Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS released on 2024-03-11, and the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings. This combination, ranking 897 out of 1637 tested combos in this game, delivers playable frame rates at most configurations, but the data reveals clear limits at the highest visual fidelity. The measured results show that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, while the CPU's six Zen 4 cores keep performance consistent at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial across all settings, confirming that the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 122.6 at 1080p to 88.1 at 1440p, and then to 54.7 at 4K. That represents a 28.1% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37.9% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear; the jump to 4K demands significantly more from the GPU, which has 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs.

Looking at Low settings, the same pattern emerges with higher absolute numbers: 194.3 FPS at 1080p, 143.4 at 1440p, and 92.6 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 52.4%, indicating that even at Low settings, the GPU's 322.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus are stretched at 4K. At Medium settings, the values are 138.2, 104, and 64.2 FPS respectively, with a 53.5% total decline from 1080p to 4K. Ultra settings show the steepest scaling: 91.4 FPS at 1080p, 68.3 at 1440p, and 44.2 at 4K, a 51.6% reduction overall.

This scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7500F with its 3.70 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clock is capable of feeding the GPU adequately, since the frame rates are high but not bottlenecked by the CPU. At 4K, the GPU's raw throughput—25.64 TFLOPS FP32 and a boost clock of 3130 MHz—becomes the ceiling. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions, from 102.9 FPS at 1080p to 48.4 FPS at 4K, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario where texture and shading loads increase disproportionately.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of which preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 122.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for competitive play. Medium settings at 138.2 FPS are smoother, but the visual difference in a tactical FPS may not justify the extra frames. Low settings at 194.3 FPS are the fastest, yet they sacrifice too much fidelity for a modest gain over Medium. Ultra at 91.4 FPS is playable but drops below the High preset's comfort zone.

At 2560x1440, High settings produce 88.1 FPS, which is still above 60 and acceptable for most displays. Medium settings at 104 FPS offer a better balance, giving a 18.1% improvement over High while maintaining decent visuals. Low settings at 143.4 FPS are optimal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but again, the visual compromise is significant. Ultra at 68.3 FPS is just above 60, making it viable for slower-paced scenarios but not ideal for fast action.

For 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. High settings at 54.7 FPS are below the 60 FPS target, and Medium at 64.2 FPS barely clears it. Low settings at 92.6 FPS are the only preset that provides comfortable headroom, while Ultra at 44.2 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the best experience per the measured rows is Medium at 1440p, as it combines a 104 FPS average with reasonable visual quality, avoiding the steep penalties of Ultra and the fidelity loss of Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ranks 897 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the middle of the distribution. This percentile position reflects the GPU's modest 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs. The GPU's performance is the anchor, as its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are not exceptional for 4K gaming, but the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores help maintain frame pacing.

The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218, indicate that it is not a bottleneck in this title. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24974 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25057 (0.3% higher), showing the 7500F is competitive within its class. However, the combo's overall rank in this game is dragged down by the GPU, which has no benchmark data or rival comparisons in the pack, suggesting it is a newer or less-tested part.

Relative to other combos, this system sits closer to the bottom half, meaning that a significant portion of tested hardware delivers higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The rank of 897 out of 1637 implies that while this setup is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, it will not top any leaderboards at 4K. The data shows a balanced pairing, but the GPU's 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate it is designed for mainstream builds rather than high-end enthusiasts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 91.4 at Ultra to 194.3 at Low, with High at 122.6 and Medium at 138.2. This provides a spread of 102.9 FPS between the lowest and highest presets, showing that the GPU's 25.64 TFLOPS can handle 1080p easily. The 1080p Low result of 194.3 FPS is the highest measured value in the entire dataset, demonstrating that the CPU can push frames when the GPU load is light.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 68.3 (Ultra), 88.1 (High), 104 (Medium), and 143.4 (Low). The gap between Ultra and Low is 75.1 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure from the increased pixel count. The 1440p Medium result of 104 FPS is notable as it is the only setting at this resolution that exceeds 100 FPS besides Low.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 44.2 (Ultra), 54.7 (High), 64.2 (Medium), and 92.6 (Low). The difference between Ultra and Low is 48.4 FPS, the smallest spread across all resolutions, confirming that 4K is heavily GPU-bound. The 4K Low result of 92.6 FPS is still playable, but the Ultra preset at 44.2 FPS is below the standard 60 FPS target. The 4K High and Medium results are close, at 54.7 and 64.2 FPS respectively, suggesting that the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity is a limiting factor at this resolution, not just the compute units.

FAQ

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

A: 2560x1440, where Medium settings achieve 104 FPS and High settings reach 88.1 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system run 4K at 60 FPS?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce 92.6 FPS. Medium settings at 64.2 FPS barely exceed 60, while High and Ultra fall below at 54.7 and 44.2 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, but 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 8400F.

Q: What is the largest frame rate difference between settings at the same resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (194.3 FPS) and Ultra (91.4 FPS) is 102.9 FPS, the largest spread in the dataset.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU, as evidenced by the 52.4% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, compared to the CPU's high benchmark scores like a Cinebench R23 multicore of 22799.

Q: Does the 8 GB memory limit affect 4K performance?

A: The data suggests so, as 4K High (54.7 FPS) and Medium (64.2 FPS) are close, indicating that additional memory bandwidth or capacity could improve results beyond just compute power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for gaming. In Lockdown Protocol, its single-thread performance, reflected in a Geekbench single-core score of 2759 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 974, is critical for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The multi-thread capabilities, shown in a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a Passmark multithread score of 26825, ensure that background tasks do not interfere with gameplay. However, the measured FPS data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale primarily with GPU settings. At 1080p Low, the 194.3 FPS result shows that the CPU can support high frame delivery, but at 4K, the GPU's 150 W TDP and 25.64 TFLOPS FP32 throughput become the bottleneck. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993, positions it as a solid mid-range choice, but its role in this specific game is to feed the GPU without introducing stutter, which the data confirms it does effectively. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 6 cores are sufficient for this FPS title, where the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are the more pressing constraints.