Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear and expected scaling pattern with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs and produce very high frame rates. As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the rendering load on the RTX 3070 Ti grows, and the frame rate drops correspondingly, illustrating the shift from a processor-limited scenario to a graphics-limited one.

Resolution Scaling

The performance delta between 1080p and 4K is stark. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 138.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 100.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a significant 37.6 FPS drop. Moving to 3840x2160 sees the average plummet to 66.5 FPS. This represents a 71.7 FPS difference between the lowest and highest resolutions tested at High settings. This scaling behavior is typical for a game like Lockdown Protocol, where the pixel count directly dictates the workload on the graphics card. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates. At 4K, the RTX 3070 Ti's rendering capabilities become the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the more substantial performance hit.

The pattern is consistent across all quality presets. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 210.5 FPS drops to 165.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 109 FPS at 4K. The spread between resolutions narrows as settings are lowered, because the GPU has less work to do per pixel, making the CPU's performance ceiling more apparent. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the frame rate at 1080p is 106.7 FPS, which falls to 77.4 FPS at 1440p and 49 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that for a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor, this combo is exceptionally strong, but for 4K gaming, users will need to make significant compromises in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its benchmark results show a multi-threaded strength that is relevant for modern games. For instance, it scores 13,593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,889 in 3DMark max threads. However, its single-thread performance is more modest, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 726. This single-core performance is often critical for game logic and physics, and it is here that the 4600G shows its age relative to more modern parts.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. The high average frame rates at this resolution, such as 210.5 FPS at Low settings, indicate that the processor is able to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high throughput. However, the fact that frame rates do not scale linearly with settings at 1080p suggests the CPU is reaching its limit. The processor's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate, but they are not class-leading. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all tested CPUs places it in the upper tier, but its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i3-13100F with a deltaPct of -1, show that the performance gap to other budget options is small.

The 4600G's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant for this configuration, as the system relies on the discrete RTX 3070 Ti. The processor's 65W TDP and 7nm process node make it an efficient part, but its performance ceiling in a game like Lockdown Protocol is defined by its Zen 2 cores. The data shows that while the CPU is not a weak link at 4K, it can be the primary constraint at 1080p, preventing the RTX 3070 Ti from fully tapping its potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ampere architecture, it features 6,144 shading units, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 608.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 1770 MHz. These specifications make it a formidable card for 1440p and even entry-level 4K gaming, as evidenced by the benchmark results.

The GPU's role is most clearly defined by the resolution scaling. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 49 FPS, which is a heavy load for the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM to handle. The high memory bandwidth is crucial for the high-resolution textures and effects that Ultra settings demand. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 23,356 and its 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs show it is a strong performer. However, its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6700 with a deltaPct of -0.8, demonstrate that it is not without competition.

The RTX 3070 Ti's performance in Lockdown Protocol is consistent with its hardware capabilities. At 1440p High, it delivers 100.6 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most players. At 1080p, it is capable of pushing well beyond 144 FPS at High settings, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate ensure it is well-equipped for the game's rendering demands. The 8 GB VRAM is a potential limitation at 4K with Ultra textures, but the measured data shows it is sufficient for the presets tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 210.5 FPS at Low, 162.1 FPS at Medium, 138.2 FPS at High, and 106.7 FPS at Ultra. This shows a clear hierarchy, with Low settings providing nearly double the frame rate of Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 48.4 FPS drop, indicating that Medium settings add a significant amount of GPU work.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 165.3 FPS at Low, 120.5 FPS at Medium, 100.6 FPS at High, and 77.4 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p results show a more balanced system, where both CPU and GPU are contributing to the frame rate. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87.9 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p. This suggests that the CPU is starting to become less of a bottleneck, allowing the GPU's performance to scale more predictably with settings.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 109 FPS at Low, 78.5 FPS at Medium, 66.5 FPS at High, and 49 FPS at Ultra. The 4K results are heavily GPU-limited. The difference between High and Ultra is 17.5 FPS, showing the substantial cost of the highest quality preset. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, the data indicates that High settings are the maximum achievable, while Ultra will require a frame rate cap or a reduction in resolution. The data is measured, not estimated, providing a reliable basis for these conclusions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 665th out of 1,637 combos. This places it in the upper 40th percentile of all systems tested, indicating a solid, above-average configuration for this game. The rank is a holistic measure of the system's performance across all resolutions and settings, and it reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU.

The combo's rank is influenced by the CPU's limitations at lower resolutions. While the RTX 3070 Ti is a high-end GPU, the 4600G prevents it from achieving its maximum potential at 1080p. However, the pairing is much more effective at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU's power is fully utilized. The 665th rank out of 1,637 suggests that while many systems are faster, a significant number are also slower. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, showing that the combination is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol's demands, especially for users targeting 1440p or 4K gaming with adjusted settings. The data confirms that this is a capable gaming system, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance in most scenarios tested.