Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21440, a difference of only 0.2%. That means in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping between these two processors would produce nearly identical frame pacing. The Intel Core i9-11900H trails by just 0.5% with a score of 21367, while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER leads the Ryzen 5 2600 by 0.7% at 21635. The AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% behind at 21223. None of these differences would be perceptible in Lockdown Protocol; they are all effectively equivalent for this workload.

For the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 570 holds the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 28874, which is a mere 0.4% faster. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, putting it 0.7% behind the RX 570. The AMD Radeon RX 470 is essentially the same card in performance terms, scoring 28996, which is 0.8% ahead. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 sits 1.2% behind at 28421. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the RX 470 would behave almost identically to the RX 570, so any settings guidance for one applies to the other.

This pairing of Ryzen 5 2600 and RX 570 ranks 3544 out of 3714 combinations in the game database. That places it in the lower portion of tested configurations, which is consistent with the measured frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. Users coming from a system with a Core i9-11900H and an RX 470 should expect the same experience, as both components are within 1% of their counterparts here.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database records no playable settings for this resolution. The best achievable average is 36 FPS at Low settings, but that is still far below the 60 FPS target. High delivers 22 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 and maximum of 30, and Ultra drops to 17 FPS. None of these are viable for smooth play.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No preset clears 60 FPS, and the verdict list shows no playable settings. Low settings produce an average of 56 FPS, which is close but still under the threshold. Medium averages 40 FPS with a range of 34 to 46. High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra drops to 26 FPS. The 56 FPS at Low is tantalizingly close to playable, but it does not meet the 60 FPS requirement.

At 1920x1080, there is exactly one playable preset. Low settings average 77 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. Medium averages 54 FPS, just below the line, with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63. High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The single playable configuration is Low at 1080p, and the best settings designation is Low with an average of 77 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions and increasingly CPU-relevant as resolution drops. Across the resolution ladder, the frame rate scales almost entirely with the graphics settings preset, which points to the RX 570 as the primary constraint. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution shows how much headroom the settings have.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 36 FPS while Ultra averages 17 FPS, a difference of 19 FPS. Medium sits at 26 FPS, exactly halfway between them, and High is at 22 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is more than a doubling of performance, which indicates the GPU is saturated at this resolution. The Ryzen 5 2600 is unlikely to be the limiting factor here because even the lowest preset cannot push the frame rate near the CPU's potential.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 56 FPS, Medium 40, High 35, and Ultra 26. The step from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs only 5 FPS. This nonlinear scaling suggests the GPU is still the dominant bottleneck, but the smaller drop between Medium and High hints that some settings are hitting other limits. The 56 FPS at Low is close to the 60 FPS target, and the fact that it cannot reach it even at the lowest preset reinforces that the GPU is the ceiling.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes. Low averages 77 FPS, which is above the playable threshold, while Medium drops to 54 FPS, a 23 FPS loss. High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The large delta between Low and Medium at 1080p, combined with the fact that Low exceeds 60 FPS, indicates that the CPU can drive the game when the GPU is not overloaded. At this resolution, the Ryzen 5 2600 has enough headroom to feed the RX 570, but only at the lowest settings. The 77 FPS at Low suggests the CPU is capable of more, but the GPU cannot deliver higher frame rates at higher presets.

Comparing scaling across resolutions at the same settings reinforces this. At Low, the frame rate goes from 36 at 4K to 56 at 1440p to 77 at 1080p. That is a 41 FPS gain from 4K to 1080p, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern. The GPU workload drops as pixel count decreases, and the frame rate rises accordingly. The CPU is not the limiting factor until the frame rate approaches the 77 FPS mark at 1080p Low. For players targeting higher settings, the RX 570 is the component to upgrade first.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset reaches 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same applies, no playable settings exist. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is playable with an average of 77 FPS, and it is the only playable configuration in the entire dataset.

The practical interpretation is that this system is a 1080p machine for Lockdown Protocol, and only at the lowest settings. Players who insist on Medium or higher will need to accept frame rates in the 36 to 54 FPS range, which falls short of the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, even Low settings miss the threshold by 4 FPS, averaging 56 FPS. At 4K, the game is effectively unplayable at any preset, with the highest average being 36 FPS at Low.

The combination rank of 3544 out of 3714 puts this setup near the bottom of tested configurations. That does not mean the game is broken, it means the hardware is modest by current standards. For a 60 FPS experience, the only path is 1080p with Low settings. The measured data shows 77 FPS average at that configuration, which provides enough margin that brief dips are unlikely to cause frequent stutter. Medium at 1080p averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, so players who can tolerate occasional drops below 60 might find it acceptable, but the database only classifies Low as playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded measurements are as follows. Low settings average 36 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. High averages 22 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra averages 17 FPS with no min or max recorded. The Medium preset is the only one at this resolution with full min and max data, showing a tight range of 22 to 30 FPS, which indicates consistent performance without major spikes.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 56 FPS with no min or max recorded. Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. High averages 35 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra averages 26 FPS with no min or max recorded. The Medium range of 34 to 46 FPS shows a 12 FPS spread, which is wider than at 4K Medium, suggesting more variability at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 77 FPS with no min or max recorded. Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 63. High averages 47 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra averages 36 FPS with no min or max recorded. The Medium preset at 1080p has a range of 46 to 63 FPS, meaning it occasionally crosses the 60 FPS line but also dips into the mid-40s. The Low preset at 77 FPS is the only configuration that stays clearly above the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: No. At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS. The best average is 36 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 26 FPS, High at 22 FPS, and Ultra at 17 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: The database lists Low as the best settings at 1920x1080, with an average of 77 FPS. It is the only playable preset at this resolution, as Medium averages 54 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. Low settings average 56 FPS, which is 4 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.7% higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% lower.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% lower.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Medium settings?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the database does not classify it as playable.