Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with measured data indicating that all four tested preset levels—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. The benchmark results show a system that scales predictably across settings and resolutions, with the largest absolute gains appearing at lower resolutions where the CPU and GPU combination can push frame rates well beyond the typical high-refresh territory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates across presets are as follows: Low settings produce 140.1 FPS, Medium delivers 98.4 FPS, High reaches 82.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62.5 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77.6 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU, yet even the heaviest setting stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The step from High to Ultra is the largest single drop at this resolution, with a 20.1 FPS reduction, suggesting that the Ultra preset contains particularly demanding effects or draw distances.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages increase substantially across all settings. Low settings yield 213.4 FPS, Medium produces 152.3 FPS, High reaches 132.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 96.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 116.6 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 4K spread but with a higher floor. Notably, the gap between Medium and High at 1440p is 19.6 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 35.9 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset again carries the heaviest performance penalty.

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are uniformly high. Low settings produce 254.9 FPS, Medium delivers 203.9 FPS, High reaches 182.1 FPS, and Ultra achieves 137.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 117.8 FPS, nearly identical in absolute terms to the 1440p spread. The relative performance scaling from 1440p to 1080p is consistent, with each setting gaining roughly 40-50 FPS when resolution drops, which points to a system that is not severely bottlenecked at either resolution.

The data set does not include minimum or maximum frame time values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. Across all twelve measured configurations, the lowest recorded average is 62.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin. The highest recorded average is 254.9 FPS at 1080p Low, showing headroom for very high refresh rate displays at lower settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern, but with nuances. At 3840x2160, the average FPS at Ultra is 62.5, while at 2560x1440 the same preset achieves 96.8 FPS—a 54.9% increase. When moving from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra, the gain is 40.3 FPS, or 41.6%. These percentage gains are substantial, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as reducing pixel count directly translates into large FPS improvements.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system produces 254.9 FPS, a figure that approaches the practical limits of many CPUs in game logic and draw call processing. The scaling from 1440p Low (213.4 FPS) to 1080p Low (254.9 FPS) is an increase of 41.5 FPS, or 19.4%. This smaller relative gain compared to the Ultra preset scaling suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 begins to exert a moderating influence at extremely high frame rates, though it still allows for substantial FPS growth.

The Ryzen 5 5600's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a 32 MB shared L3 cache appears sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER across most scenarios. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are likely the dominant factors at 4K, where the 82.6 FPS High and 62.5 FPS Ultra results show a clear GPU ceiling. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882, becomes more relevant as frame rates climb toward 255 FPS.

The preset scaling within each resolution also illuminates component roles. At 4K, the difference between Low and Medium is 41.7 FPS, between Medium and High is 15.8 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 20.1 FPS. The largest single-step cost occurs between Low and Medium, suggesting that the Medium preset introduces significant GPU effects. At 1080p, the Low-to-Medium gap is 51 FPS, Medium-to-High is 21.8 FPS, and High-to-Ultra is 45 FPS, showing a different distribution where the Ultra preset's cost is much higher relative to the other steps.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has an average score of 20454, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600's 20468. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, a 0.2% difference, while the AMD EPYC 9454P and AMD EPYC 7713 score 20422 and 20363, representing 0.2% and 0.5% differences, respectively. In practical terms, a system using any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the benchmark deltas are negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are also tightly clustered. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, which is 0.1% below the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, a 0.1% difference, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. These comparisons suggest that swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of these alternatives would yield frame rates within 1% of the measured values, meaning the overall gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol would be effectively indistinguishable.

It is worth remembering the nearestRivals for the GPU include both workstation and mobile parts, which may have different driver optimizations or power characteristics, but the synthetic benchmark scores indicate comparable raw performance. For a desktop gaming scenario, the RTX 4070 SUPER's position at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 74th percentile, places this combo in a strong but not extreme tier of hardware.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings and resolutions above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 62.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS line by 2.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 96.8 FPS, providing comfortable headroom for high refresh rate monitors. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 137.1 FPS, which is well suited for 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays.

The system's capability at 4K Ultra is notable because it means no compromise is required for maximum image quality at that resolution. The 62.5 FPS average is above the playable threshold, though users seeking a more consistent high-refresh experience at 4K would need to drop to High settings, which delivers 82.6 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset is not only playable but leaves substantial margin, with 96.8 FPS and 137.1 FPS respectively.

The combination ranks 634th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations in the database. This rank reflects a system that can handle the game's demands at maximum settings across the most common resolutions, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra is close to the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, though the margin is slim.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can produce?

A: The highest measured average is 254.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest at Ultra settings is 137.1 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra, the average drops from 137.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 62.5 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 74.6 FPS or 54.4%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 1440p?

A: The data shows a 54.9% FPS increase when moving from 4K Ultra (62.5 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (96.8 FPS), indicating the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the 254.9 FPS result suggests the CPU begins to play a larger role.

Q: Which preset is recommended for 1440p gaming on a high refresh monitor?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 96.8 FPS, which is suitable for 100 Hz+ displays. High settings would yield 132.7 FPS for even higher refresh rates.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest rival GPU in terms of average score?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, a difference of only 0.1%.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 62.5 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available, and it just clears the threshold. For users who prefer a larger safety margin, High settings at 82.6 FPS would provide more stability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 96.8 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum image quality while maintaining a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS. The data shows that even the heaviest preset at this resolution is far from the playable limit.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 137.1 FPS, which is the recommended configuration for the highest visual fidelity. This frame rate is sufficient for 120 Hz and 144 Hz monitors, and the 60 FPS threshold is exceeded by more than double.

In all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the best option according to the playableSettings field, which lists all four presets as playable. The average FPS at the best settings ranges from 62.5 at 4K to 137.1 at 1080p, demonstrating that this hardware has no need to sacrifice quality for playability in Lockdown Protocol.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination holds rank 634 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all configurations. This rank is driven primarily by the GPU's strong performance, as the RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 74th percentile among all CPUs.

The rank indicates that while this is not an extreme enthusiast setup, it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems for this game. The 4K Ultra result of 62.5 FPS is a key factor, as many combos fail to reach 60 FPS at that resolution and preset. The 1440p Ultra result of 96.8 FPS further solidifies the position, offering high-refresh capability at a mainstream resolution.

Compared to the nearest rival GPU, the RTX 5050 Mobile, the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER has a 0.1% higher average score, meaning the rank would be essentially unchanged if that mobile part were used instead. The CPU rivals, with deltas of 0.1% to 0.5%, would also produce negligible rank differences. This suggests that the combo's rank is robust across small hardware variations, and the measured performance is representative of a broader class of similar hardware.