Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2941 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this system in the lower portion of the database, roughly in the 21st percentile of all recorded combos. This is not a top-tier configuration for the game, but the ranking alone does not tell the full story, as the measured frame rates reveal a system that can handle the game at several playable settings levels.

The CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (0.3% lower). The spread between these processors is remarkably tight, with all four rivals landing within 0.3% of the 5500X3D's average score. This indicates that CPU-side performance is not a differentiator in this combo; the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is effectively interchangeable with those alternatives for Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 15283 (0.0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 (0.8% higher). The GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, and its mid-pack percentile explains why the combo rank lands where it does.

The frame rate data confirms this assessment. Across all measured resolutions and settings, the system delivers playable performance in most configurations, but 4K Ultra and 1440p Ultra fall short of the 60 FPS threshold. The combination of a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU produces a system that is best suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K limited to lower presets.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 145 FPS on Low, 103 FPS on Medium, 90 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: High is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, delivering 66 FPS average. Low runs at 106 FPS and Medium at 76 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while still staying above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 69 FPS, which clears the threshold. Medium averages 49 FPS, High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable mark.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to nearby GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is essentially tied with the GTX 580 at 15283, and it is within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171. The RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 is 0.6% higher, and the Radeon 680M at 15270 is 0.1% higher. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the system averages 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 119. At 1440p Medium, it averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87. At 4K Medium, it averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 56.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.3% of its average, and the CPU itself ranks in the 85th percentile. The GPU ranks in the 58th percentile, and the frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes, which indicates GPU-bound performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates for every configuration and minimum/maximum values for Medium settings only.

At 1920x1080, the system produces its best results. Low settings deliver 145 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo in any configuration. Medium drops to 103 FPS average, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. High settings produce 90 FPS average. Ultra is the most demanding preset at this resolution, yet it still holds 67 FPS average. All four presets remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the lowest recorded minimum at 1080p Medium (88 FPS) exceeds the threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings yield 106 FPS average, which is still well above the threshold. Medium averages 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. The minimum at this preset is just 4 FPS above the playable threshold, indicating that brief dips during intense scenes could approach 60 FPS. High settings average 66 FPS, which clears the threshold by 6 FPS. Ultra falls to 49 FPS average, which is below the playable mark and not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles outside of Low settings. Low averages 69 FPS, which is above the threshold but only by 9 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. The maximum at Medium never reaches 60 FPS, so this preset cannot sustain playable performance even in the best moments. High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. Both are well below the threshold and would produce visibly stuttery gameplay.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values across all resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the minimum of 88 FPS and maximum of 119 FPS indicate a fairly stable experience. At 1440p, the range from 64 to 87 FPS shows more variance, with the minimum barely clearing the threshold. At 4K, the range from 41 to 56 FPS confirms that the preset is unplayable, as even the peak frame rate falls short.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide a clear picture of what other processors would perform similarly in this configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, which is 0.2% higher than the 5500X3D. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 also scores 36938, again 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, which is 0.3% lower. Any of these processors would produce effectively identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU, as the performance deltas are far smaller than the variance between individual game sessions.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals tell a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, which is effectively identical to the RTX 2060's 15290 (0.0% delta). The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, which is 0.8% higher. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning that swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these GPUs would change frame rates by only a few FPS at most.

For a user considering alternatives, the practical takeaway is that the CPU can be swapped among several near-identical options without changing the experience. The GPU also has several close matches, though the RTX 2060 is the reference point for this analysis. The closest GPU alternative is the GTX 580, which matches the RTX 2060 within 0.0%, while the RX 7600 and RTX 3050 OEM are slightly higher but still within the same performance band.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 67 FPS. This is the ideal configuration for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold by 7 FPS. The next step down, High, runs at 90 FPS, but Ultra offers the best experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 66 FPS. This preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by 6 FPS. Medium runs at 76 FPS and Low at 106 FPS, but High delivers noticeably better visual fidelity than Medium while remaining playable. Ultra at this resolution averages 49 FPS, so it is not an option.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 69 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with averages of 49, 43, and 32 FPS respectively. Low is the sole viable choice for 4K, and even it only clears the threshold by 9 FPS. Players seeking higher quality at 4K would need a more powerful GPU.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: as resolution increases, the highest playable preset drops. At 1080p, Ultra is playable. At 1440p, High is the ceiling. At 4K, only Low works. This progression reflects the GPU's mid-range position in the database.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher in several configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 67 FPS average. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High at 66 FPS average. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 69 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p gaming, this combo is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings with headroom to spare. The 67 FPS average at Ultra means the system will not dip below the threshold in most scenes. For 1440p, the system handles High settings at 66 FPS, which is a solid experience, though players who prefer maximum visual quality will need to accept a lower preset. For 4K, the system can run the game only on Low settings, and even then the 69 FPS average leaves limited margin for demanding scenes.

The overall picture is that this is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system for Lockdown Protocol, with 4K support limited to the lowest preset. The CPU's high percentile ranking ensures that processor-side performance is not a concern, while the GPU's mid-range position defines the system's limits. Players targeting 1080p or 1440p will find this combo satisfactory, while 4K users should consider this configuration only if they are willing to play on Low settings. The recorded frame rates confirm that the system meets the 60 FPS playable threshold in the majority of tested configurations, making it a viable choice for most gaming scenarios in this title.