Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The database shows playable performance at 4K on High, Low, and Medium settings. High averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS, and Low averages 123 FPS. Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 57 FPS, so it is not recommended at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 89 FPS. The data confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) stay above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bigger factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU still dominates, but the CPU becomes more relevant as resolution drops. The frame rate difference between Low (176 FPS) and Ultra (121 FPS) is 55 FPS, indicating the GPU is doing most of the work. The CPU, with a 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at these frame rates.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested setups in the database?

A: This combination ranks 1275th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 34% of all systems tested. The ranking reflects the strong GPU paired with a mid-range CPU that keeps up well at all resolutions.

Q: What settings should I avoid at 4K?

A: Avoid Ultra at 4K, as the average FPS drops to 57, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The GPU cannot maintain the required frame rate at the highest preset with this resolution.

Q: Does the game favor NVIDIA or AMD hardware?

A: The data does not directly compare brands, but the RTX 4070 delivers strong results across all resolutions. The GPU holds an 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include both NVIDIA and AMD cards, suggesting no brand-specific advantage is evident from the measurements.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 76 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 87 FPS, and Low reaches 123 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality while remaining smooth. Ultra is not viable at this resolution, as it drops to 57 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all presets perform above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that maintains smooth gameplay is Ultra, with an average of 89 FPS. High runs at 118 FPS, Medium at 135 FPS, and Low at 158 FPS. The 1440p Ultra setting is the clear choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 121 FPS. High runs at 148 FPS, Medium at 155 FPS, and Low at 176 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom, so the decision comes down to whether the user prefers maximum visual quality or maximum frame rate. For competitive play, Low offers the highest refresh rate, but Ultra is fully playable for standard monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant component across all resolutions, but its influence shrinks as resolution decreases. At 4K, the spread between Low (123 FPS) and Ultra (57 FPS) is 66 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU, a Ryzen 5 2600 with 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these settings, but the GPU's raw throughput dictates the final frame rate.

At 1440p, the gap between Low (158 FPS) and Ultra (89 FPS) narrows to 69 FPS, still a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's performance becomes slightly more relevant at the lower preset, where frame rates exceed 150 FPS, but the GPU remains the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread score of 2239 in Passmark and multithread score of 13160 are adequate for this workload, and the data does not show any CPU-related stalls at this resolution.

At 1080p, the picture shifts subtly. The difference between Low (176 FPS) and Ultra (121 FPS) is 55 FPS, a smaller gap than at higher resolutions. This suggests that the CPU is starting to matter more at very high frame rates. Even so, the GPU still accounts for most of the performance difference between presets. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs supports the conclusion that it is not a bottleneck for this game, even at 1080p with frame rates above 170 FPS.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. Moving from 1080p Ultra (121 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (89 FPS) is a 26% drop, and moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (57 FPS) is a 36% drop. These reductions align with the GPU's rendering load increasing with pixel count. The CPU's role is secondary: it must keep up with the GPU's frame output, and the Zen architecture with 12 threads does so without causing frame rate collapses. The data indicates a balanced pairing where the GPU is the performance ceiling, and the CPU is sufficient at every resolution tested.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best preset at 76 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra delivers 89 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 121 FPS.

The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 57 FPS. Users with a 4K display should select High or Medium for a smooth experience. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has enough performance to run the game at maximum settings with comfortable margins above 60 FPS.

The data confirms that this combination is well matched for the game's demands. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs place this system in a strong position for Lockdown Protocol. The game is an FPS title, and frame rates above 60 FPS at all resolutions except 4K Ultra indicate that the system handles the genre's requirements without issue.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide useful context for users considering alternative processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440 in average benchmarks, a 0.2% difference from the Ryzen 5 2600's average score. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% lower, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.7% higher. All four alternatives are within 1.3% of the Ryzen 5 2600's performance, meaning users with these CPUs should expect nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484 places it in a tight cluster where no rival would meaningfully change the gaming experience.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, just 0.1% below the RTX 4070's average score of 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 1.3% higher. These deltas are small enough that any of these GPUs would deliver comparable performance in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 4070's 81st percentile ranking means it sits above most GPUs, but users with the Tesla P4 or RX Vega 56 should see similar FPS figures at the same settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1275th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places the system in the top 34% of all tested configurations, a solid result for a pairing that mixes a 2018 CPU with a 2023 GPU. The ranking reflects the GPU's strength as the primary driver of frame rates in this game, while the CPU's 75th percentile score ensures it does not drag the system down.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 121 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p Ultra, it delivers 89 FPS, and at 4K High, it delivers 76 FPS. These results justify the 1275th position: the system is not at the top of the database, but it is comfortably above average and capable of running the game at high settings across all common resolutions. Users with this exact configuration can expect a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the only limitation being 4K Ultra, where the GPU runs out of headroom.