Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a striking performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, one that reveals a system heavily skewed toward GPU dominance across most settings, yet with clear signs of CPU headroom running out at lower resolutions. The measured data shows this combo achieving triple-digit average frame rates even at 4K Ultra (81 FPS), but the scaling patterns between resolutions and presets tell a more nuanced story about where the bottleneck shifts. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, the role each component plays, and what the data implies for players seeking the optimal experience in this 2024-released FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic but uneven across settings, and the pattern reveals how resolution interacts with the CPU-GPU balance. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 307 at 1920x1080 to 270 at 2560x1440 (a 12% reduction), then to 174 at 3840x2160 (a 36% drop from 1440p). This steep 4K penalty at Low suggests the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count rises, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

At High settings, the scaling is more linear: 228 FPS at 1080p drops to 167 FPS at 1440p (27% lower), then to 108 FPS at 4K (35% lower from 1440p). The consistent ~27-35% reduction per resolution step indicates the GPU is the primary limiter once settings move beyond Low. Ultra settings follow a similar trajectory: 171 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p (27% lower), and 81 FPS at 4K (35% lower from 1440p).

The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, shows the clearest picture of scaling: 261 FPS at 1080p (min 222, max 301), dropping to 192 FPS at 1440p (min 163, max 220), and 124 FPS at 4K (min 105, max 142). The 4K Medium result is 52% lower than 1080p Medium, confirming that resolution scaling exacts a heavy toll regardless of settings. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting component—the Ryzen 5 7600's six cores and twelve threads can only push so many frames, even with a GPU as powerful as the RTX 4090. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, and the FPS numbers reflect pure GPU throughput.

GPU Role

The RTX 4090's specifications in this system are formidable: 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), with a base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz. These figures explain why the GPU can sustain high frame rates even at 4K—the sheer memory bandwidth and 24 GB capacity prevent VRAM bottlenecks in Lockdown Protocol, a game that appears to scale well with GPU resources.

The 4090's compute capabilities are equally impressive: 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 128 RT cores, and 512 tensor cores, producing 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s directly support the high FPS numbers observed. At 4K Ultra, the 81 FPS average confirms the 4090's raw power, as this preset likely exercises the full GPU pipeline including ray tracing and high-resolution textures.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347, places it near the top of the performance hierarchy. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are notably different—the Intel Arc Pro A60 (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (deltaPct 0.3), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (deltaPct 2.9)—all of which are workstation-class cards rather than gaming GPUs. This suggests the 4090's synthetic scores may not fully capture its gaming prowess in Lockdown Protocol, where the measured FPS data shows it excelling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 4090 ranks 112th out of 3,714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 3% of all tested systems, an impressive position that reflects the GPU's dominant role in this game. The rank implies that while the CPU is not the strongest available, the 4090's raw power compensates, allowing this combo to outperform many systems with more robust processors paired with weaker GPUs.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,324, puts it in the upper quartile but not at the absolute top. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (deltaPct 0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (deltaPct -0.3), Intel Core i9-11900KF (deltaPct 0.4), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (deltaPct 0.5)—are all within 0.5% in synthetic average scores, indicating the 7600 sits in a tightly contested performance band. The fact that this combo still ranks 112th overall suggests Lockdown Protocol is more GPU-bound than CPU-bound, allowing the 4090 to carry the system to elite territory.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking, combined with the CPU's 78th percentile, creates a system where the GPU outperforms the CPU relative to their respective pools. This imbalance is visible in the FPS data: at 1080p Low, the 307 FPS average likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame output, while at 4K Ultra, the 81 FPS reflects the GPU's sustained rendering capability. The rank of 112 out of 3,714 confirms that this mix of components works well for Lockdown Protocol, even if a stronger CPU might push the 1080p numbers higher.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience, though the answer depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Medium preset (261 FPS average, min 222, max 301) offers an exceptional balance—the FPS is only 15% lower than Low (307 FPS) but likely provides substantially better visual quality. The High preset at 1080p (228 FPS) is still excellent, and Ultra (171 FPS) remains highly playable, but Medium's combination of smoothness and quality makes it the standout choice.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (192 FPS, min 163, max 220) again emerges as the sweet spot. Low (270 FPS) is overkill for most displays, while High (167 FPS) and Ultra (125 FPS) both deliver playable frame rates. The data shows that Medium at 1440p provides a 15% improvement over High, making it the recommended preset for players prioritizing smoothness without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

At 4K, the situation shifts. Medium (124 FPS, min 105, max 142) is the only preset with complete FPS range data and represents the best balance—it maintains a 4K60+ experience with headroom for dips. High (108 FPS) is also viable, but Ultra (81 FPS) may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes, making it risky for competitive play. Low (174 FPS) at 4K seems wasteful given the visual compromises, so Medium is the clear recommendation for 4K gaming on this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the FPS progression across settings is: Low averages 307 FPS, Medium averages 261 FPS (min 222, max 301), High averages 228 FPS, and Ultra averages 171 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 46 FPS (15%), while the gap between High and Ultra is 57 FPS (25%), indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are: Low averages 270 FPS, Medium averages 192 FPS (min 163, max 220), High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra averages 125 FPS. The transition from Medium to High costs 25 FPS (13%), while High to Ultra costs 42 FPS (25%), mirroring the 1080p pattern where Ultra is disproportionately expensive.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 174 FPS, Medium at 124 FPS (min 105, max 142), High at 108 FPS, and Ultra at 81 FPS. The Medium to High drop is 16 FPS (13%), and High to Ultra is 27 FPS (25%), maintaining the consistent relative cost of Ultra across all resolutions. The min FPS at 4K Medium (105) stays comfortably above 60, while the max (142) indicates headroom for less demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide solid single-thread performance—evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,852. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 6,503 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,735 show respectable multi-threaded capability for a six-core part.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 307 FPS average likely approaches the ceiling of what the 7600 can deliver to the 4090, as the GPU is underutilized at such high frame rates. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 26,324, puts it in the upper-middle tier—strong enough for modern gaming but not at the level of high-core-count flagships. The nearest rival data shows the 7600 within 0.5% of the Ryzen 9 6900HX, Ryzen 7 7435HS, and Intel Core i9-11900KF in synthetic averages, suggesting consistent performance across varied workloads.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) make the 7600 an efficient partner for the 4090, though the PCIe Gen 5 support (24 lanes) is largely moot for gaming since the 4090 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The CPU's integrated Radeon Graphics are present but irrelevant in this configuration. The data implies that while the 7600 is not the bottleneck at 4K, it does constrain maximum FPS at 1080p, as the 307 FPS Low result is likely near the CPU's practical limit.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average is 307 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 1440p Low, it drops to 270 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 174 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 memory sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, the 24 GB GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth is more than adequate. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 124 with a minimum of 105, showing no memory-related stuttering or bottlenecks.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 112th out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3% of all systems in the database for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of FPS and quality at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 192 FPS average (min 163, max 220), which is 15% higher than High (167 FPS) and provides smoother gameplay while still offering improved visuals over Low (270 FPS).

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the Ryzen 5 7600 becomes a limiting factor at 1080p, where Low settings produce 307 FPS—likely near the CPU's maximum frame output. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, with all presets showing FPS proportional to GPU workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low averages 174 FPS while Ultra averages 81 FPS—a 53% reduction. The Medium preset (124 FPS) offers the best compromise, maintaining over 100 FPS while providing substantially better visuals than Low.