Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but 4K gaming requires careful settings management. The recorded data shows this combo handles the game’s demands with clear headroom at lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra remains a challenge. Here is the measured FPS breakdown across all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces excellent frame rates across all presets. The Low preset hits an average of 175.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this configuration. Medium follows at 140.4 FPS, High at 123.8 FPS, and Ultra at 93.6 FPS. All of these averages are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains consistently strong. The Low preset averages 145.5 FPS, Medium reaches 105.9 FPS, and High delivers 89.8 FPS. Ultra is still playable with an average of 65.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is the most demanding setting that remains fully playable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low averages 97.2 FPS, Medium averages 66.2 FPS, and High averages 59.2 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line. Ultra drops to 42.5 FPS, which is not playable by the database’s standard. The recorded values show a steep performance curve at 4K, with a 23.9 FPS gap between Low and Medium, and another 23.7 FPS drop from Medium to High.

The scaling between presets follows a consistent pattern. At every resolution, the jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 30 to 40 percent of the frame rate, while the jump from Medium to High is similar in magnitude. The Ultra preset imposes the heaviest penalty, especially at 4K where it falls 24 FPS below High.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes. The recorded average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 93.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 65.5 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to drop to High for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only up to Medium settings. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 66.2 FPS, which is playable. High is borderline at 59.2 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 42.5 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 1440p Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 93.6 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it is 65.5 FPS. That is a 28.1 FPS difference in favor of 1080p.

Q: Does the Low preset ever fall below 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 42.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is above 60 FPS by 17.5 FPS at 4K Low. The Low preset averages 97.2 FPS at 4K, 145.5 FPS at 1440p, and 175.5 FPS at 1080p.

Q: Which preset gives the highest frame rate at 4K?

A: Low delivers the highest 4K average at 97.2 FPS. Medium is the highest playable preset at 66.2 FPS, but Low offers much more headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 4K Low, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. The Ultra averages 93.6 FPS, which is 33.6 FPS above the playable threshold. This is the optimal preset for 1080p displays.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is the most demanding playable preset. The average is 65.5 FPS, which is 5.5 FPS above the 60 FPS line. This is the recommended preset for 1440p users who want maximum visual quality.

For 3840x2160, Medium is the best playable preset. The average is 66.2 FPS, which is 6.2 FPS above the threshold. High is the next step down at 59.2 FPS, but it does not meet the playable standard. Ultra is not viable at 42.5 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the playable ceiling varies sharply by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, making this an excellent pairing for high-refresh gaming. The Ultra preset at 93.6 FPS is fully playable, and even the most demanding settings leave enough headroom for consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. All four presets are playable, with Ultra at 65.5 FPS being the standout option. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, as it delivers high visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The gap between Low at 145.5 FPS and Ultra at 65.5 FPS shows the range of options available, but the Ultra setting remains comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more cautious. Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 66.2 FPS being the best choice. High averages 59.2 FPS, which narrowly misses the 60 FPS target, and Ultra at 42.5 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, users should stick to Medium or lower to maintain smooth gameplay.

Overall, the database verdict confirms that this combo is a strong 1080p and 1440p performer, with acceptable 4K performance only at Medium settings. The playable settings list shows High, Low, Medium, and Ultra for both 1080p and 1440p, while 4K only includes Low and Medium.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU split the workload across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes a more significant factor because the GPU has less pixel work to do. The frame rate difference between Low at 175.5 FPS and Ultra at 93.6 FPS is 81.9 FPS, which shows that the GPU is still the dominant component but the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases. The gap between Low at 145.5 FPS and Ultra at 65.5 FPS is 80 FPS, similar to the 1080p gap. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1440p, as the scaling remains consistent with the GPU’s rendering workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The gap between Low at 97.2 FPS and Ultra at 42.5 FPS is 54.7 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at lower resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, and the CPU’s role is reduced. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough processing power to feed the RTX 5060 at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show that the GPU is the primary constraint.

The preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. The percentage drop from Medium to High is roughly 25 percent at each resolution, which aligns with the GPU’s pixel throughput limits. The Ultra preset at 4K imposes a heavy penalty because the RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus are pushed to their limits. In short, the CPU matters most at 1080p, where high frame rates demand strong single-thread performance, while the GPU dominates at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s ranking of tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing sits at rank 1884 out of 3714. That places it in the upper half of all tested configurations, which is a solid result for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 75, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, and the GPU’s percentile is 72, putting it above most graphics cards as well.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core i9-11900H, which is 0.5 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2 percent higher, while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7 percent lower. These small deltas show that the Ryzen 5 2600 is competitive with much newer and more expensive processors in synthetic benchmarks, even though its architecture is older.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 860M at 0.3 percent lower, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 0.3 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 0.8 percent lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2 percent higher. These narrow margins indicate that the RTX 5060 performs at a level comparable to several established mid-range cards, despite being a newer generation product.

The overall combo rank of 1884 out of 3714 reflects the balance of these two components. This is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from the bottom. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combination of a strong CPU and a capable GPU produces playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K Medium. The data suggests that users with this setup can expect a smooth experience at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU being the component that dictates the ceiling at higher settings.