Lockdown Protocol

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

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 856th out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper third of all configurations measured. The pairing pairs a six-core Zen 3 processor with a RDNA 4.0 graphics card, and the benchmark data reveals a system that maintains playable frame rates across all resolutions tested, though the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts noticeably as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 856 out of 2,828 tested configurations places this system comfortably above the median for Lockdown Protocol. This is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, but the data shows it outperforms the majority of tested combinations. The rank reflects a balance where neither component becomes a severe bottleneck at common gaming resolutions, though the GPU increasingly dominates the workload as resolution scales up.

Looking at the individual components, the Ryzen 5 5600F sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36,945. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36,938 (a delta of 0%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018 (a delta of -0.2%). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112 (-0.5%). These deltas are all within 0.5% of the 5600F, indicating that this CPU performs essentially on par with a broad range of competing processors from both AMD and Intel.

The RX 9070 GPU sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,877. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 23,736 (a delta of 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24,063 (-0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile at 23,628 (1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24,170 (-1.2%). The tight clustering of these scores, all within roughly 1.2% of each other, suggests the RX 9070 delivers performance comparable to a range of previous-generation high-end cards.

The overall combo rank of 856 out of 2,828 indicates that this system handles Lockdown Protocol well, but there is substantial headroom above it. In aggregate, the data suggests the CPU and GPU are reasonably well matched, with neither being dramatically over- or under-powered relative to the other.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 3,584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster output pipelines, along with 56 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1,330 MHz, a game clock of 2,070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2,520 MHz. Memory is 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth with memory clocked at 2,518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective).

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU likely provides a meaningful constraint, but at 4K the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The 16 GB of VRAM is substantial for a game released in 2024, and the measured data shows no signs of memory capacity limiting performance at any resolution or settings level tested.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6,290. Geekbench OpenCL yields 131,539, while Geekbench Vulkan scores 58,705. Passmark G3D gives 25,381, and Passmark GPU Compute gives 14,737. These scores, combined with the direct gaming measurements, indicate a GPU that handles Lockdown Protocol comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, with playable results at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 220 FPS average. At 1440p Low, this drops to 180 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 116 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 40 FPS (18.2%), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 64 FPS (35.6%). The larger relative drop at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is becoming the primary constraint.

For High settings, the progression is 152 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 26.3% from 1080p to 1440p and 35.7% from 1440p to 4K. Medium settings show 174 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show 114 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K.

The pattern across all settings is consistent: the scaling from 1440p to 4K always costs more than the scaling from 1080p to 1440p, expressed as a percentage. This is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where pixel throughput dominates. The 1080p results, particularly at Low settings with 220 FPS, suggest that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload increases faster than the CPU's as resolution rises.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo sufficient for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the measured data shows playable frame rates at 4K across all settings. Average FPS ranges from 54 at Ultra to 116 at Low, with High at 72 and Medium at 82. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 70, indicating stable performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945 on average benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112 (-0.5%). All are within 0.5% of each other.

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

A: At 1440p, High settings deliver 112 FPS average, while Medium delivers 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS. Ultra drops to 84 FPS. The data suggests High or Medium provide the best balance, with High offering a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining over 100 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at any resolution?

A: The data indicates GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate differences between settings are large (54 to 116 FPS), which is typical of GPU limitation. At 1080p, the 220 FPS Low result suggests the CPU is capable of high throughput, but the GPU may limit maximum frame rates at higher settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9070 have and is it sufficient?

A: The RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. Given that measured results show no indication of memory-related performance issues at any resolution or settings level, 16 GB proves sufficient for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What CPU benchmark scores does the Ryzen 5 5600F achieve?

A: The CPU scores 19,236 in Passmark multithread, 2,872 in Passmark single thread, 232,836 in data compression, 13,839 in data encryption, 16,266 in extended instructions, 34,548 in floating point math, 59,339 in integer math, and 1,043 in physics.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on settings selection for different priorities. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver frame rates above 114 FPS, which means even Ultra settings provide a smooth experience. The 220 FPS Low result shows the maximum headroom available, but the 152 FPS High result suggests that High is the sweet spot for visual quality without sacrificing frame rate at this resolution.

At 1440p, the choice becomes more nuanced. Ultra delivers 84 FPS average, which is playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. High delivers 112 FPS, and Medium delivers 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 109 FPS indicates good consistency, making it a strong recommendation for competitive play where frame time stability matters. High at 112 FPS offers a 24 FPS improvement over Ultra with presumably modest visual differences, making it the best overall choice for most players.

At 4K, the trade-offs are more pronounced. Ultra drops to 54 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High delivers 72 FPS, Medium delivers 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS, and Low delivers 116 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset appears to offer the best compromise, with an average above 80 FPS and a minimum that stays above 70 FPS. High at 72 FPS is also viable, but Medium provides more headroom for frame rate dips.

For players prioritizing competitive performance over visual fidelity, Low settings at any resolution provide the highest frame rates, with 220 FPS at 1080p, 180 FPS at 1440p, and 116 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that High settings provide the most balanced experience across all resolutions, with frame rates of 152, 112, and 72 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform and is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 65 W. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The production status is active, with a release date of September 15, 2025.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most visible at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are highest. The 1080p Low result of 220 FPS indicates the CPU can drive high frame rates, but the game's demands at higher settings and resolutions shift the bottleneck to the GPU. The multi-threaded benchmark score of 19,236 and single-thread score of 2,872 suggest adequate performance for modern game workloads, which typically rely on both single-thread responsiveness and multi-core scaling.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 36,945 places it at the 85th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% in either direction. This tight clustering suggests the 5600F performs equivalently to a range of current and previous generation processors, meaning CPU choice is unlikely to be the differentiating factor in Lockdown Protocol performance compared to GPU selection.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 220 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. High settings produce an average of 152 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 114 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 106 FPS, which is substantial and indicates that settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 180 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. High settings produce an average of 112 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 84 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, Low settings produce an average of 116 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. High settings produce an average of 72 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 54 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions, reflecting the increasing GPU constraint at 4K.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones that include minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 148 FPS and the maximum is 200 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 109 FPS and the maximum is 147 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS and the maximum is 95 FPS. These ranges indicate that frame time consistency is generally good, with the 4K Medium result showing the tightest relative range.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings, High settings show a progression from 152 FPS at 1080p to 112 FPS at 1440p to 72 FPS at 4K. Low settings show a progression from 220 to 180 to 116 FPS. Medium settings show a progression from 174 to 128 to 82 FPS. Ultra settings show a progression from 114 to 84 to 54 FPS. In every case, the frame rate decreases steadily as resolution increases, with the largest absolute drops occurring between 1440p and 4K.