Lockdown Protocol

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, with the processor providing ample headroom even in the most demanding scenarios. Benchmark results indicate that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a straightforward recommendation for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close competitors that would produce nearly identical in-game performance. For the processor, the Ryzen 5 5600 sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,468. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores 20,454 — a delta of just 0.1%. This means swapping in that Intel chip would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's physics and AI workloads would see no practical difference. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20,425, +0.2%) and the AMD EPYC 9454P (20,422, +0.2%) are within a rounding error of the 5600's performance. Even the AMD EPYC 7713, with a score of 20,363, is only 0.5% behind. In practical terms, any of these four alternatives would deliver the same experience, so choosing among them comes down to platform features rather than gaming performance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER holds an 86th percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54,247 — a delta of -0.1%. That difference is negligible; in Lockdown Protocol, you would not be able to distinguish between the two without a frame counter. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1%) is also extremely close, though it is a workstation-oriented card with different driver characteristics. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.7%) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, -2.8%) are slightly ahead in raw compute benchmarks, but those margins remain under 3%, which translates to a few frames per second at most in real gameplay. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, any of these GPUs would provide a nearly identical experience at each resolution and preset.

FAQ

Q: Can the Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol?

A: No. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and multi-thread score of 5,659 indicate strong per-core performance. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still achieves 154 FPS average, and at 4K Ultra it reaches 73 FPS, showing that the GPU remains the limiting factor even in CPU-light scenarios.

Q: What is the maximum refresh rate this combo can drive at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 231 on Low settings. For Ultra settings, the average drops to 113 FPS. This means a 144Hz monitor is fully utilized on Medium (172 FPS) and High (151 FPS), but for Ultra you would need a 120Hz display to match the output.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The data shows 4K Ultra at 73 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. For smoother gameplay, dropping to High yields 97 FPS, and Medium provides 111 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS. Low settings reach 157 FPS, making 4K high-refresh-rate possible if you lower quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its predecessor in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score is 54,209, which is effectively identical to the RTX 4080's 54,247 (-0.1%). In Lockdown Protocol, you should expect the same frame rates from both cards, with less than a 1% difference in any scenario.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The only min FPS values provided are for Medium settings: 95 FPS at 4K, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 191 FPS at 1080p. These represent the worst-case dips, and all remain far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does this system support ray tracing in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 80 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), so it is fully capable of handling ray-traced effects if the game enables them. However, the measured FPS data does not specify whether ray tracing is active in any of the tested presets.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,714 tested combinations in the database, this pairing of Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 336th for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 9% of all systems tested, which is a strong result given the mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects that the GPU does most of the heavy lifting in this game, while the CPU's 74th percentile standing is sufficient to avoid holding back the graphics card. Combos ranked above this likely feature newer flagship processors like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Core i9-14900K, which would improve minimum frame rates in CPU-heavy scenes, but the average FPS gains would be modest. For context, the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile GPU ranking is the dominant factor in this result; a weaker GPU would drop this combo significantly lower in the rankings even with the same CPU.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates in every configuration tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. At 1080p, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 154 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, Ultra again is the best choice, averaging 113 FPS — still comfortably above 60 FPS and smooth on most displays. Even at 4K, Ultra delivers 73 FPS on average, which exceeds the playability threshold, though the minimum FPS for that setting is not recorded. If you prefer guaranteed frame pacing, Medium at 4K provides a 95 FPS minimum and 111 FPS average. This is a system that gives you the freedom to prioritize visual quality or frame rate without ever falling below playable levels. The only limitation is that at 4K Ultra, you are close to the 60 FPS floor, so future game updates or added effects could push it lower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board. Low settings produce an average of 256 FPS. Medium settings average 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS. High settings average 205 FPS. Ultra settings average 154 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS, showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER has plenty of headroom even at the highest quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 231 FPS. Medium settings average 172 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. High settings average 151 FPS. Ultra settings average 113 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 10-25% depending on the preset, which is expected given the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. Low settings average 157 FPS. Medium settings average 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. High settings average 97 FPS. Ultra settings average 73 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Low, High, and Ultra are not recorded, but the Medium preset's 95 FPS floor indicates that even the most demanding scenes stay well above the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 30-35% performance across all settings, which is consistent with the 2.25x pixel increase.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 154 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The margin above the 60 FPS threshold is substantial, so there is no risk of dropping below playable levels even in intense firefights.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 113 FPS. This provides 53 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold, making it a safe bet for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 120Hz. For 144Hz displays, dropping to High (151 FPS) or Medium (172 FPS) would better match the refresh rate, but Ultra remains fully playable.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves only 13 FPS of margin. For 4K gamers who prioritize stability, Medium is a safer choice with a 95 FPS minimum and 111 FPS average. If you have a 60Hz 4K display, Ultra is perfectly fine. For 120Hz 4K panels, High (97 FPS) or Medium (111 FPS) would be more appropriate, as Ultra would not fully saturate the refresh rate. In all cases, the data shows that this combo never forces you below 60 FPS, so the choice comes down to your display's capabilities and your preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate headroom.