Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 presents a classic mid-range configuration from a few generations ago. In Lockdown Protocol, this combo delivers playable frame rates at 1080p, but the data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the dominant limiting factor. The benchmark results reveal a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at higher resolutions or maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 84.6 FPS, which is a solid baseline. However, moving to 1440p at the same Low settings drops the average to 62.2 FPS, a reduction of over 26%. The trend continues at 4K, where the average plummets to 39.2 FPS. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 580 is the primary bottleneck; the workload becomes increasingly pixel-bound, overwhelming the GPU's 256-bit memory bus and 6.175 TFLOPS of compute power.

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is drastic. At High settings, the system produces 53.3 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 36.7 FPS at 1440p, and then to a practically unplayable 25.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a total loss of more than half the frame rate when moving from the lowest tested resolution to the highest. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 2 part with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors.

The difference between Low and High settings at the same resolution also highlights the GPU's strain. At 1080p, the gap is significant, with Low delivering 84.6 FPS versus 53.3 FPS on High. This 31.3 FPS gap suggests that the RX 580 has to work substantially harder to process the additional visual effects and geometry, but it does not entirely cripple performance. At 4K, the gap narrows to 14.1 FPS (39.2 vs 25.1), showing that the GPU is already saturated by the sheer pixel count, leaving less headroom for settings adjustments. The data suggests that for a smooth experience, users should stick to 1080p, as the jump to 1440p costs a significant portion of the available performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RX 580 ranks at 1535 out of 1637 total combos. This places it in the bottom 6% of all tested systems, which is a low standing. The comboRankInGame field indicates that while this setup can run the game, it does so with performance that is far behind the majority of other configurations that have been benchmarked.

This low rank is a reflection of the hardware's age and tier. The RX 580, while a capable card in its day, now sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, and the Ryzen 5 4600G is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. When combined, they do not synergize to create a high-performing gaming rig by modern standards. The data shows that this combo is positioned for entry-level 1080p gaming, and its rank reflects that it is outclassed by a large margin by more modern or higher-tier components. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 13559, which is low, and this directly impacts its standing in this game.

The rank is a stark indicator of the system's limitations. While the individual components have their respective strengths—the CPU's 12 threads for productivity and the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM for texture-heavy loads—their combined gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol is near the bottom of the pack. This is not a system built for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play, and the data confirms that it is better suited for older titles or less demanding esports games at lower settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580's role in this benchmark is decisive. With 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, it has a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This is a significant asset for storing textures, but the GPU's core clocks—a base of 1257 MHz and a boost of 1340 MHz—and its 32 ROPs are not sufficient for the demands of Lockdown Protocol at high resolutions. The data shows that the GPU is consistently the bottleneck, as performance scales inversely with resolution.

The RX 580's compute capabilities, rated at 6.175 TFLOPS for FP32, are modest by today's standards. This is reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 8813 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1005. These numbers place the GPU in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating that it is an average performer. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to an inability to hold 60 FPS at 1080p with High settings, where it averages 53.3 FPS. To achieve a playable frame rate, users must drop to Low settings, which yields 84.6 FPS.

The GPU's memory configuration is a double-edged sword. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and even 1440p, preventing stuttering from memory swapping. However, the memory clock of 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective) and the 256-bit interface do not provide enough bandwidth to efficiently move the pixel data required at 4K. This is evident in the 4K Ultra result, which averages only 18 FPS, a figure that is clearly unplayable. The GPU's role is to be the limiting factor, and the benchmark results consistently show that lowering resolution and settings is the only way to improve performance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this CPU and GPU combo?*

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the best choice. At this resolution, the system achieves an average of 84.6 FPS on Low settings and 60.1 FPS on Medium, providing a playable experience. Higher resolutions like 1440p see averages drop to 62.2 FPS on Low, and 4K falls below 40 FPS on all settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The benchmark results show that Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution. At 1080p, the average FPS is 41.1, which dips to 31.1 at 1440p, and drops to an unplayable 18 FPS at 4K. The GPU lacks the raw power to render the game at maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the RX 580's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 13559, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564) and GTX 950 (13549). It is about 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 455 and 1.1% slower than the NVIDIA P106-090.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The data shows that frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 12 threads and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but the RX 580 cannot keep up with higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows that at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 43.4 FPS. This is a playable but not smooth frame rate, suggesting that users may need to lower settings further for a more consistent experience.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect these benchmark results?

A: No, the benchmark results are for the discrete AMD Radeon RX 580. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are not used when the discrete GPU is present. The measured FPS data reflects the performance of the combination of the CPU and the RX 580.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS results from the benchmark for Lockdown Protocol. All data points are measured values, with no minimum or maximum frame rates recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 25.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 39.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 27.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 36.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 62.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 43.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 31.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 53.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 84.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 60.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 41.1 |

The data reveals a clear pattern. At 1080p, the system is capable of providing a good gaming experience, especially on Low settings where it averages 84.6 FPS. However, even a modest increase to High settings reduces performance to 53.3 FPS. At 1440p, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates, with only the Low preset breaking the 60 FPS barrier. The 4K results are universally poor, with all settings failing to reach 40 FPS, and Ultra settings dropping to just 18 FPS. This breakdown confirms that the AMD Radeon RX 580 is not suited for high-resolution gaming in Lockdown Protocol, and the system's best use case is 1080p gaming with adjusted settings.