Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptionally strong combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and settings preset. The data shows this combo ranks 117th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top tier of systems for this game, and the RTX 5090 D’s raw graphics horsepower ensures that even the most demanding Ultra preset remains comfortably playable at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position of 117 out of 3714 tested combinations is a strong indicator of overall capability, placing it in the top 3.2% of all systems evaluated for Lockdown Protocol. This high rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU’s performance, as the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77712. The CPU, while not a top-tier part, still performs admirably, sitting in the 74th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 20733. The combination of a high-percentile GPU with a mid-range CPU creates a system that is heavily biased toward graphics performance, which is ideal for a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5090 D shows a 1.1% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4%. These are tight margins, indicating the RTX 5090 D is in a highly competitive performance band despite its massive 32 GB memory capacity and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12490F and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, are within 0.5% of its average score, confirming the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a solid, if not spectacular, processor for this workload. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the clear performance driver, and the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at most settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and settings reveals a system where the GPU is the overwhelmingly dominant component. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 263 FPS, which drops to 237 FPS at 1440p Low and 190 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 27.8% performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a clear sign that the GPU is being taxed by the increased pixel count. The RTX 5090 D’s 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specs handling this load, and the data shows it scales predictably with resolution.

A more revealing metric is the scaling between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the combo goes from 263 FPS at Low to 187 FPS at Ultra, a 28.9% reduction. At 1440p, it goes from 237 FPS to 137 FPS, a 42.2% reduction. At 4K, it goes from 190 FPS to 88 FPS, a 53.7% reduction. This pattern shows that as resolution increases, the cost of higher settings becomes proportionally more severe, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data, and with 6 cores and 12 threads at a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, the Ryzen 5 5600GT is capable of handling this task. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU does not become a limiting factor until the GPU is already producing over 200 FPS, which is far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1080p, the gap between Low and Medium is 32 FPS (263 to 231), while the gap between Medium and High is 10 FPS (231 to 221), and between High and Ultra is 34 FPS (221 to 187). This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly demanding on the GPU. At 4K, the gaps are more uniform: 55 FPS between Low and Medium (190 to 135), 17 FPS between Medium and High (135 to 118), and 30 FPS between High and Ultra (118 to 88). The data shows that the RTX 5090 D has enough headroom to handle these increases, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 913 in 3dmark and 2438 in Cinebench R23 suggests it is not the primary driver of these differences.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average of 187 FPS. This is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold, and the 137 FPS average at 1440p Ultra is equally impressive. For 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 88 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS, making it the recommended setting for maximum visual quality. The data shows that every resolution can run the highest settings preset without dropping below the playable threshold, which confirms the RTX 5090 D’s performance.

The 2560x1440 Ultra result of 137 FPS is particularly notable because it offers a 49 FPS advantage over the 4K Ultra result, while still providing a high-resolution experience. For players with a 1440p monitor, this is the sweet spot. At 1080p, the 187 FPS Ultra result is likely to be limited by the monitor’s refresh rate rather than the system’s capability. The measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of pushing well beyond 240 FPS at lower settings, with the 1080p Low result of 263 FPS being the highest recorded in the dataset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 3840x2160, with an average of 88 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so you can enjoy maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p compared to 4K?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 137 FPS, which is 49 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result of 88 FPS. This makes 1440p a strong option for higher frame rates with less visual compromise.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the dominant component. The RTX 5090 D is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT is in the 74th percentile. The GPU’s performance scales heavily with settings and resolution, while the CPU maintains its position, suggesting the GPU is the primary driver.

Q: Can this system hit 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The 4K Ultra preset averages 88 FPS, which is 28 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings presets at 4K are playable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 263, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This shows the system can handle extreme frame rates when visual effects are reduced.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5090 D is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT in average benchmark score, but trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6%. These differences are minor, indicating strong competition in this performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers an average of 190 FPS on Low settings, 135 FPS on Medium settings, 118 FPS on High settings, and 88 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset has the most complete data, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS, showing a 40 FPS range between the lowest and highest recorded frames. This variance is typical for a GPU-heavy workload, and the minimum of 115 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low, High, and Ultra presets have no min/max data available, but the averages alone confirm playability.

At 2560x1440, the performance increases notably. Low settings average 237 FPS, Medium settings average 209 FPS, High settings average 183 FPS, and Ultra settings average 137 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS, giving a 63 FPS range. The 137 FPS average at Ultra is 49 FPS higher than the equivalent 4K result, making 1440p a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its peak performance. Low settings average 263 FPS, Medium settings average 231 FPS, High settings average 221 FPS, and Ultra settings average 187 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 266 FPS. The 263 FPS average at Low is the highest recorded for this combo, and even the Ultra preset at 187 FPS is more than triple the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol at the highest settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 137 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 187 FPS. The data shows that there is no configuration in the test set where this combo drops below 60 FPS, and the RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory ensures there is ample headroom for future updates or higher-resolution textures. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, while not a flagship CPU, provides enough processing power to keep the GPU fed, and the result is a system that delivers a smooth, high-frame-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol regardless of how you configure the graphics settings.