Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a balanced 1080p and 1440p gaming configuration for Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions, with the CPU’s six Zen 2 cores providing sufficient throughput for high refresh rates while the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM becomes the defining factor at higher resolutions. This combo ranks 2009 out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems for this specific FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but instructive decline as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 189 FPS, which drops to 138 FPS at 1440p and further to 89 FPS at 4K. This represents a 53% reduction from 1080p Low to 4K Low. The scaling is steeper on higher presets: High settings yield 117 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K, a 53% drop from the lowest to highest resolution tested.

The pattern suggests that the RTX 4060 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 189 FPS is high enough that the CPU’s single-thread performance (726 in 3DMark single-thread test) may start to constrain maximum output. Moving to 1440p, the GPU workload increases, and the 86 FPS at High settings indicates the graphics card is now the dominant bottleneck. At 4K, all presets show significant degradation, with Ultra falling to just 42 FPS, a 78% reduction from 1080p Low.

The Medium preset provides the only complete FPS range data, showing 134 FPS at 1080p with a minimum of 114 FPS, 98 FPS at 1440p with a minimum of 83 FPS, and 63 FPS at 4K with a minimum of 54 FPS. These minimum frame rates are crucial for a shooter like Lockdown Protocol, as they represent the worst-case dips during intense scenes. The spread between average and minimum FPS grows from 20 FPS at 1080p to 15 FPS at 1440p and only 9 FPS at 4K, suggesting that at 4K the GPU is consistently saturated, reducing variance but also lowering the overall experience.

The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold most players consider acceptable for competitive FPS titles. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets or less demanding scenes. The scaling from 1440p High (86 FPS) to 4K High (55 FPS) shows a 36% performance loss, which is substantial but not unexpected given the pixel count quadrupling from 1440p to 4K.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 9,800 million transistors. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it features 8 MB of shared L3 cache. For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title that typically relies on fewer, faster cores, the CPU’s single-thread performance is more relevant than its multi-thread capabilities.

Benchmark results place the 4600G in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% higher score), Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% higher), and AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% lower). The 3DMark single-thread score of 726 is modest compared to modern desktop parts, but the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1430 indicates that the processor can handle dual-threaded workloads reasonably well, which is relevant for games that offload specific tasks to a second thread.

The 4600G’s multi-threaded performance is respectable for its class, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 6637. However, in gaming scenarios at 1080p where the GPU is not the bottleneck, the CPU’s single-thread capabilities (PassMark single-thread score of 2653) may limit maximum frame rates. Looking at the 1080p Low result of 189 FPS, it is likely that the CPU is approaching its limit, as the RTX 4060 is capable of much higher frame rates in lighter titles.

The CPU’s memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for this processor but not exceptional. The L3 cache of 8 MB is on the smaller side for modern gaming, and this may impact performance in games that rely heavily on cache residency. For Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests that the CPU contributes enough to maintain playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not the primary driver of the combo’s overall performance ranking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 18,900 million transistors. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Its FP32 compute is rated at 15.11 TFLOPS.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are notably older or integrated parts: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower score), AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics (0.3% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher). This positioning demonstrates that the 4060 is a solid mid-range performer, but the competition at this level is fierce.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is the most significant concern for Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 42 FPS, which suggests that the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient to maintain smooth performance at maximum settings. The 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest figures, and when combined with 8 GB capacity, the GPU struggles with the texture and geometry demands of 4K rendering.

At 1080p, the RTX 4060 performs admirably. The 189 FPS on Low settings and 117 FPS on High settings indicate that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The 1440p results are also respectable, with 138 FPS on Low and 86 FPS on High. The 4K data tells a different story: even on Low settings (89 FPS), the performance is borderline for competitive play, and on Ultra (42 FPS), it is clearly below acceptable levels.

