Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 2600 paired with the RTX 3060 Ti is a combination that has been measured extensively in the database for Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a clear picture of a system that can handle this FPS title across most modern resolutions, with specific settings choices determining whether the experience stays smooth at or above the 60 FPS threshold used by our playability standard.

The recorded measurements span three resolutions, 3840x2160; 2560x1440; and 1920x1080, each tested across four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. Across the entire dataset, the lowest recorded average FPS recorded reading does not go below 37.2 FPS, while the highest recorded reading reaches up to 156.7 FPS. The database shows that the best playable experience at each resolution is achieved with different settings, and the performance scaling between resolutions reveals where the CPU and GPU each play a larger role in determining final frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the measured average FPS is 72.1, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is listed as the best settings at this resolution, with an average FPS of 72.1 at those settings.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 2560x1440, delivering an average FPS of 72.1. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 56.2 average FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while Low and Medium also remain playable.

Q: Does 4K gaming work with this combination?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average FPS of 73.2. Medium averages 57.2 FPS, High averages 47.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.2 FPS, all of which are below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from High to Low at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, lowering from High to Low increases the average FPS from 97.1 to 156.7, a difference of 59.6 FPS. The Medium preset sits at 116.1 average FPS, while Ultra drops to 72.1 average FPS.

Q: Which component is more important at 3840x2160 based on the data?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the dominant factor at 3840x2160, as the frame rate gap between Low and Ultra presets is wide, from 73.2 down to 37.2 average FPS. This large spread at a resolution heavy on pixel throughput points to the graphics card being the limiting factor.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance at lower resolutions?

A: The recorded data does not specify frame times or CPU-specific bottlenecks, but the smaller gaps between presets at 1920x1080 suggest the system can still scale well with settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 84.6 FPS, showing the GPU still has headroom, and the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to reach high frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. The measured data shows a steep decline in average FPS as settings increase: Low delivers 73.2 average FPS, Medium drops to 57.2, High falls to 47.9, and Ultra bottoms out at 37.2. This pattern, where each preset tier costs roughly 10 to 16 FPS, is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering load at 4K overwhelms the graphics card's capabilities. The CPU has less influence here because the sheer pixel count and shading work dominate the frame time.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The average FPS values are higher across the board: Low reaches 119.2, Medium hits 82.1, High achieves 72.1, and Ultra drops to 56.2. The gap between Low and Medium is 37.1 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 10.0 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 15.9 FPS. This still shows a GPU-heavy workload, but the higher overall frame rates indicate the CPU is keeping up well enough to let the GPU express its full potential at this resolution. The fact that High manages to stay above 60 FPS while Ultra falls below it suggests that the most demanding visual effects at this resolution are heavily tied to GPU compute.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes again. The recorded FPS numbers are the highest in the dataset: Low averages 156.7, Medium averages 116.1, High averages 97.1, and Ultra averages 72.1. The relative differences between presets are smaller in percentage terms than at 4K, which indicates the GPU still has enough headroom to handle the rendering at this resolution without being fully saturated. However, the CPU's role becomes more important here because the frame rates are high enough that the processor must keep up with the game's simulation and draw call submission. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is able to sustain these rates, as evidenced by the fact that even the Ultra preset at 1080p stays above 60 FPS.

The overall trend in the data is that the RTX 3060 Ti is the component that determines the ceiling at higher resolutions and higher presets, while the Ryzen 5 2600 provides enough processing power to avoid being a major limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p. At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the bottleneck, as the performance drops are steep and consistent with increased rendering load. At 1920x1080, the system is more balanced, and the CPU is likely contributing to the frame rate ceiling, but the data does not show any signs of the CPU causing frame rate collapses. The fact that the system can reach 156.7 average FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU can handle high refresh rate scenarios without dragging the GPU down.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which has an average score of 21440, a 0.2 percent difference from the Ryzen 5 2600's 21484 average score. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, a 0.5 percent difference, meaning it performs nearly identically in general CPU benchmarks. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, a 1.2 percent difference, while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, a 0.7 percent difference. These CPUs all sit within a narrow band of about 1.2 percent of the Ryzen 5 2600, so in Lockdown Protocol, any of these would behave similarly in terms of processing power. The practical takeaway is that if a user has any of these processors, the frame rates in this game would be very close to what the Ryzen 5 2600 produces, assuming the same GPU is used.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 3060 Ti include the AMD Radeon RX 9060, with an average score of 16014, a 0.7 percent difference from the 3060 Ti's 16129 average score. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, a 1.4 percent difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, also a 1.4 percent difference. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a 1.7 percent difference. These GPUs are all within roughly 1.7 percent of the RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmark terms, so in Lockdown Protocol, they would produce very similar frame rates at the same settings and resolution. The RX 5700 XT and the Radeon Pro 5600M are the closest in raw score, with a negligible difference from the 3060 Ti, while the RX 9060 is slightly behind and the R9 370X is slightly further behind but still within the same performance envelope. Users with these GPUs should expect the same playability profile as the RTX 3060 Ti, meaning the same preset recommendations at each resolution.

The Verdict

The database verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable settings depend heavily on the resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, meaning Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all maintain at least 60 average FPS. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, with an average FPS of 72.1. This is the ideal scenario for this combination, as the user can max out the game and still stay well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High, Low, and Medium. The best settings are High, with an average FPS of 72.1. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 56.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so users who want to run at 1440p should stick to High or lower to ensure a smooth experience. The data shows that High at 1440p delivers the same average FPS as Ultra at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is doing more work at the higher resolution, but the system still handles it well.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average FPS of 73.2. Medium falls to 57.2 average FPS, High to 47.9, and Ultra to 37.2. For 4K gaming, the user must be willing to use the Low preset to stay above 60 FPS. This is the most demanding resolution, and the RTX 3060 Ti cannot handle higher settings without dropping below the threshold. The verdict is that the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p with reasonable settings, but 4K requires significant graphical compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 2562 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol in the database. This places the combo in the lower half of all tested systems, around the 31st percentile of the tested pool. This ranking reflects the fact that while the GPU is a capable mid-range card, the CPU is an older entry-level processor, and the combination as a whole is not among the top performers for this game. The rank is based on the measured FPS across all tested scenarios, so it accounts for the fact that this system can run the game at 1080p and 1440p with good settings, but it does not compete with higher-end hardware that can handle 4K Ultra or very high refresh rates at 1080p.

The rank of 2562 out of 3714 means that roughly 1152 tested combinations perform worse, and about 2561 perform better. The data does not specify what those higher-ranked systems consist of, but the implication is that a mid-range GPU from the previous generation paired with an older CPU is a solid but not exceptional setup for this title. The system is far from the bottom, so it is definitely usable for the game, but it is also far from the top, so users should not expect to max out 4K or push extremely high frame rates at 1440p Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an exact average FPS of 72.1. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the threshold by 12.1 FPS. The other presets at this resolution also work: High averages 97.1, Medium averages 116.1, and Low averages 156.7. Users who want the highest visual quality at 1080p can use Ultra without concern, while those with higher refresh rate monitors can drop to Medium or Low for even higher frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an exact average FPS of 72.1. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium averages 82.1 FPS, and Low averages 119.2 FPS, both of which are also playable. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 56.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for a smooth experience. The recommendation is to use High at 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an exact average FPS of 73.2. This is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. Medium averages 57.2 FPS, High averages 47.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.2 FPS, all of which are below the playable threshold. Users who want to play at 4K with this system must use the Low preset to maintain a smooth frame rate. The data shows a steep drop-off from Low to Medium at 4K, so there is no room to compromise on settings beyond Low for a playable experience.