Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested preset. Ultra settings average 68 FPS, High averages 88.3 FPS, Medium averages 101.1 FPS, and Low averages 145.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 63.7 FPS. Medium runs at 74.5 FPS, and Low runs at 106.2 FPS, but High delivers the best visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable on the RTX 2060 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

A: Only on Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 68.1 FPS, which clears 60 FPS. Medium drops to 48.7 FPS, High to 44.7 FPS, and Ultra to 31.6 FPS, so those presets fall below the playable cutoff.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to the RX 7600?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the RX 7600 scores 15171, making the RTX 2060 0.8% faster. The GTX 580 (15283) is essentially identical at 0% delta, and the RTX 3050 OEM (15199) is 0.6% slower.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to the Ryzen 5 7600X3D?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average score of 24709, while the Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24728, a delta of -0.1%. The performance difference is negligible, meaning either CPU would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the most demanding 1080p preset that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 average 68 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest preset tested at this resolution, and it remains fully playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. For Lockdown Protocol, the playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the only preset clearing 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 68.1 FPS. Medium drops to 48.7 FPS, High to 44.7 FPS, and Ultra to 31.6 FPS. For 4K gaming, Low is the maximum preset that delivers a smooth experience. The gap between Low and Medium is significant, roughly 19.4 FPS, which indicates a steep scaling curve in the 4K render load.

At 2560x1440, High is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 63.7 FPS. Medium runs at 74.5 FPS and Low at 106.2 FPS. Ultra falls to 51.4 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS target by 8.6 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 12.3 FPS, so players who want the extra effects at 1440p must accept a sub-60 result.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 68 FPS and is fully playable. High averages 88.3 FPS, Medium 101 FPS, and Low 145.4 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result is 8 FPS above the threshold, meaning the combo has a small headroom margin. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 77.4 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes more stressed as settings rise.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS values across resolutions and presets reveal which component limits Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the CPU has more relative influence because the GPU can produce high framerates with less pixel work. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1920x1080 drops the average from 145.4 to 68 FPS, a 53% reduction. This large drop indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes even at lower resolutions, but the high Low-setting frame rate reveals the CPU can push well beyond 144 FPS when the GPU is not saturated.

At 2560x1440, the scaling shifts. Low averages 106.2 FPS, High 63.7 FPS, and Ultra 51.4 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 54.8 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p. This shows the GPU is already becoming more limiting at the pixel count. The CPU still has headroom, as the Low preset at 1440p still produces over 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low averages 68.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 31.6 FPS, a fall of 36.5 FPS. The resolution increase from 1440p to 4K at Low settings costs 38.1 FPS. This scaling shows the RTX 2060 is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU has ample power, as evidenced by the 5700X3D's strong multi-threaded scores. The 8-core, 16-thread design with 96 MB of L3 cache provides solid physics and game logic throughput that does not bottleneck the GPU at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU still matters most because the CPU can push beyond the GPU's frame output. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU matters even more, with the CPU providing a stable foundation. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a 3D V-Cache architecture that benefits game performance, and its benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 22366, single-core 3157) suggest it can keep up with the RTX 2060 in most scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average score of 24728 versus the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 24709, a delta of -0.1%. In practical terms, these two CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a different generation, but the average scores are so close that users upgrading from either one would see no measurable difference.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, which is 0.5% higher than the 5700X3D. This is a mobile chip, but in this game, it would behave similarly. The Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, 0.5% lower, and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563, 0.6% lower. All four rivals fall within a 0.6% band, meaning any of these CPUs would produce essentially the same performance for Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, compared to the RTX 2060's 15290, a delta of 0%. This is a surprising result in the database, but it means the two cards would deliver nearly identical frame rates. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, which is 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. All of these GPUs are within 0.8% of the RTX 2060, so swapping between them would yield similar FPS on the same settings.

The practical implication is that if the RTX 2060 is unavailable or priced differently, a buyer could consider the RX 7600 or RTX 3050 OEM as direct equivalents. The performance deltas are small enough that the verdict for Lockdown Protocol would not change. The same applies to the CPU: the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, Ryzen 9 5900HX, Core i5-12450HX, or Core i5-11600 would all produce the same playable settings at each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2974 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 80th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 80% of the hardware combinations in the database. The rank reflects the balance of the CPU and GPU, with the 5700X3D providing strong single-thread and multi-thread performance while the RTX 2060 handles the graphics load at a mid-range level.

The rank of 2974 means there are 740 combos that score higher. These would include systems with newer GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT, or CPUs with higher core counts or newer architectures. However, the ranking also shows that this combo is not an outlier. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 58th percentile combine to a total that is higher than either component alone. This is likely because the CPU is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at all resolutions tested.

The rank is specifically for Lockdown Protocol. Since the game has its own benchmark, the rank could differ from other games. For this FPS title, the combo is in the upper-middle range of all tested systems. Users with this hardware can expect a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K limited to Low settings. The rank confirms that the system is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom of the database.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and the data shows it clears the 60 FPS threshold at most resolutions with the right settings. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable frame rates at all four presets: Low (145.4 FPS), Medium (101.1 FPS), High (88.3 FPS), and Ultra (68.1 FPS). The best preset at 1080p is Ultra, which still holds 68 FPS, giving a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Medium, and Low settings. High averages 63.7 FPS, Medium 74.5 FPS, and Low 106.2 FPS. Ultra drops to 51.4 FPS, so it is not a recommended preset for 1440p. The best playable setting at 1440p is High, which offers a good visual quality with a small 3.7 FPS margin above the threshold. Players who prefer a smoother experience can drop to Medium for 74.5 FPS, while those who want more visual fidelity will have to accept the lower frame rate of Ultra.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 68.1 FPS. Medium (48.7), High (44.7), and Ultra (31.6) all fail to reach 60 FPS. This is the least favorable resolution for this combo, and the data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable at the lowest quality preset.

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol well at 1080p and 1440p, with 1080p offering the full visual range. At 1440p, users should stick to High or below to maintain a smooth frame rate. At 4K, only Low produces a playable result. The overall rank of 2974 out of 3714 confirms that this is a middle to upper-middle tier system, capable of handling the game without issue at mainstream resolutions.

The CPU and GPU work well together. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides enough compute power to push the RTX 2060 to its limits, and the GPU delivers a solid 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p. For a player with a 1080p monitor, this system is fully capable. For a 1440p user, it is also capable, with the High preset being the sweet spot. For a 4K user, the system is only marginal, and the Low preset is the only viable option. The data indicates that this is a good, practical combination for mainstream gaming, but not a high-end solution for 4K enthusiasts.