Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, a combination that lands in the 1070th position out of 3714 tested combos for this FPS title. The measured frame rates show a setup that is decisively GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the six-core CPU from the 3000 series keeps pace adequately at 1080p. The data indicates that this pairing delivers a smooth experience at 1440p with high settings, though pushing to 4K Ultra will test the limits of the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Low is 201, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination across all tested settings and resolutions.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the RX 9070 XT in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 123 on Low to 57 on Ultra, indicating the GPU workload is the primary driver of performance differences.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor with this combo?

A: Benchmark results show that 2560x1440 on High settings produces an average of 118 FPS. This is the closest match to a 144Hz refresh rate without dipping into the lower frame rates seen at 4K.

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

A: The combo holds the 1070th rank out of 3714 total combinations, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems. This ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's 71st percentile score and the GPU's 55th percentile score.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 115, with a maximum of 156. This provides a narrow but stable window for gameplay.

Q: Does the RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of memory influence the 4K results?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth supports the 3840x2160 results, where the combo still manages an average of 76 FPS on High settings. The memory capacity is sufficient for the texture demands at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows a clear sweet spot for this combination at 2560x1440 with High settings. This preset delivers an average of 118 FPS, which is only 17 frames below the 135 FPS average of Medium settings but provides a substantial visual upgrade. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 115, suggesting High settings will maintain a similar floor while offering better image quality.

For 1920x1080 users, the High preset is the recommended choice. It produces an average of 161 FPS, which is 40 frames higher than the 121 FPS average at Ultra. The gap between Low (201 FPS) and High (161 FPS) is significant, but High offers a better balance for competitive play where visual clarity matters. Pushing to Ultra at 1080p is viable but reduces the headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings. The average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100 shows a playable range, whereas High drops to 76 FPS average and Ultra falls to 57 FPS. The 4K Low preset at 123 FPS is an option for players prioritizing refresh rate, but the visual compromise is steep. For most users, 1440p High or 1080p High provides the best experience per the measured rows.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 brings six cores and twelve threads from the Zen 2 Matisse architecture, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This 7 nm processor has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. The CPU's benchmark results show a single-thread score of 696 in 3dmark and a multicore score of 4605 in the 16-thread test, reflecting its capability for both lightly-threaded game logic and background tasks.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence on frame rates is most visible at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, frame rates range from 201 FPS on Low to 121 FPS on Ultra, showing that the GPU is still the main driver but the CPU must feed frames quickly. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124 suggest the 3600 can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without becoming a hard bottleneck at 1080p.

The data shows that moving from 1440p to 4K produces a larger FPS drop than moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings. For example, at High settings, 1080p yields 161 FPS, 1440p yields 118 FPS, and 4K yields 76 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates the CPU is less of a factor as resolution increases, since the GPU workload grows faster than the CPU's frame generation demands. The processor's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs supports its position as a capable mid-range option for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 9070 XT ranks 1070th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This position places the setup in the 71st percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 29% of tested systems perform better. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the 3600's strong single-thread performance complements the 9070 XT's raw rasterization power.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i7-1260P with a deltaPct of 0.2% and the AMD EPYC 7742 with a deltaPct of 0.2%. The Intel Core i5-11400 and AMD EPYC 7573X trail by 0.2% each. These close margins indicate the 3600 is competitively matched with other mainstream and server processors in synthetic tests, though the game's real-world performance depends on the pairing.

The GPU's nearest rivals are older and less powerful cards, including the AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with deltaPct values of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively. This comparison is based on average benchmark scores and does not reflect the 9070 XT's modern feature set or memory capacity. The combo's overall rank in the 1070th position suggests that while the GPU is powerful, the pairing with a 2019-era CPU prevents it from reaching the top tiers of tested configurations in this specific game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, with 64 ray tracing cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. Memory is 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 26795 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260. These numbers place the card in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, which is lower than expected for a flagship-tier product but reflects the benchmark database's inclusion of many older and professional cards. The nearest rivals in the database are significantly older models, indicating the 9070 XT's synthetic scores are comparable to mid-range cards from previous generations in those specific tests.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 57 FPS average, while at 4K Low it reaches 123 FPS. This 66 FPS swing shows the GPU is the primary factor in frame rate variability. The 16 GB memory capacity ensures that texture loading at 4K does not cause stuttering, as evidenced by the minimum FPS of 74 at 4K Medium. The GPU's 304 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface are well-suited for the demands of this FPS title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates show a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce an average of 123 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100. High settings yield 76 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 57 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium is 36 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 19 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

At 2560x1440, the results are more robust for high-refresh gaming. Low settings achieve 181 FPS average, Medium reaches 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156, High produces 118 FPS, and Ultra manages 89 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 92 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom to spare at this resolution. The minimum FPS at Medium (115) is higher than the average FPS at Ultra (89), reinforcing the recommendation to use Medium or High for stable performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings hit 201 FPS average, Medium reaches 177 FPS with a minimum of 150 and maximum of 204, High produces 161 FPS, and Ultra drops to 121 FPS. The data shows that even at Ultra, the average FPS remains above 120, making 1080p a viable option for high-refresh monitors. The spread between Low and Ultra is 80 FPS, which is narrower than at higher resolutions, suggesting the CPU begins to limit the GPU at this resolution.