Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 5 5600GT with the Radeon RX 9060 produces a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS that clearly scales with both resolution and quality settings. Measured data across three resolutions and four presets reveals a combo that is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings but shows surprising CPU headroom at low presets, particularly at 1080p where the average frame rate reaches 175 FPS. This analysis digs into what those numbers mean, where the sweet spot lies, and how this specific hardware combination ranks against the broader field of tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data tells a clear story about how Lockdown Protocol responds to resolution changes with this hardware combo. At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p drops the average frame rate from 109 FPS to 80 FPS, a reduction of roughly 27%. Moving further to 4K at High settings yields 51 FPS, which is 53% below the 1080p High result. This scaling pattern strongly suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at High settings across all resolutions.

Low settings reveal a different dynamic. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 175 FPS, but this drops to 128 FPS at 1440p Low (a 27% decline) and then to 83 FPS at 4K Low (a 53% decline from the 1080p figure). The fact that even at Low settings the frame rate drops substantially with resolution indicates the Radeon RX 9060's rendering throughput, not the CPU, is the constraining component. A CPU-bound scenario would show minimal FPS variation across resolutions, but the data shows consistent, significant drops.

Medium settings follow the same pattern: 124 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p (27%) and from 1080p to 4K (52%) are nearly identical to the High and Low presets, reinforcing that resolution scaling is the dominant factor. Ultra settings produce the lowest overall frame rates: 81 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only 39 FPS, which is below the 50 FPS minimum observed at 4K Medium, suggesting the Ultra preset pushes the GPU to its absolute limit.

What stands out is the consistency of the scaling ratios. Across all four settings presets, the 1440p result is almost exactly 73% of the 1080p result, and the 4K result is almost exactly 47% of the 1080p result. This uniformity indicates that Lockdown Protocol's rendering pipeline is heavily pixel-bound, with the RX 9060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth being the key resource that gets exhausted as pixel count rises. The data implies that owners of this combo should expect roughly half the frame rate at 4K compared to 1080p, regardless of quality settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows allow for a clear recommendation on which preset delivers the best experience. At 1080p, the Medium preset provides 124 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. This is the only preset at any resolution with both a minimum above 100 FPS and a substantial average. The Low preset at 1080p hits 175 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth the extra 51 FPS for most players, especially since the Medium preset already clears the high-refresh-rate threshold.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again stands out as the balanced choice. It delivers 91 FPS average with a 77 FPS minimum and 105 FPS maximum. The High preset at 1440p produces 80 FPS average, while Low produces 128 FPS. For players with 144 Hz monitors, the 1440p Medium result is borderline viable, but the 77 FPS minimum could cause noticeable dips during intense firefights. The 1440p Low preset at 128 FPS is the safer bet for competitive play, sacrificing visual fidelity for a more consistent high frame rate.

At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS average. The Low preset comes closest at 83 FPS, while Medium drops to 59 FPS and High to 51 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable for fast-paced FPS action at 39 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests using Low settings is the only way to maintain playable frame rates with this combo. The 83 FPS at 4K Low is respectable, but the gap between Low and Medium at 4K (24 FPS) is the largest preset-to-preset delta at any resolution, indicating that Medium introduces a significant rendering cost.

The best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium. It offers a 124 FPS average, a 106 FPS minimum, and a 143 FPS maximum, all within a narrow band that suggests consistent performance. The 1080p High preset at 109 FPS is also viable, but the lack of minimum/maximum data for High makes it harder to assess frame time consistency. The Medium preset's documented minimum of 106 FPS provides more confidence for competitive play.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the dominant component in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol, and its specifications explain the measured behavior. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2990 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz are notably high, reflecting the RDNA 4.0 architecture's efficiency at 4 nm. The 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output processors provide a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The benchmark scores for the RX 9060 place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%. This means the RX 9060 is essentially on par with the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks, but the measured Lockdown Protocol results suggest the game is particularly demanding on memory bandwidth. The 4K results, in particular, show the 8 GB VRAM buffer being stressed, as evidenced by the steep drop from Low to Medium at 4K (83 to 59 FPS).

The GPU's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are the key specs for understanding the resolution scaling. At 4K, the pixel count is 4 times that of 1080p, and the measured frame rates drop by roughly half, which aligns with the GPU being the bottleneck. The FP32 compute of 21.43 TFLOPS is substantial, but Lockdown Protocol appears to be more fill-rate and memory-bandwidth bound than compute bound, based on the consistent resolution scaling patterns.

