Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear performance pattern for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination. The recorded data indicates that the system can handle the game across all three tested resolutions, but the settings ceiling varies significantly. The analysis below details the optimal configurations, the balance between processor and graphics card, and the overall standing of this hardware pairing in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is Low. The measured average at this setting is 76.6 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 53.9 FPS, which falls below the threshold, and High is even lower at 49.1 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding and averages 36 FPS. This makes Low the only viable option for a smooth experience at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 74.8 FPS. The Medium preset is also playable at 82.4 FPS, and Low averages 117.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, averages 55.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Therefore, High is the highest quality setting that clears the performance bar at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73.5 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset is playable. The High preset averages 98.6 FPS, Medium averages 111.5 FPS, and Low is the fastest at 156.8 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the system has sufficient headroom to run the game at maximum quality settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the graphics card is the primary limiting factor in this pairing. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 73.5 FPS to 36 FPS, a reduction of more than half. This substantial decline indicates that the GPU workload increases dramatically with pixel count, and the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot maintain the same level of output at higher resolutions.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with 8 cores and 16 threads, appears to have ample headroom in this title. The 3DMark multi-threaded score of 7285 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317 suggest strong processing power. The relatively small performance gap between the Medium and High presets at 1440p, 82.4 FPS versus 74.8 FPS, shows that the system can handle increases in graphical load without a disproportionate penalty, which points to the GPU being the bottleneck rather than the processor.

The difference between resolutions is more pronounced at lower settings. At Low settings, the frame rate scales from 156.8 FPS at 1080p, to 117.2 FPS at 1440p, and down to 76.6 FPS at 4K. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU is able to feed frames quickly enough, and the render resolution is the deciding factor. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder as the resolution increases.

The CPU's role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 156.8 FPS, which is a high frame rate that can demand more from the processor. However, given that the CPU's benchmark scores are well above average, it is unlikely to be a limiting factor here. The data suggests the Ryzen 7 5800X3D provides a stable foundation, and the RTX 2060 SUPER determines the final performance ceiling at each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 2572 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This position in the 69th percentile of tested systems indicates that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it outperforms a significant majority of the hardware pairings in the database for this specific game. The rank reflects the balance between the 80th percentile CPU and the 62nd percentile GPU.

This ranking is consistent with the measured performance. The system is capable of playing the game at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, which are solid results for a game released in 2024. The rank of 2572 out of 3714 suggests that many other systems, likely with more powerful graphics cards, can achieve higher frame rates, but this combo is far from the bottom of the list. The data confirms it is a mid-to-upper tier configuration for this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only with the Low settings preset. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 76.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution fall below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 74.8 FPS. Medium and Low also clear the threshold, with 82.4 FPS and 117.2 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the Ultra preset averages 73.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 55.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it averages 36 FPS, both of which are below the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2572 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper portion of the database.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates scale significantly with resolution, dropping from 73.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 36 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317, suggest it is not the primary constraint.

Q: What is the fastest measured frame rate for this setup?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 156.8 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. The High preset at the same resolution averages 98.6 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 76.6 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset achieves 53.9 FPS, and the High preset averages 49.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with a measured average of 36 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available for these tests.

At 2560x1440, the Low settings preset produces an average of 117.2 FPS. The Medium preset averages 82.4 FPS, and the High preset averages 74.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold with an average of 55.2 FPS. The minimum and maximum frame rates are not recorded in the database.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its highest performance. The Low settings preset averages 156.8 FPS. The Medium preset averages 111.5 FPS, and the High preset averages 98.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still maintains an average of 73.5 FPS. The database does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values for these measurements.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable, with averages ranging from 73.5 FPS to 156.8 FPS. The best playable setting at this resolution is Ultra, with an average of 73.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system is also capable, with the High, Medium, and Low presets all clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 74.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at this resolution, as its 55.2 FPS average falls short.

At 3840x2160, only the Low settings preset is playable, averaging 76.6 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fail to reach the 60 FPS target. For a 4K experience, users must accept the lowest graphical quality. Overall, the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K support limited to lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby rivals in the database that would likely produce similar gameplay experiences. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores nearly identically at 27887, a 0% difference. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932, a -0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799, a 0.3% difference. These processors are all within a fraction of a percent in average score, indicating they would perform similarly in this game.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, which is -0.4% different. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a -0.5% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a -1.5% difference. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a -1.6% difference. These GPUs are all close in average score and would likely deliver comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. A system using one of these alternative CPUs or GPUs would be expected to perform similarly to the tested configuration.