Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a combination of a 2020 CPU and a 2016 GPU. In Lockdown Protocol, this combo ranks 3096 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the performance distribution. The measured frame rates show that it can deliver playable results at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but at 4K only the Low preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. This analysis breaks down the recorded data to show exactly where this hardware stands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 3096th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That puts it in the bottom 17% of all tested hardware pairs, meaning only 618 combinations performed worse. The CPU itself sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the GPU sits at the 47th percentile among all GPUs. The large gap between the CPU’s relatively strong standing and the GPU’s middling position explains why the overall combo ranks so low: the GTX 1070 is the limiting factor for this game.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 21771, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of that figure. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 9780, with its nearest rivals within 0.7%. Despite the CPU being capable of high thread counts and strong single-thread performance, the GPU’s lower compute throughput drags the whole system down in a frame-rate-sensitive FPS title like Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU dominates performance in this game. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 127.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 59.4 FPS. That is a drop of more than half, and the same pattern holds at 2560x1440: Low yields 98.1 FPS, Ultra yields 45.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low gives 63 FPS and Ultra drops to 32 FPS. The consistent near-halving of frame rates from Low to Ultra across all resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, not the CPU.

The CPU’s role becomes more visible at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 127.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests the Ryzen 5 5600X can feed the GPU sufficiently at that level. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU’s pixel throughput limits the frame rate more severely. At 4K Low, the system still manages 63 FPS, but the GPU is clearly working at its ceiling. The CPU’s high benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11838 and a single-core score of 1541, do not translate into higher frame rates once the GPU becomes saturated.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU’s output, but the GPU’s raw performance is the deciding factor. At 4K, even the lowest preset barely clears the playable threshold, confirming that the GTX 1070 is the component that determines the playable settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 59.4, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium. At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 66.6, which is above 60. High settings at that resolution average 57.3 FPS, so they are not playable.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks 3096 out of 3714, placing it in the lower 17% of all tested hardware pairs.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X is in the 75th percentile, meaning it outperforms 75% of CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The GTX 1070 is in the 47th percentile, meaning it outperforms just under half of all GPUs.

Q: What was the CPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X had a launch MSRP of $299.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within 0.6% of the 5600X’s score of 21771. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874, delta -0.5%), the Intel Core i7-11700 (21891, delta -0.5%), and the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899, delta -0.6%) all produce nearly identical CPU performance. In Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would likely yield the same frame rates as the 5600X when paired with the same GPU, because the GPU is the limiting factor.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has an average score of 9780. The AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, delta -0.5%), the NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724, delta 0.6%), and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716, delta 0.7%) are all within 0.7% of that score. These GPUs would produce almost identical frame rates in this game, though they are not consumer gaming cards in most cases. For practical purposes, the GTX 1070’s performance tier is well represented by these alternatives.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 38.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 63.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 42.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 32.0 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 57.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 98.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 66.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 45.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 83.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 127.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 92.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 59.4 |

All min and max FPS values were not recorded; only the averages are available. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops consistently across every preset. At 1080p, even the High preset stays well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium cross the threshold. At 4K, only Low reaches 63 FPS, and every other preset falls below 45 FPS.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + GTX 1070 can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates, but only at specific resolution and preset combinations. At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 83.9 FPS, Medium averages 92.7 FPS, and Low averages 127.5 FPS, all comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 59.4 FPS, just missing the playable cutoff. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 66.6 FPS and Low averages 98.1 FPS, both playable; High averages 57.3 FPS, which is not playable. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages 63 FPS, clearing the threshold; Medium (42.2), High (38.3), and Ultra (32.0) all fall well short.

In summary, this combo is viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming with moderate settings, but it cannot handle 4K beyond the lowest preset. The GPU is the clear limiting factor, as the CPU’s strong benchmark scores do not compensate for the GTX 1070’s age and limited compute power.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS of 60 or higher is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low, with an average of 63 FPS. No other preset reaches 60 FPS at this resolution.
• 2560x1440: Medium, with an average of 66.6 FPS. High falls to 57.3 FPS, so Medium is the ceiling.
• 1920x1080: High, with an average of 83.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 59.4 FPS, so High is the highest playable preset.

These settings represent the best visual quality that still stays at or above the playable threshold. For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, dropping to lower presets will yield higher FPS, but the settings listed here are the most demanding that remain playable according to the recorded data.