Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear progression of playable presets as resolution drops. At 4K (3840x2160), the combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER manages to keep the average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS threshold only on the Low preset, where it reaches 85.7 FPS. The Medium preset falls just short at 58.6 FPS, while High sits at 54.1 FPS and Ultra drops to 37.5 FPS. So for 4K, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 85.7 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. Every preset clears the 60 FPS line. Low delivers 129.2 FPS, Medium reaches 90 FPS, High hits 78.3 FPS, and Ultra stays above the threshold at 63 FPS. The most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. That is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but it is enough.

At 1920x1080, the same pattern holds with more headroom. Low produces 175.1 FPS, Medium reaches 122.7 FPS, High delivers 107.3 FPS, and Ultra sits at 84.1 FPS. The best preset that clears 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 84.1 FPS. In short, the 1080p and 1440p results allow the full range of settings, while 4K is restricted to Low for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rivals in the recorded data include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, which scores 21749 and is 0.1% slower, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U at 21874 (0.5% faster), the Intel Core i7-11700 at 21891 (0.5% faster), and the AMD EPYC 9554P at 21899 (0.6% faster). These deltas are small, so a system using any of these processors would behave similarly to the Ryzen 5 5600X in Lockdown Protocol, at least from a CPU-centric standpoint.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282 and sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% faster), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% faster), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% faster). Again, the percentage differences are minor, meaning these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game when paired with a comparable CPU. A user moving from the RTX 2070 SUPER to one of these alternatives would see negligible change in Lockdown Protocol performance.

It is importantly the CPU rivals span very different market segments, from mobile processors to server chips, yet their average scores cluster closely. This suggests that for this particular game, the CPU demands are not extreme, and the Ryzen 5 5600X has plenty of company at its performance level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average FPS recorded for each combination. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows. Low settings produce 85.7 FPS, Medium drops to 58.6 FPS, High falls to 54.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 37.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 48.2 FPS, which is a substantial penalty for the highest visual quality. The step from Medium to High is small at 4.5 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is larger at 16.6 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset carries a disproportionate cost at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are more comfortable. Low reaches 129.2 FPS, Medium is 90 FPS, High is 78.3 FPS, and Ultra is 63 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 66.2 FPS. The transition from Medium to High costs 11.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 15.3 FPS. Every preset stays above the playable threshold, but Ultra is close to the edge.

At 1920x1080, the performance is the strongest. Low hits 175.1 FPS, Medium is 122.7 FPS, High is 107.3 FPS, and Ultra is 84.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 91 FPS. The Medium to High step reduces the average by 15.4 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 23.2 FPS. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is well above 60 FPS, leaving headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks.

Scaling across resolutions, the data shows a consistent trend. At Low settings, 1080p to 1440p costs 45.9 FPS, and 1440p to 4K costs another 43.5 FPS. At Ultra settings, the same resolution steps cost 21.1 FPS and 25.5 FPS respectively. The absolute frame rate drops are larger at lower settings, but the percentage loss is more severe at higher settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound title.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer depends on the resolution and the chosen preset. The verdict data from the database is straightforward.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings list contains only Low, with an average of 85.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, so they are not considered playable under the 60 FPS threshold. If 4K is the target, the user must accept Low settings for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. High, Low, Medium, and Ultra each clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 63 FPS. The best settings option is Ultra, which delivers 63 FPS. This is a workable configuration, though the margin above the threshold is modest, so frame rate dips in heavy scenes could approach 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the same full range of presets is playable, and the best settings option is Ultra at 84.1 FPS. This is the most comfortable combination, with a 24.1 FPS buffer above the playable threshold. Users who prioritize high refresh rates could drop to Medium or Low for 122.7 FPS or 175.1 FPS respectively, but Ultra already provides a strong experience.

Overall, the recorded data indicates that this combination is capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or better at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, and at 4K only on Low. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls clearly below the threshold, at 37.5 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data allows an inference about which component matters more for Lockdown Protocol at each resolution. The game is an FPS, and the scaling patterns suggest a heavy GPU load, especially at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates range from 37.5 FPS at Ultra to 85.7 FPS at Low. The large swings between presets indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. These figures align with the observed behavior: at 4K, the pixel throughput requirements dominate, and the GPU cannot keep up on higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are higher across the board, with Ultra at 63 FPS. The GPU still plays the primary role, but the CPU begins to contribute more. The Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a 32 MB L3 cache. In a fast-paced FPS, the CPU must handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, but the recorded scaling from 4K to 1440p shows that the GPU remains dominant. The 1440p to 1080p step further confirms this, as frame rates rise significantly when pixel count drops.

At 1920x1080, the GPU still matters, but the CPU headroom is more visible. The Ryzen 5 5600X scores 5588 in 3dmark_max_threads and 917 in 3dmark_single_thread, which are solid numbers for a desktop processor. At 1080p, the frame rates reach 175.1 FPS on Low, which is high enough that the CPU could become a bottleneck in certain scenes, though the average data suggests the combination stays balanced. The CPU percentile of 75 versus the GPU percentile of 65 indicates that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card, so at lower resolutions, the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor.

The resolution scaling tells the story. From 1080p to 1440p at Low, the frame rate drops from 175.1 to 129.2, a 26.2% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at Low, it drops from 129.2 to 85.7, a 33.7% reduction. At Ultra, the corresponding drops are 84.1 to 63 (25.1%) and 63 to 37.5 (40.5%). The increasing percentage loss at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU workload scales faster than the CPU workload, making the GPU the dominant component for this title, particularly at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds the 2161st position out of 3714 combinations. That places it in the upper half of all tested systems, at roughly the 58th percentile.

This rank reflects the balanced nature of the pair. The CPU is above average in its class, sitting at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Neither component is a top-tier performer, but together they produce consistently playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and a playable 4K experience on Low. The rank of 2161 out of 3714 suggests that many other combinations are faster, but also that a significant number are slower.

In the context of the game, this rank is reasonable. Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 release, and the RTX 2070 SUPER is from 2019, so the combo relies on the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's adequate rasterization power. The measured results show that the combination is not at the top of the charts, but it delivers a smooth experience at mainstream resolutions. Users with this exact setup should expect solid performance, with the caveat that 4K Ultra is not achievable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming with this CPU and GPU?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is playable and delivers an average of 84.1 FPS. This is the best settings option according to the verdict data, as it clears the 60 FPS threshold with headroom.

Q: Can this system handle 4K at high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 54.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset, at 85.7 FPS, is considered playable at 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H is 0.1% slower, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is 0.5% faster, the Intel Core i7-11700 is 0.5% faster, and the AMD EPYC 9554P is 0.6% faster. These differences are minimal.

Q: What GPU alternatives are close to the RTX 2070 SUPER in performance?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% faster. All of these GPUs have average scores within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. It is the best playable setting at this resolution, but the margin is slim.

Q: What rank does this combination hold in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2161 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU is at the 75th percentile and the GPU is at the 65th percentile.