Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, the cooperative FPS released in March 2024, pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 in a tested combination that produces measured frame rates from 175 FPS at 1080p Low down to 51 FPS at 4K High. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile across all tested million processors, while the GPU ranks at the 59th percentile of all tested GPUs; together they land this whole system at position 2194 out of 3714 tested combos — meaning 1520 other tested pairings are slower yet this pairing still finds its place for equal mix of 3D and compute throughput. The raw CPU benchmark average of 44,573 indicates a multi-threaded processor, and the GPU’s 16,014 average benchmark score points to a mid-range-class graphics solution. This analysis uses only the measured FPS rows, benchmark scores, and specified hardware data in the fact pack; no verifiable third-party data or unlisted performance was examined.

FAQ

Q: How fast is the Ryzen 5 7500X3D in general CPU work relative to the closest matching rivals?

A: The 7500X3D scores 44,573 in the average benchmark, sitting 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342), 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44,309), and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-14600 (44,889). It sits in the 89th percentile of all tested CPUs.

2. What is the combo’s overall rank in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Out of 3,714 tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this combination ranks 2,194th. That means 1,520 custom software and hardware pairings tested slower than it, and the remaining 1,520 positions above it plot faster results.

3. How fast can this Radeon RX 9060 go at 1080p Low?

A: The measured 1080p Low setting produces 175 FPS average. That is the highest measured frame rate for this GPU in this game. The 1080p Medium row shows 124 FPS average (min 106, max 143), and 1080p High produces 109 FPS.

4. At 4K, which preset returns the best measured performance with this combo?

A: 4K Low runs 83 FPS with no min/max reported. That beats 1080p High (51 FPS) and even beats 4K Medium (59 FPS). 4K Ultra is only 39 FPS, so only 4K Low not only satisfies a 60+ requirement but by yourself the only 80+ result.

5. How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in GPU benchmark?

A: The RX 9060 averages 16,014 in G3D; the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 16,129, putting the RX 9060 behind by 0.7%. It is ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X by 1.0% (15,862) and the RX 7700 1.0% more? Actually the Radeon RX 7700 averages 15,852, so the RX 9060 is 1.0% ahead. The Radeon Pro W5500 averages 15,679, ahead by 2.1%.

6. What is the GPU memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 9060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, giving a measured bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2,250 MHz with an effective rate of 18 Gbps; that bandwidth is a clear ceiling for heavy 4K effects.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs and 28 ray accelerators. Its base clock is 1700 MHz, game clock 2400 MHz, and boost up to 2990 MHz. The architectural pipeline is RDNA 4.0 on a 4 nm process. For a 65%-ish percentile GPU, the 9060’s sub-16,014 average test score seems conservative for this game: at 1080p, every preset is comfortably playable, but at 4K the framerate drops sharply on High and Ultra, indicating 288 GB/s VRAM bandwidth is a limiting factor.

The data captures an RX 9060 with 2250 MHz memory (18 Gbps effective). The 8 GB capacity and 128-bit bus are typical of a gnome-era mid-range card. When 5120x2880 kernel, there is no duplication. In Lockdown Protocol’s 4K checks: frame rate shrinks from 91 (1080 Medium – 124) to 59 (4K Medium) while only 8 GB fits the environment. The 51 FPS at 4K High versus 59 at 4K Medium shows the framerate is not fully algorithm-constrained: settings value climbs at 720p High 109 to 4K 51, a 53% reduction. The GPU-relative percentile (59th) tells us there are many GPUs much faster, but the data shows at 1440p Medium the RX 9060 still returns 91 FPS, adequate for a hockey monitor. At 4K, the two high quality presets result in 51 and 39 FPS, imply that the 8 GB is overloaded at that resolution, while lowering to Low recovers to 83 FPS — likely because memory traffic is reduced together with effects.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of all hardware configurations tested in Lockdown Protocol, this combo is the 2,194th fastest out of 3,714 tested. With 2,194 other combos slower, it sits in the middle of the field. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D’s 89% CPU percentile is strong — it beats over 9 in 10 CPUs in PassMark. The Radeon RX 9060 is more mid-pack at 59% across all GPUs.

Because the game is FPS and mostly GPU-limited at high resolution, the GPU percentile influences rank more. Looking at direct measured FPS: at 1080p only 175 FPS (Low) and 81 FPS (Ultra) put the combo somewhere between a mid-range system and a high-end system. The rank of 2,194/3,714 (~40% through)—not a flagship—but decent. The nearest CPU rival (i5-14600) is actually 0.7% ahead in compute but still shares the same socket; the nearest GPU rival (RTX 3060 Ti) is 0.7% ahead, meaning this GPU is roughly equivalent.

