Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a lopsided combination for Lockdown Protocol, but the benchmark data shows it delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions. At 4K, the RTX 5090’s raw power dominates, while the Ryzen 5 5600’s six Zen 3 cores provide enough throughput to avoid becoming a severe bottleneck in this FPS title. The measured results place this combo in the top tier of tested systems, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate displays at any resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at the highest preset with average FPS well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra in all cases.

• 1920x1080: Ultra settings yield an average of 175 FPS. This is the highest visual quality preset available, and the frame rate is more than sufficient for competitive play on a 144Hz or even 240Hz monitor. For maximum frame rates, dropping to Low settings produces 256 FPS, but the Ultra preset already provides a massive margin over the 60 FPS floor.

• 2560x1440: Ultra settings produce an average of 128 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 1080p result, but it remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth handle the increased pixel count with ease, and the Ryzen 5 5600 keeps up with the CPU demands at this resolution.

• 3840x2160: Ultra settings average 83 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario, but the frame rate still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable 23 FPS. Medium settings at 4K yield 127 FPS, and Low settings reach 178 FPS, but neither is necessary for a smooth experience since Ultra is already playable.

The measured data reveals a clear pattern: this combo is never below 83 FPS at any preset or resolution. The most demanding setting tested—4K Ultra—still delivers a playable 83 FPS average, meaning users can max out the game without compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing ranks 188 out of 3714 combos. This places it in the top 5% of all tested systems, which is expected given the RTX 5090’s position as the highest-performing consumer GPU in the database.

The combo’s rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU. The RTX 5090 has a percentile rank of 92 against all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of tested graphics cards. The Ryzen 5 5600, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 74 against all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-range processor but not a top-tier part. The substantial gap between the GPU’s percentile and the CPU’s percentile shows that this is a GPU-limited pairing at lower resolutions, but the frame rates are so high that the CPU’s relative weakness does not harm the playability.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 83 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 128 FPS at 2560x1440. This is the highest quality preset and still provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings drop from 175 FPS at 1920x1080 to 83 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 92 FPS. This represents a 52.6% decrease in average frame rate as resolution scales up.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a severe bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU’s single-thread performance (882 in 3dmark_single_thread) still allows for playable results, but the GPU’s massive headroom is not fully utilized.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS in the measured data is 83 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other resolution and preset combinations produce higher averages.

Q: Does the RTX 5090’s 32 GB of VRAM matter for this game?

A: Lockdown Protocol is not a VRAM-heavy title, so the 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is more than sufficient. The GPU’s 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the primary drivers of the high frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering other hardware that would behave similarly, the nearest rivals for each component provide useful reference points.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468. Its closest rivals in the database are:

• Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (avg score 20454, delta 0.1% slower)
• AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (avg score 20425, delta 0.2% slower)
• AMD EPYC 9454P (avg score 20422, delta 0.2% slower)
• AMD EPYC 7713 (avg score 20363, delta 0.5% slower)

These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is a particularly close match, with a negligible 0.1% difference in average score. Any of these CPUs would pair with the RTX 5090 in a very similar way to the Ryzen 5 5600.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (avg score 79605, delta 0.3% slower)
• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (avg score 79396, delta 0.6% slower)
• AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (avg score 78940, delta 1.1% slower)
• AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (avg score 80959, delta 1.4% faster)

The Tesla P100 cards are interesting alternatives, but they lack the RTX 5090’s modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the only rival that scores slightly higher, but the difference is just 1.4%. For gaming purposes, the RTX 5090 remains the stronger choice due to its 32 GB memory and Blackwell 2.0 architecture.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 5090 changes noticeably across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has a more significant role because the GPU is not fully stressed. The frame rate at Ultra settings is 175 FPS, which is 40 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (882 in 3dmark_single_thread) is sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU is not the limiting factor.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The Ultra preset drops to 128 FPS, a 47 FPS decrease from 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become the primary constraint as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The Ultra preset falls to 83 FPS, which is a 45 FPS drop from 1440p. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper than from 1080p to 1440p, showing that the RTX 5090’s rendering workload increases exponentially with resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600’s six cores and 12 threads are adequate for the game’s CPU demands, but the GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are what ultimately determine the frame rate at 4K.

The measured FPS data confirms this pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 256 FPS, likely a CPU-limited scenario. At 4K Low, it drops to 178 FPS, showing the GPU’s workload scaling. The fact that 4K Low (178 FPS) is still higher than 1080p Ultra (175 FPS) indicates that the GPU has massive headroom even at high resolutions, and the CPU becomes the bottleneck only at the lowest settings and resolutions.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates in every tested scenario. The threshold for playability is 60 FPS, and the worst-case result—4K Ultra at 83 FPS—exceeds that threshold by 23 FPS.

• 1920x1080: All presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 175 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, providing the highest visual quality with a frame rate nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold.
• 2560x1440: All presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 128 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, offering more than double the required frame rate.
• 3840x2160: All presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 83 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

The verdict by resolution confirms that every resolution and preset combination is playable, with the highest quality preset always being the recommended choice. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth ensure that even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings do not cause a frame rate collapse. The Ryzen 5 5600, while not a top-tier CPU, provides enough processing power to keep up with the GPU’s output at all tested resolutions. This is a capable system for Lockdown Protocol, and the data shows it will deliver a smooth experience on any monitor up to 4K.