Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS title. The data shows a clear progression of frame rates across resolutions and settings, with the system comfortably handling high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and maintaining playability up to 4K with adjusted presets. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this pairing ranks among other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 66 FPS. The High preset drops to 57 FPS average, falling below the 60 FPS playability threshold, while Ultra manages only 43 FPS. Low runs at 93 FPS average but sacrifices visual fidelity. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium is the optimal balance, delivering a 66 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS in the measured data.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves significantly. The Ultra preset is the best playable option, hitting 67 FPS average. This is notable because Ultra at 1440p outperforms High at 4K by 10 FPS, showing the resolution scaling benefits. High runs at 89 FPS average, Medium at 102 FPS, and Low at 144 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p a versatile resolution where users can prioritize visual quality without compromising smoothness.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is again the best choice, with a commanding 91 FPS average. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. High reaches 121 FPS, Medium 139 FPS, and Low 196 FPS. The 1080p results indicate that the RTX 3060 Ti is not the limiting factor at this resolution; even the most demanding settings produce frame rates well suited for competitive play. The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot for this combo, offering both high visual fidelity and smooth performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is heavily utilized, but the frame rates scale dramatically with settings—from 196 FPS at Low to 91 FPS at Ultra. This wide spread indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, as the CPU (Ryzen 5 5600F with 6 cores and 12 threads) has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The 105 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is almost entirely GPU-bound.

Moving to 1440p, the gap between Low (144 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) narrows to 77 FPS. This compression suggests that the GPU is starting to become more saturated, but the CPU still keeps pace. The Ryzen 5 5600F's single-thread score of 2872 in PassMark and multithread score of 19236 indicate sufficient processing power for this title. At 4K, the spread tightens further: Low runs at 93 FPS, Medium at 66 FPS, and Ultra at 43 FPS. The 50 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K shows the GPU is now the dominant constraint, with the CPU's role diminishing as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern—where performance differences between settings shrink as resolution rises—is classic GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, the RTX 3060 Ti's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the key factors. At 4K, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory becomes a limiting factor, particularly at Ultra settings where the 43 FPS average indicates memory bandwidth or capacity pressure. The CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where 196 FPS demonstrates that the Ryzen 5 5600F can push the GPU to its limits without bottlenecking.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 57 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which averages 66 FPS. Ultra is not playable, averaging only 43 FPS.

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

A: Ultra is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, delivering 67 FPS average. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS at this resolution, so users can choose Ultra for maximum visual quality.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. The data shows 196 FPS at Low settings and 91 FPS at Ultra at 1920x1080. These high frame rates indicate the CPU (with a PassMark single-thread score of 2872) is not limiting performance; the GPU is the primary factor determining frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014) and 1.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, where the 3060 Ti is actually 1.4% lower). It sits between these cards in performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 139, with a minimum of 118 and a maximum of 160. This provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the combo support ray tracing in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti features 38 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), indicating hardware ray tracing capability. However, the measured FPS data does not include ray-traced settings, so performance with RT enabled is not quantified in this dataset.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 1854 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 49.9th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly half of the tested systems. Given the game's release in March 2024 and the hardware's respective launch dates (RTX 3060 Ti in November 2020, Ryzen 5 5600F in September 2025), this mid-pack ranking is reasonable for a mid-range pairing.

The rank reflects the combo's ability to handle the game at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but its 4K performance is limited to Medium presets. In the context of all 3714 combos, this system is neither a top-tier performer nor a low-end outlier. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 85th percentile among all CPUs suggest the pairing is slightly CPU-favored, which aligns with the GPU-bound behavior observed at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600F's nearest performance rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (average score 36938, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4% delta), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5% delta). These processors deliver nearly identical average benchmark scores, meaning a system with any of these CPUs would likely produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, provided the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the RTX 3060 Ti's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 0.7% higher for the 3060 Ti), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, 1.4% lower for the 3060 Ti), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, 1.4% lower), and AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.7% higher). These cards would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, with the RX 9060 being the closest match (0.7% slower), while the RX 5700 XT is 1.4% faster. Users swapping between these GPUs should expect negligible differences in FPS.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, with the following playable settings: at 3840x2160, Medium is the best playable preset (66 FPS average); at 2560x1440, Ultra is playable (67 FPS average); at 1920x1080, Ultra is playable (91 FPS average). The 60 FPS threshold is cleared at every resolution with at least one preset, and at 1080p and 1440p, all presets exceed 60 FPS.

For users with a 1080p display, this system is excellent, offering 91 FPS at Ultra and 196 FPS at Low. At 1440p, it's very good, with 67 FPS at Ultra and 144 FPS at Low. At 4K, it's acceptable but requires dropping to Medium settings for a stable 60 FPS. The RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB memory and the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration create a balanced system that handles this FPS title well, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 93 FPS average
• Medium: 66 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum, 76 FPS maximum
• High: 57 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 144 FPS average
• Medium: 102 FPS average, 87 FPS minimum, 117 FPS maximum
• High: 89 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 196 FPS average
• Medium: 139 FPS average, 118 FPS minimum, 160 FPS maximum
• High: 121 FPS average
• Ultra: 91 FPS average

The minimum and maximum FPS data, available only for Medium presets, shows consistent frame pacing: at 4K Medium, the 56-76 FPS range indicates some variance but stays above the 60 FPS average; at 1440p Medium, 87-117 FPS shows stable performance; at 1080p Medium, 118-160 FPS demonstrates excellent consistency. These figures suggest the system handles demanding scenes without severe frame drops, particularly at lower resolutions.