Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 21,484. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21,440, a difference of just 0.2%, making it effectively a performance twin. The Intel Core i9-11900H comes in at 21,367, which is 0.5% behind the Ryzen 5 2600. On the other side, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER posts 21,635, edging ahead by 0.7%, while the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21,223, trailing by 1.2%. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol, so users moving between these platforms should expect similar frame pacing and physics performance.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,208. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest competitor at 17,083, a gap of only 0.7%, meaning the two cards trade blows within measurement variance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17,037, just 1% lower, while the AMD Radeon HD 7970M records 17,019, 1.1% behind. Interestingly, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c actually outpaces the RTX 3070 by 1.5% with a score of 17,468, though that card targets compute workloads rather than gaming. In gaming scenarios, the RTX 3070's nearest rivals would behave almost identically in terms of raw rendering throughput, though architectural differences in driver support and feature sets could alter real-world results.

When pairing the CPU and GPU together, the data suggests the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 3070 form a balanced combination. The CPU's rivals are all within 1.2% of its average score, and the GPU's rivals are all within 1.5%, so neither component is an outlier relative to its peer group. This means that swapping in any of the listed alternatives would produce a system with broadly similar performance characteristics in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the rest of the platform remains unchanged.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded measurements for Lockdown Protocol show a clear pattern of GPU dominance at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution drops. At 3840x2160, the gap between Ultra and Low settings is substantial: Ultra averages 44.9 FPS, while Low reaches 101.7 FPS, a difference of 56.8 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as reducing graphical load directly translates into large frame rate gains. Medium at 72.5 FPS and High at 60.3 FPS sit between these extremes, further confirming that rendering resolution and settings scale almost linearly with GPU workload.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with higher overall performance. Low averages 160.2 FPS, Medium drops to 111.3 FPS, High sits at 98.8 FPS, and Ultra still manages 71.6 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 88.6 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 4K spread, suggesting the GPU remains the limiting factor even at this resolution. However, the fact that Ultra clears 60 FPS at 1440p indicates the RTX 3070 has enough headroom to handle the game's most demanding settings, with the CPU not holding it back.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes subtly. Low averages 172.4 FPS, Medium reaches 150.8 FPS, High drops to 134 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 97.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 75.1 FPS, which is narrower than at 1440p and 4K. This compression suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to impose limits on the maximum achievable frame rate, especially at lower settings where the GPU could theoretically push even higher numbers. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient to keep the RTX 3070 well fed at 1080p for Lockdown Protocol, but the data indicates diminishing returns beyond the Ultra preset's 97.3 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the RTX 3070's role as the primary performance driver is evident from the consistent ordering: Low always produces the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra. The CPU's influence shows up in the smaller gaps between settings at 1080p compared to 1440p and 4K, which implies that at lower resolutions the system becomes more balanced, with neither component being an overwhelming bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1,635 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper-middle portion of the database, specifically around the 56th percentile when calculating rank relative to total combos. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game comfortably at most settings and resolutions, but it is not among the top-tier configurations that dominate the leaderboard.

Given that the CPU sits in the 75th percentile and the GPU in the 61st percentile, the combo rank of 1,635 out of 3,714 is consistent with a pairing where both components are above average but not class-leading. The database shows that many higher-ranked combos likely feature newer CPUs with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with more VRAM and bandwidth. However, the fact that this combo still ranks in the top half of all tested configurations indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 3070 together provide a solid foundation for Lockdown Protocol.

The rank also reflects the game's requirements. Lockdown Protocol, as an FPS released in 2024, appears to scale well with GPU power, which benefits the RTX 3070. The CPU's 75th percentile standing ensures it does not drag down the overall result, but the combo rank being lower than either individual component percentile suggests that the pairing's combined performance in this specific game is slightly below what each part would achieve in isolation. This is typical for games that favor GPU throughput over CPU muscle.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, and the data shows it does so with room to spare in most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 97.3 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also clears the bar at 71.6 FPS, meaning the system handles 1440p at maximum settings. At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced: High averages 60.3 FPS, just barely crossing the playable threshold, while Medium at 72.5 FPS and Low at 101.7 FPS offer more comfortable margins. Ultra at 4K falls short at 44.9 FPS, so that preset is not recommended for 60 FPS gameplay.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. For 1080p, the system is fully capable at every preset, with Ultra delivering 97.3 FPS and Low reaching 172.4 FPS. For 1440p, Ultra at 71.6 FPS is the best choice, and all other presets exceed 98 FPS, making this resolution a sweet spot for the combination. For 4K, the best playable preset is High at 60.3 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold; Medium offers a safer margin at 72.5 FPS, and Low provides high frame rates at 101.7 FPS but with reduced visual quality. Users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or High for consistent 60 FPS performance, while those willing to sacrifice fidelity can push higher frame rates with Low.

The data confirms that the Ryzen 5 2600 does not prevent the RTX 3070 from delivering playable frame rates at any resolution in Lockdown Protocol. Even at 1080p Low, where CPU bottlenecks typically surface, the system averages 172.4 FPS, indicating the processor has sufficient headroom for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming on this system?

A: Ultra is the best choice at 2560x1440, averaging 71.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold while providing maximum visual quality. All other presets exceed 98 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K at maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 44.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable 4K preset is High at 60.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score is 21,484, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900H, 0.7% lower than the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and 1.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 9454.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 significantly better than its closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17,208 on average, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 1.5% higher, but it is not a gaming-focused card.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 172.4 FPS while Ultra averages 97.3 FPS, a difference of 75.1 FPS. Both presets are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system perform better at 1440p than 4K?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the lowest preset (Ultra) averages 71.6 FPS, which is higher than the best 4K preset (High) at 60.3 FPS. The 1440p resolution offers both higher frame rates and better visual settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 97.3 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is also Ultra, averaging 71.6 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that remains playable, and it still offers a healthy buffer over 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 60.3 FPS. This sits exactly at the threshold, so while it is technically playable, Medium at 72.5 FPS offers more headroom for consistent frame pacing. Low at 101.7 FPS is the fastest option but sacrifices visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following averages: Low runs at 172.4 FPS, Medium at 150.8 FPS, High at 134 FPS, and Ultra at 97.3 FPS. All settings exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding preset providing nearly 40 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 160.2 FPS for Low, 111.3 FPS for Medium, 98.8 FPS for High, and 71.6 FPS for Ultra. The step from High to Ultra represents a 27.2 FPS drop, but Ultra remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the results are 101.7 FPS for Low, 72.5 FPS for Medium, 60.3 FPS for High, and 44.9 FPS for Ultra. This is the only resolution where Ultra falls below the playable threshold, and High barely crosses it. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56.8 FPS, the largest spread across all resolutions, underscoring the GPU's dominant role at 4K. The database records only average frame rates for these measurements, with no minimum or maximum values reported, so variance information is not available for this title.