Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks at position 2868 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 23rd percentile of all recorded system configurations, meaning roughly three-quarters of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the balance between a strong modern CPU and a GPU that sits in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution. The CPU itself ranks in the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile among all graphics cards, so the overall combo position is dragged downward primarily by the GPU's more modest standing. In practical terms, this is a configuration that can run the game smoothly at common resolutions, but it will not compete with high-end pairings at the top of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions and settings, with the CPU becoming more relevant only at low presets and lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra to Low raises the average frame rate from 67.1 FPS to 147.2 FPS, a difference of 80.1 FPS. That massive jump indicates that at this resolution, the graphics card is the limiting factor when settings are increased, since the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at low settings but the GPU cannot sustain high settings without significant frame loss.

Scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average from 89.1 FPS to 66.6 FPS, a 22.5 FPS drop. Moving further to 3840x2160 at High brings the average down to 41.3 FPS, another 25.3 FPS reduction. This progressive decline with each resolution step confirms that the RTX 2060 is the dominant constraint once the pixel count rises. At 2560x1440 Low, the average is 106.9 FPS, while at 1920x1080 Low it is 147.2 FPS. The 40.3 FPS gap between these two low-preset runs shows that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU still governs performance when resolution increases.

The CPU's role is best illustrated by the fact that the Ryzen 5 7500F, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799, is far above the level needed for this game. Even at 1920x1080 Low, where the CPU would be most heavily utilized, the system reaches 147.2 FPS, indicating no CPU bottleneck at any tested configuration. The gap between settings at each resolution is consistent with GPU-bound rendering. For example, at 3840x2160, the spread from Ultra (34.1 FPS) to Low (69.2 FPS) is 35.1 FPS, while at 1920x1080 the same settings spread is 80.1 FPS. The larger spread at lower resolution happens because the GPU has more relative work per pixel when settings rise, but the CPU can still feed frames quickly at low settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded average at 3840x2160 Low is 69.2 FPS. Medium drops to 50.3 FPS, High to 41.3 FPS, and Ultra to 34.1 FPS, so no other preset clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 if I want to stay above 60 FPS?

A: High settings deliver an average of 66.6 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that remains playable. Medium runs at 77.6 FPS and Low at 106.9 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that still clears the threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1920x1080?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate ranges from 67.1 FPS at Ultra to 147.2 FPS at Low. The CPU, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218, provides ample headroom; the frame rate changes are driven entirely by GPU workload.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scores 15283 with a delta of 0.0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.8% behind). All of these cards are within 1% of each other in aggregate benchmark performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 Ultra?

A: The recorded average is 67.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings are playable, as 2560x1440 Ultra averages 50.1 FPS and 3840x2160 Ultra averages 34.1 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7500F hold back the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a PassMark multithread score of 26825 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2374, are well above what the game demands. The frame rate patterns across resolutions and settings show consistent GPU-bound scaling, with no evidence of CPU limitation even at the lowest settings where frame rates reach 147.2 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 7500F sits within a tight cluster of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 24964. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, just 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872, 0.4% lower. All of these CPUs are effectively interchangeable in aggregate performance, so a system built around any of them would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the same GPU.

For the GPU side, the RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches it almost exactly at 15283, with a delta of 0.0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. Any of these graphics cards would produce very similar frame rates when paired with the same CPU. A system using the RTX 2060, GTX 580, or Radeon 680M would be nearly indistinguishable in this game, while the RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 would be marginally slower based on the aggregate scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 147.2 FPS. Medium drops to 105.3 FPS. High runs at 89.1 FPS. Ultra is the slowest at this resolution with 67.1 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages step down noticeably. Low runs at 106.9 FPS. Medium produces 77.6 FPS. High delivers 66.6 FPS. Ultra falls to 50.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Three of the four presets are playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, only Low remains playable. Low averages 69.2 FPS. Medium drops to 50.3 FPS. High runs at 41.3 FPS. Ultra is the slowest overall at 34.1 FPS. The step from Low to Medium at 4K represents a 18.9 FPS loss, and the step from Medium to High costs another 9.0 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 7.2 FPS.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum frame rate values for any configuration, so the analysis relies on average frame rates only. The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: each increase in settings costs a substantial number of frames, and each increase in resolution compounds that cost.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 67.1 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High averaging 66.6 FPS. Ultra at this resolution falls short at 50.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 69.2 FPS. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p offers full flexibility, 1440p offers strong options but excludes Ultra, and 4K requires the lowest settings to maintain playability. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the presets that clear 60 FPS, but the GPU's overall performance level limits higher settings at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 69.2 FPS. No other preset at this resolution reaches the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, with an average of 66.6 FPS. Medium and Low also clear 60 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 67.1 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest preset is playable, and it clears the threshold by 7.1 FPS. Users who prefer maximum visual quality at 1080p can run Ultra without dropping below 60 FPS on average. For those who prioritize higher frame rates, dropping to High raises the average to 89.1 FPS, Medium to 105.3 FPS, and Low to 147.2 FPS. The recommended configuration for each resolution is therefore the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average: Low at 4K, High at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p.