Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER shows a clear pattern: resolution scaling is steep, and preset choice determines whether the combination can hold the 60 FPS playable threshold. All measurements are average frame rates; no minimum or maximum values were recorded in the database for this configuration.

At 1920x1080, the combination is broadly capable. Low settings produce 125.3 FPS average, which is well above the playable threshold and leaves substantial headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings drop to 87.7 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. High settings yield 74.6 FPS, which remains playable but shows the expected cost of higher visual fidelity. Ultra settings fall to 56.4 FPS, missing the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a reduction of 68.9 FPS, or roughly 55% of the Low setting performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress downward. Low settings deliver 88.5 FPS, which is still strong. Medium settings produce 62.5 FPS, just barely clearing the playable threshold. High settings drop to 56.6 FPS, which falls short of 60 FPS. Ultra settings produce 40.1 FPS, a significant decline that indicates the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution with maximum settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 48.4 FPS, and the Ultra result is less than half of the Low result.

At 3840x2160, the configuration struggles outside of the lowest preset. Low settings produce 60.2 FPS, which is playable but with essentially no margin above the threshold. Medium settings fall to 41.4 FPS, a drop of 18.8 FPS from Low. High settings produce 33.9 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 26.9 FPS. The 4K data shows a steep falloff: the difference between Low and Ultra is 33.3 FPS, meaning Ultra runs at less than half the speed of Low. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K is particularly punishing, with a 31% reduction in frame rate.

The overall trend across all resolutions is consistent: this hardware is capable of smooth performance at lower settings, but the headroom shrinks rapidly as resolution and preset complexity increase. The 60 FPS threshold is achievable at 1080p through High, at 1440p through Medium, and at 4K only on Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 at the 75th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% lower. These deltas are all within 1.2%, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 2600 sits in the middle of this cluster, so users moving between these chips should expect no meaningful difference in frame pacing or average FPS.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12986. Its nearest rivals show similarly tight grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12928, 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 scores 13075, 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.9% lower. All four rivals are within 0.9% of the GTX 1660 SUPER's aggregate score. In practice, this means the RX 580 or RTX 3050 Ti Mobile would deliver nearly identical FPS numbers in Lockdown Protocol at the same settings and resolution. The Tesla M2090 is a compute-oriented part, but its benchmark parity suggests similar rasterization throughput for this title.

For the combined system, the CPU and GPU are both mid-pack performers relative to the full database. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking is notably higher than the GPU's 53rd percentile, which hints that the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing. Users considering upgrades should look at GPU alternatives first, as the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p High is 74.6, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 14.6 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains playability at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings produce 62.5 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. High settings fall to 56.6 FPS, so Medium is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 1440p.

Q: Is 4K resolution viable with this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings, which produce 60.2 FPS average. This is just barely above the 60 FPS threshold with almost no margin. Medium drops to 41.4 FPS and is not playable by the database's criteria.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to the RX 580 for this game?

A: The two GPUs have nearly identical aggregate benchmark scores. The GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, while the RX 580 scores 12928, a difference of 0.4%. Users should expect essentially the same FPS from either card in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 56.4 FPS, which falls 3.6 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra is not considered playable at 1080p for this combination.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is more likely the bottleneck. The GTX 1660 SUPER ranks at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 2600 ranks at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's lower relative standing, combined with the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions, points to graphics processing as the primary constraint.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable envelope is limited by resolution and preset. The database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution is clear.

At 1920x1080, the configuration is playable at Low, Medium, and High settings. The best playable preset is High, with an average of 74.6 FPS. This leaves a 14.6 FPS margin above the threshold, which is comfortable for a first-person shooter. Ultra is not playable at 1080p, falling to 56.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, playable settings include Low and Medium. The best playable preset is Medium, with 62.5 FPS average. The margin above 60 FPS is only 2.5 FPS, which is thin but technically playable. High drops to 56.6 FPS and Ultra to 40.1 FPS, both below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the threshold, with 60.2 FPS average. This is a razor-thin 0.2 FPS margin, effectively sitting right at the boundary. Medium (41.4 FPS), High (33.9 FPS), and Ultra (26.9 FPS) are all well below playable.

The verdict is conditional: this system is a solid 1080p performer, a marginal 1440p performer, and only barely viable at 4K on the absolute lowest settings. For competitive play where frame consistency matters, 1080p High or 1440p Medium are the sensible choices. For 4K, the 60.2 FPS Low result is too close to the threshold for comfort in a fast-paced FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 3232 out of 3714 total combos. That places it in the lower portion of the field, roughly in the 13th percentile of all tested systems. The rank reflects the mid-tier GPU and older CPU generation working together.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. A system that cannot exceed 74.6 FPS at 1080p High, and that drops below 60 FPS at 1440p High, will naturally sit below the majority of tested hardware. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 53rd percentile GPU ranking and the Ryzen 5 2600's 75th percentile CPU ranking do not translate into a high game-specific rank, because Lockdown Protocol appears to stress the graphics pipeline heavily at higher presets.

The 3232 rank means there are 482 tested combos that perform worse in this game, and 3231 that perform better. For a combination with a 6-core, 12-thread CPU and a 6 GB GDDR6 GPU, this is a reasonable outcome. The system is not at the bottom of the database, but it is clearly positioned in the lower third of tested configurations for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database's verdict identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. These are the recommended targets for a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is High, with an average of 74.6 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a 14.6 FPS buffer above the playable threshold. Medium (87.7 FPS) and Low (125.3 FPS) are also playable, but High offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium, with an average of 62.5 FPS. This clears the threshold by only 2.5 FPS, so it is playable but leaves little room for scene complexity spikes. Low (88.5 FPS) is the safer choice if frame consistency is a priority, but Medium is the database's recommended best setting.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, with an average of 60.2 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that meets the playable threshold, and the 0.2 FPS margin is effectively zero. The database recommends Low, but users should be aware that any demanding scene could push the frame rate below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, ranking at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The GTX 1660 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, ranking at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. The GPU's lower relative standing suggests it is the primary constraint.

At 1920x1080, the FPS spread across presets is wide: 125.3 FPS on Low versus 56.4 FPS on Ultra. This 68.9 FPS range indicates that the GPU is heavily involved in preset-driven performance changes. The CPU is likely sufficient at this resolution, as even the highest FPS figure (125.3) does not appear to be CPU-limited based on the smooth scaling from Low to Medium to High.

At 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly: 88.5 FPS on Low versus 40.1 FPS on Ultra, a 48.4 FPS range. The reduction in peak FPS from 1080p Low (125.3) to 1440p Low (88.5) is a 29% drop, which is consistent with the GPU handling more pixels. The CPU's role stays constant, so the performance loss is attributable to the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the spread compresses further: 60.2 FPS on Low versus 26.9 FPS on Ultra, a 33.3 FPS range. The 4K Low result (60.2) is nearly identical to the 1440p High result (56.6), suggesting the GPU is the dominant factor. The CPU's workload does not scale significantly with resolution, so the steep FPS declines at 4K are almost entirely GPU-driven.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this conclusion. At Low settings, FPS drops from 125.3 at 1080p to 88.5 at 1440p (a 29% reduction) and then to 60.2 at 4K (another 32% reduction). These consistent percentage drops align with pixel-count increases, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. The CPU, with its 75th percentile ranking and 16 MB of shared L3 cache, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions.

The practical takeaway: users should prioritize GPU upgrades to improve Lockdown Protocol performance. The GTX 1660 SUPER is the bottleneck, particularly at 1440p and 4K where its 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are strained. The Ryzen 5 2600, while aging, remains adequate for this title and would likely pair well with a faster GPU without becoming the limiting factor.