The GPU’s memory clock of 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are mid-range values. For Lockdown Protocol, the data indicates that the RTX 4060 is the dominant factor in determining frame rates at 1440p and above, while at 1080p the CPU begins to play a more significant role. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and PassMark G3D score of 19545 provide additional context for its compute capabilities, but the in-game results are the most relevant metric.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this combo?

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot, with 117 FPS on High settings and 134 FPS on Medium. At 1440p, High settings still deliver 86 FPS, which is playable, but 4K performance drops significantly, with even Low settings only reaching 89 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost moving from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 117 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p and 55 at 4K. This represents a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G holding back the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The 1080p Low result of 189 FPS suggests the CPU may be reaching its single-thread limit (3DMark single-thread score of 726). However, at 1440p and above, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the steady FPS decline with increasing resolution.

Q: Which preset provides the most stable frame times?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum FPS data. At 1080p, it shows a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 83 FPS and maximum 113 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 54 FPS and maximum 73 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. On Low settings, it achieves 89 FPS, which is playable. On Medium, it drops to 63 FPS, and on High it falls to 55 FPS. Ultra settings at 42 FPS are not recommended for competitive play.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2009 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 54th percentile of all configurations tested for Lockdown Protocol. This is a mid-pack result, reflecting the balanced but not exceptional performance of the CPU and GPU pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 2009 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it almost exactly in the middle of the performance distribution, which is consistent with the hardware’s specifications. The CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, suggesting that the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU.

The ranking indicates that this combo will outperform roughly half of all tested systems in this game. The data shows that the system is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and playable rates at 1440p, but it falls behind more powerful combinations at 4K. The mid-pack ranking is expected for a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the 4600G is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% difference) and Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% difference), while being slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% lower score). This tight grouping suggests that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo’s ranking — any of these processors would likely produce similar results in Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are more telling. The RTX 4060 is virtually tied with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (a much older card) and the integrated AMD Radeon 780M, with differences of only 0.2-0.3%. This proximity to an integrated GPU in synthetic benchmarks highlights that the 4060’s advantage lies in its drivers, feature set, and sustained performance rather than raw compute power. In Lockdown Protocol, the 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are what enable it to outperform integrated solutions at 1440p and 4K.

The combo’s overall rank of 2009 suggests that for this FPS title, the system provides a competent experience at mainstream resolutions but does not excel in any particular area. The data indicates that players seeking higher 4K performance would need to look at combinations with more powerful GPUs, while those seeking higher 1080p frame rates might benefit from a CPU with better single-thread performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, Medium delivers 134 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS, providing a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p Medium result of 98 FPS with an 83 FPS minimum is also excellent for high-refresh monitors. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 63 FPS with a 54 FPS minimum, which is borderline but acceptable for less competitive play.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice. It delivers 189 FPS at 1080p and 138 FPS at 1440p, which are ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz displays. The Low preset at 4K (89 FPS) is also the only 4K option that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The visual trade-offs at Low settings are acceptable for a fast-paced shooter where responsiveness matters more than graphical fidelity.

High settings provide a middle ground with 117 FPS at 1080p and 86 FPS at 1440p. These are playable but do not offer the headroom of Medium or Low. At 4K, High settings (55 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS target and are not recommended. Ultra settings should be avoided entirely, as they produce only 88 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K — none of which justify the visual upgrade over High.

The data suggests that the optimal configuration depends on the display resolution. For 1080p, Medium or High settings provide the best experience, with High offering better visuals at 117 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended choice, delivering 98 FPS with a respectable minimum of 83 FPS. For 4K, Low settings are the only viable option for maintaining playable frame rates, with Medium being a compromise for those who prioritize visuals over competitive performance.

The complete FPS data for Medium settings across all resolutions (134 at 1080p, 98 at 1440p, 63 at 4K) demonstrates that this preset scales predictably and maintains reasonable performance at every resolution. For most players, starting with Medium and adjusting individual settings based on personal preference for visuals or frame rate would yield the best results with this hardware combination.