Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER shows a system that is consistently smooth across all tested settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest average frame rate recorded is 133.1 FPS at Ultra settings, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset reaches 178.1 FPS, Medium hits 153.8 FPS, and High lands at 145.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 45 FPS, indicating that visual quality settings have a measurable but not dramatic impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain high. Low settings produce 157.5 FPS, which is actually higher than the 1080p High result, showing that resolution scaling is not linear and the GPU still has ample headroom at 1440p. High settings deliver 129.5 FPS, Medium produces 139.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 101.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 55.9 FPS, a slightly larger spread than at 1080p, but every preset remains well above 100 FPS except for the Ultra setting, which still clears the threshold comfortably.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more noticeably. Ultra settings average 62.2 FPS, which is just barely above the 60 FPS playability line. High settings produce 86.3 FPS, Medium reaches 99 FPS, and Low hits 136.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 74.4 FPS, the largest spread of any resolution in the dataset. This suggests that at 4K, the rendering load scales much more aggressively with preset quality, and the Ultra preset is the only configuration that approaches the lower boundary of comfortable gameplay.

The data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values for any configuration, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. The absence of min/max data means frame pacing and 1% low behavior cannot be assessed from the database, but the average figures alone indicate that none of the tested configurations fall below the 60 FPS threshold at any resolution or preset combination. The lowest recorded average across the entire dataset is the 4K Ultra result at 62.2 FPS, which still clears the playable mark.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 in the database, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V with an average score of 21440, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 2600's average of 21484. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, a 0.5% deficit. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, a 1.2% gap. These rival CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning any of these processors paired with the same GPU would produce very similar frame rates in scenarios where the CPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262, which is 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268, also 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301, 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667, which is 1% higher. These deltas are tiny, so a system using any of these GPUs with the same CPU would be expected to deliver frame rates within a narrow margin of the RTX 4070 SUPER's results in most scenarios. The RTX 4090 Mobile's 1% advantage is the largest deviation, but even that would translate to only a few frames per second difference in the measured averages.

The data suggests that for a builder looking at alternatives, swapping the CPU to any of the listed rivals would not meaningfully change the gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol. Similarly, swapping the GPU to any of its nearest rivals would preserve nearly identical performance. The combination is well balanced in the sense that neither component has a near-identical rival that would drastically shift the outcome.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU split their workloads across resolutions and presets in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all settings, with Low reaching 178.1 FPS and Ultra at 133.1 FPS. The relatively small gap between presets at 1080p, 45 FPS, indicates that the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution, and the CPU is likely playing a larger role in determining the upper bound of performance. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough throughput to keep frame rates high, but the data shows that even at Low settings the system does not exceed 178.1 FPS, suggesting a CPU-imposed ceiling at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain close to the 1080p results. Low settings actually produce 157.5 FPS, which is 20.6 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result, but High settings drop only 15.6 FPS from 145.1 to 129.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls from 133.1 to 101.6 FPS, a 31.5 FPS reduction. This pattern shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p has a moderate impact, but the GPU still has enough headroom that the CPU continues to matter. The fact that Low at 1440p is still 157.5 FPS, only slightly below the 1080p Low result, reinforces that the CPU is the primary limiter at lower graphical loads.

At 3840x2160, the situation flips. The Ultra preset drops to 62.2 FPS, which is 39.4 FPS lower than the 1440p Ultra result. High falls to 86.3 FPS, Medium to 99 FPS, and Low to 136.6 FPS. The increasing spread between presets at 4K, with Low to Ultra spanning 74.4 FPS, indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases. The CPU's role diminishes because the rendering workload grows faster than the CPU-side game logic can scale. The data shows a clear transition: at 1080p the CPU matters more, at 1440p the balance shifts, and at 4K the GPU dictates the final frame rate.

The scaling between resolutions for the same preset is also informative. Low settings drop from 178.1 FPS at 1080p to 136.6 FPS at 4K, a 23.3% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 133.1 FPS at 1080p to 62.2 FPS at 4K, a 53.3% reduction. This disproportionate scaling confirms that the Ultra preset is heavily GPU-bound at high resolutions, while Low settings remain closer to the CPU limit across all resolutions.

The Verdict

The database verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every tested resolution and preset combination. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS with the worst case being Ultra at 133.1 FPS. The best setting at 1080p is Ultra, which provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a very high average frame rate. At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. All presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 101.6 FPS. The best setting at 1440p is also Ultra, since it clears the threshold by a wide margin and offers the best image quality.

At 3840x2160, the verdict remains positive but with less headroom. Ultra averages 62.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold but not by a large margin. High averages 86.3 FPS, Medium 99 FPS, and Low 136.6 FPS. The database lists all four presets as playable at 4K, with Ultra as the best setting since it still clears 60 FPS. For a player who prefers a safety margin, dropping to High at 4K would provide a more comfortable buffer, but the data does not require it for playability.

The recorded data indicates that this combination is suitable for high refresh rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and for standard 60 Hz 4K displays with Ultra settings. The 62.2 FPS average at 4K Ultra leaves little room for demanding scenes that might cause dips, but the database does not report minimum frame rates, so the worst-case behavior cannot be quantified. Based on averages alone, every configuration in the dataset meets the 60 FPS standard.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 1076 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 29% of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the overall performance of the pair across the game's benchmark suite, and it indicates that this combo delivers above-average results compared to the broader set of tested hardware pairings.

The rank of 1076 out of 3714 is a strong showing for a CPU from the 2018 era paired with a modern GPU. The Ryzen 5 2600 was released in April 2018 with a launch MSRP of $199, while the RTX 4070 SUPER launched in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of 599 USD. Despite the generational gap, the combination still outperforms the majority of tested systems. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs both contribute to this solid overall position.

The data shows that this combo is not at the top of the database, but it is far from the bottom. The top 29% placement suggests that builders with this hardware can expect a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol at most settings, and the measured FPS results confirm that assessment. The combination is particularly effective because the RTX 4070 SUPER compensates for the older CPU's lower single-thread performance in GPU-bound scenarios, while the CPU still provides enough multi-threaded capability to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The database lists Ultra as the best playable setting at 4K.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 178.1 FPS, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 157.5 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, scores 21440, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-11900H is 0.5% lower, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% lower.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER significantly faster than its nearest GPU rival?

A: No. The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 43223 on average. The closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, which is only 0.1% higher. The largest gap is to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, which is 1% higher.

Q: Which resolution shows the biggest performance difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The largest spread is at 3840x2160, where Low averages 136.6 FPS and Ultra averages 62.2 FPS, a difference of 74.4 FPS. The smallest spread is at 1920x1080, with a 45 FPS difference between Low at 178.1 FPS and Ultra at 133.1 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank in the top half of the database for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes. The combo ranks 1076 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 29% of all recorded systems.