Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places a heavy load on both processor and graphics card, but the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a broadly playable experience across the most common resolutions. The measured data shows a system that can push high frame rates at 1080p, remains very capable at 1440p, and starts to show its limits at 4K. The 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700G, built on the Zen 3 architecture, provides solid CPU performance, while the Radeon RX 9060, with its RDNA 4.0 architecture and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, handles the graphics workload. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, examines the role of each component, and provides clear settings recommendations based solely on the data provided.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 offers the highest frame rates, with an average of 175 FPS on Low settings and 109 FPS on High settings. 2560x1440 is also viable, with 128 FPS on Low and 80 FPS on High. 3840x2160 is the most demanding, with averages dropping to 83 FPS on Low and 51 FPS on High.

Q: How much of a performance drop is seen when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The data shows a significant drop. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 109 at 1920x1080 to 80 at 2560x1440, and then to 51 at 3840x2160. This represents a 53% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at High settings.

Q: Which graphics preset provides the highest average frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 delivers the highest average FPS at 128. The Medium preset provides an average of 91 FPS, High provides 80 FPS, and Ultra is the lowest at 60 FPS.

Q: Does the data show a consistent frame rate for the Medium settings?

A: The measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the FPS ranges from 106 to 143, with an average of 124. At 2560x1440, it ranges from 77 to 105, averaging 91 FPS. At 3840x2160, the range is 50 to 68, with an average of 59 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27097. It is also 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's score of 26936.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination is ranked 1647 out of 2828 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the primary graphics processor in this configuration, and its specifications directly influence the frame rates seen in the measured data. It's built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a 4 nm process node and features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. This processing capability is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor at higher resolutions, where the demand for frame buffer space and bandwidth increases.

The GPU's role becomes more or less critical depending on the resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely able to feed the GPU with enough data to keep it busy, resulting in high frame rates. The data shows an average of 175 FPS at Low settings, suggesting the GPU isn't the primary bottleneck at this resolution. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the pixel count and memory bandwidth requirements grow. The GPU's performance, especially its 8 GB VRAM capacity, becomes a more significant factor. The drop in average FPS from 175 at 1080p Low to 83 at 4K Low indicates that the GPU is being tasked much more heavily at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM may also be a limiting factor at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings, where the average FPS falls to 39.

The RX 9060's position relative to other GPUs is shown by its average benchmark score of 16014. This is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129, and 1% higher than both the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700, which score 15862 and 15852 respectively. This places the RX 9060 in a competitive performance tier, and the game's measured FPS reflects a similar positioning, with it being capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and solid performance at 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data clearly illustrates how performance scales with resolution. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, and then to 3840x2160, increases the number of pixels the GPU must render, which has a direct impact on frame rates. This scaling is a crucial indicator of where the bottleneck lies for this particular combo.

At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 175 at 1080p to 128 at 1440p, a 27% decrease. The further jump to 4K sees the average fall to 83 FPS, a 35% decrease from the 1440p figure. This pattern suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is under increasing pressure at higher resolutions. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, has a passmark multithread score of 24419 and a single-thread score of 3283, indicating it has ample processing power for the game's logic. The consistent scaling of FPS with resolution points to the GPU as the primary factor in performance changes.

For High settings, the scaling is steeper. The average FPS is 109 at 1080p, drops to 80 at 1440p (a 27% decrease), and then falls to 51 at 4K (a 36% decrease from 1440p). This pattern is similar to Low settings, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions. The gap between resolutions becomes more pronounced at higher settings, as the increased graphical workload amplifies the GPU's workload. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the GPU can maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the performance is playable but requires a reduction in settings to achieve smooth frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 in Lockdown Protocol was recorded at three resolutions and four settings presets. The data shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 175 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 143 FPS, showing a stable frame time. The High preset averages 109 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still manages an average of 81 FPS. This resolution is clearly where this system excels, providing a very smooth experience even on the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of the higher pixel count. The Low preset averages 128 FPS. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 and a maximum of 105 FPS. The High preset averages 80 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 60 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate for many users. The data indicates that 1440p is a sweet spot for this hardware, balancing visual fidelity with performance.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset is the most playable, with an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68 FPS, indicating some frame time variance. The High preset averages 51 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of only 39 FPS, which may feel less smooth in a fast-paced FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but it requires using lower settings to maintain a high frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 holds a rank of 1647 out of 2828 total combos. This places it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it performs better than a majority of configurations. This rank is a composite measure of the system's overall capability in this specific game, taking into account the measured FPS across all tested settings and resolutions.

This ranking is consistent with the performance of its individual components. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, has a benchmark percentile of 79 when compared to all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097, a difference of only 0.2%. This indicates that the CPU is a strong performer for its generation. The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, has a percentile of 59 when compared to all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 16014 is close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 16129, showing they are in a similar performance class.

The combo's overall rank of 1647 suggests that while neither component is top-tier on its own, their combined performance is solid and places the system in the upper half of all tested configurations. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a passmark multithread score of 24419 and a cinebench r23 multicore score of 12830.5, ensures that it won't hold back the GPU in most scenarios. The GPU's performance is the more likely bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions, but the system as a whole is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 depend entirely on the user's target resolution and preference for frame rate versus visual quality.

For 1920x1080 gaming, the data strongly supports using the High or Ultra presets. The High preset delivers an average of 109 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset, with an average of 81 FPS, is also very playable and offers the highest visual fidelity. The Medium preset, at 124 FPS, is a good option for users with high refresh rate monitors who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the difference from High is not as significant. The Low preset's 175 FPS is the highest, but it comes at a cost to visual quality. For most users at 1080p, High offers the best balance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice. It provides an average of 80 FPS, which is a good frame rate for a competitive FPS and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium, which averages 91 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 60 FPS, is also viable, but it is closer to the threshold where frame rate drops might be noticeable in fast-paced action. The Low preset's 128 FPS is high, but the visual compromise is substantial. The Medium preset, with its stable range of 77 to 105 FPS, is a safe fallback if the user prefers a higher frame rate with decent visuals.

For 3840x2160 gaming, the data shows that compromises must be made. The Low preset, with an average of 83 FPS, is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset, at 59 FPS, is playable but may exhibit occasional frame drops, as shown by its 50 FPS minimum. The High preset, at 51 FPS, is more demanding and may feel less fluid. The Ultra preset, at 39 FPS, is not recommended for a game like Lockdown Protocol, where a high and stable frame rate is important for competitive play. Users with a 4K monitor should use the Low or Medium presets to ensure a playable experience.