Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2134 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combination in the upper-middle tier, meaning it outperforms roughly 42% of all recorded system pairings while trailing the top performers. The rank reflects a balanced pairing: the CPU sits at the 74th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination does not reach the top quartile of system scores, but it also avoids the bottom half, making it a dependable mid-range setup for this FPS title.

The measured frame rates confirm this positioning. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 178.7 FPS on Low, 126.9 FPS on Medium, 108.7 FPS on High, and 81.7 FPS on Ultra. These figures show that the system has substantial headroom at the most common gaming resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong: 129 FPS on Low, 93.8 FPS on Medium, 81.3 FPS on High, and 62.5 FPS on Ultra. The 3840x2160 results drop noticeably, with only the Low preset clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 83.7 FPS, while Medium and High fall to 58.2 FPS and 54.8 FPS respectively, and Ultra dips to 41.8 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains consistent performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scales steeply with preset changes: Low sits at 178.7 FPS, Medium at 126.9 FPS, High at 108.7 FPS, and Ultra at 81.7 FPS. This 97 FPS spread between Low and Ultra indicates that the graphics card has significant workload at this resolution, but the CPU is not limiting the output, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low delivers 129 FPS, Medium drops to 93.8 FPS, High to 81.3 FPS, and Ultra to 62.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 66.5 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to feel the resolution pressure. The CPU still provides enough throughput to allow the GPU to work at full capacity, as evidenced by the High preset staying above 80 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the GPU bottleneck clearly. Low produces 83.7 FPS, Medium 58.2 FPS, High 54.8 FPS, and Ultra 41.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 41.9 FPS, but the key observation is that Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This suggests that at 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER lacks the raw pixel throughput to maintain smooth frame rates at higher presets, regardless of what the CPU can deliver. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor here; the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus width are the binding constraints.

Comparing resolution scaling across presets provides further insight. Going from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the frame rate drops by 27.4 FPS (from 108.7 to 81.3), a 25% reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High, the drop is 26.5 FPS (from 81.3 to 54.8), a 33% reduction. The steeper percentage decline at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is progressively more saturated as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 49.7 FPS (178.7 to 129), while 1440p to 4K costs 45.3 FPS (129 to 83.7). The CPU's role is more visible at Low presets, where the 5600G's single-thread performance, scoring 3177 in PassMark, keeps the frame pipeline fed.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 81.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 gaming?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 62.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for that resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset delivers 83.7 FPS, but Medium drops to 58.2 FPS, High to 54.8 FPS, and Ultra to 41.8 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby alternatives?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, placing it 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-1220P (21066) and 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21112). It is effectively tied with those processors in synthetic workloads.

Q: How does the GPU compare to nearby alternatives?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER averages 20282 in benchmarks. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (1% higher), the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% higher), and the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% higher). These deltas are small, indicating similar real-world performance.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The recorded average is 126.9 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium, which provides a high refresh rate experience well above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across most common gaming setups. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the most demanding preset (Ultra) averaging 81.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 62.5 FPS, just above the 60 FPS line. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, delivering 83.7 FPS, while Medium (58.2 FPS), High (54.8 FPS), and Ultra (41.8 FPS) fall short.

The system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it offers flexibility to choose higher presets without sacrificing smoothness. At 4K, the user must accept Low settings for a playable experience, which limits visual fidelity. The data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 5600G provides sufficient CPU performance across all tested configurations. For a 60 FPS target, the recommended usage is Ultra at 1080p or 1440p, and Low at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, several hardware options would behave similarly to this combination. For the CPU, the Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066, which is 0.1% below the Ryzen 5 5600G's 21088. This means the two processors deliver nearly identical multi-threaded throughput in the database's testing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% higher. All four alternatives are within a fraction of a percent of the 5600G, so swapping to any of them would produce indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, with an average score of 20480, which is 1% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (1.5% higher). These deltas are small enough that in real gameplay, the frame rate differences would be within a few FPS. A user with an RTX 3070 Mobile or Arc A750 would see nearly identical performance at each resolution and preset combination.

The practical implication is that this system can be substituted with any of these near-identical components without changing the gaming experience. The combination's ranking of 2134 out of 3714 reflects a mid-pack position, and the alternatives occupy the same performance band. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the playable resolutions and presets would remain unchanged if the CPU or GPU were swapped for these rivals.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 83.7 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, as Medium (58.2 FPS), High (54.8 FPS), and Ultra (41.8 FPS) all fall below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which averages 62.5 FPS. This preset clears the 60 FPS target, and it is the highest quality option available at this resolution. Lower presets are also playable, with High at 81.3 FPS, Medium at 93.8 FPS, and Low at 129 FPS, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without dropping below the playable line.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, delivering 81.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and the system has enough headroom to handle the most demanding preset. The lower presets are all playable as well, with High at 108.7 FPS, Medium at 126.9 FPS, and Low at 178.7 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at 1080p.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p and 1440p both support Ultra settings with 60 FPS or better, while 4K is restricted to Low settings. Users targeting 60 FPS should prioritize 1080p or 1440p for the best balance of quality and smoothness. The combination's performance profile makes it a solid choice for competitive play at lower resolutions, where high frame rates on Medium or High presets provide an advantage, while still offering a polished experience at Ultra for those who prefer visual fidelity.