Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a consistently smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol across most resolutions and presets, with the data showing that the pairing's performance is heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings. The benchmark results indicate that this system is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it encounters limitations at 4K with higher presets, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 62.5 FPS. The High preset drops slightly below the playable threshold at 54.9 FPS, while Low runs at 90.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 40.1 FPS.

*Q: Does the RTX 4060 handle 1440p Ultra settings in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces an average of 62.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings option at this resolution, with High (87.8 FPS) and Medium (97 FPS) providing higher headroom.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 88.1 FPS, while High (117.3 FPS), Medium (136.3 FPS), and Low (187 FPS) all provide significantly higher frame rates, indicating that the system is well-suited for competitive play at this resolution.

Q: Which component is more critical for achieving high frame rates at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS drops from 90.3 on Low to 40.1 on Ultra, a reduction of over half, which indicates that the RTX 4060's rendering capacity is the primary constraint. The CPU's role becomes less dominant at higher resolutions where pixel throughput matters more.

Q: What are the closest performance alternatives for the CPU in this setup?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27,578, placing it virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% ahead.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's performance comparable to any integrated graphics solutions?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17,639 is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M, which is an integrated GPU. This shows that while the RTX 4060 is a discrete card, its raw compute score is surprisingly close to high-end integrated graphics, although its dedicated memory and drivers still provide an advantage in gaming scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ryzen 7 5700X's eight cores and 16 threads appear to be feeding the RTX 4060 effectively, as the FPS scales dramatically with settings. The jump from Low (187 FPS) to Ultra (88.1 FPS) represents a 53% performance drop, which is a substantial margin that points to GPU workload scaling rather than CPU limitation. The CPU's multi-threaded benchmark score of 13,184 in Cinebench R23 suggests it has ample headroom to handle the game's logic at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern becomes more pronounced. The Ultra preset yields 62.5 FPS, which is exactly the same as the 4K Medium preset, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to hit a throughput ceiling. The difference between Low (139.6 FPS) and Ultra (62.5 FPS) is a 55% reduction, similar to the 1080p trend, but the absolute numbers are lower, indicating that the additional pixel count is taxing the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is unmistakable. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are stretched thin. The Ultra preset drops to 40.1 FPS, which is a 36% reduction from the Medium preset's 62.5 FPS. This steep decline between Medium and Ultra at 4K, compared to the more gradual 1080p scaling, indicates that the GPU's shader units and memory bandwidth are the primary bottlenecks. The CPU's role diminishes, as its single-thread score of 1,499 in Cinebench R23 is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, where the frame rate is limited by pixel processing rather than game logic.

The data suggests that for this game, the RTX 4060 is the decisive component at 1440p and above, while the Ryzen 7 5700X provides a stable foundation that never becomes a limiting factor, even at 1080p Low where the FPS exceeds 180.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 187 FPS, which is the highest recorded across all resolutions and settings. Medium follows at 136.3 FPS, High at 117.3 FPS, and Ultra at 88.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with the gap between Medium and High being only 18.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 29.2 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces more demanding effects.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower but still robust. Low runs at 139.6 FPS, Medium at 97 FPS, High at 87.8 FPS, and Ultra at 62.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 42.6 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop in this resolution, suggesting that Medium settings activate significant GPU workload. Ultra sits just above the playable threshold, while High provides a comfortable 27.3 FPS margin over Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls off considerably. Low averages 90.3 FPS, Medium averages 62.5 FPS, High averages 54.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 40.1 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 27.8 FPS drop, and from Medium to High is a 7.6 FPS drop, while High to Ultra is a 14.8 FPS drop. This pattern shows that Medium is the last playable setting, as High and Ultra both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making the 4K experience limited to lower presets unless the user accepts sub-60 FPS performance.

The data contains no minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which provide a consistent measure of overall performance but do not capture frame time spikes or stutter.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 5700X's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-12600K, which matches its score of 27,578 exactly with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% ahead. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, as the game is not CPU-bound at any measured resolution. The 7600X, being 0.2% slower, would produce a negligible FPS difference, likely within a single frame at 1080p.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are surprisingly modest. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% behind, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% behind. These delta values are small, but they carry different implications. The Radeon HD 7790 is a much older architecture, so its similar score suggests that the RTX 4060's benchmark average is not necessarily indicative of gaming performance in modern titles. The Radeon 780M, being an integrated GPU, would likely struggle with the 8 GB memory limitation and lower bandwidth, even if its compute score is close. In practice, the RTX 4060's dedicated 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a distinct advantage in Lockdown Protocol, where the 4K Ultra preset demands more memory and bandwidth than the integrated solution can provide.

The practical takeaway is that users with a Ryzen 7 5700X or any of its listed rivals would see similar frame rates, while the GPU choice is more critical. However, the benchmark scores suggest that the RTX 4060's performance is not exceptional relative to its price tier, as its rivals are either older or lower-powered parts.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 62.5 FPS. This is the only preset above 60 FPS aside from Low, which runs at 90.3 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. High and Ultra both fall short of the playable threshold, so Medium is the optimal choice for a balanced experience at 4K.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear 60 FPS, so the best settings preset is Ultra, which averages 62.5 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity while staying just above the playable threshold. Users who prefer higher frame rates can select High (87.8 FPS) or Medium (97 FPS), but Ultra is the most demanding option that remains playable.

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is also Ultra, averaging 88.1 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The gap between Ultra and High is 29.2 FPS, but Ultra's higher visual quality justifies the performance cost for most users, as the frame rate remains well above playable.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across most settings. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 88.1 FPS, making it fully playable at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, Ultra also clears the threshold at 62.5 FPS, so users can enjoy the game at high fidelity without compromise. At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Low (90.3 FPS) and Medium (62.5 FPS) presets for playable performance, while High (54.9 FPS) and Ultra (40.1 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at Ultra, while 4K requires a drop to Medium settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The system's inability to sustain 60 FPS at 4K High or Ultra is a direct consequence of the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus, which are insufficient for the game's highest presets at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 2008 out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, which is consistent with the performance data. The rank suggests that while this combo is capable of running the game at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, it is not among the top performers, particularly at 4K where the GPU becomes a limiting factor.

The rank of 2008 out of 3714 indicates that roughly 54% of tested combos outperform this one, while 46% are slower. This is a reasonable position for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing, but it highlights that users seeking 4K Ultra performance would need a more powerful GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700X's 79th percentile ranking among CPUs and the RTX 4060's 61st percentile among GPUs both point to a balanced but not top-tier setup, which aligns with the game's measured results showing playable performance at lower resolutions but not at the highest 4K presets.