Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers a dominant performance in Lockdown Protocol, placing in the top 2% of all tested configurations. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still maintains exceptionally high frame rates even at 1080p, where the CPU begins to play a more significant role.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the RTX 5090's immense graphical headroom. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 234.3 at 1920x1080 to 174 at 2560x1440, and finally to 115.1 at 3840x2160. This represents a 50.9% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial decline but one that still leaves the game comfortably playable at the highest resolution.

The scaling pattern becomes even more telling when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves a remarkable 307.7 FPS, but this drops to 274.6 at 1440p and 181.2 at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p difference of only 33.1 FPS suggests that at these lower graphical loads, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600's six cores are beginning to limit the frame rate. The 4K result shows a much larger gap, indicating that the GPU is once again becoming the primary constraint.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 268 FPS at 1080p, 196.8 at 1440p, and 129.9 at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, yields 177.2 FPS at 1080p, 131.9 at 1440p, and 81.8 at 4K. Across all settings, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced than from 1080p to 1440p, confirming that the RTX 5090's processing power is the defining factor at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 19th out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 1.2% of all configurations, an exceptional result that underscores the synergy between this CPU and GPU pairing.

The ranking is particularly noteworthy given that the CPU itself is not the absolute fastest available. The Ryzen 5 7600 holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26574 (a 0.2% difference), and the Intel Core i9-12900HK at 26672 (a -0.2% difference). The fact that this mid-range processor can achieve a top-20 combo ranking in this game demonstrates that Lockdown Protocol is not heavily CPU-dependent, allowing the RTX 5090 to dominate the performance picture.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed star of this configuration. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, it offers a staggering 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This massive memory allocation and bandwidth ensure that even at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU never runs out of resources, which is reflected in the playable 81.8 FPS average at that most demanding preset.

The GPU's clock speeds are equally impressive, with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. This allows the card to deliver exceptional raw compute performance, with 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput. The card's 94th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84306, places it near the very top of the performance hierarchy. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, scores 84241, a mere 0.1% difference, showing that this card is essentially at the peak of consumer graphics performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 307.7 FPS on Low, 268 on Medium, 234.3 on High, and 177.2 on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at 1080p Ultra, the system can drive a high-refresh-rate monitor well beyond the 144 Hz mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high: 274.6 FPS on Low, 196.8 on Medium, 174 on High, and 131.9 on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is particularly notable, as it remains above the 120 FPS threshold, making it ideal for competitive play on higher-resolution displays.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers outstanding performance: 181.2 FPS on Low, 129.9 on Medium, 115.1 on High, and 81.8 on Ultra. The 4K High setting offers the best balance for most users, providing over 100 FPS at maximum resolution. Even the 4K Ultra setting remains playable, which confirms the RTX 5090's sheer power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 provides a solid foundation for this high-end GPU. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it offers a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands in most scenarios.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced performer. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 22992 multi-core and 3246 single-core points. Its 3DMark scores range from 999 single-thread to 6503 max-threads, indicating strong scaling across core counts. The PassMark results show 27058 multi-thread and 3910 single-thread scores. These numbers place the 7600 slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D by 0.2% and just behind the Intel Core i9-12900HK by 0.2% in average benchmark score.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes evident at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 307.7 FPS suggests that the game is pushing against the CPU's limits at this point, as the GPU could potentially render even more frames. However, this is not a practical concern, as frame rates above 300 FPS are well beyond the refresh rate of virtually all gaming monitors.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 4K display, the High preset at 3840x2160 is the clear recommendation, delivering 115.1 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz displays while maintaining high visual fidelity. Those with 144 Hz 4K monitors should consider the Medium preset at 129.9 FPS, which gets closer to the refresh rate cap.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset at 131.9 FPS is the best choice for maximum visual quality on 120-144 Hz monitors. Users with 165 Hz or higher refresh rate displays should select High at 174 FPS to fully utilize their monitor's capabilities.

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 177.2 FPS is the optimal recommendation. This provides the best visual experience while still maintaining frame rates well above 144 Hz. The Medium preset at 268 FPS is only necessary for those with 240 Hz monitors who prioritize maximum frame rate over visual fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 307.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system play at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?

A: Yes, it achieves an average of 81.8 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is playable, though users targeting 120 FPS should use High settings instead.

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

A: It ranks 19th out of 1637 total tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 1.2% of all configurations.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5090?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s, enabled by its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26617, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D's score of 26574.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock speed?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has a boost clock of 2407 MHz and a base clock of 2017 MHz.