Lockdown Protocol

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Lockdown Protocol presents a clear case of a high-end GPU operating alongside a mid-range CPU. The measured frame rates show a system that is capable of excellent performance at common resolutions, yet the data also reveals where the processor begins to limit the graphics card's output. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results across all tested settings and resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average frame rate is 113.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: How much faster is the RX 9070 at 1080p Low compared to 4K Low?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 210.3, which is 80.8% higher than the 116.3 FPS recorded at 3840x2160 Low.

Q: What is the best-performing preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 2560x1440, achieving 181.1 FPS, compared to 131.1 FPS for Medium and 114.4 FPS for High.

Q: Does the RX 9070's 16 GB of VRAM appear to be a limiting factor in these results?

A: The data shows consistent performance scaling across resolutions, suggesting that VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck. The GPU's substantial memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s supports the high frame rates observed at 4K.

Q: What are the average FPS figures for the Medium preset at all three tested resolutions?

A: The Medium preset yields an average of 172.3 FPS at 1920x1080, 131.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and 83.5 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded score compare to its single-threaded score in synthetic tests?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13593, while its singlecore score is 1919, indicating a significant performance advantage when all 12 threads are utilized.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this configuration. Its specifications are extensive: 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1330 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a game clock rated at 2070 MHz. This hardware is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is to handle the rendering pipeline. The data shows the RX 9070 is capable of producing very high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system hits an average of 210.3 FPS. Even at the demanding 4K Ultra preset, the card manages to maintain an average of 55.4 FPS. The performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution is substantial, indicating that the GPU's compute and memory resources are heavily utilized by the game's higher visual fidelity options. The GPU's high pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for these results.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the expected increase in rendering load on the GPU. As resolution increases, the average FPS drops across all settings. For instance, with the High preset, performance goes from 149.4 FPS at 1080p to 114.4 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 70.5 FPS at 4K. This is a clear indication of the GPU being pushed harder as the pixel count grows.

However, the data also shows the influence of the CPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 210.3 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 181.1 FPS. The difference between these two is only 29.2 FPS, which is a smaller relative drop than seen with the High preset. This suggests that at lower settings and lower resolutions, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes a more significant factor. The gap between 1440p Low (181.1 FPS) and 4K Low (116.3 FPS) is much larger, showing that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU can push high frame rates, but the RX 9070's rendering capacity is the limiting factor when the pixel workload becomes immense at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 210.3 FPS, followed by Medium at 172.3 FPS. The High preset achieves 149.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 113.6 FPS. All settings provide a smooth experience for a 60Hz or higher refresh rate monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. Low settings yield 181.1 FPS, which is still a very high number. Medium settings produce 131.1 FPS, while High settings average 114.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 83.9 FPS, which is still comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU starts to show its limits with the most demanding settings. The Low preset averages 116.3 FPS, which is impressive for 4K. Medium settings drop to 83.5 FPS, and High settings to 70.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 55.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is viable, but players seeking high refresh rates may need to adjust settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and the RX 9070 ranks 586th out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper third of all tested systems, which is a strong showing. The ranking reflects the power of the RX 9070, which has an average benchmark score of 34780 and sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA A2, with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400, with a delta of 0.8%. The CPU, while not as dominant, still performs adequately. It has an average benchmark score of 17489 and is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, with a 0% delta. The high ranking of this combo suggests that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting in this game, and the CPU is not severely holding it back, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice. It provides the best performance at all resolutions, with a minimum of 116.3 FPS at 4K and reaching 210.3 FPS at 1080p. This setting is ideal for competitive play where responsiveness is paramount.

If a balance between visual quality and performance is desired, the Medium preset is highly effective. It offers a significant improvement in visual fidelity over Low while maintaining high average frame rates. At 1080p, it achieves 172.3 FPS, and even at 1440p, it stays above 130 FPS with 131.1 FPS. This is the recommended default for most users.

The High preset is also a good option, providing a richer visual experience than Medium. Performance is still strong, with 149.4 FPS at 1080p and 114.4 FPS at 1440p. However, at 4K, the average drops to 70.5 FPS, which may be a consideration for those with high refresh rate 4K displays.

The Ultra preset should be reserved for users prioritizing image quality over frame rate. It is the most demanding, yielding 113.6 FPS at 1080p, but falling to 83.9 FPS at 1440p and 55.4 FPS at 4K. This setting is best used at 1080p for a visually rich experience or at 1440p if a 60 FPS target is acceptable.