Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits at rank 2891 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the configuration in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 22% of all recorded system pairings while trailing the majority. The CPU itself is far stronger than the GPU: the Ryzen 7 5800X3D holds an 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. This imbalance is the central story of the combo. The processor has ample headroom, but the graphics card becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and presets. In practical terms, the system is not a high-end contender for Lockdown Protocol, but it is far from the bottom of the field. Its position near the 22nd percentile reflects a pairing that can handle the game at reasonable settings, especially at 1080p, but it will struggle to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K with elevated quality levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold is Low, which delivers an average of 70.3 FPS. Medium drops to 49.0 FPS, High falls to 42.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.4 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data indicates that users must accept the lowest quality preset to stay fluid. There is no middle ground: even Medium loses 21 frames per second compared to Low, a steep penalty that underscores the RTX 2060’s memory bandwidth and compute limits at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 67.6 FPS. Low runs at 108.6 FPS and Medium at 74.4 FPS, both comfortably above the threshold. Ultra, however, falls to 50.8 FPS, which is below playable. So for 1440p, High is the ceiling for smooth gameplay, and it still provides a solid margin above the 60 FPS line.

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets is playable. Ultra averages 67.8 FPS, High runs at 92.1 FPS, Medium at 100.6 FPS, and Low reaches 144.4 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, making 1080p the resolution where this combo can be pushed to its maximum visual quality without sacrificing fluidity. The margin at Ultra is modest (7.8 FPS above the threshold), but it is a genuine playable setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 2060 is the dominant constraint in this pairing. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 144.4 to 67.8, a drop of 76.6 FPS. That is a 53% reduction in performance, driven almost entirely by the GPU’s workload scaling with visual complexity. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with its 8 cores, 16 threads, and 96 MB of L3 cache, has more than enough single-thread and multi-thread capacity for Lockdown Protocol, a game that is not known for extreme CPU demands. The CPU’s benchmark scores (for example, 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core) are far above what this title requires at 60 FPS.

As resolution increases, the GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced. At 2560x1440, the spread between Low (108.6 FPS) and Ultra (50.8 FPS) is 57.8 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the spread is 36.9 FPS (70.3 at Low vs. 33.4 at Ultra). The absolute FPS values drop across the board when moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, which is expected, but the relative gap between presets narrows at higher resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is saturated at 4K regardless of settings, whereas at 1080p it has enough headroom to respond strongly to preset changes. The CPU does not appear to bottleneck at any resolution: even at 1080p Low with 144.4 FPS, the GPU is still the limiting factor. If the CPU were the constraint, we would see FPS plateauing across presets, but the data shows consistent scaling with settings, which points to GPU-bound performance throughout.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close matches. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s average benchmark score is 27896. Its closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932, a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, a 0% difference), the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27799, a 0.3% difference). For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the 5800X3D, since the game’s frame rates are GPU-bound in this configuration. The 0.1% to 0.3% deltas are negligible in real-world gameplay.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, a 0% difference), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, a 0.1% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, a 0.6% difference), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, a 0.8% difference). The RTX 2060 sits slightly above all of these in raw average score, but the differences are within 1%. In Lockdown Protocol, swapping to any of these GPUs would yield nearly the same FPS at each resolution and preset. The GTX 580 is an older architecture, but its average score is essentially tied with the RTX 2060, which suggests that in this specific title, the measured performance would be indistinguishable. The RX 7600 and RTX 3050 OEM are also within less than 1% of the 2060, so users with those cards should expect the same playable settings and the same 60 FPS boundaries.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 42.3, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve playable performance, with an average of 70.3 FPS.

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

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440 is High, which delivers an average of 67.6 FPS. Ultra drops to 50.8 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a high-end CPU with an 80th percentile ranking, while the RTX 2060 is a mid-range card at the 58th percentile. The FPS scaling with preset changes confirms GPU-bound performance.

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

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the RX 7600 scores 15171, a delta of 0.8%. In Lockdown Protocol, the frame rates would be virtually identical, meaning the same presets and resolutions would be playable or not playable.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 67.8. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, so Ultra is playable, but the margin is relatively small.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that exceed 100 FPS?

A: No. The highest FPS at 3840x2160 is 70.3, achieved with Low settings. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 49.0, 42.3, and 33.4 respectively.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers clearly: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, including Ultra at 67.8 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo fully satisfies the playable threshold with maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the system also runs the game smoothly, but only up to High settings (67.6 FPS). Ultra at 1440p is not playable, averaging 50.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is much more restricted: only Low settings achieve playable performance, with an average of 70.3 FPS. Medium and High both fall short of 60 FPS, and Ultra is well below at 33.4 FPS. The verdict is straightforward: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo is a capable performer for Lockdown Protocol, provided users do not push Ultra at 1440p. For 4K, the system is only viable at the lowest quality preset. Players who prioritize visual fidelity at 4K will need a stronger GPU, but those willing to lower settings can still enjoy the game at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact average FPS recorded for each resolution and preset combination. No minimum or maximum values were recorded in the data; only averages are available. All measurements were taken with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 70.3 FPS
• Medium: 49.0 FPS
• High: 42.3 FPS
• Ultra: 33.4 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 108.6 FPS
• Medium: 74.4 FPS
• High: 67.6 FPS
• Ultra: 50.8 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 144.4 FPS
• Medium: 100.6 FPS
• High: 92.1 FPS
• Ultra: 67.8 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: FPS declines as resolution and preset quality increase. The largest single drop occurs between 1080p Low (144.4 FPS) and 4K Ultra (33.4 FPS), a reduction of 111 FPS. The 4K Medium and High settings are both below the playable threshold, while 1440p Ultra misses the mark by 9.2 FPS. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset remains above 60 FPS, making it the only resolution where the full range of settings is usable. The 1440p High result (67.6 FPS) is the highest quality preset that maintains a comfortable margin over 60 FPS across all resolutions, which makes it a recommended target for users who want a balance between visual detail and smoothness.