Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 9070

The Ryzen 5 5600 and Radeon RX 9070 combination produces a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low settings, this combo reaches 247 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it falls to 54.5 FPS — a dramatic 78% drop that tells a story about where the workload lands. The combo ranks 528th out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all pairings tested for this FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K under the same settings reveals how heavily the GPU shoulders the load in Lockdown Protocol. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 247 FPS at 1920x1080 to 182.5 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 26% reduction — and then to 118.7 FPS at 3840x2160, which is 52% below the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at lower presets, where the RX 9070's raw throughput becomes the limiting factor as pixel count multiplies.

The High settings curve shows a steeper relative decline: 150.6 FPS at 1080p drops to 113 FPS at 1440p (25% lower) and then to 71.2 FPS at 4K (53% below 1080p). The Ultra preset exhibits the largest absolute gap, sliding from 113.1 FPS at 1080p to 83.2 FPS at 1440p and finally 54.5 FPS at 4K — a 52% total reduction. Interestingly, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is remarkably consistent across all four settings presets, hovering between 51-53%. This uniformity suggests that resolution scaling in Lockdown Protocol is driven almost entirely by pixel throughput rather than setting-specific effects.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 54% of the Low preset's frame rate (113.1 vs 247 FPS). At 4K, Ultra delivers just 46% of Low (54.5 vs 118.7 FPS). This narrowing efficiency at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is working closer to its limits, leaving less headroom for setting-driven performance differences.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads running at a 3.50 GHz base clock with a 4.40 GHz boost. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide a solid foundation for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 882 in 3DMark single-thread and 5,659 in 3DMark max threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,309 and single-core score of 2,584.

At 1080p Low settings, the 247 FPS result suggests the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output, though the 52% drop to 4K Low (118.7 FPS) indicates the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, alongside an average benchmark score of 21,765, places it within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-11700F and 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 9554P in aggregate performance. This mid-range positioning means the 5600 is unlikely to be the primary limiter in most Lockdown Protocol scenarios, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the RX 9070's workload dominates.

The 7 nm Zen 3 architecture with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die delivers strong per-core efficiency, which matters for an FPS title where frame pacing and consistent physics updates depend on single-thread performance. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,737 and 4-thread score of 3,313 suggest the CPU handles moderate thread counts well, and the 8-thread result of 4,798 indicates scaling continues through higher core utilization.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1,637 tested combinations, this Ryzen 5 5600 + RX 9070 pairing ranks 528th for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the 68th percentile, meaning roughly one-third of all tested configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other for this specific title.

The rank position is notable given the GPU's 79th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's matching 79th percentile among all CPUs. Both components sit at similar relative performance tiers, which typically produces a harmonious pairing. However, the 528th rank out of 1,637 suggests that Lockdown Protocol favors combinations with stronger CPUs or more balanced high-end pairings, since many of the 1,109 combos ranked above likely feature newer or higher-core-count processors alongside similarly capable GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals by average benchmark score include the NVIDIA A2 (0.2% lower score), Quadro GV100 (0.3% higher), and AMD Radeon HD 7970 (0.7% higher) — though these are aggregate benchmark comparisons, not game-specific results. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data provides the more relevant comparison, showing this combo comfortably exceeds 60 FPS at 4K High and approaches 250 FPS at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 247 FPS on Low, 172.3 FPS on Medium, 150.6 FPS on High, and 113.1 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 74.7 FPS (30%), while the Medium-to-High transition drops another 21.7 FPS (13%), and High-to-Ultra subtracts 37.5 FPS (25%). These diminishing returns suggest that Medium or High presets offer the most efficient performance per setting level at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages are 182.5 FPS on Low, 129.4 FPS on Medium, 113 FPS on High, and 83.2 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Medium gap narrows to 53.1 FPS (29%), Medium-to-High costs 16.4 FPS (13%), and High-to-Ultra removes 29.8 FPS (26%). The pattern holds: Medium and High provide the best balance, with Ultra demanding a significant premium.

At 3840x2160, the results are 118.7 FPS on Low, 80.7 FPS on Medium, 71.2 FPS on High, and 54.5 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Medium drop is 38 FPS (32%), Medium-to-High costs 9.5 FPS (12%), and High-to-Ultra subtracts 16.7 FPS (23%). At 4K, even Medium delivers above 80 FPS, while Ultra barely holds above 54 FPS — marginal for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9070 is built on the Navi 48 chip using RDNA 4.0 architecture at 4 nm, packing 53,900 million transistors across a 357 mm² die. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves ample for Lockdown Protocol's demands. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2520 MHz with a game clock of 2070 MHz, and its 3,584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs deliver 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34,780, positions it as a strong upper-mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks — the NVIDIA A2, Quadro GV100, HD 7970, and Radeon PRO W6400 — all fall within 0.8% of its score, though these comparisons are synthetic and may not reflect Lockdown Protocol-specific behavior.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU scaling predictably with resolution. At 1080p Low, the 247 FPS result indicates the GPU has substantial headroom, while the 54.5 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrates its limits under maximum load. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this title at any tested setting, as evidenced by the consistent scaling without sudden frame rate collapses. The 128 ROPs and 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate handle the 4K pixel throughput well, while the 564.5 GTexel/s texture rate supports the High and Ultra presets without apparent texture-related stalls.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 54.5 FPS, which falls short of 60 FPS. Dropping to High settings at 4K yields 71.2 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p for high refresh rate gaming?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 247 FPS, while Medium achieves 172.3 FPS and High reaches 150.6 FPS. All three exceed 144 FPS, making Medium or High viable for high-refresh displays without sacrificing much visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multicore results?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 scores 882 in 3DMark single-thread and 5,659 in max threads, with Cinebench R23 results of 2,584 single-core and 18,309 multicore. The single-thread score is 15.6% of the max-thread score, indicating strong per-core performance relative to its total throughput.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM capacity ever become a limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured FPS data shows no evidence of VRAM-related bottlenecks. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a consistent pattern across all settings, suggesting the 16 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for every tested configuration.

Q: What is the FPS difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High averages 113 FPS while Ultra averages 83.2 FPS — a difference of 29.8 FPS. Ultra costs roughly 26% of the High preset's frame rate for the visual upgrade.

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

A: It ranks 528th out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the 68th percentile. Both the CPU and GPU individually sit at the 79th percentile versus all comparable components.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset at 172.3 FPS offers the strongest balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The jump from Medium to High costs only 21.7 FPS, making High a reasonable choice at 150.6 FPS for users prioritizing image quality. Ultra at 113.1 FPS remains playable but delivers diminishing returns over High.

At 1440p, High settings at 113 FPS provide the smoothest experience while retaining substantial visual detail. Medium at 129.4 FPS is the better choice for competitive play, while Ultra at 83.2 FPS remains above 60 FPS but imposes a 29.8 FPS penalty over High. The data suggests High is the sweet spot for 1440p on this hardware.

For 4K, the choice narrows considerably. Medium at 80.7 FPS delivers the best overall experience, keeping frame rates well above 60 FPS while maintaining acceptable visuals. High at 71.2 FPS is viable for users who prioritize image quality, but Ultra at 54.5 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided unless frame rate is not a concern. Low at 118.7 FPS is the only preset that provides substantial headroom for competitive play at 4K, though the visual compromise is significant.