Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination presents a compelling mid-range pairing for Lockdown Protocol. The recorded data shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the 1080p experience being the clear highlight. The measurements indicate that this setup is capable of delivering smooth gameplay, but the margin for error at higher resolutions becomes thin, particularly when pushing settings beyond Medium. This analysis breaks down the observed performance, contextualizes the hardware's standing, and offers guidance on how to best configure the game for a 60 FPS target.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data for this combo in Lockdown Protocol is structured across three standard resolutions and four quality presets. The database shows average FPS values only, with minimum and maximum frames not recorded for this title, which means the analysis focuses on the mean frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the performance is robust across the board. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 157, providing a massive headroom. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 112, still a very high frame rate. High settings yield an average of 97.3 FPS, and even pushing to Ultra, the system maintains an average of 73.3 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably.

At 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more demanding. Low settings produce an average of 117.5 FPS, which is excellent. Medium settings follow at 81.8 FPS, and High settings manage 72.3 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold, with an average of 52.4 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is starting to hit its limits as pixel count increases, and the highest quality settings begin to overwhelm the hardware.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes much more constrained. Low settings are the only option that maintains playability, with an average of 73.5 FPS. Medium settings drop to 52 FPS, High falls to 46.9 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 32.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is significant, and the higher presets clearly require more graphics horsepower than this RTX 2060 SUPER can provide for Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with the maximum visual quality?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 73.3 FPS at 1080p with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset is viable.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 to maintain smooth gameplay?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution, with an average of 72.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 52.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 73.5. All other presets at this resolution fail to reach 60 FPS, with Medium averaging 52 FPS, High at 46.9 FPS, and Ultra at 32.8 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 112, which is nearly double the playable threshold. This configuration offers a very high frame rate with a balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: What happens to performance when moving from 1440p High to 1440p Ultra?

A: The average FPS drops from 72.3 to 52.4, a decrease of approximately 19.9 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering demands that the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot sustain at this resolution.

Q: Which preset at 1440p is closest to the 60 FPS threshold?

A: The High preset, at 72.3 FPS, is the closest preset that remains above the threshold. The next step down, Medium, is significantly higher at 81.8 FPS, showing a non-linear scaling between the two.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at rank 2736 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This position, which is in the 73rd percentile of all tested systems, indicates a solidly mid-pack performance. It is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from the bottom, and the measured FPS data confirms that it handles the game's demands well at standard resolutions.

The rank suggests that while this setup is not competitive with high-end systems for this title, it offers a dependable experience for the majority of players who are targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming. The CPU's position in the overall market, at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU's position at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, reflect a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe bottleneck in this title, though the GPU does become the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The Verdict

According to the verdict by resolution data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly depending on the display target.

For 1920x1080, the verdict is a clear yes. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are listed as playable, with the best average FPS at the Ultra preset being 73.3. This means users can enjoy the game at its highest visual fidelity without worrying about frame rate dips below 60 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the system remains capable, but with limitations. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The High preset is marked as the best, with an average of 72.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is not considered playable, as it falls to 52.4 FPS. This resolution offers a good experience, provided the user is willing to sacrifice the top-tier visual preset.

For 3840x2160, the verdict is a conditional yes. Only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 73.5 FPS. This means 4K gaming is technically possible, but only with significantly reduced graphical fidelity. The data suggests that this resolution is not the intended target for this hardware in this game, as the higher presets are not viable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context on what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21440, a negligible 0.2% difference. This means that swapping the Ryzen for this Intel chip would produce virtually identical CPU-bound performance. Other near matches include the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367, 0.5% slower) and the AMD EPYC 9454 (21223, 1.2% slower). The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% faster. These alternatives would not change the overall experience in Lockdown Protocol in any meaningful way, as the CPU is not the primary constraint at the tested resolutions.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159, a 0.4% difference. This is a very close match, suggesting that a laptop with that GPU would perform nearly identically. Other rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, 1.5% faster). The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, which is 1.6% faster. These GPUs would all provide a similar frame rate profile, meaning users with these alternatives can expect the same general performance tiers at each resolution and preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides a clear recommendation for the best settings at each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 73.3. This is the optimal configuration for users who prioritize visual quality and have a 1080p monitor.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 72.3. This is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it provides a strong visual experience while staying comfortably above the playable threshold. The Medium preset is also viable at 81.8 FPS, but High is the most demanding option that still works.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average FPS of 73.5. This is the only viable option for 4K. While it is not ideal for visual fidelity, it is the sole preset that allows for smooth, playable frame rates at this high resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution and settings change.

At 1920x1080, the performance is likely to be more balanced. The High average FPS of 97.3 and Ultra at 73.3 suggest that the GPU is doing substantial work, but the CPU is keeping up. The large jump from Low (157 FPS) to Ultra (73.3 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate changes as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The scaling from Low (117.5 FPS) to High (72.3 FPS) is significant, but the drop to Ultra (52.4 FPS) shows the GPU hitting a hard limit. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely providing enough headroom that the GPU is the sole bottleneck at this resolution, particularly at the higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The performance difference between Low (73.5 FPS) and Medium (52 FPS) is a 21.5 FPS drop, and the further decline to Ultra (32.8 FPS) is stark. At this pixel count, the rendering load is so high that the CPU's role is diminished. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus, is simply not capable of sustaining high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings in this game. The data implies that for this title, the GPU is the component to upgrade first if higher resolutions and settings are desired.