The RX 9060's 59th percentile ranking versus all GPUs is modest, but the measured in-game performance at 1080p and 1440p is strong. The 175 FPS at 1080p Low and 128 FPS at 1440p Low indicate that the GPU has ample headroom when settings are lowered. The data suggests that players with 1080p 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors will find the RX 9060 well-suited for Lockdown Protocol, provided they stay on Low or Medium settings. For 4K, the GPU is clearly underpowered, with even Low settings falling short of the 100 FPS mark.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where all presets exceed 80 FPS average. The 1080p Medium preset is the strongest measured result with 124 FPS average, while 1440p Medium drops to 91 FPS and 4K Medium falls to 59 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 175 FPS, which is the highest measured result. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at this level. The fact that 1080p Low is 51 FPS higher than 1080p Medium indicates the GPU is still the primary constraint, as lowering settings yields a significant frame rate gain.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16014, with its closest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129, a delta of -0.7%. While this synthetic benchmark delta is small, the measured Lockdown Protocol results at 4K Ultra (39 FPS) suggest the 8 GB VRAM buffer is a limitation that may not show up in all synthetic tests.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: The 4K results are weak across all presets. The best 4K result is Low settings at 83 FPS, but Medium drops to 59 FPS, High to 51 FPS, and Ultra to 39 FPS. For a fast-paced FPS, only the 4K Low preset approaches playable frame rates, and even that falls short of the 100 FPS threshold many competitive players prefer.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 1647 out of 2828 indicate?

A: The combo ranks in the 58th percentile of all tested combos for Lockdown Protocol (1647th out of 2828). This means a majority of tested systems perform better, but the rank is skewed by the GPU's 59th percentile overall ranking. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking is notably higher, suggesting the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600GT hold back the RX 9060?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a Geekbench multicore score of 7986, place it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings. The CPU's 3DMark max threads score of 5554 and single thread score of 913 indicate adequate headroom for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, make it a capable mid-range CPU. The CPU's benchmark scores are solid: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 17272, Geekbench multicore hits 7986, and PassMark multithread scores 20325. These results place the 5600GT in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i5-12490F at a delta of -0.3%.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, but the measured data provides clues about its performance ceiling. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 175 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress many CPUs. The fact that the 5600GT can sustain this without the GPU being the sole bottleneck confirms its single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single thread score of 913 and a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2438. The 3DMark 16 threads score of 5523 and 8 threads score of 4968 show that the CPU scales well with thread count, which is relevant for Lockdown Protocol's online multiplayer scenarios.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 could be a potential limiting factor at very high frame rates, but the measured data does not show evidence of this. The 1080p Low result of 175 FPS is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game, but the gap between 1080p Medium (124 FPS) and 1080p Low (175 FPS) suggests the GPU is still the primary constraint at Medium. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS difference between Medium and Low would be smaller.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant in this pairing, as the discrete RX 9060 handles all rendering. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface could theoretically limit the GPU's data transfer, but the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and the game's asset streaming requirements are well within Gen 3 bandwidth capabilities. The measured data shows no unusual stuttering or frame drops that would indicate PCIe bandwidth issues.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all presets. Low settings produce 175 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS, providing a tight frame time distribution. High settings yield 109 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 81 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 94 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of quality settings on the GPU's workload.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low settings achieve 128 FPS, Medium reaches 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS, High hits 80 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is the most consistent in terms of documented frame times, with a 28 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. The 1440p Ultra result at 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, but the lack of minimum/maximum data for Ultra makes it difficult to assess stability.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 83 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. Medium settings fall to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, showing a wide 18 FPS spread that could result in noticeable hitches. High settings drop to 51 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 39 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 50 FPS is particularly concerning for a fast-paced FPS, as dips below 60 FPS can disrupt aiming and reaction times.

The complete dataset reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution increase of roughly 1.78x (1080p to 1440p) reduces frame rates by approximately 27%, and each increase of 2.25x (1440p to 4K) reduces frame rates by approximately 35-40%. The Medium preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum data at all three resolutions, providing the most reliable picture of frame time consistency. The data shows that the Medium preset's minimum FPS at 1440p (77) is higher than the 4K Medium average (59), highlighting the steep performance cliff at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1647th out of 2828 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems. This rank is below the CPU's 74th percentile and the GPU's 59th percentile, which suggests the combination underperforms relative to what the individual component rankings might predict. The discrepancy likely stems from the GPU's 8 GB VRAM being a limiting factor at higher resolutions in this specific game, as the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS indicates.

The rank of 1647 out of 2828 means that 1181 tested combos perform worse, while 1646 perform better. The combo's position in the lower-middle of the pack is consistent with the GPU's modest 59th percentile ranking. The CPU's high 74th percentile ranking does not boost the combo's in-game rank as much as one might expect, reinforcing that Lockdown Protocol is more GPU-bound for this pairing.

The nearest GPU rival data provides context: the RX 9060's score of 16014 is just 0.7% below the RTX 3060 Ti's 16129, suggesting that combos using the RTX 3060 Ti would likely achieve similar in-game results. The AMD Radeon RX 7700, which scores 15852 (a 1% delta), is another close comparison. The fact that the RX 9060 sits between these rivals in synthetic benchmarks but delivers specific measured results in this game suggests that Lockdown Protocol's engine favors certain GPU architectures.

The combo's rank is not a reflection of poor hardware, but rather the GPU's position in the market. With a 59th percentile GPU ranking, this combo is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and the measured data confirms it excels in those resolutions. The 4K results are poor, but that is expected given the GPU's specifications. For players targeting 1080p at high refresh rates, this combo's 175 FPS at Low and 124 FPS at Medium place it well above the median tested system, despite the overall rank suggesting otherwise.