Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, with benchmark data indicating that every tested resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured results, derived from direct testing, show a system that scales efficiently from 1080p to 4K, with the most demanding Ultra preset at 3840x2160 still maintaining an average of 64 FPS, making this combination capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay at lower resolutions and solid 4K performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its highest frame rates, with the Low preset achieving an average of 220 FPS, followed by Medium at 194 FPS, High at 180 FPS, and Ultra at 135 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution provides the only complete min/max data set, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution even under load. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 85 FPS, representing a 38% reduction in average frame rate when moving to the highest quality settings, but even the Ultra preset's 135 FPS average leaves substantial headroom for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance deltas between presets become more pronounced as the GPU workload increases. The Low preset averages 199 FPS, while Medium drops to 151 FPS, High to 132 FPS, and Ultra to 99 FPS. The Medium preset again provides the only complete frame time data at this resolution, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a 10% performance reduction for Low, a 22% reduction for Medium, a 27% reduction for High, and a 27% reduction for Ultra, demonstrating that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the increased pixel count efficiently.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains playable frame rates across all presets, though the margin narrows considerably. The Low preset averages 137 FPS, Medium averages 97 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS, High averages 85 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable, as it sits just 4 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration the system can handle without dropping below the accepted benchmark standard. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows reductions of 31% for Low, 36% for Medium, 36% for High, and 35% for Ultra, a consistent pattern that points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU components each have closely matched rivals based on average benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, the nearest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which shows a deltaPct of 0, indicating essentially identical average performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D trails by just 0.2%, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% behind, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% slower. These four processors form a tight performance cluster, meaning that swapping the 5600F for any of these alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences are well within measurement noise.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 0.1% higher, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 0.2% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 1% lower. The Quadro M6000 24 GB's near-identical average score suggests that, despite its workstation positioning, it would deliver comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. However, the RTX 5050 Mobile and RTX 4090 Mobile are mobile parts, so their performance parity in synthetic benchmarks does not necessarily translate to identical desktop gaming behavior, though the data indicates they fall within the same performance envelope.

The practical implication of these rival comparisons is that this combination sits at a performance plateau where small percentage differences among alternatives would result in FPS variations of only 1-3 frames across the tested presets. The percentileVsAllCpus score of 85 and percentileVsAllGpus score of 83 further contextualize this setup as above-average hardware, with the CPU outperforming 85% of all tested processors and the GPU outperforming 83% of all tested GPUs, placing this pairing in the upper tier of gaming systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates across all presets are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 220 FPS, which suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output without becoming a limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600F's 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread performance for the game's engine at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 38% performance drop, which is primarily attributable to increased GPU workload from higher-quality rendering settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance pattern shifts toward GPU-bound behavior, with the frame rate scaling showing larger absolute drops between presets. The Low to Ultra transition results in a 50% reduction in average FPS, compared to the 38% reduction seen at 1080p, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering capabilities are becoming the dominant factor. The CPU's role diminishes further at 3840x2160, where the Low to Ultra scaling shows a 53% reduction, reinforcing that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at this resolution. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs are tasked with processing four times the pixel count of 1080p, making the GPU the clear bottleneck.

The Medium preset data provides additional insight into the balance between components. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS of 165 and maximum of 223 show a 58 FPS variance, which narrows to a 45 FPS variance at 1440p and a 29 FPS variance at 4K. This tightening frame time distribution at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's consistent workload smooths out CPU-induced frame pacing fluctuations, further confirming the GPU-centric nature of performance at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game's data streaming requirements, even at the highest presets.

The Verdict

Lockdown Protocol is fully playable with this hardware combination across all tested configurations. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 64 FPS. This means 4K gaming is viable, though the margin at Ultra is slim, and players seeking consistent frame rates above 70 FPS would need to use High or Medium settings. The 2560x1440 resolution offers substantial headroom, with the Ultra preset averaging 99 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer above the playability threshold and enabling high-refresh-rate monitors to be fully utilized.

At 1920x1080, the system excels, with even the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 135 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes the combination ideal for 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming, as all presets deliver frame rates well above what most 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors can display. The lowest recorded average across the entire test matrix is 64 FPS at 4K Ultra, which remains above the threshold, while the highest is 220 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating a wide performance envelope that accommodates both competitive settings and visually demanding configurations.

The data indicates that this system is not just marginally playable but offers a significant performance cushion at most settings. The only configuration that approaches the threshold is 4K Ultra, and even that maintains a 4 FPS buffer. For players prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, the 4K Ultra setting is acceptable, but for those who prefer smoother motion, dropping to 4K High would provide a 21 FPS improvement to 85 FPS average. Overall, this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at any tested resolution and preset without falling below the 60 FPS standard.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS average are Ultra, which achieves 64 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and the 64 FPS average means the system can handle maximum visual fidelity at 4K, though the margin is tight. For players who want additional headroom, High at 85 FPS or Medium at 97 FPS offer progressively larger buffers, but the Ultra preset's 64 FPS average confirms it meets the playability standard.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, averaging 99 FPS. This provides a 39 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe option for sustained gameplay with minimal risk of drops below playable levels. The 99 FPS average also enables smooth motion on 100 Hz or 144 Hz monitors, though the latter would require dropping to High at 132 FPS or Medium at 151 FPS for a fully saturated refresh rate experience.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 135 FPS, which is the best settings option that clears 60 FPS. This frame rate is more than sufficient for any 60 Hz display and provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz monitors, though 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays would benefit from High at 180 FPS, Medium at 194 FPS, or Low at 220 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, as the 135 FPS average ensures no frame pacing issues while maximizing the game's graphical features.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the system achieves an average of 64 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Lower presets provide even higher frame rates, with Low averaging 137 FPS, Medium at 97 FPS, and High at 85 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 99 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that maintains playable performance. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is within 1% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, RTX 5050 Mobile, Quadro M6000, and RTX 4090 Mobile, indicating that these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset reaches 220 FPS and Ultra reaches 135 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.00 GHz boost clock provides adequate performance to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 83 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating consistent frame delivery even in demanding scenes.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 764th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 21% of all systems tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 764 out of 3714 total tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This positioning puts the system in the top 20.6% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems in the benchmark database. The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolutions and presets, with the weakest result—64 FPS at 4K Ultra—still clearing the playability threshold by a small margin.

The rank is supported by the individual component percentiles, with the CPU scoring in the 85th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. When combined, these components produce a system that is well above average for this game. The 764th rank out of 3714 means that 2950 other tested combinations fall below this setup, while 763 combinations deliver higher performance, likely featuring more powerful CPUs and GPUs at the top end of the spectrum.

The practical significance of this rank is that players using this system will experience performance in the upper quartile of all tested hardware. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, combined with playable 4K performance, make this a versatile configuration that can handle both competitive play at lower resolutions and visually immersive gaming at higher ones. The rank also indicates that while this system is not the absolute fastest available, it offers a strong balance of CPU and GPU performance that translates directly into excellent real-world frame rates for Lockdown Protocol.