Lockdown Protocol

This analysis is based on measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination running Lockdown Protocol. The dataset provides average, minimum, and maximum FPS at three resolutions across four settings presets, along with comparative rankings and verdicts for playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 214. Medium settings produce an average of 152 FPS, with a minimum of 129 and a maximum of 175. High settings drop the average to 133 FPS. Ultra settings still maintain an average of 99 FPS. Across all four presets at 1080p, the average FPS never dips below the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding preset staying well above that mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 157 FPS. Medium settings yield 111 FPS on average, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 128. High settings average 97 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 73 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium (95 FPS) remains comfortably above the playability threshold, indicating stable frame delivery even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results show a more pronounced gap between presets. Low settings average 101 FPS. Medium settings average 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 and a maximum of 83. High settings average 63 FPS. Ultra settings fall to an average of 47 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 61 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while High’s average of 63 sits close to that line. Ultra at 4K is the only preset across all resolutions that drops below 60 FPS on average.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by roughly 20-30% at every resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p (115 FPS difference), narrowing to 84 FPS at 1440p and 54 FPS at 4K. This suggests that higher resolutions place proportionally more load on the GPU, compressing the relative difference between presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 3070 ranks 1588th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper portion of the field, roughly in the 57th percentile of all tested configurations. Given that the game is a competitive FPS, this rank indicates the combo sits above the median but is not at the extreme top end.

To contextualize this rank, consider the individual component standings. The Ryzen 5 5500 holds a 73rd percentile position among all CPUs in general benchmark tests, with an average benchmark score of 19,593. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (score 19,617, delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-12500 (score 19,668, delta -0.4%), Intel Core i7-10700F (score 19,499, delta 0.5%), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (score 19,723, delta -0.7%). The CPU is essentially on par with these alternatives, with deltas under 1% in either direction.

The RTX 3070 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,208. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (score 17,083, delta 0.7%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (score 17,037, delta 1%), AMD Radeon HD 7970M (score 17,019, delta 1.1%), and NVIDIA Tesla K40c (score 17,468, delta -1.5%). Again, the GPU’s performance is within a small margin of these comparables.

The combined rank of 1588 out of 3714 makes sense given these component-level positions. The CPU is slightly above average in its percentile, and the GPU is moderately above average. Together, they form a system that handles Lockdown Protocol well at common gaming resolutions, as the FPS data confirms. The rank suggests that while many higher-end combos exist, this particular pairing outperforms the majority of systems tested for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to find the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 99 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a substantial margin. There is no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. While this is lower than the 1080p result, it still provides a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS line. Players can run the game at maximum settings at 1440p without worrying about average performance dropping below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 63 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that clears 60 FPS on average. The Medium preset also stays above 60 FPS (72 average), but High is more demanding and still meets the threshold. Ultra at 4K falls to 47 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. The choice at 4K is therefore between High and Medium, with High offering better visuals while still maintaining playable average performance.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 47, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 63 FPS.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 214, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The maximum FPS recorded across all tests is 175, which occurs at 1080p Medium settings.

Q: How does the combo rank relative to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1588th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper half of all tested configurations, though not in the top tier.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 47, below the 60 FPS threshold. Since the CPU’s general benchmark percentile (73rd) is higher than the GPU’s (61st), the GPU appears to be the more constrained component at higher resolutions, though both contribute to overall performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 129 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 95 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 61 FPS. All of these minima stay at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which is better for this game: the CPU or the GPU?

A: Based on component percentiles, the CPU (73rd percentile) is stronger relative to its peers than the GPU (61st percentile). However, in-game performance at higher resolutions is more dependent on GPU load, as shown by the larger FPS drops when moving from 1440p to 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component matters more for Lockdown Protocol requires examining how FPS scales with resolution and settings. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly, and the processor must keep up with game logic and draw calls. The jump from Low (214 FPS) to Ultra (99 FPS) at 1080p shows that settings changes affect the GPU workload, but even at Ultra, the system stays well above 60 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more significant. The FPS drops from 157 (Low) to 73 (Ultra), a reduction of 84 FPS. The minimum at Medium is 95 FPS, which is still high. The CPU remains capable enough to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding preset at 1440p clears 60 FPS easily.

At 4K, the GPU’s role dominates. The FPS ranges from 101 (Low) to 47 (Ultra). The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, while High sits just above at 63. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same settings shows the GPU working harder: High goes from 97 FPS at 1440p to 63 at 4K, a 35% drop. Medium goes from 111 to 72, a 35% drop as well. Low goes from 157 to 101, a 36% drop. This consistent reduction across presets points to GPU-bound behavior at 4K.

The CPU’s role is more visible at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system produces 214 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 836, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319) becomes relevant. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,429, Geekbench multi-core score of 7,976) ensure it can handle the game’s threads without becoming a constraint.

The verdict data supports this split. At 1080p and 1440p, all four presets are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at both resolutions. At 4K, only Low, Medium, and High are playable, with Ultra excluded. The fact that the CPU’s percentile (73) exceeds the GPU’s (61) suggests that in most games, the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU becomes the limiting factor specifically at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 47.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so comfortably at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 73 FPS. At 3840x2160, three presets (Low, Medium, High) are playable, with High averaging 63 FPS; Ultra at 4K is not playable, averaging 47 FPS.

For players targeting 60 FPS, the system delivers at every resolution as long as the preset is chosen appropriately. At 1080p, there is no compromise needed—Ultra settings provide nearly double the threshold FPS. At 1440p, Ultra still provides a 13 FPS buffer above 60. At 4K, players must choose High settings to stay above 60 FPS on average, which is a reasonable trade-off for 4K gaming.

The minimum FPS data reinforces this verdict. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 129 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 95 FPS; at 4K Medium, it is 61 FPS. Only at 4K does the minimum approach the threshold, and even then, it stays above it. The system is not only playable but also provides smooth frame delivery across most tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 5500 are all within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19,617, which is 0.1% lower than the 5500’s 19,593. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19,668, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19,499, 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19,723, 0.7% lower. In practice, swapping the 5500 for any of these CPUs would result in nearly identical in-game performance for Lockdown Protocol, as the benchmark deltas are negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 3070 are similarly close. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17,083, which is 0.7% higher than the 3070’s 17,208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17,037, 1% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17,019, 1.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17,468, 1.5% lower. These deltas are small enough that the RTX 3070’s performance in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly indistinguishable from these alternatives. A system with the RTX 3070 swapped for an RX 7600 XT, for example, would likely produce average FPS within a few frames of the values recorded here.

The combined rank of 1588 out of 3714 combos reflects this tight grouping among the CPU and GPU rivals. Since both components have nearest rivals within 1.5% of their benchmark scores, any of the listed alternatives would place the system in a similar position in the game’s performance ranking. Players considering a build with the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 3070 can expect comparable results from these near-identical hardware options.