Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold for Lockdown Protocol, and how does this combo fare?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. The system clears it at every resolution tested, but not at every preset. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 48.2 FPS, which is below the threshold; High, Medium, and Low all stay above 60 FPS.

Q: Which resolution gives the highest headroom above the 60 FPS threshold?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 98.9 (Ultra) to 216.5 (Low). Even the most demanding preset at 1080p runs 38.9 FPS above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the lowest playable preset, Ultra, sits at 75.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset, High, only reaches 61.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K for this PC?

A: High is the best playable setting at 3840x2160, with an average FPS of 61.9. Medium runs at 73.3 FPS and Low at 104.3 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while still staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P, scores 21066, a delta of 0.1% (the 5600G is marginally ahead). The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, which is 0.1% behind the 5600G. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174 (0.4% behind).

Q: What does the GPU's percentile ranking indicate about its overall standing?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083 (0.7% lower), while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (1.0% lower). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is slightly ahead at 17468 (1.5% higher).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1564 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database (roughly the 58th percentile). This means it outperforms a majority of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G's nearest rivals are all within a 0.4% performance delta. The Intel Core i3-1220P (avg score 21066) is essentially a statistical tie, differing by just 0.1%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21112) and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21133) are also effectively identical in synthetic throughput, with deltas of -0.1% and -0.2% respectively. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (21174) trails by 0.4%. In real gaming scenarios, any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU is not the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the RTX 3070's nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) is just 0.7% slower, making it a direct alternative for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037) and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019) are older architectures but score within 1.1% of the RTX 3070 in aggregate benchmarks. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468) is 1.5% faster, but it is a compute-oriented card without modern gaming features. The data suggests that swapping the RTX 3070 for an RX 7600 XT would produce nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, while the GTX 690 and HD 7970M would be interesting but potentially problematic choices due to driver support and VRAM limitations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance shifts between CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 216.5 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 5600G) is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 117.6 FPS (from 216.5 to 98.9), which is a 54.3% reduction. This large drop shows that the GPU becomes more stressed as settings increase, but the CPU still maintains a high enough frame rate to avoid bottlenecking at 98.9 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, Low settings yield 154.8 FPS, which is 61.7 FPS lower than at 1080p Low. This indicates that the GPU is now the primary limiter, as the pixel count increases by 77.8% (from 2,073,600 to 3,686,400 pixels). The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 104.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56.1 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p (117.6 FPS) but similar in percentage terms (53.8% reduction).

The scaling pattern is consistent: the CPU matters most at 1080p with lower settings, where the system can exceed 200 FPS. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for High settings at 4K (61.9 FPS) but not for Ultra (48.2 FPS). The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with Zen 3 architecture provide enough single-thread performance to keep up with the GPU at all resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the system never drops below 48.2 FPS even at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High (61.9 FPS), Medium (73.3 FPS), and Low (104.3 FPS). Ultra at 4K is not playable, falling to 48.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable: Ultra (75.9 FPS), High (100.6 FPS), Medium (112.9 FPS), and Low (154.8 FPS). At 1920x1080, every setting clears the threshold with substantial headroom: Ultra (98.9 FPS), High (133 FPS), Medium (151.7 FPS), and Low (216.5 FPS).

The verdict is clear: for 4K gaming, stick to High settings or lower. For 1440p and 1080p, the system has enough performance to run Ultra settings while maintaining 60+ FPS. The data indicates that Lockdown Protocol is more GPU-intensive at higher resolutions, and the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are sufficient for High at 4K but not Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 104.3 FPS average
• Medium: 73.3 FPS average
• High: 61.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 48.2 FPS average

At 4K, the system shows a clear progression: Low runs more than 44 FPS above the threshold, Medium is 13.3 FPS above, High is just 1.9 FPS above, and Ultra falls 11.8 FPS below. The gap between Low and Medium is 31 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 11.4 FPS. The most dramatic drop is between High and Ultra, which is 13.7 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 154.8 FPS average
• Medium: 112.9 FPS average
• High: 100.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 75.9 FPS average

At 1440p, all settings are comfortably above the threshold. Low exceeds 150 FPS, Medium and High both clear 100 FPS, and Ultra stays 15.9 FPS above the threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 78.9 FPS drop, which is a 51% reduction. The step from Medium to High is 12.3 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 24.7 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 216.5 FPS average
• Medium: 151.7 FPS average
• High: 133 FPS average
• Ultra: 98.9 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is CPU-bound at Low settings, exceeding 200 FPS. Medium drops to 151.7 FPS, High to 133 FPS, and Ultra to 98.9 FPS. The largest single step is from Low to Medium, a 64.8 FPS reduction (29.9%). The step from Medium to High is 18.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 34.1 FPS. All settings provide well over 60 FPS, with Ultra still 38.9 FPS above the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61.9 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality achievable at 4K without dipping below the playable threshold. Medium runs at 73.3 FPS and Low at 104.3 FPS, but High offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

2560x1440: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 75.9 FPS. This provides 15.9 FPS of headroom above the threshold. If more performance headroom is desired, High runs at 100.6 FPS, Medium at 112.9 FPS, and Low at 154.8 FPS.

1920x1080: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 98.9 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and still maintains nearly 100 FPS. The system has substantial headroom at 1080p, with all presets exceeding 98 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo ranks 1564 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper half of all tested configurations, specifically in the 58th percentile. The rank indicates that this system outperforms approximately 58% of the hardware combinations in the database for this specific game.

The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is a solid mid-range processor, while the GPU's 61st percentile ranking is slightly lower. The combination of a strong CPU and a moderately strong GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21088 and the GPU's average score of 17208 combine to produce playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra.

The rank of 1564 out of 3714 suggests that there are many combinations that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT. However, the fact that this combo achieves 61.9 FPS at 4K High and 98.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicates it is more than capable for most gaming scenarios. The data shows that for Lockdown Protocol, this combo is a solid mid-tier performer that can handle high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and smooth 4K gaming at High settings.