Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that demands a balanced system, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER presents a specific performance profile. The recorded data for this pairing shows clear scaling across resolutions and presets, indicating where the system is comfortable and where it begins to strain. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the role of each component, and the practical settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The database records average frame rates for all settings, with minimum and maximum values available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset reaches an average of 159 FPS, which is the peak performance recorded for this combo. The High preset averages 99 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 74 FPS. All four presets at this resolution stay well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra setting providing a comfortable margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain playable for most settings. The Low preset records an average of 117 FPS. The High preset averages 72 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS mark. The Medium preset averages 83 FPS, with a recorded range between 70 FPS and 95 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. This resolution shows a clear split: Low, Medium, and High are viable, while Ultra is not.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with the higher-end presets. The Low preset averages 75 FPS, making it the only setting at this resolution that stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset averages 47 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 35 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is limited to the Low preset for a consistent playable experience.

The frame rate deltas between presets are substantial. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 63 FPS. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, compressing the performance range between presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in bottleneck behavior depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The Ryzen 5 5500, with its Zen 3 architecture and 6 cores, is able to feed the RTX 2060 SUPER effectively at lower resolutions. The high frame rates at 1080p, particularly the 159 FPS average on Low, suggest that the GPU is not fully saturated at this resolution, allowing the CPU to drive performance.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The average frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p, which indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is now the primary contributor. The 45 FPS drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, and the 27 FPS drop from 1080p High to 1440p High, demonstrates that the GPU's rendering workload is increasing faster than the CPU's ability to supply data. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are being utilized more heavily at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The average frame rates across all presets are significantly lower than at 1440p. The Low preset at 4K averages 75 FPS, which is 42 FPS lower than the 1440p Low average. The High preset at 4K averages 47 FPS, a 25 FPS drop from 1440p High. This scaling indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's compute resources, including its 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, are being taxed to their limits at 4K.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context for its role. The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 16429 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2319 in single-core. These scores place it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The CPU is not the primary constraint at higher resolutions, but its performance at 1080p allows the system to reach the high frame rates recorded.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database's verdict by resolution identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best setting, with an average of 74 FPS. This is the most visually demanding option available, and the system handles it with room to spare. The 74 FPS average is 14 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a buffer for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best setting, with an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the maximum viable option. The 72 FPS average leaves a 12 FPS margin above the playable minimum.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 75 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 53 FPS, which is below the threshold. The Low preset at 4K provides a playable experience, but it sacrifices visual quality to achieve it.

These best settings reflect a sensible progression. At 1080p, the system has enough headroom to run Ultra. At 1440p, it drops to High. At 4K, it drops to Low. The frame rates at these best settings are consistent, ranging from 72 to 75 FPS, which suggests that the system is tuned to deliver roughly the same level of performance at each resolution when using the appropriate preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a sense of what other hardware would behave similarly in this game.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, with an average benchmark score of 19617 compared to the 5500's 19593, a difference of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, which is 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, which is 0.7 percent higher. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the frame rates at 1080p would be very similar.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, with an average score of 18159 compared to the 2060 SUPER's 18093, a difference of 0.4 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, which is 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, which is 1.6 percent higher. These GPUs would produce frame rates within a small margin of the RTX 2060 SUPER across all resolutions.

The delta percentages between the rivals and the tested components are all under 2 percent. This indicates that swapping in any of these alternatives would result in a nearly identical gaming experience. The system's performance in Lockdown Protocol is representative of a broader class of hardware, not a unique configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2630 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower half of all tested configurations, specifically around the 71st percentile from the bottom. The rank reflects the age of both components, as the CPU was released in 2022 and the GPU in 2019.

The rank is consistent with the measured performance. The system can handle 1080p at Ultra and 1440p at High, but it falls short at 4K on higher presets. Many newer combinations, with more recent CPUs and GPUs, would rank higher due to better raw performance and more advanced features. However, the rank also shows that this combo is far from the bottom, as it still delivers playable frame rates at all three resolutions when using appropriate settings.

The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 62, meaning it performs better than 62 percent of tested GPUs. The CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 73. These individual rankings suggest that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU within this combo. This aligns with the resolution scaling data, which shows the GPU becoming the bottleneck as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 records an average of 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting at 2560x1440 for this combo?

A: The High preset is the best setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 75 FPS. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A770M?

A: The Intel Arc A770M has an average benchmark score of 18383, which is 1.6 percent higher than the RTX 2060 SUPER's 18093. The performance difference in Lockdown Protocol would be minimal.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rates drop significantly from 1440p to 4K across all presets, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot keep up with the rendering demands at this resolution.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets exceeding 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, making it the recommended choice for the best visual quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on three of the four presets. The High preset is the best option, averaging 72 FPS, while Low and Medium also exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 54 FPS, so it should be avoided at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on the Low preset, which averages 75 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 53, 47, and 35 FPS respectively. Users with a 4K display should stick to Low settings for a smooth experience.

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1080p, the system can handle the game at its highest settings. At 1440p, it can handle high settings but not ultra. At 4K, it can only handle low settings. The data shows a capable mid-range system that is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant visual compromises.