Comparatively, the RX 9060’s average 16,014 places it at the 59 percentile. It beats the RX 7700 (15,852) and R9 370X (15,862) slightly, and is within 1% of the RTX 3060 Ti. The 7500X3D is close to the tested CPU. So overall CPU acts as a not-‐bottleneck at 1080p, GPU handles the rasterization.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The official measured frame rates for Lockdown are sparse in min/max for all options except Medium, but the averages are consistent.

• 1080p (1920×1080):
• Low: 175 FPS average
• Medium: 124 FPS, min 106, max 143
• High: 109 FPS
• Ultra: 81 FPS

• 1440p (2560×1440):
• Low: 128 FPS
• Medium: 91 FPS, min 77, max 105
• High: 80 FPS
• Ultra: 60 FPS

• 2160p (3840×2160):
• Low: 83 FPS
• Medium: 59 FPS, min 50, max 68
• High: 51 FPS
• Ultra: 39 FPS

At every resolution, the scaling from Low→Ultra is smooth: small settings drop produce big frame. For instance, in 4K, Low to Medium lifts only from 83 to 59 – a 24 FPS drop, whereas the jump to High/Ultra costs another 8 FPS. The FPS at 1440p Low (128) nearly equals 1080p High (109), which is a typical game: matching execution is balanced to a GPU-set stress scenario.

The medium preset min max numbers give a frame time in 1080 Medium of 106-143, giving a stable experience. 1440p Medium has 77-105, and 4K Medium, 50-68. For action at 4K, dips to 50 can compromise smoothness. Only Ultra at 1080p (81) and High at 1440p (80) dip to sub-90 - both are playable. At 4K, only Low (83) remains in the 80's, so it is the only preset that sustains >50.

Resolution Scaling

Analyze the average FPS drops between resolutions for each header. When 1080p vs 4K:

• Low: 175 → 83 (a 47% decrease). That is exactly about 75% of the pixel count, but not linear. The fraction is 0.474 versus pixel scaling (4x), so CPU is very fast and GPU likely limits.
• Medium: 124 → 59 (51% drop, 0.474).
• High: 109 → 51 (46.8% drop).
• Ultra: 81 → 39 (48% drop).

So 4K roughly halves the frame spread across all presets. That a $269 CPU (launch) does not bottleneck: even a 1080p Ultra at 81 can drop to 39 at 4K, which is typical of a GPU-bound card. The 288 GB/s and 128-bit bus produce almost quart scaling. At 1440p, the same increases: 175→128 (26.4% drop) at low, 124→91 (26.6), 109→80 (26.6), 81→60 (25.9). So 1080p to 1440p costs about 26% regardless of presets, while 1440p→4K adds another 26% reduction. That is linear with pixel (1.9 sizes). This pattern suggests the CPU carries a constant overhead, and the GPU pipeline scales predictably. In other words, the Ryzen 5 7500X³D is enough to drive the RX 9060 at classic resolutions; the frame-rate scales with smoke and bandwidth, not core clocks.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the sweet spot is:

• 1080p Medium: 124 FPS average (min 106) — silky, no settings compromise. Medium is recommended to prevent obstacles; High is only 15 FPS less and Ultra 43 FPS less; there is no need for High unless you seek minor details. If you are concerned about reaction latency Define the aim: Ultra at 1080p yields 81 FPS, which is still pleasant, but Medium gives 53% more FPS.

• 1440p Medium: 91 FPS (min 77) is the best comfort resolution. This is a valuable setting. If you are willing to give 15 FPS for quality, High 80 FPS is fine. Ultra 60 FPS exactly hits a 60Hz refresh ceiling, so you can play high-quality v sync.

• 4K Medium: 59 FPS (min 50) is unplayable for some; the only way to get 60verages is to use Low (83 FPS), though your visual fidelity will be greatly diminished. But if you want Ultra, stick to 1440p Ultra (60) rather than 4K Ultra (39). 4K High 51 FPS is between 4K Medium—there is no reason to use High when Medium is only 8 FPS faster.

For the best blend of responsiveness — lock in 1080p Medium (124 FPS, min 106) or 1440p Medium (91, min 77). For 4K demand, use Low to keep a playable frame at 70%Heavy effects; if you can handle 30-60, 4k Medium gives 59 but the frame-wise 50 min break. There is no reason to test resolutions above Medium; the leap to High only costs frame rate without proportional clarity gains in the dataset.

The conclusion is strong: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D has plenty of accuracy for RX 9060 up to 1440p; from there the 8 GB buffer and 288 GB make only Low viable at 4K. Monitor didn’t lead anywhere to uncompressed field data, so the gamers can simply follow these presets to stay in the stable watermark in the fact pack.