Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K playable only at the lowest preset. The recorded measurements show this combo ranks 2709th out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it in the lower third of the database, yet the game’s optimization allows it to clear the 60 FPS threshold at most common resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p with this CPU and GPU?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 75.1 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS. The High preset reaches 98.4 FPS, Medium reaches 110.9 FPS, and Low reaches 158.4 FPS.

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 the High preset produces 71.9 FPS on average. Medium hits 82.1 FPS, and Low reaches 119.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 54.6 FPS, so it is not recommended for smooth play at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset maintains a playable frame rate, averaging 76.3 FPS. Medium drops to 51.8 FPS, High to 44.8 FPS, and Ultra to 32.9 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems?

A: The database records this pairing at rank 2709 out of 3714 total combinations tested for Lockdown Protocol. That places it around the 73rd percentile, meaning roughly a quarter of tested systems perform worse, but most configurations rank higher.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 29093 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 (0.6% higher). It sits slightly below the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29245 and the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER averages 18093 in benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373 (1.5% higher). The Intel Arc A770M leads this group at 18383, which is 1.6% above the RTX 2060 SUPER.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3714 CPU and GPU combinations tested in Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 2709th. That position indicates the system sits closer to the bottom than the top of the database, yet the actual gameplay measurements tell a more nuanced story. The rank reflects overall compute capability across many workloads, not just this specific title’s engine demands.

The Ryzen 7 5800X contributes a strong foundation. Its 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz place it in the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 29123 puts it within 0.5% of several close competitors, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, meaning any of those processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 18093. Its nearest rivals, such as the RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5700, score within 0.5%, so swapping to those cards would not materially change performance in this game. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and effects in Lockdown Protocol at the tested settings.

The combination’s low overall rank comes primarily from the GPU’s mid-tier standing rather than the CPU, which ranks highly. In practice, the game’s frame rate scales more with resolution than with preset changes, indicating that the graphics card becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but at 4K the GPU’s compute throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS is not enough to maintain high preset frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that still averages at least 60 FPS is the recommended choice.

1920x1080: The Ultra preset runs at 75.1 FPS on average, clearing the threshold comfortably. This is the best visual quality available while maintaining smooth gameplay. For players who prefer higher frame rates, the High preset offers 98.4 FPS, Medium 110.9 FPS, and Low 158.4 FPS, but Ultra provides the full experience without sacrificing playability.

2560x1440: The High preset averages 71.9 FPS, which is the highest quality option above 60 FPS. Medium reaches 82.1 FPS, giving additional headroom for frame rate drops, while Low hits 119.7 FPS for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 54.6 FPS falls below the playable threshold, so it should be avoided despite its visual improvements.

3840x2160: Only the Low preset reaches a playable average of 76.3 FPS. Medium drops to 51.8 FPS, High to 44.8 FPS, and Ultra to 32.9 FPS, all of which would produce noticeable stutter and sluggish input response. At 4K, the RTX 2060 SUPER simply lacks the pixel throughput for higher settings, so players must accept reduced detail to keep the game responsive.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant: Ultra at 1080p runs at 75.1 FPS, while Ultra at 1440p drops to 54.6 FPS, a 27% reduction. The transition from 1440p to 4K is even steeper, with High falling from 71.9 FPS to 44.8 FPS, a 38% drop. These scaling figures confirm that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Players considering this exact CPU and GPU combination have several nearby hardware options that would produce nearly identical results in Lockdown Protocol.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 5800X’s average score of 29123 is matched within 1% by four alternatives. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, just 0.1% lower, making it effectively equivalent for this game’s CPU demands. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.5% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.6% lower. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, 0.4% higher, though its workstation-oriented design may affect gaming performance differently. Any of these processors paired with the RTX 2060 SUPER would deliver frame rates within one or two FPS of the measurements recorded here.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s average score of 18093 sits close to several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, just 0.4% higher, so a laptop with that GPU would perform nearly identically. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, despite being an older architecture. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher, which is the largest difference in this group but still within a margin that would not change the playable settings at any resolution.

For a system builder, swapping the Ryzen 7 5800X for any of its nearest rivals would not alter the verdict for Lockdown Protocol. Similarly, replacing the RTX 2060 SUPER with an RTX 3060 Mobile or Radeon Pro 5700 would preserve the exact same preset recommendations. The only meaningful upgrade path would be a GPU with a significantly higher score, but the database does not list such a card among the nearest rivals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between processor and graphics card across resolutions and presets in Lockdown Protocol.

At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence than at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, can maintain high frame rates even at Low settings, where the average reaches 158.4 FPS. That figure is far above what the GPU can produce at 4K, suggesting the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 158.4 to 75.1 FPS, a 53% reduction, driven primarily by increased GPU workload from more complex shading and effects.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to dominate. Low settings produce 119.7 FPS, but Ultra drops to 54.6 FPS, a 54% reduction. The High preset at 71.9 FPS is still CPU-feasible, but the GPU’s pixel and texture throughput becomes the limiting factor as settings rise. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 2176 shading units and 136 texture mapping units are taxed more heavily as resolution increases, while the CPU’s role in physics and game logic remains constant.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. Even Low settings average only 76.3 FPS, which is barely above the playable threshold. Medium drops to 51.8 FPS, High to 44.8 FPS, and Ultra to 32.9 FPS. The 4K pixel count is four times that of 1080p, and the GPU’s 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate cannot keep up with higher quality presets. The CPU, by contrast, would have no trouble feeding more frames if the GPU could render them, as evidenced by the 158.4 FPS result at 1080p Low.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this split. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 158.4 to 119.7, a 24% drop, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it from 119.7 to 76.3, a 36% drop. At Ultra settings, the same transitions go from 75.1 to 54.6 (27%) and then 54.6 to 32.9 (40%). The larger percentage drops at 4K indicate that the GPU is reaching its architectural limits, while the CPU retains headroom throughout.

For players who want to maximize frame rates, lowering the preset matters more than lowering the resolution once above 1440p. At 1080p, every preset is playable, so the choice comes down to visual preference. At 1440p, High is the ceiling. At 4K, only Low works. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 943 in the 3dmark single-thread test and 1574.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensure that it will not drag down performance even in fast-paced FPS moments.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution and quality settings.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. The Ultra preset averages 75.1 FPS, giving players the full visual experience with enough headroom to avoid most dips below 60. For competitive play, the Low preset at 158.4 FPS offers maximum responsiveness, while Medium at 110.9 FPS and High at 98.4 FPS provide strong middle grounds.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High settings with 71.9 FPS on average. Medium at 82.1 FPS is a safer choice for those who prioritize frame rate stability, and Low at 119.7 FPS suits fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 54.6 FPS falls short of the playable threshold, so players should avoid it unless they accept occasional stutter.

At 3840x2160, the system can only manage 76.3 FPS at Low settings. Medium at 51.8 FPS, High at 44.8 FPS, and Ultra at 32.9 FPS are all unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. 4K gaming is technically possible but requires substantial visual compromises, making it a less attractive option for this hardware.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p offers full flexibility with all presets playable, 1440p offers good quality up to High, and 4K is limited to Low. The Ryzen 7 5800X provides ample CPU performance for this game, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is the deciding factor for higher resolutions and presets. Players with this combo should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High for the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth frame rates.