Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination delivers a narrowly playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but only at 1080p with the lowest settings. Benchmark data shows a significant performance gap between resolutions, with the system falling below the 60 FPS threshold in every other configuration tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the pair produces its best results. Low settings average 77.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin. Medium settings drop to 55.2 FPS average, just short of the target. High settings average 46.4 FPS, while Ultra settings average 36.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 10 FPS per step, indicating that the GTX 1650’s 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 896 shading units are the limiting factor once texture quality and shading complexity increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance picture changes substantially. Low settings average 53.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 42.3 FPS, High settings average 34.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 26.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 11.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 7.7 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 8.1 FPS. The data indicates that even the least demanding preset fails to reach playable frame rates at this resolution, and the overall average across all settings is approximately 39.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. Low settings average 36.1 FPS, Medium settings average 28.7 FPS, High settings average 23.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 16.1 FPS, which is the largest spread across any resolution. This suggests that the 128-bit memory bus and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth become severe bottlenecks when pushing 8.3 million pixels per frame. The GTX 1650’s 32 ROPs also limit pixel throughput at this resolution, as evidenced by the sub-30 FPS results across three of the four settings.

The database records no minimum or maximum FPS values for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. This means stutter behavior and frame-time consistency cannot be assessed from the available data. However, the average FPS figures alone are sufficient to determine playability relative to the 60 FPS threshold.

Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings provide the highest average FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, producing 77.8 FPS. Every other combination of resolution and settings falls below the target, with the closest miss being 2560x1440 Low at 53.8 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would behave similarly in this game, based on average benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700, the closest rival is the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which scores 25530 compared to the Ryzen’s 25517 average, a difference of 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, also 0.1 percent away. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, 0.1 percent above the Ryzen 7 5700. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3 percent below.

These four processors span a similar performance envelope, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 7 5700 for any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same. The benchmark scores cluster tightly within a 104-point range, from the Ryzen 7 5825U at 25446 to the Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550. This suggests that CPU-bound scenarios in the game would show minimal variation between these alternatives.

For the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 8850M, the Intel UHD Graphics 750, the AMD Radeon R7 350, and the Intel Arc A310. The Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, 0.3 percent below the GTX 1650’s 7472 average. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, 0.4 percent below. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, 0.6 percent below. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, 1.0 percent above.

The GPU alternatives show a wider relative spread than the CPU alternatives, but all remain within 1 percent of the GTX 1650’s average score. In practice, this means that pairing any of these GPUs with the Ryzen 7 5700 would yield nearly identical FPS results in Lockdown Protocol. The Arc A310 would be the fastest of the group, but the difference would be marginal.

It is importantly the CPU alternatives are largely mobile or server parts, while the GPU alternatives include both discrete and integrated solutions. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 is an integrated GPU, which would typically share system memory and perform differently in real-world gaming scenarios. However, the benchmark scores recorded in the database place it within 0.4 percent of the GTX 1650, so the recorded data treats it as a comparable performer.

The practical implication for Lockdown Protocol is that a user with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would see frame rates within a few percent of the measured results. The game’s performance is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, so the CPU choice matters less beyond ensuring the system can feed the GPU with enough draw calls.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 3512 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 5.4 percent of all configurations tested. The low rank reflects the GPU’s modest standing among all GPUs, as the GTX 1650 sits at the 40th percentile versus all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 78th percentile versus all CPUs, indicating that the processor is far more capable than the graphics card in this pairing.

The gameplay data aligns with the ranking. With only one playable configuration out of twelve tested, the combo is clearly positioned at the low end of the performance spectrum for this title. The rank of 3512 suggests that the vast majority of tested combinations deliver better frame rates, which is consistent with the GTX 1650 being an entry-level GPU from 2019.

The CPU’s high percentile ranking means that users upgrading from this combo would likely see significant FPS gains by replacing the GPU alone. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, has ample headroom for a more powerful graphics card. However, with the GTX 1650 as the limiting component, the combo’s overall rank suffers.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles, 38 points, is substantial. This indicates a heavily imbalanced pairing where the processor is roughly twice as capable as the graphics card relative to other components in the database. In Lockdown Protocol, which appears to be GPU-bound based on the FPS scaling across resolutions, this imbalance manifests as consistently low frame rates except at the most forgiving settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under very specific conditions. The verdict data records 1920x1080 with Low settings as the sole playable configuration, averaging 77.8 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 17.8 FPS, providing a modest margin for demanding scenes. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS, and the database lists no playable settings for either resolution.

For users targeting 1080p, the Low preset is the only option that maintains smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p average 55.2 FPS, which is 4.8 FPS below the threshold. This close miss suggests that slight adjustments within the Medium preset, such as reducing shadow quality or draw distance, might push frame rates above 60 FPS, but the database does not record such configurations.

At 1440p, even Low settings fall 6.2 FPS short of 60 FPS. The average of 53.8 FPS might be acceptable for users who tolerate lower frame rates, but it does not meet the playable threshold defined in the database. At 4K, the best result is 36.1 FPS on Low, which is well below playable.

The CPU is not the bottleneck in any configuration. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 16 threads and 16 MB L3 cache provide ample processing power for the game’s logic and physics. The limiting factor is consistently the GTX 1650, which lacks the memory bandwidth and shading throughput for higher resolutions and settings.

The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p Low-settings machine for Lockdown Protocol. Users seeking higher visual quality or resolution would need to upgrade the GPU to see meaningful improvements, as the CPU has significant headroom.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: No. The recorded average FPS for 1920x1080 Medium is 55.2 FPS, which is 4.8 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable setting at 1080p is Low.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The only resolution that reaches playable frame rates is 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, the best average FPS is 53.8 on Low settings, and at 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 36.1 on Low settings, both below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 7472. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 8850M at 7447 (0.3 percent lower), the Intel UHD Graphics 750 at 7441 (0.4 percent lower), the AMD Radeon R7 350 at 7425 (0.6 percent lower), and the Intel Arc A310 at 7550 (1.0 percent higher).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 or the GTX 1650 the limiting component for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The CPU sits at the 78th percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 40th percentile versus all GPUs. The FPS data shows sharp declines with increased resolution and settings, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What average FPS does this combo achieve at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The recorded average FPS for 3840x2160 Ultra is 20 FPS. This is the lowest result in the entire dataset.

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

A: It ranks 3512 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5.4 percent of all configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average FPS of 77.8. Medium settings average 55.2 FPS, which falls short of the threshold, so Low is the maximum playable preset. The 22.6 FPS margin between Low and Medium indicates that there is no intermediate setting recorded in the database that would thread the needle between these two presets.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low with an average of 53.8 FPS, which is 6.2 FPS below the threshold. Since the database records no playable settings for this resolution, there is no recommended preset. Users would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or reduce resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS either. Low settings average 36.1 FPS, which is 23.9 FPS below the threshold. The gap between 4K Low and 1080p Low is 41.7 FPS, highlighting the severe impact of resolution scaling on this GPU.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, 1920x1080 Low is the only viable configuration. The 77.8 FPS average provides enough headroom for dips in demanding scenes, though the lack of recorded minimum FPS data means stutter behavior cannot be quantified. For users who prioritize visuals, none of the higher presets at any resolution meet the 60 FPS target, so the system is effectively limited to the lowest preset at the lowest resolution for smooth gameplay.