Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a playable Lockdown Protocol experience across most settings, but the data reveals a system that is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo produces strong frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 175 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 81 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS average shows the limits of this pairing, yet the 4K Low figure of 83 FPS indicates the GPU has enough headroom for competitive play if settings are tuned appropriately. This combination ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which aligns with the CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 59th percentile standing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases, with the gap between presets widening at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra spans 94 FPS (175 to 81), while at 1440p that spread narrows to 68 FPS (128 to 60), and at 4K it compresses further to 44 FPS (83 to 39). This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs, since the relative cost of each setting level shrinks when the render target grows.

Looking at the Medium preset, which has complete min/max data, the scaling is particularly revealing. At 1080p Medium, the average is 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143. Dropping to 1440p Medium reduces the average to 91 FPS, a 26.6% decrease, while the minimum falls to 77 and maximum to 105. Moving to 4K Medium, the average collapses to 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68. The 4K Medium result sits just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but the 50 FPS minimum suggests occasional dips that could affect competitive play.

The High preset tells a similar story with less granularity. At 1080p, High averages 109 FPS, which drops to 80 FPS at 1440p and 51 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is borderline for a fast-paced FPS, as the average falls below the 60 FPS target. Low settings provide the most consistent experience across resolutions: 175 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure is particularly noteworthy because it demonstrates that the RX 9060 can handle 4K in this title if graphical fidelity is sacrificed.

The resolution scaling data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU still has meaningful influence on performance, as the 175 FPS Low result approaches what the Ryzen 5 3600 can reasonably feed. At 1440p and especially 4K, the GPU workload dominates, and the differences between presets become more about pixel throughput than CPU headroom. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS confirms that this combo cannot sustain playable frame rates at maximum settings in 4K, but the 4K Low figure of 83 FPS shows that resolution alone does not cripple this pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for Lockdown Protocol at the tested resolutions. The GPU's clock behavior shows a base of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost of 2990 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the RX 9060's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 on average—a delta of -0.7% relative to the RX 9060. This near-parity in synthetic benchmarks translates to the measured FPS results, where the card handles 1080p and 1440p comfortably but struggles at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines provide a solid foundation for this FPS title, with a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the tested presets, as evidenced by the fact that even the 4K Ultra preset ran without apparent memory-related stutters in the data (though min FPS was not recorded for that configuration). The GPU's FP32 throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS provides ample compute for Lockdown Protocol's rendering demands, and the RDNA 4.0 architecture with 28 ray tracing cores suggests headroom for future titles, though this game does not appear to stress RT heavily based on the available data.

The passmark DirectX 11 score of 182 and DirectX 12 score of 44 indicate that the card's performance varies significantly by API, with the older DirectX 11 path showing relatively stronger results. For Lockdown Protocol, the game likely uses a modern API given its 2024 release date, and the measured FPS figures reflect that. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 places it in a competitive position, though the 59th percentile ranking suggests there are many faster cards available.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS values, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p Medium, the 124 FPS average with a 106 FPS minimum provides smooth gameplay with headroom for competitive play. At 1440p Medium, the 91 FPS average and 77 FPS minimum remain above the 60 FPS threshold, making this the recommended resolution and settings combination for players who prioritize frame rate stability.

For players with 1080p monitors who want maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset's 81 FPS average is acceptable for casual play, though the lack of min FPS data means frame pacing could vary. The High preset at 1080p delivers 109 FPS average, which is a reasonable middle ground if Ultra's visual benefits are not noticeable. At 1440p, High produces 80 FPS average, which is playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes.

The 4K data is more constrained. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum, which is borderline for a smooth experience. Players with 4K displays should either accept Medium settings and occasional dips below 60 FPS, or drop to Low settings for 83 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS is not recommended for any scenario, as it falls well below playable thresholds for an FPS title. The 4K High result of 51 FPS is similarly marginal.

