Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 presents an interesting study in component pairing for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The data shows a system where the GPU is clearly the dominant force, yet the CPU's older architecture still manages to keep pace at most settings. Benchmark results for this combination reveal a wide range of performance, from a demanding 4K Ultra experience that dips below the playable threshold to a blistering 1080p Low configuration that pushes past 225 FPS. The measured frames per second (FPS) data across three resolutions and four presets form the core of this analysis.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is comprehensive, covering 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. At each resolution, four presets were tested: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The data includes average FPS for all settings, with minimum and maximum FPS provided only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

Beginning at 1080p, the performance is exceptional. The Low preset yields an average of 225 FPS, which is the highest recorded average in the entire dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, Medium produces an average of 210 FPS, with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241. The High preset still delivers a robust 191 FPS on average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 155 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a smooth scaling curve, with a drop of only 70 FPS from the lowest to the highest preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 193 FPS, a significant but expected reduction from the 1080p figure. Medium settings produce an average of 170 FPS, with a minimum of 144 and a maximum of 195. High settings yield 131 FPS on average. The Ultra preset, while still comfortably playable, drops to an average of 98 FPS. This represents a 57 FPS decrease from the 1080p Ultra result, indicating that the higher resolution is beginning to tax the system more heavily, though the RTX 4080 handles it with ease.

The most demanding scenario is 3840x2160, where the performance envelope tightens considerably. The Low preset still delivers a playable 109 FPS on average. Medium settings produce an average of 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103. The High preset averages 69 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the Ultra preset fails to maintain playability, dropping to an average of 51 FPS. This is the only configuration in the dataset that falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The data reveals a steep drop-off at 4K Ultra, suggesting the combination of high resolution and maximum settings is too demanding for this pairing.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms High as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 98 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it remains well above the playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 210. At 3840x2160 with the same Medium preset, the average drops to 89 FPS. This represents a decrease of 121 FPS, or roughly 58% lower performance, highlighting the significant impact of resolution scaling.

Q: Are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset stable at 1440p?

A: The data shows a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This indicates a relatively stable frame delivery, as the minimum is still more than double the playable threshold.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever fail to reach 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 51, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination in the dataset that fails to meet the playability standard.

Q: What is the peak performance recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 225 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest maximum FPS in the dataset is 241, observed at the same resolution with Medium settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear picture of component roles. The RTX 4080 is the dominant player, as evidenced by the substantial FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the system delivers 225 FPS on Low, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames rapidly, but the GPU is not being tasked heavily. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 70 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom to render more complex scenes.

When moving to 1440p, the GPU workload increases, and the FPS drop becomes more pronounced. The Low preset falls from 225 to 193 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset falls from 155 to 98 FPS, a 57 FPS reduction. This larger absolute drop at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, as the higher resolution and more complex effects demand more from the RTX 4080.

At 4K, the GPU's workload becomes extremely heavy. The Low preset still manages 109 FPS, but the Ultra preset collapses to 51 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58 FPS, a similar absolute gap to the 1440p result. However, the relative impact is much greater because the starting point is lower. The data implies that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is saturated, and the CPU, while not the bottleneck, cannot compensate for the sheer rendering demands. The Ryzen 5 5600G with its 6 cores and 12 threads provides enough throughput to avoid hindering the GPU at lower presets, but at 4K Ultra, the system is entirely GPU-limited.

The scaling between resolutions also indicates the CPU's role is more critical at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 225 FPS result suggests the CPU is nearing its practical limit for frame generation in this title. The relatively modest 32 FPS drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, compared to the 84 FPS drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low, confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions, but not at every preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 155 FPS, making this resolution the most versatile for high-quality gaming.

At 2560x1440, the system again achieves playable performance across all presets. The Ultra preset averages 98 FPS, which is still a strong result and indicates this resolution is well within the system's capabilities. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, offering a balance between visual fidelity and high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The Low, Medium, and High presets all clear the 60 FPS mark, with High averaging 69 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 51 FPS, failing the playable threshold. Therefore, the verdict is that the system can run the game at 4K, but users must cap their settings at High to maintain 60 FPS. The system is not capable of running 4K Ultra at a playable frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this combo provide context for what similar hardware would behave like. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, the closest alternatives in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core i3-1220P, which is essentially identical with a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, which is 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is 0.4% slower. These CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, meaning the 1080p Low results would be very similar.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which is a mere 0.1% faster in average benchmark score. This indicates that swapping the RTX 4080 for the 4080 SUPER would yield almost no measurable performance difference in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% slower, respectively. These GPU alternatives would produce slightly lower frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a rank of 766 out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 21st percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a strong performer. The combination of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU proves effective, as the GPU's power compensates for the CPU's more modest capabilities.

The rank of 766 suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute top, it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested. The data implies that the RTX 4080 is doing the heavy lifting, carrying the combo to a high rank despite the older Ryzen 5 5600G. Systems with more modern, higher-end CPUs might rank higher, but for this specific game, the GPU-centric workload allows this pairing to excel.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides a clear recommendation for the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 155 FPS. This is the highest preset tested and it delivers a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold, providing an excellent experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 98 FPS. This result is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 69 FPS. While this is only 9 FPS above the playable threshold, it is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the threshold, so High is the recommended maximum for a consistent experience. Users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity could choose Medium, which offers 89 FPS on average, but High provides the best balance of quality and performance.