Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a clear performance curve across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 159 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combo. Medium settings average 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. High settings average 99 FPS, while Ultra settings average 74 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but show the expected drop from the 1080p results. Low settings average 117 FPS. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 70 and 95 FPS respectively. High settings average 72 FPS. Ultra settings fall to an average of 54 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that the transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 20 to 30 percent of average performance depending on the preset, with the largest relative loss occurring at Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 75 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings average 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High settings average 47 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 35 FPS. The 4K results show that only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The minimum FPS data, where recorded, reveals consistency in frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 96 FPS represents a drop of 17 FPS from the average, which is a moderate variance. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 70 FPS is 13 FPS below the average. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 45 FPS is 8 FPS below the average. The narrowing gap between average and minimum at higher resolutions suggests that the system becomes more consistently GPU-bound as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The database positions this combination at rank 2630 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower third of all recorded configurations, which is consistent with the RTX 2060 SUPER being an older generation GPU. The percentile ranking reflects that many newer or higher-tier graphics cards outperform this pairing in raw frame rate delivery.

However, the rank does not tell the whole story. The combo's performance profile shows that it is fully capable of running the game at playable levels across most common gaming resolutions. At 1080p, the system ranks in a position where it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold on every preset. At 1440p, it maintains playability on High, Medium, and Low settings. Only at 4K does the combo fall behind, with just the Low preset reaching the playable threshold.

The rank of 2630 out of 3714 means that roughly 29 percent of tested combos perform worse than this pairing. This is a meaningful data point, as it indicates that while the RTX 2060 SUPER is not a top-tier card, it still outperforms a substantial portion of the hardware combinations in the database for this specific game. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with a percentile of 89 against all CPUs, is clearly not the limiting factor. The GPU, with a percentile of 62 against all GPUs, is the component that drags the combo's overall rank down.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 159 FPS on Low settings, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to maintain such performance. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with 6 cores and 12 threads, provides single-thread performance that is well above the requirements of a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title with relatively modern engine demands.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. Comparing 1080p Low at 159 FPS to 4K Low at 75 FPS, the frame rate drops by 84 FPS, or roughly 53 percent. This is a massive reduction that can only be attributed to the GPU's rendering load increasing with pixel count. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit memory bus, begins to show its limits as the fill rate requirements grow.

The scaling between presets also reveals which component matters more. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS (159 down to 74). At 1440p, the spread is 63 FPS (117 down to 54). At 4K, the spread narrows to 40 FPS (75 down to 35). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as raising the preset has less impact when the pixel count is already stressing the renderer. Conversely, the larger spread at 1080p suggests that both the CPU and GPU have headroom, and the preset changes can significantly alter the frame rate.

The verdict data supports this interpretation. At 1080p, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 74 FPS. At 1440p, three presets are playable, but Ultra falls to 54 FPS. At 4K, only Low is playable. This progression shows that the GPU is the defining component for higher resolutions, while the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at any resolution tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D has nearest rivals that would behave similarly in this game. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has an average benchmark score of 44466, which is a 0.2 percent difference from the AMD chip's 44573 average. This is effectively a tie, meaning the Core Ultra X9 388H would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i9-13950HX is 0.5 percent behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6 percent behind. The Intel Core i5-14600 is 0.7 percent ahead. All four rivals are within a 1.3 percent band of each other, meaning any of these CPUs would produce indistinguishable results in this game when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals are also close in performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4 percent ahead, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5 percent ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5 percent ahead. The Intel Arc A770M is 1.6 percent ahead. These small deltas mean that swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these cards would result in frame rate differences of a few percent at most, likely translating to single-digit FPS changes in actual gameplay.

A user considering an upgrade path should note that the CPU is not the limiting factor. Swapping the Ryzen 5 7500X3D for a similar-performing Intel chip would change nothing. The GPU, however, has room for improvement if the user wants to play at 4K Ultra or 1440p Ultra, as those presets currently fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 74 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 1080p are marked as playable in the verdict data.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings are the best preset at 1440p, with an average of 72 FPS. Medium settings average 83 FPS, and Low settings average 117 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 4K Low preset averages 75 FPS, which is playable. Medium averages 53 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS, all of which fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component is more responsible for frame rate drops at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER shows a 53 percent reduction in average FPS from 1080p Low to 4K Low, while the CPU's performance percentile of 89 against all CPUs indicates it is not the limiting factor. The GPU's percentile of 62 is the weaker link.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2630 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower third of the database. This rank is primarily due to the GPU's age and performance class.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 45 FPS at 4K Medium settings. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 96 FPS. Minimums were not recorded for all presets.

The Verdict

The data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable on every preset, with Ultra settings averaging 74 FPS. This is the ideal operating range for this combo, as it allows users to max out the game's visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Medium, and Low settings. High settings deliver 72 FPS, which is the recommended choice for the best visual fidelity while staying above 60 FPS. Medium settings offer a smoother 83 FPS, and Low settings provide 117 FPS for competitive play. Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended, as the 54 FPS average falls short of the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. The only playable preset is Low, which averages 75 FPS. Medium settings at 53 FPS, High at 47 FPS, and Ultra at 35 FPS all fail to meet the 60 FPS standard. For 4K gaming, users would need to accept significant compromises in visual quality or consider a GPU upgrade.

In summary, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a strong pairing for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this title, providing ample CPU headroom. The GPU handles 1080p and 1440p well, but the 4K experience is limited to the lowest preset. The combination is a solid choice for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High gaming, and it ranks in the lower third of the database primarily due to the GPU's age, not the CPU's capability.