Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G achieves an average benchmark score of 17489. It sits within 1% of its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-12450H (17475, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i3-14100T (17636, -0.8% delta), and Intel Core i3-13100F (17665, -1% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks in the 80th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 35787. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, scores 36101, which is -0.9% relative to the RTX 3080.

Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved at 1920x1080 with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 209.5 FPS, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings deliver 177.6 FPS, High settings deliver 155.8 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 116.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1919 in singlecore. The multicore score is roughly 7 times higher, reflecting the benefit of its 6 cores and 12 threads in heavily threaded workloads.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this specific game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 548th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top third of all tested configurations.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is paired with 8 MB of shared L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

How This Combo Ranks

The data shows this pairing sits at rank 548 out of 1637 total tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the upper third of the field, which is a solid position for a CPU launched in 2020 paired with a GPU that is now end-of-life. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 4600G's compute capabilities and the RTX 3080's raw rendering power.

Breaking down the contributing factors, the RTX 3080 is the dominant component. It holds an 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs, whereas the Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 35787 dwarfs the CPU's 17489, but the CPU still holds its own in this context—the gap between the two components is not so large as to create a severe bottleneck. The combo's rank of 548 suggests that while the GPU is clearly the stronger part, the CPU is not holding it back enough to push this configuration into the bottom half of results.

Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average score, which means swapping in an Intel Core i3-13100F or an AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE would likely yield nearly identical results. The RTX 3080's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE and the Radeon 880M, are also clustered within 1%, so the overall ranking is sensitive to even minor driver or thermal variations. The data indicates that this is a well-matched mid-to-high-tier combo, not an outlier in either direction.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process node. It contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, with 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The GPU also features 68 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores, which are relevant for Lockdown Protocol's use of modern DirectX 12 Ultimate features.

The memory subsystem is a significant factor in this game's results. The RTX 3080 carries 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. This bandwidth is crucial at higher resolutions—the data shows the GPU can push 119.5 FPS at 3840x2160 on Low settings, but that drops to 70.4 FPS on High and 55.4 FPS on Ultra. The 10 GB capacity appears sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at these settings, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than showing signs of memory swapping.

The GPU's base clock is 1440 MHz, boosting to 1710 MHz. Its pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 29.77 TFLOPS. The 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU indicate this is a power-hungry part, but the benchmark results justify that draw. The data shows the RTX 3080's performance is consistent with its 80th percentile ranking—it is a high-end card, but not the absolute fastest, which matches its position between the Radeon RX 7900 GRE and the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile in the rival list.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers four settings presets across three resolutions, revealing a clear pattern. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 209.5 FPS on Low, 177.6 FPS on Medium, 155.8 FPS on High, and 116.6 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 92.9 FPS, which is substantial but expected for a GPU of this class.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low settings yield 181.3 FPS, Medium delivers 132.9 FPS, High produces 113.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 83.5 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is largest at Medium settings, where the frame rate falls by 25.2%, while Low sees a smaller decline of 13.5%. This suggests that at Medium settings, the GPU is becoming more pixel-bound, whereas Low settings are still partly CPU-limited.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens further. Low settings produce 119.5 FPS, Medium drops to 86.4 FPS, High yields 70.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 55.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 64.1 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p but a larger relative one—Ultra delivers only 46.4% of the Low setting's frame rate. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the first configuration to fall below 60 FPS, which is a key threshold for competitive FPS play. Across all resolutions, the scaling from Medium to High costs between 12.4% and 18.5% of frame rate, while High to Ultra costs between 19.5% and 25.1%.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, on a 7 nm TSMC process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes and includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, though those are irrelevant when paired with a discrete RTX 3080.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows a clear multi-threaded advantage. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 13593 versus 1919 singlecore, and 3DMark scores scale from 726 single-thread to 4889 max-threads. The PassMark multithread score is 15992, with physics at 676. These numbers indicate the CPU can handle the game's background tasks and physics calculations without becoming the primary constraint—the frame data supports this, as even at 1080p Low (209.5 FPS), the CPU keeps up with the GPU's output.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is modest by modern standards, but the dual-channel DDR4 support is sufficient for Lockdown Protocol. The 8 MB shared L3 cache is small relative to newer chips, yet the measured results show the CPU's 75th percentile ranking is deserved. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100T, scores 17636, just 0.8% higher, meaning the 4600G is firmly in the mid-range tier. The CPU's 12 threads provide headroom for the game's threaded workloads, and the data shows no resolution where the CPU becomes a hard bottleneck—frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to different optimal presets depending on the target display. At 1920x1080, the combo is so fast that even Ultra settings deliver 116.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. For competitive play where high refresh rates matter, Low settings at 209.5 FPS provide the maximum responsiveness. Medium at 177.6 FPS is a strong middle ground, offering better visual fidelity while still exceeding the refresh rate of most 144 Hz monitors.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. Low settings at 181.3 FPS are ideal for esports-focused play, while Medium at 132.9 FPS still clears the 120 Hz bar. High at 113.5 FPS is the best option for players with 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays who want improved visuals—the frame rate remains above 100, and the visual upgrade from Medium is noticeable. Ultra at 83.5 FPS is playable but sacrifices the smoothness that the lower presets provide.

For 3840x2160, the recommendations shift decisively. Low settings at 119.5 FPS are the only preset that delivers a consistently high refresh experience, making it the clear choice for 4K gaming on this combo. Medium at 86.4 FPS is viable for slower-paced play, but High at 70.4 FPS and Ultra at 55.4 FPS both dip into territory where frame pacing becomes a concern for an FPS title. The data indicates that for 4K, players should stick with Low or Medium to maintain competitive responsiveness. Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is Medium at 1440p or Low at 4K, depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate takes priority.