Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates indicating that the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming. Across all three tested resolutions, the system maintains playable performance above the 60 FPS threshold at most settings, though the demands of 4K Ultra prove to be the sole exception. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where resolution increases place progressively more strain on the GPU, while the CPU's six-core, twelve-thread configuration remains a stable foundation throughout.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 87 FPS on average, and Low reaches 123 FPS, but High represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, as Ultra dips to 57 FPS on average, falling below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the Ultra preset, achieving an average of 89 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it clears the 60 FPS mark comfortably. The High preset runs at 118 FPS, Medium at 135 FPS, and Low at 191 FPS, all of which are well above the threshold, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best option, delivering an average of 121 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, as even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom. High runs at 161 FPS, Medium at 185 FPS, and Low at 256 FPS, but Ultra offers the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a distinct division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the wide spread between Low (256 FPS) and Ultra (121 FPS) settings. The CPU's performance, measured by its 3DMark scores, is sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 at this resolution, allowing the GPU to be the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread score of 882 in 3DMark and multi-thread score of 5641 in the 16-thread test indicate that it can keep up with the frame rates demanded by the GPU at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The Ultra preset at 1440p (89 FPS) is notably lower than at 1080p (121 FPS), a 26% reduction that points to the GPU becoming more stressed. However, the CPU still has headroom, as the scaling from Low to Ultra (191 to 89 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the dominant factor. The 135 FPS at Medium and 118 FPS at High further confirm this trend.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and even the Medium preset (87 FPS) is significantly lower than its 1440p counterpart. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily at this resolution, while the CPU's role diminishes. The fact that Low (123 FPS) and High (76 FPS) at 4K are both playable indicates that the GPU is the sole arbiter of performance here, with the CPU providing consistent support regardless of settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 123 FPS (no min/max reported)
• Medium: Average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 101 FPS
• High: Average 76 FPS (no min/max reported)
• Ultra: Average 57 FPS (no min/max reported)

The Medium preset at 4K shows a 27 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating some frame-time variance, but the average remains solidly above 60. The High preset's 76 FPS average suggests that this is the practical ceiling for 4K gaming on this hardware.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 191 FPS (no min/max reported)
• Medium: Average 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 156 FPS
• High: Average 118 FPS (no min/max reported)
• Ultra: Average 89 FPS (no min/max reported)

At 1440p, the Medium preset's 41 FPS range (115 to 156) shows that the GPU is working harder, but the minimum of 115 FPS ensures no dips below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS is the standout result, proving that this combo can handle maximum settings at this resolution with ease.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 256 FPS (no min/max reported)
• Medium: Average 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and maximum of 213 FPS
• High: Average 161 FPS (no min/max reported)
• Ultra: Average 121 FPS (no min/max reported)

The 1080p results are uniformly excellent. The Medium preset's 56 FPS spread (157 to 213) is the largest observed, but the minimum of 157 FPS is far above the threshold. The Ultra preset's 121 FPS average is more than double the playable threshold, making this the ideal resolution for competitive play.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 57 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, averaging 76 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum visual quality with this combo?

A: 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset, which averages 89 FPS. This provides the highest quality settings that still clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with all settings maxed out?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 121 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary factor at 2560x1440. The frame rate scales from 191 FPS at Low to 89 FPS at Ultra, a 102 FPS difference, indicating that the RTX 4070's workload dictates performance.

Q: What are the minimum observed frame rates?

A: Only the Medium presets report minimums: 74 FPS at 4K, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 157 FPS at 1080p. All of these are above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the RTX 4070 at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, and even at 4K, the CPU's scores (e.g., 5641 in 3DMark 16-thread) are sufficient to support the GPU's performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20468. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in performance: the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425 (0.2% lower), the AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20422 (0.2% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363 (0.5% lower). Any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol, as the performance deltas are negligible.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% lower), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157, 1.3% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, meaning it would provide a marginal but measurable improvement in frame rates. For users seeking similar performance, these GPUs would produce comparable results in this game, though the RTX 4070's desktop variant has a clear edge in sustained performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 930th out of 3714 combos, placing it in the top 25% of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol. This rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU's 74th percentile standing and the GPU's 81st percentile standing combine to produce a system that is competitive but not at the absolute top tier. The ranking suggests that while there are faster combinations available, this setup outperforms the majority of systems, particularly in scenarios where the GPU is the primary constraint, such as at 1440p and 4K resolutions.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across most settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 121 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all presets including Ultra are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 89 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 76 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls short at 57 FPS.

For users prioritizing competitive performance, the 1080p resolution with Ultra settings offers the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate. For those with 1440p displays, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 4K, users must accept the High preset to maintain smooth gameplay, as Ultra dips below the playable threshold. Overall, this combo is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol, with the only limitation being 4K Ultra settings, which require a more powerful GPU to achieve 60 FPS.