Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 presents a specific performance profile for Lockdown Protocol. The recorded data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset changes, with clear thresholds for playability. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and determines the best settings for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for this combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data is consistent and shows a clear hierarchy of performance.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its highest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 145.9. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 104.5 FPS. High settings produce an average of 88.8 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 69.5 FPS. All four presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased resolution. Low settings average 108.9 FPS. Medium settings average 74.8 FPS. High settings average 66.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playability threshold, averaging 48.7 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a drop of 34.1 FPS, while the step from Medium to High is a more modest 8.2 FPS decline. The Ultra preset is 18.1 FPS below the High preset.

At 3840x2160, the load on the GPU becomes significant. Low settings are the only preset that remains playable, averaging 70.1 FPS. Medium settings drop to 51.3 FPS. High settings average 43 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 32.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a loss of 18.8 FPS, and the gap widens further at higher presets. The difference between High and Ultra is 10.4 FPS.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: each increase in preset level reduces average FPS, and the impact of resolution scaling is most pronounced at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 at the 75th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 21484. The nearest rivals show very close performance margins. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, a delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, a delta of 0.5 percent. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, a delta of -0.7 percent. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, a delta of 1.2 percent. These deltas indicate that all four processors are effectively in the same performance class. A system built with any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound results in Lockdown Protocol.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 15290. The nearest rivals are remarkably close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a delta of 0.1 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a delta of 0.6 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a delta of 0.8 percent. The RTX 2060 is effectively tied with the GTX 580 according to the aggregate score, and the other three alternatives are within one percent. For Lockdown Protocol, swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these would yield nearly identical frame rates at the same settings.

The combination of a CPU in the 75th percentile and a GPU in the 58th percentile suggests that the graphics card is the more limiting component in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. The combo ranks 2869 out of 3714 total combinations. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the tested field, specifically in the 23rd percentile of combinations. The rank reflects the aggregate performance of the CPU and GPU together, not just one component.

Given the measured FPS data, the ranking is consistent. The system can handle the game at 1080p and 1440p with several presets, but it is not a top-tier configuration. The 4K results are limited to Low settings, which keeps the combo out of the upper ranks. The large number of combinations that rank higher are likely equipped with more powerful GPUs, since the RTX 2060 is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The rank of 2869 out of 3714 indicates that a majority of tested systems outperform this combo. However, the measured FPS shows that the system still meets the playability threshold at common resolutions, so the rank reflects relative standing rather than absolute capability.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with clear verdicts for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. The playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, meaning every tested preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The best preset at this resolution is Ultra, with an average of 69.5 FPS. The system has headroom to run the game at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable with High, Low, and Medium settings. The best preset is High, averaging 66.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 48.7 FPS, so it is not recommended for a 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable with Low settings, which average 70.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS. The best preset at 4K is Low, and it provides just over the threshold.

The verdict is that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p with quality settings, but at 4K it is limited to the Low preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is the best option, with an average FPS of 69.5. It is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system run the game at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 48.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings are the best option at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 70.1 FPS. All other presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the two are effectively equal in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the 1080p Low preset average FPS?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 145.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded average for this combination.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-11900H?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, while the Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, a delta of 0.5 percent. The two CPUs are nearly identical in aggregate performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The following presets are the most demanding options that stay at or above 60 FPS average at each resolution, based on the recorded data.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra. The average FPS at this preset is 69.5. Since Ultra is the highest preset in the game, the system has no further headroom to increase quality, but it does have 9.5 FPS of margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High. The average FPS at this preset is 66.6. The next step up, Ultra, drops to 48.7 FPS, so High is the clear cutoff point for playability.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low. The average FPS at this preset is 70.1. The next step up, Medium, drops to 51.3 FPS, which is below the threshold. Low provides a 10.1 FPS margin above 60 FPS.

These settings represent the maximum quality the system can maintain at each resolution. Players targeting a strict 60 FPS average should use these presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the CPU and GPU in this system can be inferred from the scaling of FPS across resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080, the GPU has less work to do, so the CPU plays a more significant role. The Low preset averages 145.9 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires the CPU to keep up with the GPU. The drop to Medium is 41.4 FPS, and the drop to Ultra is 76.4 FPS from Low. The wide spread between presets indicates that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, but the CPU is capable of supporting high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases. The Low preset averages 108.9 FPS, which is 37 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. This drop is due to the increased pixel count, which affects the GPU more than the CPU. The Ultra preset at 48.7 FPS shows that the GPU is now the limiting factor, as the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The Low preset averages 70.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 32.6 FPS. The 4K resolution places a heavy load on the GPU, and the CPU has less influence on the final frame rate. The pattern of large FPS drops between presets at 4K confirms that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component.

The data shows that the CPU is sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions, as the frame rates are consistently limited by the GPU as resolution increases. The Ryzen 5 2600, which sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, provides enough headroom for the RTX 2060 to operate at its full potential. The GPU, at the 58th percentile, is the component that determines whether the system can maintain 60 FPS at higher presets and resolutions.