Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a thoroughly playable Lockdown Protocol experience across all three tested resolutions, with the data showing strong headroom at 1080p and 1440p while 4K remains viable at High settings. The combo achieves a 60 FPS average at 4K High, 81 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 116 FPS at 1080p Ultra, placing it in the 1093rd position out of 3714 tested combinations. This pairing demonstrates that the RTX 5060's Blackwell architecture, with its 3840 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, provides sufficient throughput for competitive FPS play, while the Ryzen 5 5600G's six Zen 3 cores with 12 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache keep up without becoming the bottleneck at most settings. The measured data indicates a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution, with the only sub-60 result occurring at 4K Ultra where the average drops to 49 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 116 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test suite, and the data shows the RTX 5060 has substantial performance reserves at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 1080p runs at nearly double the playability threshold, providing a smooth experience even during intense firefights or when multiple players are on screen. For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, 1080p Ultra is the clear choice, as the 116 FPS average leaves considerable headroom above the 60 FPS floor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best playable setting is also Ultra, with an average of 81 FPS. This represents a 30% reduction in frame rate compared to 1080p Ultra, but the experience remains well above the playability threshold. The 1440p Ultra result demonstrates that this combination can handle higher pixel counts without sacrificing visual quality, making it suitable for gamers with 1440p monitors who want the full effects suite enabled. The 81 FPS average provides a comfortable margin over the 60 FPS minimum, though users sensitive to frame drops should note that the minimum recorded at Medium settings was 112 FPS, suggesting Ultra may occasionally dip lower.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is a borderline result—the average sits precisely at the playability threshold, meaning some moments may fall below 60 FPS during demanding scenes. The data shows Medium at 4K achieves 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 and maximum of 92, which offers a safer experience if consistent frame times are preferred over slightly higher visual fidelity. Low at 4K reaches 113 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience even at 4K, though the visual trade-offs are significant. For the best balance of image quality and performance at 4K, High is technically the answer, but players who prioritize frame rate stability should consider Medium given its 68 FPS minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high—268 FPS on Low, 189 on Medium, 142 on High, and 116 on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 57% reduction in frame rate at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is the primary performance driver at this resolution, with each settings tier imposing a measurable rendering cost. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 3.90 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide sufficient single-thread performance for the game's logic, as evidenced by the CPU's 1409 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 872 3DMark single-thread score.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down consistently: 187 FPS on Low, 132 on Medium, 99 on High, and 81 on Ultra. The relative performance drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 30% at Ultra (116 to 81 FPS) to 30% at Low (268 to 187 FPS), a remarkably consistent scaling pattern. This uniformity suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth—448.0 GB/s from the GDDR7 memory—are being exercised proportionally as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains its ability to feed the renderer. The CPU's 21,088 average benchmark score and 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate it is not a limiting factor in this resolution range.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The RTX 5060 delivers 113 FPS on Low, 80 on Medium, 60 on High, and 49 on Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is substantial: Ultra falls from 81 to 49 FPS (a 40% reduction), while Low falls from 187 to 113 (a 40% reduction). This steeper decline at higher resolutions points to the GPU becoming the dominant constraint, as the 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit memory interface begin to limit performance. The CPU's role diminishes further at 4K, with the 5600G's multi-threaded capabilities—evidenced by its 10,551 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 19,717 Passmark multithread score—being more than adequate for the frame rates achievable at this resolution. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 5060 is the primary performance determinant at all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates recorded.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range was tested with varying levels of detail. Low settings produce an average of 268 FPS, which represents the maximum throughput this combination can achieve at 1080p. Medium settings yield 189 FPS average, with a minimum of 160 and maximum of 217 FPS, demonstrating consistent frame delivery. High settings produce 142 FPS average, and Ultra settings deliver 116 FPS average. The gap between Medium and High is 47 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 26 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as settings increase. The Medium preset's 160 FPS minimum is particularly notable, as it shows the system can maintain high frame rates even during demanding sequences.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings average 187 FPS, Medium averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 152, High averages 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 112 FPS is well above the playability threshold, confirming that even the less demanding settings provide smooth gameplay at 1440p. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 57% reduction in average frame rate, similar to the scaling observed at 1080p. This consistency suggests that Lockdown Protocol's rendering pipeline scales linearly with pixel count and settings complexity, with the RTX 5060's 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance being the determining factor.

At 3840x2160, the results show the limits of this combination. Low settings average 113 FPS, which is still highly playable and suitable for competitive play. Medium settings average 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 and maximum of 92, providing a safe margin above the playability threshold. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, meeting the minimum requirement but leaving no headroom for frame drops. Ultra settings average 49 FPS, falling below the playability threshold and making this preset unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best combination of visual quality and performance stability, with its 68 FPS minimum ensuring the experience rarely dips below 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600G's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include several processors that would deliver similar CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21,066, a 0.1% difference from the 5600G's 21,088 average, making it essentially equivalent for this game's CPU demands. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21,112, which is 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21,133 at 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21,174 at 0.4% higher. All four alternatives fall within a 0.5% performance envelope, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the RTX 5060 in Lockdown Protocol. The 5600G's 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs situates it in the upper-middle tier of processor performance.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26,401, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 5060's 26,331 average. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26,421 at 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553 at 0.8% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, which is 1.2% lower. These GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 5060 in Lockdown Protocol, meaning users with any of these graphics cards can expect similar performance at each resolution and settings tier. The RTX 5060's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it comfortably in the mid-to-upper range of graphics hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1093rd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 70.6th percentile of all system configurations. This ranking reflects a system that performs better than roughly 70% of tested combinations while trailing the top 30% of high-end setups. The ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's strong performance, as the RTX 5060's 72nd percentile GPU ranking is slightly higher than the combo's overall percentile, while the CPU's 74th percentile ranking is also above the combo's final position. This suggests that other factors, such as memory bandwidth or driver overhead, may slightly reduce the combined performance relative to the individual component rankings.

The 1093rd position out of 3714 indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers frame rates in the upper range of what most systems achieve. At 4K, the combo's performance is more modest, with High settings being the maximum playable preset. The data shows that this pairing is not designed for extreme 4K gaming but excels at mainstream resolutions. The rank also implies that upgrading either component would yield meaningful improvements—moving to a higher-end GPU would push the combo into the top percentile at 4K, while a stronger CPU would provide marginal gains given the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum playable setting at 3840x2160 with this combo?

A: High settings are the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS, averaging exactly 60 FPS. Medium settings provide a safer experience with 80 FPS average and a 68 FPS minimum, while Ultra falls below the playability threshold at 49 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 2560x1440 at Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the combo achieves 81 FPS average at 1440p Ultra, which is 21 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system also delivers 99 FPS at High, 132 FPS at Medium (with a 112 FPS minimum), and 187 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its closest rivals?

A: The 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21,088, which is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i3-1220P (21,066, 0.1% lower), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21,112, 0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21,133, 0.2% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (21,174, 0.4% higher). All five processors would perform nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with this combination?

A: The system delivers 268 FPS at Low, 189 FPS at Medium (with a 160 FPS minimum), 142 FPS at High, and 116 FPS at Ultra settings. All presets are well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the most demanding settings provide over 90 FPS of headroom.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 or the Ryzen 5 5600G the limiting factor in this game?

A: Benchmark data indicates the GPU is the primary performance determinant. Frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows consistent reductions that align with GPU rendering load, while the CPU's benchmark scores (74th percentile, 10,551 Cinebench R23 multi-core) suggest it has sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at all tested resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1093rd out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 70.6th percentile. This means it outperforms approximately 70% of all tested systems while being outperformed by the top 30% of high-end configurations.