Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol shows this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers consistently high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The database includes average FPS values for four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions, with no minimum or maximum frame data captured.

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly strong. The Low preset averages 175.5 FPS, Medium reaches 156.3 FPS, High sits at 146.5 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 131.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 43.6 FPS, which indicates the GPU has ample headroom even at the highest quality settings. Every preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, with the weakest result (Ultra) still running more than double the required frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a predictable dip from the 1080p results. Low averages 159.3 FPS, Medium follows at 141.3 FPS, High reaches 131.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 116 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 43.3 FPS, nearly identical to the 1080p gap. The Ultra preset at 1440p still delivers 116 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves substantial room for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low averages 134.9 FPS, Medium hits 111.5 FPS, High lands at 97.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 71.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 63.5 FPS, reflecting the heavier pixel load at 4K. Even at the most demanding settings, the combination still clears 60 FPS, but the margin is noticeably thinner than at lower resolutions. Ultra at 4K produces 71.4 FPS, which is above the playability threshold but leaves less headroom for frame time spikes.

The data shows a consistent pattern: higher resolutions compress the FPS ceiling, but this particular hardware pairing keeps every tested configuration above 60 FPS. The weakest recorded result is 71.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the strongest is 175.5 FPS at 1080p Low.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate the RTX 4080 SUPER carries most of the rendering workload, while the Ryzen 5 2600 provides adequate support without becoming the primary limiter at these settings. The evidence lies in the resolution scaling patterns.

From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drop across presets ranges from 9.1% (Low, from 175.5 to 159.3) to 12.0% (High, from 146.5 to 131.5). This is a moderate decline, suggesting the GPU is still the dominant factor but the CPU begins to exert more influence as pixel count rises. The Ryzen 5 2600, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen architecture, has enough thread throughput for this title, but its single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 1154) becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where the CPU must feed frames faster.

From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops are larger: Low goes from 159.3 to 134.9 (a 15.3% decline), Medium from 141.3 to 111.5 (21.1% decline), High from 131.5 to 97.2 (26.1% decline), and Ultra from 116 to 71.4 (38.4% decline). The widening gap at higher quality presets indicates the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and raster operations units are increasingly saturated as resolution and settings scale. The RTX 4080 SUPER has 10,240 shading units and 112 ROPs, which explains its ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, but the diminishing returns at Ultra show the rendering pipeline is approaching its limits.

The CPU's role is more apparent at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. The Ryzen 5 2600's boost clock of 3.90 GHz and Passmark single-thread score of 2239 are adequate for this game, but the data shows the FPS ceiling at 1080p (175.5 on Low) is not dramatically higher than at 1440p (159.3 on Low). This suggests the CPU is imposing a soft cap on maximum frame rates, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs at lower resolutions. At 4K, the CPU becomes less relevant because the GPU is the bottleneck, and the FPS values align more closely with pure GPU throughput.

Preset scaling also reveals component roles. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 43.6 FPS (from 175.5 to 131.9). At 4K, the same preset change costs 63.5 FPS (from 134.9 to 71.4). The larger absolute drop at 4K indicates the GPU's memory bandwidth (736.3 GB/s) and pixel fill rate (285.6 GPixel/s) are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 71.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 11.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 116 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that maintains a high frame rate. All four presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 1154) becomes more relevant, as the GPU is less stressed. The FPS gap between 1080p Low (175.5) and 1440p Low (159.3) is only 16.2 FPS, suggesting the CPU limits maximum frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck, and the CPU has less impact on the final FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER a good match for the Ryzen 5 2600 in this game?

A: The data shows the pairing works well, with all tested settings staying above 60 FPS. However, the CPU's relative weakness (75th percentile vs all CPUs) compared to the GPU (86th percentile vs all GPUs) means the CPU may cap frame rates at lower resolutions, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of quality and frame rate?

A: 2560x1440 with Ultra settings provides 116 FPS average, which is a strong balance. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 71.4 FPS, still playable but with less headroom.

Q: Are there any settings where this combo falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest recorded average FPS across all resolutions and presets is 71.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other configuration produces higher frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for what other hardware might behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21,484, with rivals within 1.2% performance delta.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21,440 (0.2% behind), making it essentially equivalent in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21,367 (0.5% behind), a laptop-class chip that would deliver comparable frame rates in CPU-limited sections. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21,635 (0.7% ahead), offering slightly more headroom for background tasks. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21,223 (1.2% behind), which shows the Ryzen 5 2600 is well positioned among both consumer and server processors.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with a score of 54,247, just 0.1% ahead, meaning the two cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% ahead), offering slightly more raw compute. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.7% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.8% ahead), both representing modest performance uplifts over the RTX 4080 SUPER.

In practical terms, swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for an RTX 4080 would change FPS by less than 1%, which is imperceptible in gameplay. Upgrading to a Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB or Radeon 8060S would yield roughly 2.7% to 2.8% higher GPU-bound performance, translating to a few extra frames per second at 4K Ultra. On the CPU side, none of the listed rivals would meaningfully change the experience, as the Ryzen 5 2600's performance delta stays within 1.2% of all nearby alternatives.

The Verdict

This combination can run Lockdown Protocol at every tested resolution and settings preset, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms playability across the board.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 131.9 FPS. The best settings for maximum quality are Ultra, since even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom. At 2560x1440, all presets remain playable, and Ultra averages 116 FPS, which is still well above the threshold. At 3840x2160, all presets are playable, but Ultra drops to 71.4 FPS, which is the narrowest margin in the dataset. High settings at 4K average 97.2 FPS, offering more safety margin if frame time consistency is a concern.

The data indicates this is a capable 4K gaming configuration for Lockdown Protocol, with the caveat that Ultra settings at 4K leave less than 20% headroom above the playability threshold. For gamers prioritizing frame rate stability, High or Medium at 4K would provide more buffer, while at 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the clear choice without sacrificing smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 991 out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 26.7% of all configurations. This is a strong result given the CPU's age and mid-range positioning. The RTX 4080 SUPER's high percentile ranking (86th vs all GPUs) compensates for the Ryzen 5 2600's more modest standing (75th vs all CPUs), allowing the pair to achieve frame rates that many newer, more balanced systems would struggle to match.

The rank reflects the GPU's dominance in this title. Lockdown Protocol appears to be GPU-bound at higher resolutions, which explains why an older 6-core CPU paired with a flagship-class GPU still lands in the upper quartile of tested combos. The combination outperforms its CPU ranking thanks to the GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates even when the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 131.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal choice for maximum visual quality without compromising playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best setting with an average of 116 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is 84.6 FPS above the playability threshold, providing excellent visual fidelity while maintaining a high refresh rate experience.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is also the best setting with an average of 71.4 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra falls below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11.4 FPS. For players who prefer a larger safety margin, High at 4K averages 97.2 FPS, but the database identifies Ultra as the best settings choice since it remains playable.