Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 spans three resolutions and four quality presets. The measurements are complete for average frame rates, with minimum and maximum figures available only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest overall performance. The Low preset produces an average of 131 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across the entire test matrix. Medium follows at 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High drops to 81 FPS average, while Ultra maintains an average of 61 FPS, just barely above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 70 FPS, indicating that quality settings have a substantial impact on the frame rate ceiling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decline noticeably but remain playable at several presets. Low produces 96 FPS average, Medium delivers 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS, High falls to 59 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum below the 60 FPS threshold even though its average clears it, which suggests occasional dips into less smooth territory during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the same hardware configuration struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at higher quality settings. Low still manages 62 FPS average, just over the playability line. Medium averages 44 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 33 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p but still significant given the lower overall performance level.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: each step down in resolution yields a substantial improvement in average frame rate. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at the same preset ranges from 25 to 35 FPS depending on quality level, while the difference between 1440p and 4K ranges from 21 to 34 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increased pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3068 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pair in the lower portion of the overall distribution, roughly in the 17th percentile of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the GTX 1070's age more than the CPU's capability, as the Ryzen 5 5600F sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs in general benchmark data.

The combo rank is informative when compared to the component-level percentiles. The CPU's percentile ranking of 85 against all CPUs is strong, while the GPU's percentile ranking of 47 against all GPUs is middling. This asymmetry suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing larger performance drops at higher resolutions and quality presets.

In practical terms, a rank of 3068 out of 3714 means the majority of tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. However, the ranking does not tell the whole story: the measured data shows that this specific combination still clears 60 FPS at 1080p across all four presets and at 1440p on Low and Medium. The rank is a relative measure across a wide field of hardware, not an absolute judgment of playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are closely matched in average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average score of 36938, a negligible 0 percent difference from the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5 percent higher. Any of these processors would deliver virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the frame rates recorded for this combination would remain essentially unchanged if the CPU were swapped for one of these alternatives.

On the GPU side, the GTX 1070's nearest rivals show similarly small deltas. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, 0.2 percent higher than the GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, 0.5 percent higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, 0.6 percent lower. The NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, 0.7 percent lower. These alternatives would produce nearly identical graphics performance, though note that the FirePro, Quadro, and Tesla models are professional or workstation-class parts that may lack the same driver optimization for gaming workloads.

The practical takeaway is that if the Ryzen 5 5600F were replaced with any of its four nearest CPU rivals, the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol would stay within a fraction of a percent. Similarly, swapping the GTX 1070 for any of its four nearest GPU rivals would yield nearly indistinguishable results. The combination as tested sits in a tightly clustered performance neighborhood on both component fronts.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays playable, delivering an average of 68 FPS. The High preset falls to 59 FPS average, below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low is 62 FPS. Medium averages 44 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: How close is the Ryzen 5 5600F to its nearest rival CPUs in performance?

A: The closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is 0 percent different from the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945. The other three nearest rivals are within 0.5 percent.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, scores 9803, just 0.2 percent higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M is 0.5 percent higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 are 0.6 and 0.7 percent lower, respectively.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1080p ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. The measured minimum at 1920x1080 Medium is 79 FPS, well above the threshold. At 1440p Medium, however, the minimum is 58 FPS, which does dip below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600F and the GTX 1070 in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 131 FPS on Low and 61 FPS on Ultra, a 70 FPS swing driven entirely by graphics settings. The fact that Ultra still clears 60 FPS at 1080p suggests the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU even at the highest quality preset, and the GPU is the component that scales the frame rate down as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern continues. Low delivers 96 FPS, Medium 68 FPS, High 59 FPS, and Ultra 45 FPS. The 51 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is slightly narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more heavily loaded and the incremental cost of each quality tier is proportionally larger relative to the total frame time.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes unmistakable. Even Low settings only produce 62 FPS, and the drop from Low to Ultra is 33 FPS. The pixel count at 4K is roughly four times that of 1080p, and the frame rates reflect that load: 131 FPS at 1080p Low becomes 62 FPS at 4K Low, a 53 percent reduction. The CPU's role at 4K is diminished because the GPU is clearly the bottleneck at every preset.

Comparing the resolution scaling at the same preset quantifies this further. For Low settings, the average FPS goes from 131 at 1080p to 96 at 1440p to 62 at 4K. For Ultra, it goes from 61 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p to 29 at 4K. The proportional drops are similar across presets, which is expected when a single component, the GPU, is the limiting factor across all tested configurations.

The CPU's general benchmark standing supports this interpretation. The Ryzen 5 5600F sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with a multithread score of 19236 and a single-thread score of 2872. The GTX 1070, by contrast, sits in the 47th percentile among all GPUs. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title where frame pacing and response matter, the GPU's lower relative standing is the more consequential factor at higher resolutions and settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 61 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the tested configuration, and it remains playable, though with only 1 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, with a measured average of 68 FPS. High falls to 59 FPS average, just below the threshold, and Ultra drops further to 45 FPS. Medium provides 8 FPS of headroom, but the measured minimum of 58 FPS indicates that some scenes will dip just under 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with a measured average of 62 FPS. Medium averages 44 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The 2 FPS of headroom at Low is slim, so players seeking a more consistent experience may prefer to cap the frame rate slightly below the average to avoid noticeable dips.

The Verdict

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution and quality expectations.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable across every preset. Ultra averages 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, and all lower presets deliver progressively higher frame rates up to 131 FPS at Low. This is the resolution where the combination performs best and offers the most flexibility.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at Low and Medium settings. Medium averages 68 FPS, which is comfortable, though the 58 FPS minimum shows that the 60 FPS line is not guaranteed in every scene. High and Ultra fall short of the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Low settings, with an average of 62 FPS. Any preset above Low produces average frame rates in the 29 to 44 FPS range, which is not smooth enough for a fast-paced FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at all quality levels, 1440p is playable at Low and Medium, and 4K is playable only at Low. The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom throughout. Players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity will find this combination workable at 1080p and 1440p, but those targeting 4K should expect to run minimal settings or consider a more capable graphics card.