Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, though 4K Ultra demands more than this combination can comfortably provide. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds its own at lower settings. Here is the breakdown of how these components interact and what settings to use.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir) on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The processor includes 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, along with 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. While this is a 4000-series chip, its benchmark scores place it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role becomes most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 175 FPS average, which is the highest recorded across all tested configurations. This suggests the Ryzen 5 4600G is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames at this level. The processor’s multi-threaded performance, as reflected in a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593, provides adequate headroom for the game’s background tasks and physics calculations. Single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919, is also sufficient for the game’s primary logic thread.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 4600G sits within a tight performance band. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average score of 17482, which is a 0.1% delta, making it effectively identical in raw compute. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, a 0.6% delta, while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, a -0.8% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, a -0.6% delta. This means the 4600G is neither a standout nor a laggard; it sits in the middle of a very close pack. In practice, this translates to the CPU not being the limiting factor in most Lockdown Protocol scenarios, especially when the resolution is 1440p or higher.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a 4nm part based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture (Navi 44 chip, codename Strix Point). It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 28 ray tracing cores. It operates at a base clock of 1700 MHz and boosts to 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. The memory runs at 2250 MHz, which is 18 Gbps effective. The card is rated for a 132W TDP and uses a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. It has a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s, with an FP32 throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s benchmark performance places it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals give a clear picture of its standing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a -0.7% delta, putting the RX 9060 slightly behind. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a 1% delta, meaning the RX 9060 is 1% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also a 1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, a 2.1% delta, making the RX 9060 faster by that margin. This positions the RX 9060 as a solid mid-range performer, but not a high-end card.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is likely a factor at higher settings. The data shows that from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops significantly, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The card’s 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the card delivers only 39 FPS. This is a steep drop from the 81 FPS at 1080p Ultra, indicating that the memory bandwidth and raw fill rate are stretched thin at the highest resolution.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth competitive experience at 1080p, High settings provide a strong balance. The data shows 109 FPS average at 1080p High, which is a substantial jump from the 81 FPS at Ultra, while still offering better visuals than the 175 FPS at Low. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 124 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from High is generally worth the 15 FPS drop for most players.

At 1440p, the situation changes. High settings still deliver a playable 80 FPS average, which is a good target for a fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p gives 91 FPS, but dropping to Low yields 128 FPS. If you prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low is the better choice. However, for a balanced experience, High is the sweet spot, as the jump from Medium to High only costs 11 FPS (from 91 to 80). Ultra at 1440p drops to 60 FPS, which is borderline for a competitive title.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low settings are the only viable choice for a smooth experience, delivering 83 FPS average. Medium drops to 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider minimum for a shooter. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as they yield 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. The data suggests that 4K is not this combo’s strong suit, and players should either stick to 1440p or accept Low settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1647 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This puts it in the 58th percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of systems tested but is far from the top. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pair: the CPU is mid-range, and the GPU is also mid-range, so the combination does not push into the top tier.

This rank is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile, which is higher than the GPU’s 59th percentile. This suggests the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing. If the goal is to improve performance in Lockdown Protocol, the data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant FPS increase than upgrading the CPU. The ranking also implies that there are 1181 combos that perform better, which likely feature higher-end GPUs paired with similar or better CPUs.

The deltaPct values from the nearest rivals reinforce this. The RX 9060 is within 1% of the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 7700, so a system with those GPUs would likely rank similarly. The CPU’s close rivals, such as the Ryzen 3 8300GE, would also produce nearly identical results. This combo is a predictable middle-of-the-pack performer, not an outlier in either direction.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data provides clear insight into which component is the bottleneck. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 175 at 1080p to 128 at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 83 at 4K (a 53% drop from 1080p). This pattern shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is struggling to keep up as resolution increases. The CPU is likely not the issue here, as a 6-core/12-thread processor should handle the frame generation at these rates.

At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 124 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 59 at 4K (a 52% drop from 1080p). This is a similar scaling factor, indicating that the GPU’s workload scales proportionally with the number of pixels. At High settings, the drop is from 109 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p (a 27% drop) to 51 at 4K (a 53% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings strongly suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 81 at 1080p to 60 at 1440p (a 26% drop) to 39 at 4K (a 52% drop). The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical regardless of preset means that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and processing power are the constraints, not the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS drop at lower resolutions (where the CPU is more stressed) compared to higher resolutions. The data shows the opposite: the FPS drop is proportionate to the pixel count increase, which is the hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo good for 1080p gaming in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: Yes. The data shows an average of 109 FPS at High settings and 81 FPS at Ultra settings at 1920x1080. This provides a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS, with the option to dial down to Low for 175 FPS if maximum frame rate is desired.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution?

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 83 FPS. At Medium, High, and Ultra, the average FPS drops to 59, 51, and 39 respectively. For a competitive shooter, 4K is only playable on Low with this combination.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this setup?

A: The GPU. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are roughly proportional to the pixel count increase across all settings, indicating the Radeon RX 9060 is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking also suggests it has more headroom than the GPU’s 59th percentile.

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

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a -0.7% delta. This means the RTX 3060 Ti is slightly faster, but the difference is under 1%, putting them in the same performance class.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balance of visuals and performance?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, High settings deliver the best balance. At 1080p, it offers 109 FPS, and at 1440p, it provides 80 FPS. Dropping to Medium only gains 15 FPS at 1080p and 11 FPS at 1440p, which is not worth the visual downgrade.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G holding back the GPU?

A: Not significantly. The CPU’s performance is close to its rivals, with a deltaPct of 0.1% compared to the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. The data shows a GPU-limited scenario, so the 4600G is likely sufficient for this pairing, though a stronger CPU would not unlock much extra FPS in this game.