Lockdown Protocol

This analysis examines the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination in Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title released on 2024-03-11. The data is measured, with the combination ranking 854th out of 3714 tested combos. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part clocked at 3.60 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, an Ampere-based GA102 chip with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Benchmark results indicate this pairing delivers playable frame rates across most resolutions and settings, with the RTX 3080 Ti’s 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth doing the heavy lifting.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High settings, which produce an average of 74.9 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 54.4 FPS, while Low and Medium both clear 60 FPS at 124.1 and 88.7 FPS respectively, but High is the most demanding preset that stays above 60.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT’s average benchmark score of 20733 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802, -0.3% delta), the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, -0.4%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, -0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, -0.5%). The differences are negligible, all within one percent.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the GPU is not a bottleneck at 1920x1080, where even Ultra settings hit 123.3 FPS. The scaling from 2560x1440 Ultra (87.9 FPS) to 1920x1080 Ultra (123.3 FPS) shows a 40% increase in frame rate, indicating the CPU and GPU combination has headroom as resolution drops.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU’s launch MSRP is $140. The GPU’s launch MSRP is 1,199 USD. These are the only price figures available in the data.

Q: Which component matters more at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU is the primary driver. The frame rate scales from 120.4 FPS at High to 87.9 FPS at Ultra, a 27% drop, while the CPU’s synthetic scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multicore 17272) remain constant. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor as settings increase.

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 123.3 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 87.9 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 54.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, delivering an average of 74.9 FPS. The data shows that Ultra at this resolution produces 54.4 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS target, while Medium (88.7 FPS) and Low (124.1 FPS) are also playable but less visually demanding.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which achieves 87.9 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the data confirms all four presets — High (120.4 FPS), Medium (134.3 FPS), and Low (192.3 FPS) — are playable. Ultra is the recommended choice here because it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 123.3 FPS. High (163.2 FPS), Medium (183.1 FPS), and Low (259.7 FPS) are all far above the threshold, so the only question is whether the user prefers maximum fidelity or maximum headroom for competitive play. The data indicates Ultra is the clear pick for visual quality, as the frame rate remains well above 60.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU dominates performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the spread from Low (124.1 FPS) to Ultra (54.4 FPS) is a 69.7 FPS difference, a 128% variation that is entirely attributable to GPU workload. The CPU’s role is consistent: its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 are fixed inputs, and the measured FPS changes are driven by pixel count and shading complexity.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still leads, but the CPU begins to show influence. The jump from 3840x2160 High (74.9 FPS) to 2560x1440 High (120.4 FPS) is a 60% increase, while the jump from 2560x1440 High to 1920x1080 High (163.2 FPS) is another 36% increase. This suggests that at 1920x1080, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU is still the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the CPU matters more. The Ultra preset at 123.3 FPS is 45% higher than the 3840x2160 Ultra result of 54.4 FPS, and the Low preset at 259.7 FPS is more than double the 4K Low result of 124.1 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 3080 Ti has ample headroom, and the Ryzen 5 5600GT’s single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 1843, Passmark single-thread 3348) becomes the limiting factor for maximum frame rates. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU is the component to watch, though it still delivers 123.3 FPS on Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within one percent of the Ryzen 5 5600GT’s average benchmark score of 20733. The Intel Core i5-12490F (20802, -0.3%) is the closest, followed by the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, -0.4%) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, -0.4%). The AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, -0.5%) is also effectively identical in synthetic performance. In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game’s CPU demands are modest relative to the GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, +0.8%), which is slightly ahead, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41707, -1.2%) and Tesla M40 (41897, -1.7%), which are slightly behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40377, +2%) is also within two percent. These deltas are small enough that the RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus provide a tangible advantage in memory-heavy scenarios, but the raw compute scores are comparable. Users with any of these GPUs should expect similar measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol, though the RTX 3080 Ti’s 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 output gives it a slight edge in compute-bound scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low 124.1, Medium 88.7, High 74.9, and Ultra 54.4. The progression shows a steep drop from Low to Ultra, with the Ultra preset failing to hit 60 FPS. The data does not include min or max FPS values, so the averages are the sole metric for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 192.3, Medium 134.3, High 120.4, and Ultra 87.9. All presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra providing a playable experience. The delta from Low to Ultra is 104.4 FPS, indicating a 54% reduction in frame rate as settings scale up.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low 259.7, Medium 183.1, High 163.2, and Ultra 123.3. Every preset is far above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding Ultra setting leaves substantial headroom. The spread from Low to Ultra is 136.4 FPS, a 53% drop, but the absolute numbers are high enough that users can prioritize visual quality without concern.

The data shows a consistent pattern: increasing resolution from 1080p to 4K reduces frame rates by roughly 50-60% at the same preset, while increasing settings from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates by 50-55% at the same resolution. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 912.4 GB/s bandwidth and 80 RT cores are sufficient for High at 4K, but Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, with clear 60 FPS performance at most settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High (74.9 FPS), Medium (88.7 FPS), and Low (124.1 FPS); Ultra fails at 54.4 FPS. The best setting at 4K is High, which balances visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra at 87.9 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combination: the GPU delivers high-quality visuals without compromising frame rate, and the CPU’s 12 threads are not a limiting factor here.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 123.3 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, making the system well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component, with the Ryzen 5 5600GT providing enough single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread 3348) to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p. Overall, the verdict is positive: this build clears 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K Ultra, and even at 4K High, it maintains a smooth experience.