Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination presents a specific profile in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The data indicates a pairing where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck, yet the system's overall standing is low, with the CPU also contributing to performance limitations. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings confirm that this is a configuration for 1080p play, and even then, only at lower presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This 4000-series chip features 8 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 726, and its multi-thread score reaches 4889 at max threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 13593. While these are modest numbers, the CPU's performance class is relevant to the game's frame pacing.

The data shows that the CPU's performance is not the sole determinant of frame rates, but it sets a ceiling. In Lockdown Protocol, the 4600G's single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 726, is adequate for basic game logic. However, the processor's overall capability is modest, which limits the potential for high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's percentile rank is 75, placing it above a quarter of all CPUs, but in this specific game, its interaction with the GPU leads to a low overall ranking. The processor's 12 threads can handle the game's background tasks, but the core game engine appears to be sensitive to the CPU's per-core speed, which is not exceptional. The data indicates that the CPU is a secondary constraint; when the GPU is overwhelmed at higher resolutions, the CPU has headroom, but at lower resolutions, it can become a more significant factor in preventing the system from reaching its full potential.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is an older GCN 4.0 architecture card with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and it has 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs. The GPU's FP32 performance is 5.095 TFLOPS. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 880, and its Vulkan score is 42752. The GPU's percentile rank is 74, which is similar to the CPU, but the benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing.

The RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM is a critical limitation in modern games. The data shows a sharp drop in performance when moving from Low to High settings at any given resolution, which is characteristic of VRAM capacity or bandwidth constraints. For instance, at 1080p, the average FPS falls from 77.3 on Low to 46.4 on High, a significant reduction. This pattern suggests that the GPU's memory subsystem is saturated at higher settings, forcing the card to work harder and reducing frame rates. The GPU's memory clock is 1750 MHz, yielding 7 Gbps effective, but the 4 GB capacity is the primary concern. The GPU is clearly the main limiting component, as evidenced by the fact that at 4K, all settings produce results below 35 FPS, indicating the card cannot handle the pixel throughput required at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data clearly illustrates how the system's performance degrades as resolution increases. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 77.3 on Low to 37.7 on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the same settings yield 56.2 to 28.6 FPS. At 4K, the frame rates plummet to a range of 34.8 on Low down to 17 on Ultra. This scaling pattern shows a significant and consistent drop in performance at each resolution step, which is a clear indicator of a GPU-bound system.

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. For example, on High settings, the average FPS falls from 46.4 at 1080p to 24.1 at 4K, a reduction of about 48%. This is a classic sign that the GPU is the limiting factor. The resolution scaling also reveals that the CPU is not the primary constraint, as the frame rates at 1440p and 4K are much lower than what the CPU could theoretically support. The data suggests that the RX 570 is simply not powerful enough to maintain playable frame rates beyond 1080p, and even at 1080p, only the Low preset approaches a smooth experience. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a less severe but still notable drop, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder as the pixel count increases, with the VRAM and memory bandwidth becoming increasingly strained.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and Radeon RX 570 ranks 1549 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a very low-performing pairing for this game. The low rank is not surprising given the age and performance class of both components.

The CPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0% delta), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.1% ahead), and Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% behind). These are all similarly performing CPUs, confirming that the 4600G is not a standout performer. The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (0.2% ahead) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0.2% ahead), which are much more modern and powerful cards. This comparison highlights the RX 570's outdated position. The combination's rank is a direct result of both components being at the lower end of the performance spectrum, with the GPU being the more significant bottleneck. This is a legacy setup that struggles to run a modern FPS title effectively.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combination is at 1080p with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 77.3 FPS. This is the only settings/resolution combination that consistently exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, providing a playable experience in a fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 57.5 FPS, which is playable but may have occasional dips below 60 FPS, and the High preset at 46.4 FPS is not recommended for competitive play.

At 1440p, the Low preset provides an average of 56.2 FPS, which is borderline playable, but the Medium preset drops to 43.1 FPS, which is less than ideal. All 4K settings are unplayable, with the highest average being 34.8 FPS on Low. The data indicates that users should prioritize the 1080p resolution with the Low preset to achieve the smoothest experience. If a higher visual quality is desired, the Medium preset at 1080p is the next best option, accepting a roughly 20 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not viable, as it results in the lowest frame rates across the board. The recommendation is clear: for this hardware, the Low preset is the most effective way to play Lockdown Protocol, as the performance gains from lower settings are substantial and necessary.