Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 spans three resolutions, each tested across four quality presets. The results reveal a system that is highly sensitive to both resolution and settings, with frame rates ranging from a playable 76 FPS at the lightest configuration to a nearly unplayable 17 FPS at the heaviest.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles across the board. The High preset delivers an average of 22 FPS, which falls far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to Medium improves the average to 26 FPS, with recorded minimums of 22 FPS and maximums of 29 FPS, showing relatively tight frame pacing but at a level that remains firmly in slideshow territory. The Low preset raises the average to 36 FPS, a meaningful jump from Medium, yet still 24 FPS short of the playable mark. The Ultra preset is the worst performer at this resolution, averaging only 17 FPS. The data indicates that even at the lowest settings, 4K is simply out of reach for this hardware pairing.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but does not cross the playable threshold. High settings average 35 FPS, while Medium averages 40 FPS with minimums of 34 FPS and maximums of 46 FPS. The Low preset reaches 56 FPS on average, which is tantalizingly close to the 60 FPS target but still 4 FPS short. Ultra settings drop to 26 FPS. The progression from Low to High at this resolution shows a consistent degradation of roughly 7 to 9 FPS per preset step, suggesting a balanced load between the CPU and GPU rather than a single bottleneck.

At 1920x1080, the pairing finally finds its footing. Low settings produce an average of 76 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with minimums of 46 FPS and maximums of 62 FPS, meaning some scenes will dip below the playable line. High settings average 47 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 22 FPS, the largest single-preset jump in the entire dataset, which signals that the Low preset is where this system operates with significant headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies only one configuration that reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold: 1920x1080 with Low settings, averaging 76 FPS. This is the sole preset across all three resolutions that clears the playable mark.

At 3840x2160, no settings achieve playable performance. The best available average is 36 FPS on Low, which is 24 FPS below the threshold. Even the most aggressive quality reduction cannot salvage 4K gameplay for this combination.

At 2560x1440, the situation is nearly identical. No preset reaches 60 FPS, and the best option is Low at 56 FPS. This is a particularly frustrating result because the system is only 4 FPS away from playable performance at this resolution. A minor settings tweak or a slightly less demanding scene could potentially cross the line, but the recorded data does not support calling 1440p playable on any preset.

At 1920x1080, Low settings at 76 FPS is the only verified playable configuration. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is the closest alternative, but its minimum of 46 FPS means the experience would include noticeable stutter during intense scenes.

For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the clear recommendation from the data is 1080p Low. For those who want better visual fidelity, 1080p Medium at 54 FPS is the best compromise, though it does not meet the defined playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates in Lockdown Protocol for this pairing. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with 6 cores and 12 threads, shows strong synthetic performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919. The GPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with a Passmark G3D score of 7880, is the weaker link in the pairing, sitting at the 40th percentile among all GPUs compared to the CPU's 71st percentile.

The resolution scaling tells a clear story. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average from 76 FPS to 56 FPS, a 26% reduction. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Low settings drops the average from 56 FPS to 36 FPS, a 36% reduction. This accelerating decline with increasing pixel count is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The GTX 1650's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth simply cannot feed enough frames at higher resolutions.

The preset scaling tells a complementary story. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Medium costs 22 FPS, from Medium to High costs 7 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 12 FPS. The massive Low-to-Medium penalty suggests that the Low preset removes a significant GPU workload, likely related to shading or texture quality. The CPU has enough headroom at 1080p Low to push 76 FPS, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as soon as quality increases.

At 3840x2160, the preset scaling compresses dramatically. Low averages 36 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS, High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. The differences between presets shrink because the GPU is so overwhelmed at 4K that additional quality settings have diminishing impact on the already low frame rates. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, as the 4600G's single-thread performance, reflected in its 1919 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint except at Low settings, where the CPU can still feed enough frames. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is unambiguously the bottleneck. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking across all CPUs suggests it has plenty of compute headroom, while the GPU's 40th percentile ranking places it in the lower half of the graphics hardware landscape.

FAQ

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

A: No. The best result at 3840x2160 is 36 FPS on Low settings, which is 24 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the Medium preset, with an average of 26 FPS, remains firmly unplayable.

Q: What is the only playable settings combination?

A: The database records 1920x1080 with Low settings as the only configuration that clears 60 FPS, averaging 76 FPS. All other tested presets at all resolutions fall below the playable threshold.

Q: How close is 1440p to being playable?

A: Very close but not quite there. The Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 56 FPS, just 4 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. No other 1440p preset comes within 14 FPS of playable performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor in nearly all scenarios. The GTX 1650 ranks at the 40th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 4600G ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 7472 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 8850M, which scores 7447 and is 0.3% slower. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, also 0.4% slower. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% faster than the GTX 1650.

Q: What about the CPU's nearest competitors?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G's average score of 17507 is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482, and 0.6% faster than the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.6% faster at 17614, and the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% faster at 17648. These are all functionally equivalent in performance terms.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 3580 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the bottom 3.6% of all tested systems, a position that reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities.

The ranking makes sense when considering the component-level data. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 71% of processors in the database. The GPU, however, sits at the 40th percentile, meaning it outperforms only 40% of graphics cards. The combination of an above-average CPU with a below-average GPU produces a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics hardware, and the game's performance data confirms this.

The rank of 3580 out of 3714 means only 134 tested combinations perform worse in this specific game. This is a surprisingly low ranking for a system that can achieve 76 FPS at 1080p Low, but it reflects the fact that most modern gaming systems can handle higher resolutions and settings. The pairing's inability to reach 60 FPS at 1440p on any preset, combined with its complete failure at 4K, drags its ranking down substantially.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for esports-style play at 1080p with reduced settings, rather than demanding single-player experiences at high resolutions. Users with this hardware should set their expectations accordingly.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol has a nuanced answer. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers 76 FPS on average, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold with 16 FPS of headroom. This is the only verified playable configuration in the entire dataset.

At 2560x1440, the answer is no. The best preset, Low, averages 56 FPS, falling 4 FPS short of the threshold. The system is close enough that some users might tolerate the occasional dip, but the recorded data cannot classify 1440p as playable.

At 3840x2160, the answer is a definitive no. Even Low settings average only 36 FPS, which is 24 FPS below the playable threshold and likely to feel choppy in a fast-paced FPS title.

The verdict by resolution is clear: this system can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Low with playable frame rates, but it cannot maintain 60 FPS at any other resolution or preset combination tested. For users willing to accept frame rates below 60 FPS, 1080p Medium at 54 FPS and 1440p Low at 56 FPS are the closest alternatives, but neither meets the defined playable standard.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the CPU and GPU in this pairing offer insight into what other hardware would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score of 17507 places it within 1% of four other processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, just 0.1% slower. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, 0.6% slower. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, 0.6% faster, and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, 0.8% faster. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the 4600G is not the bottleneck in this system.

On the GPU side, the GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 7472 is closely matched by four other graphics solutions. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, 0.3% slower. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, 0.4% slower. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, 0.6% slower. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, 1% faster. Swapping the GTX 1650 for any of these would result in nearly identical game performance, with the Arc A310 being the only one offering a measurable, albeit small, improvement.

The practical implication is that users with any of these rival GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 4600G should expect the same playability profile in Lockdown Protocol: 1080p Low at around 76 FPS, 1440p Low at around 56 FPS, and no playable options at 4K. The tight clustering of scores across both components means there is no meaningful performance differentiation among these alternatives.