Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

This pairing of a 6-core Zen 2 APU with an Ampere-based RTX 3070 produces a surprisingly balanced experience in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The measured data shows a combo that delivers playable frame rates across the board, though the scaling patterns reveal where the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU as resolution changes. With an average benchmark score of 17,507 for the CPU and 17,208 for the GPU, both components sit near the 61st and 71st percentiles respectively, making this a mid-pack setup that punches above its weight in this particular game.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about which component is driving performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 208 FPS average, which drops to 157 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 101 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 51.4% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 35.7% additional drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep but consistent, indicating that at lower resolutions the CPU is doing more of the heavy lifting, while the GPU takes over as pixel count increases.

The High settings curve follows a similar pattern: 133 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops here are 27.1% and 35.1% respectively. Notably, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller at High settings than at Low settings, which suggests the CPU headroom is being consumed more at Low settings where the GPU can render frames faster. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for this title, as the 4K numbers remain playable even at High.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 99 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 26.3%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 35.6%. At 4K Ultra, the average of 47 FPS indicates the GPU is nearing its limit, with the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 2 architecture still providing enough throughput to avoid becoming the primary constraint. The data indicates that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance—reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919—becomes more relevant, while at 4K the RTX 3070's 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 165.6 GPixel/s pixel rate dominate the outcome.

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max FPS data in the measured set: at 1080p, the range is 129 to 175 FPS around a 152 average; at 1440p, it's 95 to 128 around 111; and at 4K, it's 61 to 83 around 72. The 4K Medium minimum of 61 FPS is particularly noteworthy—it shows the combo can hold above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes, making this the safest configuration for consistent play at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 72 with a minimum of 61, which is playable. At 4K High, the average drops to 63 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 47 FPS, which may feel less smooth for competitive play.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G holding back the RTX 3070?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears more influential—the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 109 FPS (208 vs 99), suggesting the GPU is capable of much higher output but the CPU limits the ceiling. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, as the frame rate gaps between settings narrow.

Q: What settings should I use for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 produce 157 FPS average, which exceeds 144 Hz. Medium settings at 1440p yield 111 FPS average, which is below 144 Hz but still smooth. High settings at 1440p give 97 FPS. Only Low settings will fully saturate a 144 Hz display.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17,208, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17,083, and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17,037. It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%, which scores 17,468.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G's 8 MB of shared L3 cache sufficient for this game?

A: The measured FPS results suggest it is. The CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 4,889 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,593 indicate adequate multi-threaded performance. The 8 MB L3 cache is shared across all 6 cores, and the game's FPS numbers at 1080p Low (208 FPS) show the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: What is the best resolution-to-settings ratio for this combo?

A: The data suggests 1440p Medium is the sweet spot, delivering 111 FPS average with a 95 FPS minimum. This balances visual quality with performance headroom. At 4K, Medium settings (72 FPS average) is the highest quality option that stays comfortably above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play where frame rate matters most, 1080p Low delivers 208 FPS average, giving maximum responsiveness. This setting is ideal for fast-paced FPS action where reaction time is critical. The jump to 1080p Medium drops the average to 152 FPS, which still provides excellent smoothness and adds visual fidelity. At 1080p High, the average of 133 FPS remains strong, but Ultra drops to 99 FPS—a noticeable step down that may not justify the visual gains.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts based on display refresh rate. For 144 Hz displays, Low settings at 157 FPS is the only option that fully utilizes the refresh rate. For 60-120 Hz displays, Medium settings at 111 FPS average (95 FPS minimum) offers the best balance—the visual upgrade over Low is substantial, and the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS. High settings at 1440p produce 97 FPS, which is acceptable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 73 FPS is playable but begins to feel less fluid.

For 4K displays, the choice is clearer. Medium settings at 72 FPS average with a 61 FPS minimum is the recommended config—it maintains a consistent 60+ FPS experience. High settings at 63 FPS average is playable but risks dipping below 60 FPS in busy scenes. Low at 101 FPS is surprisingly fast but sacrifices significant visual quality. Ultra at 47 FPS is not recommended for anything but screenshot purposes, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold that modern displays expect.

The overall best experience appears to be 1440p Medium or 4K Medium, depending on your monitor. Both configs provide averages above 70 FPS with minimums that stay above 60 FPS. The RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at these settings, and the Ryzen 5 4600G's 6 cores handle the game's threading demands without issue.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range is available. Low settings produce the highest average at 208 FPS. Medium settings yield 152 FPS average with a minimum of 129 FPS and maximum of 175 FPS. High settings drop to 133 FPS average. Ultra settings bring the average down to 99 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 109 FPS, indicating the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution and the CPU is likely the limiting factor at the lower settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates compress somewhat. Low settings still lead at 157 FPS average. Medium settings produce 111 FPS average with a range of 95 to 128 FPS. High settings deliver 97 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 73 FPS average. The Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 84 FPS, showing the GPU beginning to take on more of the workload.

At 3840x2160, the hierarchy remains but the gaps shrink further. Low settings produce 101 FPS average. Medium settings yield 72 FPS average with a minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 83 FPS. High settings deliver 63 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 47 FPS average. The Low-to-Ultra spread is now 54 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 4K, with the CPU's role diminishing as resolution increases.

The Medium settings row is the only one with complete min/max data, and it shows consistent behavior across resolutions: at 1080p the range is 46 FPS (129 to 175), at 1440p it's 33 FPS (95 to 128), and at 4K it's 22 FPS (61 to 83). This tightening range at higher resolutions reinforces the GPU-bound nature of 4K gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

In Lockdown Protocol, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 1,629 out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the 43.9th percentile of all configurations tested. This is a mid-pack result that reflects the pairing of a 2020-era CPU with a 2020-era GPU—both are capable but not top-tier components in their respective generations.

The Ryzen 5 4600G holds a 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,507. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17,482 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core 7 150U at 17,395 (0.6% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17,614 (0.6% faster). The Intel Core i3-14100T at 17,648 is 0.8% faster. These are tight margins, indicating the 4600G performs within a narrow band of comparable processors.

The RTX 3070 ranks in the 61st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,208. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17,083 (0.7% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17,037 (1% slower), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17,019 (1.1% slower). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17,468 is 1.5% faster. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 22,214 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,162 place it firmly in the mid-range of modern graphics cards.

The combo's in-game rank of 1,629 out of 3,714 suggests that while neither component is exceptional individually, their combination works well in Lockdown Protocol. The game appears to favor the GPU's strengths, as the RTX 3070's performance profile aligns well with the FPS genre's demands for high frame rates at reasonable visual settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.20 GHz. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core provide adequate data throughput for gaming workloads. Its 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a straightforward drop-in for existing systems.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role varies significantly by resolution. At 1080p Low, the 208 FPS average suggests the GPU is being fed as fast as possible, and the CPU's single-thread performance—evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919—becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2,653 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,460 are modest by modern standards, which explains why frame rates plateau at this resolution.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities come into play. Its 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,863 and max-threads score of 4,889, along with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,593, show that the 6-core/12-thread configuration can handle the game's background tasks without bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's engine, which doesn't appear to be heavily multi-threaded based on the FPS scaling patterns.

The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics on the 4600G are irrelevant in this configuration since the RTX 3070 handles all rendering, but the CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface (20 lanes) is sufficient for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 bus, as the RTX 3070 doesn't saturate the bandwidth difference in this title. The CPU's dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides enough memory throughput for the game, and the 8 MB L3 cache, while not large, doesn't appear to cause performance issues based on the measured FPS data.