Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a consistently high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol across all three tested resolutions. The data shows a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold in almost every configuration, with the only exception being the most demanding preset at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component scaling, and what the numbers mean for prospective players.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers 78.3 FPS on average. While the Ultra preset is technically available, it drops to 55.4 FPS average, falling below the playable threshold. The Medium preset runs at 85.7 FPS and Low at 120.4 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system has enough headroom to run the Ultra preset at 88.9 FPS average. This is the best visual quality available, and the data indicates it stays well above the playability line. The lower presets scale up dramatically from there: High runs at 116.3 FPS, Medium at 134.7 FPS, and Low at 193.8 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the story is similar but with even more performance to spare. The Ultra preset achieves 118.9 FPS average, making it the clear choice for maximum quality. High runs at 161.6 FPS, Medium at 186.6 FPS, and Low reaches 260.7 FPS. At this resolution, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, and players can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal a predictable shift in workload between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with Low hitting 260.7 FPS. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, though the gap between presets — from 260.7 FPS at Low down to 118.9 FPS at Ultra — shows that GPU load still plays a significant role even at 1080p.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress slightly but remain high. The drop from Low to Ultra is 104.9 FPS (from 193.8 to 88.9), which is proportionally similar to the 1080p drop. This indicates that both components are scaling in tandem; the GPU is doing more work per frame, but the CPU is not bottlenecking the pipeline at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset falls to 55.4 FPS, while Low still manages 120.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 65 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at lower resolutions, but the key observation is the overall frame rate ceiling. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution climbs, because the GPU's rendering workload grows faster than the CPU's instruction throughput demands. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up, but the RTX 4070's performance at 4K Ultra is clearly the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low runs at 120.4 FPS, Medium at 85.7 FPS, High at 78.3 FPS, and Ultra at 55.4 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs only 7.4 FPS on average, while the step from High to Ultra costs 22.9 FPS, making Ultra a significant visual investment that fails to clear the 60 FPS bar.

At 2560x1440, performance is stronger across the board. Low delivers 193.8 FPS, Medium reaches 134.7 FPS, High holds 116.3 FPS, and Ultra stays at 88.9 FPS. The scaling from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 27.4 FPS, but the result remains well above the playable threshold, so players can comfortably choose Ultra without worrying about drops below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the numbers are uniformly high. Low achieves 260.7 FPS, Medium runs at 186.6 FPS, High produces 161.6 FPS, and Ultra settles at 118.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 141.8 FPS, which demonstrates that the GPU is still heavily utilized even at 1080p, but the absolute performance means any setting is viable for competitive play.

Across all resolutions, the data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. The consistent pattern is that Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold, while every other combination of resolution and preset clears it with room to spare.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 78.3 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra is the recommended setting at 88.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 118.9 FPS.

The only caveat is 4K Ultra, which falls short at 55.4 FPS average. For players who insist on maximum settings at 4K, this combination will require a compromise — either dropping to High for a 22.9 FPS gain or accepting sub-60 performance. For everyone else, the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4070 pair offers a smooth, high-fidelity experience that easily meets the 60 FPS playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 55.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 78.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable at 88.9 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, so it is recommended for maximum visual quality.

Q: How much performance is lost when increasing from 1080p to 4K on the same preset?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 161.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 78.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a reduction of 83.3 FPS, or roughly half the performance.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1080p a good option?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 118.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Players can enable Ultra without concern for playability.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset drops to 55.4 FPS, while the CPU's performance is sufficient to drive lower presets to 120.4 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p on all presets?

A: Yes. Every preset at 2560x1440 — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — averages above 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 88.9 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 921st out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top quarter of all configurations in the database, which aligns with the measured performance data showing strong frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Looking at the individual components, the Ryzen 5 5600GT holds a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20733. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores 20802, a marginal 0.3% difference. The RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile among GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, just 0.1% behind. This suggests the combo ranks highly due to the GPU's strong relative performance, while the CPU is competitive but not class-leading.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol specifically, the 921st rank out of 3714 combos means the majority of tested systems perform worse. The measured FPS data confirms this is a high-performing pairing, particularly at 1440p and 1080p where it can push well beyond 60 FPS even at maximum settings. The only weakness is 4K Ultra, which requires a settings reduction to achieve smooth gameplay.