Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places measurable demands on both the CPU and GPU, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti produces a distinct profile across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs, with the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads providing a solid baseline for the game’s FPS mechanics.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture with a 12 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and it boosts to 3.90 GHz, figures that place it as an older but still competent gaming processor. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS, the CPU’s single-thread performance is critical for game logic, physics, and frame pacing. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1579 and multi-core score of 11186 indicate a processor that can handle modern game workloads without becoming a severe bottleneck at most settings.

The benchmark data supports this interpretation. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 172.4 FPS, which is only modestly higher than the 156.1 FPS at Medium and 139.6 FPS at High. This narrowing gap as settings increase suggests that the CPU is not the primary limiter at lower settings; instead, the GPU begins to take over the workload. The processor’s PassMark multithread score of 13160 and its percentile ranking of 77 against all CPUs show it is a mid-range performer. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 2600 is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the Intel Core i5-1345U (deltaPct -0.4) and the Intel Core i5-11600KF (deltaPct -0.6), while slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (deltaPct 0.6) and Intel Core i7-10700F (deltaPct 0.7). This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, this chip will perform equivalently to those alternatives.

However, the 2600’s age shows in its memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and PCIe Gen 3 support. While these do not directly appear in the FPS numbers, they influence how quickly data can be fed to the GPU. For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache is sufficient, but the lack of a newer architecture means it cannot push frame rates as high as a more modern processor would. The data shows that at 4K, the CPU is largely irrelevant: the frame rates drop to 65.3 FPS on High and 53 FPS on Ultra, indicating the GPU is the sole constraint. The CPU’s role is therefore to keep the minimum frame rates stable at lower resolutions, which it does adequately, but it is not the star of this combination.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy of settings for this specific hardware combo. At 1080p, the Low preset yields 172.4 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the jump to Medium only drops to 156.1 FPS, a loss of about 16 FPS for a significant visual upgrade. High settings at 1080p produce 139.6 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 105.4 FPS. The data suggests that for a balanced experience at 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot: it maintains a high refresh rate while offering better visual fidelity than Medium, and the 34.2 FPS gap between High and Ultra is not worth the graphical difference for most players.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Medium delivers 118.7 FPS, which is excellent, but High drops to 102.3 FPS, still very playable. Ultra falls to 77.8 FPS, which is acceptable for slower gameplay but not ideal for a fast FPS. The recommendation here is Medium or High, depending on whether the user prioritizes frame rate or visuals. The 16.4 FPS difference between Medium and High at 1440p is more noticeable than at 1080p, but both remain above 100 FPS.

At 4K, the choices narrow significantly. Low settings yield 110 FPS, which is surprising and indicates the game is scalable, but Medium drops to 75 FPS and High to 65.3 FPS. Ultra at 4K produces only 53 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a competitive FPS. The data shows that for 4K, the Low preset is the only option that maintains a high frame rate, while Medium offers a playable experience at 75 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K are for cinematic play rather than competitive advantage. Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is High at 1080p or Medium at 1440p, as these balance frame rate and visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions is instructive for identifying the bottleneck. At High settings, the system delivers 139.6 FPS at 1080p, 102.3 FPS at 1440p, and 65.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop of 26.7% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. The RTX 3070 Ti’s 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB of GDDR6X are being taxed heavily at higher resolutions, and the data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 1440p and above.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 172.4 FPS at 1080p, 157.3 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is only 8.8%, suggesting that the CPU is still able to feed frames at lower graphical loads. The 1440p-to-4K drop is 30.1%, which shows the GPU becoming the constraint as pixel count increases. This pattern confirms that the Ryzen 5 2600 is sufficient for lower resolutions, but the RTX 3070 Ti is the primary driver of performance at 4K.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 105.4 FPS at 1080p, 77.8 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 49.7%, meaning the system loses nearly half its frame rate when moving to the highest resolution. This is a clear sign of GPU limitation, as the CPU’s workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should stick to Low or Medium settings, while those at 1080p can afford to use High or Ultra without major frame rate penalties.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 172.4, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. Medium settings yield 156.1 FPS, High yields 139.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 105.4 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti or the Ryzen 5 2600 the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K. At 4K High settings, the system produces 65.3 FPS, while at 1080p High it produces 139.6 FPS. This large drop is due to the GPU’s rendering load, not the CPU’s processing power.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11600KF?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, while the Intel Core i5-11600KF has an average score of 19740. The deltaPct is -0.6, meaning the Ryzen is 0.6% slower in average benchmark performance.

Q: What is the recommended settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: For 1440p, Medium settings provide 118.7 FPS, which is the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. High settings drop to 102.3 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium offers a higher margin for competitive play.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 Ti support modern graphics APIs for this game?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully compatible with modern game engines and API features.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 53, recorded at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS target for most players, making it unsuitable for competitive play.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the FPS figures. It has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and the memory runs at 19 Gbps effective. These numbers allow the GPU to handle high-resolution textures and effects, which is why the FPS drops are more pronounced at 4K.

The GPU’s 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs provide a strong foundation for rasterization. Its 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, and the 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores add ray tracing and DLSS capabilities, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether those features are enabled. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 23356 and its percentile ranking of 74 against all GPUs place it as a high-end performer, slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (deltaPct -0.8) and AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (deltaPct 0.3) in average benchmark score.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role becomes clear when examining the 4K results. At 4K Low, the system achieves 110 FPS, which is impressive, but this drops to 75 FPS at Medium and 65.3 FPS at High. The 8 GB VRAM may be a limiting factor at Ultra settings with high-resolution textures, as the 53 FPS result suggests the GPU is struggling with memory bandwidth or capacity. The 290 W TDP and suggested 600 W PSU indicate this is a power-hungry card, but that is not a performance metric. The data shows that the RTX 3070 Ti is more than capable at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, users must compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data is complete for twelve configurations, covering four resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 172.4 FPS, Medium delivers 156.1 FPS, High delivers 139.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 105.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS, which is significant, but the gap between Medium and High is only 16.5 FPS, suggesting that High is a reasonable upgrade over Medium without a major frame rate penalty.

At 2560x1440, the results are 157.3 FPS on Low, 118.7 FPS on Medium, 102.3 FPS on High, and 77.8 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more pronounced at higher settings: Low drops by 15.1 FPS, Medium by 37.4 FPS, High by 37.3 FPS, and Ultra by 27.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder at 1440p, but the CPU is still keeping up.

At 3840x2160, the data shows 110 FPS on Low, 75 FPS on Medium, 65.3 FPS on High, and 53 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are the most telling: Low is the only preset that maintains a high refresh rate, while Medium is playable at 75 FPS. High and Ultra drop below 66 FPS, which is not ideal for a competitive FPS. The overall combo rank is 753 out of 1637 combinations, placing this system in the upper-middle range for Lockdown Protocol performance. The data confirms that this hardware is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant setting compromises.