Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers strong performance in Lockdown Protocol, with every tested setting at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The recorded data shows that this combination is capable of running the game smoothly, but the choice of resolution and settings has a significant impact on the resulting frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS is Ultra, which recorded an average of 66.1 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the playable threshold, though it is the lowest average among all tested configurations. The High preset at this resolution delivers 90.5 FPS, Medium produces 102.1 FPS, and Low reaches 137.8 FPS. For players prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K, Ultra is fully viable, but the narrower gap to 60 FPS suggests that High offers a more stable frame rate with only a modest reduction in graphical quality.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 104.8 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. The lower presets at 1440p all exceed 130 FPS: High records 130.7 FPS, Medium reaches 137.9 FPS, and Low tops out at 159.5 FPS. The data indicates that Ultra is not only playable but leaves significant headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra again stands as the best setting, producing an average of 132.8 FPS. Every preset at this resolution exceeds 130 FPS, with High at 149.4 FPS, Medium at 154.1 FPS, and Low at 173.8 FPS. The frame rates here are high enough that players can enable the maximum preset without concern, and the performance headroom suggests the system could handle additional load without dropping below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 71.7 FPS, from 137.8 down to 66.1 FPS. This large spread reflects the GPU's workload scaling with graphical settings. At 2560x1440, the same spread narrows to 54.7 FPS, from 159.5 at Low to 104.8 at Ultra. At 1920x1080, the spread is 41.0 FPS, from 173.8 at Low to 132.8 at Ultra.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset further clarifies the CPU and GPU split. At Ultra settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average from 132.8 to 104.8 FPS, a drop of 28.0 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra reduces it further to 66.1 FPS, a drop of 38.7 FPS. This increasing penalty at higher resolutions is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary bottleneck.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling is less severe: 173.8 FPS at 1080p, 159.5 at 1440p, and 137.8 at 4K. The smaller differences between resolutions at Low settings suggest that the Ryzen 5 2600 becomes a more significant factor when the GPU has fewer pixels to render. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower settings, but the frame rates at 1080p Low are capped around 173.8 FPS, indicating a CPU-influenced ceiling rather than pure GPU performance.

For players using 4K displays, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting component. For those at 1080p, the CPU contributes more to the overall frame rate, though the Ryzen 5 2600 still manages to keep the combination well above 60 FPS at all settings. The recorded data shows that the CPU is not a weak link in this pairing, but its influence grows as resolution drops.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 66.1 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combination?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 104.8 FPS. All lower presets also exceed 130 FPS, so there is no need to compromise on quality.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 2600 bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti in this game?

A: The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average is 173.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded value. The CPU appears to limit frame rates at lower settings and resolutions, but it still keeps every configuration above 60 FPS, so the bottleneck is not severe.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average drops from 104.8 FPS at 2560x1440 to 66.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a decrease of 38.7 FPS.

Q: Is the Low preset ever necessary to maintain playable frame rates?

A: No. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra at 4K, stays above 60 FPS with an average of 66.1 FPS. Low settings are only needed for higher refresh rate displays, where they provide up to 173.8 FPS at 1080p.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average is 173.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution confirms that every setting from Low to Ultra at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the best setting is Ultra with an average of 66.1 FPS, which is playable but leaves limited headroom for demanding scenes. At 1440p, Ultra averages 104.8 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer. At 1080p, Ultra averages 132.8 FPS, making it the most flexible option for high refresh rate monitors.

The data indicates that this combination is well suited for Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 4070 Ti carries the graphical workload at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 2600 provides enough processing power to avoid major bottlenecks at lower settings. Players with a 4K display can enable Ultra and expect smooth gameplay, while those at 1440p or 1080p have substantial performance headroom for competitive play or streaming. The only scenario where the CPU becomes noticeable is at 1080p Low, where the 173.8 FPS average suggests a processing limit, but this is far above any practical playability concern.

For players seeking maximum visual quality, Ultra at 1440p is the sweet spot, balancing the GPU's 504.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB GDDR6X VRAM with the CPU's capabilities. At 4K, Ultra is still viable, but the 66.1 FPS average means that High at 90.5 FPS is a safer choice for maintaining higher frame rates during intense action. Overall, this combination is more than capable of running the game at high quality, and the recorded measurements show consistent performance across all settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded average frame rates are as follows: Low produces 137.8 FPS, Medium produces 102.1 FPS, High produces 90.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 66.1 FPS. All four presets remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the largest gap between Low and Ultra at 71.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 159.5 FPS, Medium at 137.9 FPS, High at 130.7 FPS, and Ultra at 104.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each step down in settings providing a measurable increase in frame rate. The gap between Low and Ultra is 54.7 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low at 173.8 FPS, Medium at 154.1 FPS, High at 149.4 FPS, and Ultra at 132.8 FPS. This is the highest-performing resolution, with every preset exceeding 132 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 41.0 FPS, the smallest spread among the three resolutions, which reflects the CPU's growing influence at lower graphical workloads.

The data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so the analysis relies on average FPS. Across all 12 recorded configurations, the lowest average is 66.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the highest is 173.8 FPS at 1080p Low. No configuration falls below the playable threshold, and the combination shows no signs of struggling in any tested scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 1026 out of 3714 combos. This places it in the upper portion of the tested field, indicating that it performs better than the majority of systems evaluated for this game.

The GPU itself sits at the 84th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152 and trails by 0.8 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384, which is 1.3 percent ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, putting it 1.6 percent behind, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, 1.7 percent ahead. These close margins show that the RTX 4070 Ti is competitive with a range of high-end cards.

The CPU ranks at the 75th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V at 21440, which is 0.2 percent behind, and the Intel Core i9-11900H at 21367, 0.5 percent behind. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, putting it 0.7 percent ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2 percent behind. The Ryzen 5 2600 holds its own against these processors, despite being an older 12 nm design with 6 cores and 12 threads.

The combination rank of 1026 out of 3714 reflects the balance between a strong GPU and a mid-range CPU. The RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the driving force behind the high frame rates, while the Ryzen 5 2600 provides adequate support without dragging down the overall ranking. For this game, the recorded performance places the system well within the playable range at all settings, and the rank confirms that it is a competitive pairing relative to other tested configurations.