Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 2060 combination sits at the 79th percentile for CPUs and the 58th percentile for GPUs. The database places this CPU in the same performance band as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which scores 0.2% higher in average benchmarks, and the Intel Core i5-12600K, also 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE trails by 0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.4% ahead. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol, since their aggregate scores are all within a fraction of a percent.

For the GPU side, the RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 places it alongside the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283 (effectively a tie at 0% delta), and the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% higher. If you are shopping for a comparable machine, a system built with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU should produce frame rates within a few percent of what the data shows for this combo. The 2060 is an older Turing-architecture card with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, but its nearest rivals include both an integrated solution (the 680M) and a newer entry-level discrete card (the 3050 OEM), which tells you the performance class is well populated.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol shows how the balance shifts between the Ryzen 5 7600X and the RTX 2060 as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers 145 FPS on Low settings, 103 FPS on Medium, 90 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. This scaling pattern, where dropping from Ultra to Low nearly doubles the frame rate, indicates the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 1060 in 3DMark single-thread and 1965 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is more than adequate to feed the 2060 at these frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 106 on Low, 76 on Medium, 66 on High, and 49 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p Low (145 FPS) to 1440p Low (106 FPS) represents a 27% reduction in frame rate for a 78% increase in pixel count. This disproportionate scaling confirms that pixel throughput, not CPU geometry work, is the bottleneck. The RTX 2060's 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 compute are being saturated as resolution climbs.

At 3840x2160, the picture becomes even clearer: 69 FPS on Low, 49 FPS on Medium, 43 FPS on High, and 32 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 37 FPS, whereas at 1080p the same settings gap is 78 FPS. This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario where even the lowest settings cannot fully relieve the rendering load. The CPU's role is largely resolved by the time you reach 1440p, and at 4K the 7600X is effectively idle waiting on the 2060.

The practical takeaway: if you own this CPU and are considering a GPU upgrade, the data suggests the 7600X has headroom. If you own the 2060 and are considering a CPU upgrade, you will see minimal gains in Lockdown Protocol, because the recorded frame rates are consistently GPU-limited across all three resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 67 FPS average on Ultra settings, 90 FPS on High, 103 FPS on Medium, and 145 FPS on Low at 1920x1080. Every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 averages 66 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that remains playable. Ultra dips to 49 FPS, Medium runs at 76 FPS, and Low runs at 106 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings, which averages 69 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium drops to 49 FPS, High to 43 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS. If you want 4K with higher visual fidelity, this GPU will not hold 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark terms?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 15290. It is effectively tied with the GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta), slightly ahead of the Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta), and marginally behind the RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6% higher) and RX 7600 (15171, 0.8% higher). These differences are small enough that in-game performance will be nearly identical.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7600X hold back the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: The data indicates no. The FPS scaling across resolutions is consistent with a GPU bottleneck, and the CPU's benchmark scores (79th percentile among all CPUs) place it well above the GPU's percentile rank. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 145 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not limiting even at high frame rates.

Q: What frame times can I expect on Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The measured data for 1920x1080 Medium shows an average of 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. The 31 FPS spread between min and max indicates some variance, but the minimum stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on your target resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra at 67 FPS average. This is the resolution where the RTX 2060 shows its full capability, and the Ryzen 5 7600X provides enough headroom to maintain smooth frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High settings with a 66 FPS average, and also on Medium (76 FPS) and Low (106 FPS). Ultra falls short at 49 FPS, so you will need to compromise on visual quality to stay above 60 FPS at this resolution. The database's verdict lists High as the best settings at 1440p, which is the most demanding preset that still delivers playable performance.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 69 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 49, 43, and 32 FPS respectively. If you plan to game at 4K, this combination will require significant settings reductions, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is thin.

The overall combo rank in the game database is 2941 out of 3714 combinations, which places this hardware in the lower half of tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. That ranking is consistent with the GPU's 58th percentile standing and the CPU's 79th percentile, confirming the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings sweep shows the following averages: Low settings produce 145 FPS, Medium produces 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 119, High produces 90 FPS, and Ultra produces 67 FPS. The system is clearly capable of high refresh rate play at this resolution, with even the heaviest preset maintaining a 7 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages step down: Low runs at 106 FPS, Medium at 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87, High at 66 FPS, and Ultra at 49 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 64 FPS shows that the playable presets hold above 60 FPS even during demanding scenes, while Ultra's average of 49 FPS places it firmly in the unplayable range for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the data shows: Low at 69 FPS, Medium at 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 56, High at 43 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. The Medium preset's maximum of 56 FPS is still below the 60 FPS threshold, which means no amount of variance will make it playable. Low is the only settings level where the average exceeds 60 FPS, and it does so by 9 FPS.

The min and max data points, where recorded, reveal the frame time consistency at each resolution. At Medium settings, the spread between minimum and maximum is 31 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 15 FPS at 4K. This tightening of the frame range at higher resolutions is expected, as the GPU becomes more consistently saturated and frame times stabilize.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering 67 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it does so with a 7 FPS margin. For most players, this is the ideal configuration: maximum visual quality with playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, delivering 66 FPS average. Ultra drops to 49 FPS, so High represents the sweet spot where visual fidelity and performance balance. The 66 FPS average provides a 6 FPS margin over the threshold, which is sufficient for most gameplay scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, delivering 69 FPS average. This is the only preset at 4K that clears 60 FPS, and it does so by a 9 FPS margin. If you want to play at 4K, you must accept minimal graphical settings. The jump from Low to Medium costs 20 FPS at this resolution, which is a steep penalty for modest visual gains.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the RTX 2060 can handle Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS, but only when you match the settings to the resolution. At 1080p, you get full Ultra. At 1440p, you drop one step to High. At 4K, you drop to the lowest preset. The Ryzen 5 7600X is not the limiting factor in any of these scenarios, so future GPU upgrades would directly translate to higher settings at each resolution.