Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol’s benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 show a configuration that scales predictably with resolution and settings, but with notable efficiency characteristics in the mid-range of the preset spectrum. The data indicates that this combo sits roughly in the middle of the pack for tested hardware, ranking 858th out of 1,637 combos, which places it just below the 52nd percentile. The measured frames per second are consistent across the board, with no minimum or maximum values recorded, so the analysis relies on average FPS as the primary metric.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and clearly demonstrates a shift in system bottleneck as pixel count rises. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 201.5 FPS, which falls to 144.7 FPS at 1440p and then to 96.7 FPS at 4K. That represents a 28.2% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 33.2% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear in relative terms, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions, though the CPU still has headroom at the highest frame rates.

At High settings, the pattern is similar but slightly compressed: 121.3 FPS at 1080p, 89.1 FPS at 1440p, and 56.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26.5%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36.1%. The larger percentage loss at 4K indicates that the RTX 5060’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being pushed harder as resolution increases. With Ultra settings, the trend becomes more pronounced: 92.4 FPS at 1080p, 65.9 FPS at 1440p, and 42.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only about 46% of the 1080p Ultra figure, which is a clear sign that the GPU is fully saturated at that configuration.

The data shows that the 7600X is not the primary constraint at 1080p, as the frame rates scale down with resolution in a way that tracks GPU load. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p, particularly at lower settings. The fact that 1080p Low yields 201.5 FPS while 1440p Low yields 144.7 FPS indicates the GPU is still the limiting factor, though the CPU’s single-thread performance may start to matter at the very high end of the frame rate range.

GPU Role

The RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These specifications align with the measured results, particularly in how the memory capacity and bandwidth influence performance at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 42.5 suggests that 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game at those settings, but the bandwidth is likely taxed, as shown by the steep drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s architecture is Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm process, with 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s help explain why the GPU handles lower resolutions well but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS is moderate for the class, and the benchmark results reflect that in the 4K High and Ultra scores. The GPU’s percentile rank against all GPUs is 73, which places it above average, but the nearest rivals show a tightly grouped performance band around the RTX 5060’s average score of 30,109.

The measured FPS at 1440p Medium (101.6 FPS) and 4K Medium (70.1 FPS) indicate that the GPU can handle mid-range settings at higher resolutions without dropping below playable thresholds. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears adequate for this game, as no settings level shows a dramatic collapse that would suggest memory overflow. The boost clock of 2497 MHz is modest compared to other 50-series parts, but the data shows consistent performance across the preset range.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 5060 ranks 858th out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This position places it almost exactly in the middle of the distribution, with 779 combos performing worse and 858 performing better. The rank suggests that this pairing is balanced but not exceptional for this particular game. The CPU’s percentile rank against all processors is 83, which is relatively high, while the GPU’s percentile rank is 73, indicating the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in general benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. These rivals have average scores within 0.2% of the 7600X’s average benchmark score of 26,272. The deltaPct values are minimal, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 0% delta, the Ryzen 7 7735U at -0.1%, and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at -0.2%. This means the CPU performance is highly consistent with similar mid-range parts.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, AMD Radeon RX 570, NVIDIA Tesla M60, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile. The RX 7700 XT has a deltaPct of 0%, the RX 570 has -0.2%, and the Tesla M60 has 0.5%. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5060’s raw compute performance is almost identical to a range of other GPUs, but the actual in-game results for Lockdown Protocol depend on other factors like VRAM capacity and driver optimization. The combo rank of 858 reflects that this pairing lands in the middle, not because of any single component failing, but because neither part is dominant in this game’s workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 92.4 on Ultra to 201.5 on Low. The Medium preset delivers 139.5 FPS, and High delivers 121.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 62 FPS, which is a 30.8% difference, while the gap between Medium and High is 18.2 FPS, or 13.1%. The step from High to Ultra is 28.9 FPS, a 23.8% drop. This pattern shows that Low settings are substantially faster than the next step, but the differences between Medium, High, and Ultra are more moderate.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 144.7 on Low, 101.6 on Medium, 89.1 on High, and 65.9 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 43.1 FPS (29.8%), from Medium to High is 12.5 FPS (12.3%), and from High to Ultra is 23.2 FPS (26.0%). The 1440p results show a similar relative scaling to 1080p, but with lower absolute numbers. The 4K resolution yields 96.7 FPS on Low, 70.1 FPS on Medium, 56.9 FPS on High, and 42.5 FPS on Ultra. The differences at 4K are more compressed in absolute terms, but the percentage drops are consistent with lower resolutions.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 201.5 FPS is the highest measured, while the 4K Ultra result of 42.5 FPS is the lowest. The median result across all 12 measured rows is approximately 97 FPS, which falls between the 4K Low and 1440p High results. The data shows that the combo can achieve 60 FPS or higher at 4K only on Low settings, while 1440p can sustain 60 FPS on Medium and above, and 1080p can do so on all tested presets.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications contribute to a single-thread performance that is strong for this game, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low where CPU load is more likely to be a factor.

The CPU’s benchmark scores show a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,060, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,406, and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,892. These are solid numbers that place the CPU in the 83rd percentile against all processors. The multi-thread scores are also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,128 and a Geekbench multicore score of 12,905. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,879 is close to the max-thread score of 6,845, indicating that the CPU scales well with additional threads.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as the frame rates scale more with resolution and settings than with CPU load. The gap between 1080p Low (201.5 FPS) and 1440p Low (144.7 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the limiting factor, even at the lowest settings. However, the CPU’s 12 threads and high boost clock ensure that it does not become a bottleneck at the measured frame rates, which max out at 201.5 FPS. The 32 MB of L3 cache is likely sufficient for this game’s data access patterns, and the DDR5 memory support with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s provides adequate feeding for the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 139.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for competitive play. At 1440p, Medium yields 101.6 FPS, which is still smooth and provides a significant visual upgrade over Low. At 4K, Medium drops to 70.1 FPS, which is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced FPS action.

For players prioritizing frame rate, Low settings at 1080p provide the highest measured result at 201.5 FPS, which is beneficial for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset at 1440p also delivers 144.7 FPS, which is above the typical 144 Hz refresh rate. However, the jump from Low to Medium is substantial in terms of visual fidelity, and the FPS cost is only 30.8% at 1080p and 29.8% at 1440p. This suggests that Medium is the recommended preset for most users, as it offers a noticeable visual improvement without a disproportionate performance penalty.

The High preset is a middle ground, offering 121.3 FPS at 1080p, 89.1 FPS at 1440p, and 56.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is below 60 FPS, which may be a concern for some players. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where the 92.4 FPS average is still playable, but the drop to 65.9 FPS at 1440p and 42.5 FPS at 4K makes those configurations less desirable. The data indicates that Medium provides the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with no result below 70 FPS. For those with 4K displays, Low settings are the only way to achieve a frame rate above 90 FPS, but Medium at 70.1 FPS remains a viable option for slower-paced gameplay.