The Low preset deserves attention for competitive players. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS average provides maximum responsiveness, and even at 4K Low the 83 FPS average is playable. Since Lockdown Protocol is an FPS, the lower latency from higher frame rates may outweigh visual quality for some users. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p or Low at 4K are the sweet spots for this combo, depending on display resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the average is 83 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 59 FPS with a 50 FPS minimum, which is technically below 60 FPS average. High and Ultra presets at 4K produce 51 FPS and 39 FPS averages respectively, so 60 FPS at 4K requires Low settings.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium is the safest choice, delivering 91 FPS average with a 77 FPS minimum. High achieves 80 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS average. Low produces 128 FPS average but sacrifices visual quality that Medium retains.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060 scores 16014 on average, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%. This means the RX 9060 is essentially on par with the RTX 3060 Ti, slightly behind by less than one percent.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 bottlenecking the RX 9060 in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS average suggests the CPU is keeping up, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking and 6 cores/12 threads are sufficient for this title, though higher-end CPUs would likely push 1080p Low beyond 175 FPS.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 81 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is above the 60 FPS threshold but below the 100+ FPS figures seen at lower presets. Min FPS data was not recorded for this configuration, so frame dips cannot be quantified.

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

A: The combo ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This aligns with the GPU's 59th percentile and CPU's 71st percentile individual rankings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2194 out of 3714 tested systems places it in the 59th percentile of all combinations in the database. This positioning is consistent with the individual component rankings: the Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 71st percentile among CPUs, while the RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile among GPUs. The combined rank being lower than the CPU's individual percentile reflects the fact that the GPU holds back the system in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, this rank means the combo performs better than roughly 41% of tested systems but worse than the majority. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1260P (avg score 17007, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i5-11400 (avg score 17067, delta -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 7573X (avg score 17070, delta -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 7742 (avg score 16998, delta 0.2%). These close deltas indicate the CPU is competitive with several other mid-range options.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern, with the RTX 3060 Ti (avg score 16129, delta -0.7%), Radeon R9 370X (avg score 15862, delta 1%), Radeon RX 7700 (avg score 15852, delta 1%), and Radeon Pro W5500 (avg score 15679, delta 2.1%). The RX 9060 performs within 2.1% of all these cards, indicating it sits in a tightly contested performance tier. The fact that the RX 9060 edges out the RX 7700 by 1% is notable given the latter's higher position in AMD's lineup.

The rank of 2194 out of 3714 means that for Lockdown Protocol specifically, this combo is not a top-tier performer, but it handles the game competently at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that the system's limitations emerge primarily at 4K Ultra, where the 39 FPS average places it well below smooth-playable territory. For players with 1080p or 1440p displays, this rank is acceptable, as the measured FPS values demonstrate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 contributes 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This CPU, released in 2019, remains competitive in Lockdown Protocol as shown by the 1080p Low result of 175 FPS average. The 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs reflects its continued relevance, with an average benchmark score of 17035.

In synthetic tests, the Ryzen 5 3600 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124. The single-thread performance is particularly important for FPS games, and the 3DMark single-thread score of 696 indicates the CPU can handle the primary game thread effectively. The 8-thread 3DMark score of 3844 and max-thread score of 4603 show scaling across cores, which benefits Lockdown Protocol if it utilizes multiple threads.

The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache, providing adequate data locality for game workloads. Memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for this title, though faster memory could theoretically improve performance. The 65 W TDP makes this an efficient processor, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, though the data does not indicate whether the tested configuration used any overclock.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 3600's average score of 17035 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007, delta 0.2%) and Intel Core i5-11400 (17067, delta -0.2%). This means the CPU is functionally equivalent to these alternatives in synthetic workloads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4605 and 2-thread score of 1361 provide context for gaming performance: the 2-thread score is what matters most for lightly threaded games, while the 16-thread score shows the CPU's capability under full load.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU's role becomes less prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS average suggests the CPU is approaching its limit, as this frame rate requires strong single-thread performance. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's contribution diminishes. The data indicates that pairing this CPU with the RX 9060 is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where neither component is severely limiting the other. For players upgrading from older CPUs, the Ryzen 5 3600 provides a solid foundation for this game, though the 71st percentile ranking means there are faster options available for those seeking maximum frame rates.