Lockdown Protocol

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 2 architecture, using a 7nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65W TDP. This processor, released in July 2019, has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is standard for the Matisse generation. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the processor’s multi-threaded capability is evident from its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 points, while its single-core score of 2124 points indicates moderate per-thread performance.

The benchmark results place this CPU in the 76th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 18129. Comparing it to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 18150, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen 5 3600 is essentially tied with that chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18101 (0.2% higher than the 3600), the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 18158 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18189 (-0.3% delta). These margins are negligible, showing the 3600 sits right in the middle of a performance cluster.

For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data reveals that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 174.2 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all configurations. This suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly, though the exact bottleneck depends on the GPU load. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4605 and max-thread score of 4603 indicate that the CPU scales well with multi-threaded workloads, which matters for a modern FPS that may use multiple cores for game logic and physics.

The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37.9, a massive reduction from 1080p Low. This indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s role diminishes when pixel fill rate dominates. The Ryzen 5 3600’s 12 threads provide enough headroom for the RTX 2070 SUPER to operate without stalling, but the performance ceiling is governed by the graphics card in demanding scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this CPU-GPU combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 110.4 FPS. This is the second-highest 1080p result, trailing only the Low preset’s 174.2 FPS, and it shows the combo can handle high refresh rate gaming at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to the Intel Core i5-11400 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, while the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 18150. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the two CPUs perform within statistical parity, with the Intel chip holding a negligible 21-point lead.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60+ FPS across all settings?

A: At 2560x1440, the lowest recorded average is 58.5 FPS on Ultra settings, which dips below 60. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 83.2 FPS. Therefore, 1080p is the only resolution that guarantees 60+ FPS across all tested settings.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: No, the combo ranks 1021st out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the 62nd percentile. This suggests that while it performs adequately, many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates in this specific game.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 83.2, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 37.9. This represents a 54.4% reduction in frame rate, indicating a strong GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 had a launch MSRP of $199, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER had a launch MSRP of 499 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales across resolutions. Starting at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 174.2. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the FPS drops to 128.6, a 26.2% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 84.3, which is a 51.6% decrease from 1080p. This scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is still the primary limiter, as the FPS drops proportionally with pixel count.

For Medium settings, the scaling is steeper. At 1080p Medium, the average is 127.7 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 90.6 FPS (a 29.0% reduction), and at 4K Medium, it falls to 61.6 FPS (a 51.8% reduction from 1080p). The High settings show a similar trend: 110.4 FPS at 1080p, 80.4 FPS at 1440p (27.2% lower), and 52.2 FPS at 4K (52.7% lower). Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic drops: 83.2 FPS at 1080p, 58.5 FPS at 1440p (29.7% lower), and 37.9 FPS at 4K (54.4% lower).

The data indicates that the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 52-54% across all settings. This uniformity suggests that the limiting component is the GPU, as the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become saturated at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 12 threads, does not appear to be the bottleneck in this game, as even at 4K Low (84.3 FPS), the processor can keep up with the GPU’s output. If the CPU were the constraint, we would expect to see a smaller FPS difference between resolutions at higher settings, but the consistent drop indicates a pure GPU-bound scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1021st out of 1637 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, as 616 other combos perform worse. The rank reflects the average FPS across all tested settings, and given that the RTX 2070 SUPER is an older GPU (released in July 2019, now end-of-life), this result is expected.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22206, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (scoring 22307, a 0.5% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (scoring 22006, a 0.9% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (scoring 22729, a -2.3% delta). The RTX 2070 SUPER performs within a narrow band of these GPUs, showing that it still holds its own against newer mobile parts.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the combo’s rank suggests that while it can play the game, it is not optimized for the highest frame rates. The 1080p results are respectable, with Low settings hitting 174.2 FPS and Ultra at 83.2 FPS, but the 4K results are below 60 FPS for all settings except Low. The rank of 1021 out of 1637 means that roughly 62% of tested combos outperform this pairing, which is consistent with the hardware’s age and mid-range positioning.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the optimal experience depends on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 110.4 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while providing better graphics than Medium (127.7 FPS) or Low (174.2 FPS). Ultra at 83.2 FPS is also playable, but the 27.2 FPS jump from Ultra to High may not justify the visual upgrade for competitive play.

At 1440p, the High preset at 80.4 FPS is the best choice for maintaining smooth gameplay, as Ultra drops to 58.5 FPS, which can feel less responsive in an FPS. Medium at 90.6 FPS is an alternative for those prioritizing frame rate over fidelity. At 4K, the situation is more constrained: only Low (84.3 FPS) and Medium (61.6 FPS) achieve 60+ FPS, while High (52.2 FPS) and Ultra (37.9 FPS) fall below. For a playable 4K experience, Medium is the recommended preset, but users should be prepared for lower visual settings.

Overall, the data indicates that High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best experience, delivering over 80 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual quality. For 4K, Medium is the highest playable option, and users seeking higher settings should consider a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete list of measured average FPS values for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol:

• 1920x1080, Low: 174.2 FPS
• 1920x1080, Medium: 127.7 FPS
• 1920x1080, High: 110.4 FPS
• 1920x1080, Ultra: 83.2 FPS

• 2560x1440, Low: 128.6 FPS
• 2560x1440, Medium: 90.6 FPS
• 2560x1440, High: 80.4 FPS
• 2560x1440, Ultra: 58.5 FPS

• 3840x2160, Low: 84.3 FPS
• 3840x2160, Medium: 61.6 FPS
• 3840x2160, High: 52.2 FPS
• 3840x2160, Ultra: 37.9 FPS

The highest measured FPS is 174.2 at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 37.9 at 4K Ultra. The data shows a consistent pattern where each step up in settings reduces FPS by roughly 20-30% at a given resolution. For example, at 1440p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS from 128.6 to 90.6 (a 29.6% drop), and from Medium to High reduces it to 80.4 (an 11.3% drop). The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 58.5 FPS, which is 27.3% lower than High. These figures illustrate the GPU’s performance envelope and highlight that the RTX 2070 SUPER is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant setting compromises.