Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol shows that every tested preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the same at all three resolutions: Ultra.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an average of 135.6 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available in the measurements, and it still leaves a massive margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The performance headroom is substantial enough that even the most demanding settings at this resolution are not a challenge.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot as the best playable setting, producing an average of 96.6 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 1080p result, but it remains comfortably above the playable threshold. The gap between 135.6 FPS and 96.6 FPS shows the cost of pushing more pixels, yet the system still has room to spare.

At 3840x2160, the situation tightens considerably. Ultra settings yield an average of 64.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the closest call in the entire dataset. The margin is only 4.5 FPS, meaning that while Ultra is technically playable, it sits right on the edge. High settings at this resolution deliver 85.5 FPS, which would be a safer choice for maintaining a consistent frame rate, but the data indicates Ultra remains viable.

The interesting pattern here is that the best settings per resolution never changes: it is always Ultra. The question is not whether the system can handle Ultra, but how close it gets to the limit. At 1080p and 1440p, the headroom is enormous. At 4K, it is razor thin. For users who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity, dropping to High at 4K would provide a more comfortable buffer, but the strict answer based on the 60 FPS rule is that Ultra is the best playable setting at every resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU has relatively little work to do per frame, so the CPU plays a more prominent role. The frame rates are extremely high across all presets: Low hits 201 FPS, Medium reaches 176 FPS, High gets 171.5 FPS, and Ultra dips to 135.6 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 65.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at low settings, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to reach very high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The frame rates drop across the board: Low goes from 201 to 180.9 FPS, Medium from 176 to 148.7 FPS, High from 171.5 to 134.9 FPS, and Ultra from 135.6 to 96.6 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 10-15% for Low and Medium, but it jumps to 21% for High and 29% for Ultra. This widening gap suggests that as settings increase, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the primary factor. The frame rates fall steeply: Low drops to 137.6 FPS, Medium to 98.8 FPS, High to 85.5 FPS, and Ultra to 64.5 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is dramatic: Low falls 24%, Medium falls 34%, High falls 37%, and Ultra falls 33%. The scaling between resolutions shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the main performance driver at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 3600 has enough headroom to keep up.

The CPU's role is more evident at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 201 FPS. This is a high-water mark that suggests the CPU can push beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, appear sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's demands. The data shows no scenario where the CPU is the clear bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings.

The practical implication is that users with this combo should expect the GPU to be the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, especially on higher presets. At 1080p, the balance is more even, but the GPU still dictates the ceiling for Ultra settings. The CPU's 3DMark scores (4605 in 16-thread tests, 696 in single-thread) and Cinebench R23 results (15045 multi-core, 2124 single-core) suggest it is a solid mid-range performer that will not hold back this GPU in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a complete picture across all three resolutions and four settings. Here is the full breakdown.

1920x1080:

• Low: 201 FPS average. This is the highest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset, showing the system's peak capability when visual load is minimal.
• Medium: 176 FPS average. A 25 FPS drop from Low, which is a 12.4% reduction.
• High: 171.5 FPS average. Only 4.5 FPS below Medium, indicating diminishing returns between Medium and High.
• Ultra: 135.6 FPS average. A 35.9 FPS drop from High, showing the steep cost of the highest preset.

2560x1440:

• Low: 180.9 FPS average. This is still very high, only 20.1 FPS below the 1080p Low result.
• Medium: 148.7 FPS average. A 32.2 FPS drop from Low, which is a 17.8% reduction.
• High: 134.9 FPS average. Only 13.8 FPS below Medium, again showing a smaller gap between these two presets.
• Ultra: 96.6 FPS average. A 38.3 FPS drop from High, the largest single-preset drop at this resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: 137.6 FPS average. This is still well above the playable threshold, demonstrating the GPU's strength even at 4K with low settings.
• Medium: 98.8 FPS average. A 38.8 FPS drop from Low, which is a 28.2% reduction.
• High: 85.5 FPS average. A 13.3 FPS drop from Medium, a smaller relative change.
• Ultra: 64.5 FPS average. A 21 FPS drop from High, bringing the system to the edge of the 60 FPS threshold.

The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the database, so only averages are available. The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low to Medium incurs a moderate penalty, Medium to High is relatively small, and High to Ultra is the largest jump. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that disproportionately impact the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions.

At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 73.1 FPS, which is a 53% reduction. At 1440p, the same gap is 84.3 FPS (46.6% reduction). At 1080p, it is 65.4 FPS (32.5% reduction). The percentage penalty for Ultra grows with resolution, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 64.5 FPS, which is just 4.5 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is technically playable, but there is very little headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: According to the data, Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 96.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains well above 60 FPS, so it is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p on Low settings?

A: The measured average is 201 FPS. This is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination can push very high frame rates when the visual load is minimized.

Q: What is the biggest performance drop between presets?

A: The largest single-preset drop is at 2560x1440 from High to Ultra, where the average FPS falls from 134.9 to 96.6, a 38.3 FPS reduction. At 4K, the High to Ultra drop is 21 FPS, and at 1080p it is 35.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows that the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 201 FPS, suggesting the CPU can keep pace. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 64.5 FPS, indicating the GPU is the main constraint.

Q: Are there any settings that fail to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Every recorded combination of resolution and settings produces an average FPS above 60. The lowest recorded value is 64.5 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is still above the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how the Ryzen 5 3600 compares to other processors in the database. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average benchmark score of 17007, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen's 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, 0.2% lower. These four processors are effectively tied in performance, with deltas under one percent. Users coming from any of these CPUs would see nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1% higher. The RTX 4070 SUPER is essentially on par with these alternatives, meaning users would experience very similar performance in this game.

The practical takeaway is that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would not materially change Lockdown Protocol's frame rates. The same applies to the GPU. The combo's performance is characteristic of this performance tier, and the measured FPS values should be representative of what these nearby components would achieve.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing holds position 793 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the top 21.4% of all tested systems. The rank is a combined measure of both components, and given that the GPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs and the CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, the overall ranking is consistent with having one strong component and one mid-range component.

The ranking suggests that while this system is not at the absolute top tier, it performs very well for the majority of games. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the high frame rates across all resolutions indicate that the game is not particularly demanding. The combo's rank of 793 means there are 792 other combinations that perform better, but the actual FPS numbers show that this system has no trouble hitting high frame rates.

The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely comes from CPUs with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with more raw power. However, for this specific game, the measured data shows that the system exceeds the playable threshold by a wide margin at 1080p and 1440p, and only narrowly at 4K Ultra. The rank is a useful reference point, but the actual gameplay experience is what matters.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 135.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 96.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 64.5 FPS.

The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and every preset. The only concern is 4K Ultra, where the margin is just 4.5 FPS. For users who want a comfortable buffer at 4K, dropping to High settings would provide 85.5 FPS, which is a much safer option. But strictly speaking, the maximum quality preset at the highest resolution is still playable.

At 1080p and 1440p, this system is overkill for Lockdown Protocol. The frame rates are so high that any monitor with a 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rate would be well served. The CPU and GPU combination shows no signs of struggling, and the data indicates a smooth experience across the board.

The only caveat is the 4K Ultra scenario. The 64.5 FPS average is technically above the threshold, but it leaves little room for frame time spikes or particularly busy scenes. Users who are sensitive to frame rate consistency might prefer High settings at 4K, where the 85.5 FPS average provides a more stable experience. For everyone else, this system is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol.