Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The data for Lockdown Protocol shows a system with clear performance headroom at lower resolutions, but the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a shift in bottleneck behavior. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit bus. The measured FPS numbers across three resolutions and four quality presets provide a detailed picture of how this combination behaves in a 2024 FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is not linear, and the pattern tells a story about which component dominates. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 199.3 FPS falls to 182.5 FPS at 1440p, then to 143.9 FPS at 4K. That is a 27.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is modest compared to what a purely GPU-limited scenario would typically show. The 1440p-to-4K drop is 21.2%, while the 1080p-to-1440p drop is just 8.4%. This suggests the CPU is still holding things together at 1080p, but the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as pixel count rises.

At High settings, the scaling changes. The 1080p average is 169.2 FPS, dropping to 142.2 FPS at 1440p (a 16.0% reduction), and then to 92.8 FPS at 4K (a 34.7% reduction from 1440p). The larger 4K penalty here indicates the GPU is becoming the primary limiter at higher quality settings, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's compute resources are stretched by the increased shading work. The Ultra preset amplifies this effect: 140.8 FPS at 1080p, 106.6 FPS at 1440p, and 66.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is 52.6% lower than the 1080p Ultra result, which is a substantial hit that points squarely at the GPU.

The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 696, keeps the system from being fully GPU-bound. But at 4K, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's raw throughput — 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s — is the deciding factor. The medium preset shows an interesting middle ground: 179.5 FPS at 1080p, 159.3 FPS at 1440p, and 103.7 FPS at 4K. The scaling here is more gradual, suggesting that medium settings balance the load between CPU and GPU more evenly.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz and boost clock is 4.20 GHz, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 199.3 FPS. That result, combined with the 3DMark 8-thread score of 3844 and max-thread score of 4603, suggests the game can utilize multiple cores but does not require extreme thread counts.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 76th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18129. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18150, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the two are effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18101 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 18158 (0.2% higher). These tight deltas indicate that the 3600's computational capacity is well within the expected range for its generation, but it is not a standout performer.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be ensuring that frame rates do not collapse at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 199.3 FPS is only 8.4% higher than the 1440p Low result of 182.5 FPS, which is a smaller gap than what a purely GPU-limited scenario would produce. This implies that at 1080p, the CPU is still contributing to the overall frame rate ceiling. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124 further indicate a balanced processor that can handle the game's logic without becoming a severe bottleneck.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a substantial piece of silicon: 45,900 million transistors on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 379 mm². Its 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs provide the computational muscle for Lockdown Protocol's rendering. The memory subsystem is equally impressive: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2340 MHz give it a strong frequency foundation.

The GPU's benchmark results show it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48704. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071, a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is slightly slower in aggregate benchmarks. The RTX A2000 scores 47915 (1.6% lower), and the RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743 (2.0% lower). These comparisons indicate that the 4070 Ti SUPER sits at a high performance tier, but it is not the absolute fastest in its class.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's dominance becomes clear at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 66.8. That is a 52.6% reduction from 1080p Ultra, and the pattern across all presets at 4K shows the GPU is the limiting component. The 4K High result of 92.8 FPS and 4K Medium result of 103.7 FPS further illustrate this, as the quality settings directly impact the GPU's workload. The memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s is likely a factor at higher resolutions, where texture-heavy scenes require more data throughput. The GPU's FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s are the key metrics that determine how quickly the game can render frames at these demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides a strong balance of quality and performance, with an average of 142.2 FPS. This is only 16.0% lower than 1080p High, but it offers significantly more visual detail.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, putting it in the 76th percentile. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-11400 (18150, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (18158, -0.2% delta), while slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18101, 0.2% delta).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates GPU limitation at 4K. The 4K Ultra average of 66.8 FPS is 52.6% lower than 1080p Ultra, and even at Low settings, the 4K result of 143.9 FPS is 27.8% lower than 1080p, showing the GPU's workload scales heavily with resolution.

