margins under 1%, indicating that it remains competitive despite its older architecture.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 175 FPS, providing maximum headroom for high-refresh displays. Medium settings reduce the average to 124 FPS, with measured minimum and maximum of 106 and 143 FPS respectively, indicating stable frametimes. High settings average 109 FPS, and Ultra settings average 81 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 15-20%, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 53.7% reduction in framerate.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 128 FPS, which remains highly playable. Medium settings produce 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105, showing solid consistency. High settings average 80 FPS, and Ultra settings average exactly 60 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that Medium and High settings are the most viable options, with Ultra providing a minimum playable framerate for those who prioritize visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings average 83 FPS, which is surprisingly strong for 4K on this hardware. Medium settings drop to 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, showing more variance at this resolution. High settings average 51 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 39 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo can handle 4K gaming only at lower settings, with Medium representing the highest preset that maintains framerates near playable thresholds.

The complete dataset shows that the Medium settings row is the only one with measured minimum and maximum values, appearing at all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 106-143 FPS range indicates tight frametime control. At 1440p Medium, the 77-105 FPS range shows similar stability. At 4K Medium, the 50-68 FPS range reveals more fluctuation, suggesting the GPU is working near its limits at this configuration. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms a system that excels at 1080p, performs well at 1440p, and manages 4K only with reduced settings.