Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol spans three resolutions and four quality presets. The measurements show a clear pattern: higher resolutions and higher presets both reduce average frame rates, though the scaling differs between them.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows. On Low settings, the average frame rate is 83 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. High settings drop the average to 51 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding an average of only 39 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial: 44 FPS, or roughly 47% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves considerably. Low settings deliver an average of 129 FPS. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings average 80 FPS. Ultra settings average exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra here is 69 FPS, meaning Ultra runs about 53% slower than Low.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination is clearly at its strongest. Low settings average 175 FPS. Medium settings average 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. High settings average 109 FPS. Ultra settings average 82 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 93 FPS, a 53% reduction, similar in proportional terms to the 1440p scaling.

Notably, the database only records minimum and maximum frame rates for Medium settings at each resolution. For Low, High, and Ultra, only average FPS values are available. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 50 FPS falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, even though the average is 59 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 78 FPS stays comfortably above the threshold. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 106 FPS is far above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that this game is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU still plays a meaningful role at 1080p. The Ryzen 5 5600F has 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, with a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236. The RTX 2070 SUPER has a Passmark G3D score of 18169.

Resolution scaling tells the story. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset reduces average FPS by roughly 21-23% across all presets. For example, High settings drop from 109 FPS at 1080p to 80 FPS at 1440p, a 27% reduction. Low settings drop from 175 to 129 FPS, a 26% reduction. This consistent proportional decline suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU workload does not scale with pixel count in the same way.

Moving from 1440p to 4K produces a larger relative drop. At High settings, the average falls from 80 to 51 FPS, a 36% reduction. At Medium, it falls from 91 to 59 FPS, a 35% reduction. At Low, it falls from 129 to 83 FPS, a 36% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly stressed.

The CPU's role is more apparent at 1080p, where the GPU is less taxed. The 129 FPS average at 1440p Low versus 175 FPS at 1080p Low shows a 46 FPS gap, which is larger in absolute terms than the gaps at higher presets. This suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is able to feed frames quickly enough to let the GPU reach very high rates, but the GPU still caps the maximum. The Ryzen 5 5600F's 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are sufficient for this game's CPU demands.

In practical terms, the data shows that for 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the dominant factor across all presets. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck, as even Low settings only reach 83 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. Users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need a stronger GPU, while the CPU has headroom to spare.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly to this combination.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in score: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5% delta). These four processors would deliver virtually identical CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning that frame rates at 1080p would be nearly indistinguishable. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is particularly interesting, as its 3D V-Cache design might behave differently in cache-sensitive workloads, but the benchmark scores suggest parity here.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (-1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (-1.2% delta), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (-1.3% delta), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (-1.5% delta). These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game. The RTX 3070 Mobile is notable because it is a laptop part, yet its performance parity means a gaming laptop with that GPU would match this desktop combination. The Intel Arc A750 and B570 also match, which suggests Intel's recent discrete GPUs are competitive with the older RTX 2070 SUPER at this specific workload.

Combining these, a system with any of the four rival CPUs paired with any of the four rival GPUs would be expected to deliver frame rates within about 1-2% of the measurements recorded here. This is useful for buyers considering alternative hardware configurations.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 Medium is 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the minimum recorded FPS is 50, and the maximum is 68, so the experience would include dips below the threshold. Low settings at 4K average 83 FPS, which is the only playable 4K preset according to the database.

Q: What is the best resolution for this PC in Lockdown Protocol?

A: At 1920x1080, all four presets average above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 82 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also average at or above 60 FPS, with Ultra exactly at 60 FPS. The best resolution depends on the display, but 1440p Ultra is the highest quality setting that maintains playable performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A750 in this game?

A: The database lists the Intel Arc A750 as a nearest rival GPU with an average score of 20582, which is 1.5% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's average score of 20282. In practical terms, the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the Arc A750 having a negligible advantage.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combination reaches 175 FPS average, which is very high. The CPU's single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 are strong for this game. The CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested preset, as the GPU is the limiting factor based on the resolution scaling patterns.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p High settings?

A: The recorded average is 80 FPS at 2560x1440 High. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for this preset, but the average is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a smooth experience.

Q: Why are minimum and maximum FPS only recorded for Medium settings?

A: The database's measurement methodology captured full frame time statistics only for the Medium preset at each resolution. For Low, High, and Ultra, only average FPS values are available. This limits detailed analysis of frame pacing for those presets, but the averages are sufficient for determining playability.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3714 tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2165th in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking and the CPU's 85th percentile ranking. The CPU is stronger relative to other CPUs than the GPU is relative to other GPUs, so the GPU is the limiting factor for the overall ranking.

The rank of 2165 out of 3714 means that approximately 58% of tested combinations perform better in this game, while 42% perform worse. This is a modest result for a desktop system with a 6-core Zen 3 CPU and a Turing-generation GPU. The combination is not competitive with high-end modern systems, but it is far from the bottom of the rankings.

The gap between the CPU's strong relative position (85th percentile) and the GPU's weaker position (65th percentile) explains the overall rank. If the GPU were upgraded to a more powerful model, the combination would likely jump significantly in the rankings, since the CPU has headroom. Conversely, the GPU is already well-matched to the CPU for this game, as neither component is severely underpowered relative to the other.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium settings average 59 FPS, which is just below the threshold, and High and Ultra average 51 and 39 FPS respectively. The best setting at 4K is therefore Low, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Ultra settings average exactly 60 FPS, which meets the threshold. High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS, and Low averages 129 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, as it is the most demanding preset that still clears the playable threshold, though the exact 60 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are also playable. Ultra averages 82 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS, and Low averages 175 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, with a solid 22 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra provides both maximum visual quality and a comfortable performance buffer.

For users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity, the data supports dropping to Medium or Low at any resolution. For example, 1080p Medium averages 125 FPS, which would suit a high-refresh-rate monitor. At 1440p, Low averages 129 FPS, also suitable for high refresh rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable territory depends heavily on the target resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, and High and Ultra are not playable. Users with 4K displays should accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to gain visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable at all four presets. Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold. This is the sweet spot for this combination: 1440p Ultra delivers the full visual experience at the minimum acceptable frame rate. Users who want more headroom can drop to High for 80 FPS or Medium for 91 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. Ultra averages 82 FPS, and every preset clears 60 FPS with room to spare. This is the resolution where the combination is most comfortable, offering high frame rates even at maximum quality.

The verdict is clear: this is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system for Lockdown Protocol, but not a 4K system beyond minimum settings. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are sufficient for 1440p Ultra, but the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600F provides ample CPU performance across all tested scenarios.