Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid, playable experience in Lockdown Protocol across most settings, though the game's demands at 4K resolution require some compromises. Benchmark data indicates this combo is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance is more variable depending on the graphics preset chosen.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2055 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This percentile position suggests the pairing is neither a top-tier enthusiast setup nor a low-end configuration, but rather a balanced mid-range option that handles the game's requirements with reasonable headroom.

Breaking down the individual components, the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, indicating it outperforms nearly three-quarters of the CPUs in the database. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. The discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles is notable, suggesting the Ryzen 5 5500 provides more relative compute strength than the RTX 4060 provides relative graphics strength. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, this means the graphics card is more likely to be the limiting factor in demanding scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

The combo's rank of 2055 out of 3714 places it just past the median of tested configurations. The measured frame rates confirm this positioning: the system produces playable performance at all tested resolutions, but the margin above the 60 FPS threshold varies significantly by resolution and preset selection.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 188.9 FPS on Low settings, which is substantially higher than what the GPU alone would typically deliver in more demanding titles. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly at lower resolutions, and the primary bottleneck resides with the graphics card even at 1080p.

When moving from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra, average FPS drops from 188.9 to 85.3, a reduction of 54.8%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's visual effects at 1080p. Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions; at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 42.2, while at 4K Low it rises to 89.5. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 4K shows a 52.8% performance reduction, similar in magnitude to the 1080p scaling, which suggests the GPU remains the dominant factor across all resolutions tested.

The resolution scaling itself tells a compelling story. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS from 188.9 to 137, a 27.5% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low further reduces performance from 137 to 89.5, a 34.7% drop. These reductions align with the increased pixel count that the GPU must render, confirming the graphics card is the primary limiter. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads appear sufficient to keep up with the GPU's demands, as evidenced by the relatively consistent frame rate behavior across resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 85.3 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that maintains playable performance, and the margin of 25.3 FPS above the threshold provides some headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset achieves 116.7 FPS, Medium reaches 134.4 FPS, and Low tops out at 188.9 FPS, but Ultra offers the best visual quality while still clearing the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 66.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold though with a narrower margin of just 6.8 FPS. This suggests Ultra is playable but could dip below 60 FPS in particularly intense moments. The High preset at 86 FPS offers more comfortable headroom, while Medium at 97.2 FPS and Low at 137 FPS provide increasingly higher margins. For the best visual experience that stays at or above 60 FPS, Ultra remains the choice at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes markedly. Ultra drops to 42.2 FPS, well below the playable threshold. High achieves 53.2 FPS, also below 60 FPS. Medium reaches exactly 62 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold. Low performs at 89.5 FPS, providing significant headroom. The verdict data confirms Medium as the best settings at 4K, with an average of 62 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning systems built with that CPU would perform nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, 0.7% higher. These deltas are all within 1%, so any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates as the Ryzen 5 5500 in this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. All four rivals are within 1% of the RTX 4060's score, suggesting that swapping in any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, with the HD 7790 being the closest match.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels each, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 188.9 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 134.4 FPS on Medium, 116.7 FPS on High, and 85.3 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Medium and High at 17.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 137 FPS on Low, 97.2 FPS on Medium, 86 FPS on High, and 66.8 FPS on Ultra. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 70.2 FPS, compared to 103.6 FPS at 1080p. This narrower spread indicates that resolution scaling reduces the relative impact of settings changes, as the GPU becomes increasingly saturated with pixel rendering work.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 89.5 FPS on Low, 62 FPS on Medium, 53.2 FPS on High, and 42.2 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K delivers less than half the frame rate of Low at 1080p, illustrating the combined burden of high resolution and maximum visual quality. The min and max FPS values are not reported in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 85.3, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K resolution?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160 deliver an average of 62 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra and High at 4K fall below the threshold at 42.2 and 53.2 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival GPU?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average benchmarks, while the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, a difference of just 0.2%. Performance in Lockdown Protocol would be virtually identical between these two GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck this system?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 188.9 FPS, and performance scales predictably with resolution and settings changes, indicating the graphics card determines frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 86. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold and allows for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does this combo rank in the top half of tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2055 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it just past the median. This indicates it performs better than roughly 45% of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions, but the playable settings range varies significantly. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 85.3 FPS and Low reaching 188.9 FPS. The system offers substantial headroom at this resolution, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even with maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 66.8 FPS just above the threshold. Gamers seeking maximum visual fidelity at 1440p can use Ultra settings, though the narrow margin above 60 FPS suggests some frame rate fluctuation may occur in demanding scenes. The High preset at 86 FPS provides a safer balance between quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system can only maintain playable performance on Low and Medium settings. Medium achieves exactly 62 FPS, while High and Ultra fall short at 53.2 and 42.2 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, the best approach is Medium settings, which provide a playable experience while retaining a reasonable level of visual quality. The verdict data confirms Medium as the best settings at 4K, and the system is not recommended for Ultra or High at this resolution.

Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination proves capable of running Lockdown Protocol smoothly at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K users should stick to Medium or Low presets to stay above the 60 FPS threshold.