Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, this combination cannot sustain a playable frame rate at any tested preset. The highest average FPS recorded at 4K is 36 FPS on Low settings, which falls well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings yield 26 FPS, High settings drop to 22 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 17 FPS. None of these presets clear the required 60 FPS, so no settings recommendation can be made for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the playability threshold. Low settings produce an average of 56 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still 4 FPS short of 60. Medium settings average 40 FPS, High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The data confirms that no 1440p preset reaches playable performance.

At 1920x1080, one preset is playable. Low settings achieve an average of 76 FPS, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, just below playable, while High averages 47 FPS and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The best playable setting at 1080p is therefore Low, with the recorded average of 76 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS scaling across resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint for this game at higher resolutions. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 76 to 36, a reduction of over half, while the CPU workload remains relatively constant. This steep decline with increasing pixel count points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck.

The CPU plays a more significant role at 1080p, where the frame rate is higher and the GPU is less stressed. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough headroom to push the GeForce GTX 1650 to its limits at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 76 FPS, which is likely close to the GPU's maximum output rather than a CPU limitation.

At higher resolutions, the GPU's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors. The 128.1 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p Low but struggles to feed the renderer at 1440p and 4K, where the frame rate falls sharply. The CPU's performance, measured by a passmark multithread score of 24419, is more than adequate for this title, so the GPU is the component to watch when adjusting settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results are as follows: Low settings average 36 FPS with no min or max recorded, Medium averages 26 FPS with a min of 22 and max of 29, High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. The spread between Medium and High is small, while Ultra is nearly half the frame rate of Low.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 56 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a min of 34 and max of 46, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 16 FPS, which is the largest step at this resolution, indicating that the Medium preset introduces a significant load increase.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 76 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS with a min of 46 and max of 62, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The Medium preset shows a min-max range of 16 FPS, which is the widest variance recorded across all resolutions and settings. Low is the only preset where the minimum frame rate is not explicitly recorded, but the average of 76 FPS suggests it remains above the playability threshold consistently.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this CPU and GPU combination ranks 3580 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 4% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a below-average configuration for this specific title. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits at the 40th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU performs better at the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

The combination is ranked only 134 places from the bottom, meaning there are very few tested systems with worse performance. The data shows that the GTX 1650 is the limiting factor, as its passmark G3D score of 7880 is modest compared to modern GPUs, and its 4 GB memory capacity is small for a 2024 release title. The Ryzen 7 5700G's strong multi-thread performance cannot compensate for the GPU's weakness at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on nearest rival data, the CPU has near-identical counterparts. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097 in average benchmark tests, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700G's 27051. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% lower. These CPUs would deliver essentially the same gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol, as the game is not CPU-limited in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less capable on average. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, which is 0.3% lower than the GTX 1650's 7472. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, 0.6% lower. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. These alternatives would behave similarly in game, with the Arc A310 providing a marginal improvement and the others performing within a fraction of a percent of the GTX 1650.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 Low is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, which is below playable.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The only resolution with a playable preset is 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, the best average is 56 FPS on Low, and at 3840x2160, the best average is 36 FPS on Low, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in performance?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 7472. The Intel Arc A310 is 1% faster with a score of 7550, while the AMD Radeon HD 8850M is 0.3% slower, the Intel UHD Graphics 750 is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon R7 350 is 0.6% slower.

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

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance is strong, with a passmark multithread score of 24419, but the GTX 1650's 4 GB memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth limit frame rates at 1440p and 4K.

Q: What is the frame rate variance at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the recorded average is 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. This range of 16 FPS is the widest variance among all tested settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 3580 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower 4% of all tested configurations.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under strict conditions. The verdict by resolution shows that 1920x1080 is the only playable resolution, and only on Low settings, with an average of 76 FPS. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being 56 FPS on Low. At 3840x2160, all presets fall far below playable, with the best at 36 FPS on Low.

The data indicates that this configuration is suitable for 1080p gaming at low visual fidelity. Users who prioritize frame rate over image quality will find the system adequate, but those seeking higher settings or resolutions will need to upgrade the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G provides ample CPU performance, but the GTX 1650's 4 GB memory and modest compute power are the decisive factors. For a 2024 FPS title, this combo is best treated as a 1080p Low settings machine.