Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU pairing in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The recorded data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest option, with Ultra settings averaging 80.7 FPS and Low settings reaching 175.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra still clears 60 FPS at 61.6 FPS, while 3840x2160 only stays playable on Low settings at 80.9 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 80.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium drops to 57.5 FPS, High to 54 FPS, and Ultra to 38.9 FPS, so higher presets are not playable at 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to nearby CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 21484, which is within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440) and 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367). The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, putting it 1.2% behind the 2600.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to nearby GPUs?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 20282, which is 1% above the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480 is 1% higher, so the 2070 SUPER trails by that margin). The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% higher, and the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% higher. The Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% higher.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 61.6 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. That makes Ultra the highest playable preset at this resolution. High averages 78.4 FPS, Medium 94.2 FPS, and Low 130.1 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for this game?

A: The scaling pattern across resolutions points to the GPU being the primary constraint. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 80.7 FPS, but dropping to 4K Ultra yields 38.9 FPS, a loss of roughly half the frame rate. The CPU remains the same, so the heavy frame rate drop at higher resolutions is attributable to the GPU workload. The CPU still matters at lower resolutions: the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread score of 2239 in PassMark and its 75th percentile standing keep 1080p frame rates high, but resolution scaling is dominated by graphics load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER play different roles depending on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the CPU has the headroom to feed the GPU, and the frame rates are high across all presets. Low settings average 175.5 FPS, Medium 124.9 FPS, High 110.3 FPS, and Ultra 80.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is roughly 95 FPS, which shows the GPU is doing most of the work when settings climb.

At 2560x1440, the picture shifts. Low averages 130.1 FPS, Medium 94.2 FPS, High 78.4 FPS, and Ultra 61.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is about 45 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is about 19 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises, but the CPU is still capable enough to keep 60 FPS playable at every preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings average 80.9 FPS, Medium 57.5 FPS, High 54 FPS, and Ultra 38.9 FPS. The difference between 1440p Ultra (61.6 FPS) and 4K Ultra (38.9 FPS) is 22.7 FPS, a substantial loss driven entirely by the increased resolution. The CPU's role shrinks at 4K because the GPU is saturated. The Ryzen 5 2600 has a multi-thread score of 13160 in PassMark and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1248, which is adequate for this game at lower resolutions, but the data indicates the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that decides whether higher presets remain playable.

The percentile data reinforces this interpretation. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Both are mid-pack performers, but the GPU is relatively weaker in the database, and the measured FPS scaling reflects that.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 175.5 FPS, Medium 124.9 FPS, High 110.3 FPS, and Ultra 80.7 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The largest jump is from Low to Medium, a drop of 50.6 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra is 29.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable across the board. Low averages 130.1 FPS, Medium 94.2 FPS, High 78.4 FPS, and Ultra 61.6 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that sits close to the 60 FPS line, but it still clears it. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: Low loses 45.4 FPS, Medium loses 30.7 FPS, High loses 31.9 FPS, and Ultra loses 19.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable. Low averages 80.9 FPS, Medium 57.5 FPS, High 54 FPS, and Ultra 38.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 23.4 FPS, which is enough to push Medium below the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra are progressively worse, with Ultra losing 42 FPS compared to Low.

The database records no minimum or maximum FPS values for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. The measured FPS data is marked as measured, not estimated, which gives these averages more weight in the verdict.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset. Ultra settings average 80.7 FPS, which is comfortable for a fast-paced FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 61.6 FPS. That is playable, but it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 80.9 FPS. Medium falls to 57.5 FPS, High to 54 FPS, and Ultra to 38.9 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at any preset, 1440p is fully playable at any preset, and 4K is only playable on Low.

The combination ranks 2156 out of 3714 combos in the database for this game, placing it in the upper half of tested hardware pairs. The CPU's 75th percentile and the GPU's 65th percentile support the idea that this is a balanced mid-range pairing for Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, the Intel Core i9-11900H, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and the AMD EPYC 9454. The Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, which is 0.2% behind the 2600's 21484. The Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% behind. The Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.7% ahead. The EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% behind. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The 2600's single-thread score of 2239 in PassMark and its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 157.3 are the relevant figures for gaming, and the nearest rivals are all within a narrow band.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc B570, and the Intel Arc A750. The Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher. The Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher. The Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. These deltas are small, meaning any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 2070 SUPER has a PassMark G3D score of 18169 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651, and the rivals are all within 1.5% of its average score.

A system built with the Ryzen 5 2600 and any of these rival GPUs, or with the RTX 2070 SUPER and any of these rival CPUs, would land in the same performance neighborhood. The measured FPS at each resolution and preset would shift by only a few frames, if that.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 80.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold with over 20 FPS to spare. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution unless the player wants higher refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 61.6 FPS. This is a slim margin above 60 FPS, so players who prefer a larger safety buffer might choose High at 78.4 FPS instead. The data supports Ultra as playable, but the margin is the smallest of any playable preset in the entire set.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, averaging 80.9 FPS. Medium at 57.5 FPS is below the threshold, so Low is the only preset that qualifies. Players targeting 4K will need to accept Low settings, but the frame rate is high enough for smooth gameplay.

For players who want a consistent 60 FPS experience with headroom, 1440p High at 78.4 FPS is a strong middle ground. For maximum visual quality, 1080p Ultra at 80.7 FPS is the best combination of fidelity and performance. At 4K, Low is the only option, but it is a playable one.