Q: What settings should be avoided for competitive play?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields 140.8 FPS, which is 29.4% lower than Low settings at 199.3 FPS. For competitive play where high frame rates matter, Low or Medium presets would be preferable based on the measured data.

Q: How much performance is lost from High to Ultra?

A: At 1080p, High produces 169.2 FPS while Ultra produces 140.8 FPS, a 16.8% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 142.2 FPS to 106.6 FPS, a 25.0% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 92.8 FPS to 66.8 FPS, a 28.0% reduction.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM matter for this game?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory on the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. While the measured FPS data does not specifically track VRAM usage, the substantial bandwidth and capacity suggest the GPU is well-equipped for high-resolution textures in Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 199.3 FPS on Low settings, 179.5 FPS on Medium, 169.2 FPS on High, and 140.8 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 58.5 FPS, or 29.4%, showing that quality settings have a meaningful impact even at the lowest resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 182.5 FPS on Low, 159.3 FPS on Medium, 142.2 FPS on High, and 106.6 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap widens to 75.9 FPS, or 41.6%, indicating that the GPU is becoming more sensitive to settings as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 143.9 FPS on Low, 103.7 FPS on Medium, 92.8 FPS on High, and 66.8 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra difference is now 77.1 FPS, or 53.6%, demonstrating that at 4K, the quality preset is the dominant factor in determining performance. The 4K Low result of 143.9 FPS is notable because it exceeds the 1080p Ultra result of 140.8 FPS, suggesting that resolution is less punishing than quality settings in this specific comparison.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear recommendation for different use cases. For players prioritizing high frame rates at 1080p, the Low preset at 199.3 FPS is the strongest choice, as it provides the highest average FPS in the entire dataset. Medium at 179.5 FPS offers a reasonable compromise, with a 10.0% reduction from Low but likely better visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 142.2 FPS stands out as the best balance. It is 21.3% lower than Low at 182.5 FPS, but the visual upgrade is substantial, and the frame rate remains well above the 100 FPS threshold. Ultra at 106.6 FPS is still playable but shows a 25.0% reduction from High, which may not justify the visual gains.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 103.7 FPS is the recommended choice for a smooth experience. It outperforms High by 10.9 FPS (10.5%) and Ultra by 36.9 FPS (35.6%), while remaining close to Low's 143.9 FPS but with better quality. The 4K Ultra result of 66.8 FPS is below the 70 FPS mark, which may feel less fluid for a fast-paced FPS.

Overall, the data suggests that 1440p High provides the best experience for most players, offering 142.2 FPS with a solid quality setting. The 1080p Low preset is the go-to for esports-style play, while 4K Medium is the ceiling for a playable frame rate at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 362nd out of 1637 combos. That places it in the top 22.1% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given the CPU's age. The Ryzen 5 3600 was released in 2019, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER launched in 2024, creating a generational gap that the data reflects.

The rank of 362 suggests that many other combinations outperform this one, likely those with newer CPUs that can better feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The CPU's 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 86th percentile, indicates a system where the GPU is the stronger component. In Lockdown Protocol, the 1080p results show the CPU's limitations, as the system cannot reach 200 FPS even at Low settings, stopping at 199.3 FPS.

However, the rank also shows that this combo is far from the bottom. With 1637 total combos, a rank of 362 means it outperforms 1275 other systems. The measured data confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the star of this pairing, delivering playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra (66.8 FPS). The CPU, while not top-tier by modern standards, provides enough single-thread performance to keep the system competitive at 1080p and 1440p.

The percentile scores tell a similar story: the CPU at 76th percentile and GPU at 86th percentile both sit above average, but the GPU's higher percentile explains why the system's overall rank leans toward the upper quartile. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which appears to be GPU-intensive at higher resolutions based on the scaling data, this combination is well-suited for 1440p gaming, with 4K as a viable option at reduced settings.