Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 presents a classic mid-range combination for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The recorded data shows a system that can handle the game, but with significant caveats depending on resolution and quality settings. The benchmark results indicate a clear ceiling at higher resolutions and presets, while 1080p gaming remains the primary target for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance profile across the three tested resolutions shows a predictable pattern: higher resolutions and more demanding presets lead to substantial frame rate drops. At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates under any setting. The High preset delivers an average of 25.1 FPS, while the Medium preset only improves this to 27.9 FPS. Dropping to Low raises the average to 39.2 FPS, which is still far below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding a mere 18 FPS average, making the 4K experience effectively unplayable for competitive play.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the situation improves, but the system remains constrained. The High preset produces an average of 36.7 FPS, and Medium reaches 43.4 FPS. The Ultra preset still falls short of a smooth experience at 31.1 FPS. Only the Low preset manages to cross the 60 FPS line with an average of 62.2 FPS, indicating that 1440p gaming requires significant graphical compromises.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strengths. The Low preset delivers a solid 84.6 FPS average, providing ample headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset also clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 60.1 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that remains playable. The High preset falls short at 53.3 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 41.1 FPS, highlighting that the RX 580’s 8 GB frame buffer and processing power are best utilized at lower settings in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting 60 FPS or higher, the data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains this performance at each resolution. At 3840x2160, no setting achieves the 60 FPS target, so there is no recommended preset; the verdict is unplayable at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that works, delivering an average of 62.2 FPS. This is the best playable setting, as Medium drops to 43.4 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, providing an average of 60.1 FPS. This allows for a visually richer experience than Low while still meeting the playability threshold. The Low preset offers higher performance at 84.6 FPS, which would be preferable for competitive play, but Medium is the most demanding setting that remains at or above 60 FPS. The High preset at 53.3 FPS and Ultra at 41.1 FPS are not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database’s testing of Lockdown Protocol, this CPU and GPU combination holds the rank of 3421 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, indicating that many other configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the age and tier of the components; the RX 580 is an older GPU with a percentile rank of 53 among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 71st percentile among CPUs.

This ranking suggests that while the system is capable of running the game, it is not competitive with more modern hardware in terms of raw frame rates. The data shows a significant gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. For users considering this setup, the performance is adequate for 1080p play, but expectations should be tempered regarding higher-end visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what similar performance might look like. For the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, the closest matches in the database are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, the Intel Core 7 150U, and the Intel Core i3-14100T. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average score 0.1% higher than the 4600G, meaning users would see nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% higher, all within a margin that would be imperceptible in real-world gaming. The Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% lower, again a negligible difference.

For the AMD Radeon RX 580, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, the AMD Radeon 740M, and the AMD FirePro W5100. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 0.1% lower than the RX 580, indicating near-identical performance in this game. The GTX 1660 SUPER is 0.4% lower, and the Radeon 740M is 0.5% higher. The FirePro W5100 is 0.6% higher. These deltas are so small that any of these alternatives would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, meaning users with these components can expect comparable results to the tested combo.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck. The frame rates are consistently low across all presets, with the Ultra preset at 18 FPS and High at 25.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a steep drop, from 39.2 FPS to 18 FPS, which indicates that the RX 580’s processing power is overwhelmed by the pixel count. The CPU’s role is secondary here, as even lowering settings does not yield playable results.

At 2560x1440, the GPU remains the primary constraint, but the CPU begins to matter more. The Low preset hits 62.2 FPS, while Medium drops to 43.4 FPS, a 30% reduction. This suggests that the GPU is still struggling with the rendering load, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data at lower settings. The jump from High to Ultra, from 36.7 FPS to 31.1 FPS, is less severe, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limit.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts. The Low preset at 84.6 FPS shows that the GPU has headroom, and the CPU can keep up. The Medium preset at 60.1 FPS still works, but the drop to High at 53.3 FPS indicates that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor again. The scaling between resolutions is telling: from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops from 84.6 to 62.2, a 26% decrease, while from 1440p Low to 4K Low, it drops to 39.2, another 37% decrease. This shows that the GPU is heavily taxed by resolution increases, while the CPU’s performance remains relatively stable across these tests.

The Verdict

The data provides a clear answer on whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve 60 FPS at any setting, making it unplayable for a smooth experience. The best average recorded is 39.2 FPS on Low, which falls short of the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is partially playable, with the Low preset averaging 62.2 FPS. This is the only setting that works, so users must accept the lowest visual quality to play at this resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable, with both Low and Medium presets clearing 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 60.1 FPS is the recommended choice for a balance of visuals and performance, while Low at 84.6 FPS is better for competitive play.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 580 combo is a viable entry-level setup for Lockdown Protocol, but only at 1080p with moderate settings. Higher resolutions require significant compromises, and 4K is not a realistic option. The benchmark results indicate that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver a consistent 60 FPS experience on Medium settings or higher frame rates on Low. For users with 1440p displays, the Low preset is the only path to playability, and even then, the performance margin is slim.