Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol presents an interesting scaling pattern for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 207.7 FPS, but this drops to 174.1 FPS at High settings, a relatively modest decline. Moving to 2560x1440, the spread narrows: Low produces 185.1 FPS while High yields 133.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the gap becomes more pronounced, with Low hitting 139.5 FPS and High falling to 83.3 FPS. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU (which ranks in the 75th percentile among all CPUs) begins to limit performance, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant factor.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drop for Low settings is 22.6 FPS (from 207.7 to 185.1), while for High settings it is 40.8 FPS (from 174.1 to 133.3). This suggests that even at 1440p, the CPU still holds some influence, as the frame rate does not scale purely with pixel count. However, moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the Low setting drops by 45.6 FPS (185.1 to 139.5), and High drops by 50 FPS (133.3 to 83.3). The percentage reduction at 4K is larger, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering capacity is now the limiting component.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, Ultra runs at 134.7 FPS, which is only 39.4% slower than Low. At 1440p, Ultra produces 102.1 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 64.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens from 73 FPS at 1080p to 75.1 FPS at 4K. This widening delta confirms that higher resolutions amplify the GPU's workload, making the graphics card the primary constraint. For gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU's Zen 2 architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads appears sufficient, but the data suggests that pushing to 4K will heavily tax the GPU, with even Low settings failing to reach 144 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 183.1 FPS, which is 24.6 FPS below Low but 49 FPS above Ultra. The visual quality gain from Low to Medium typically outweighs the performance cost, and the frame rate remains well above 144 Hz for most displays. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 148.8 FPS, which is still smooth for high-refresh monitors, while High drops to 133.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 102.1 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a 46.7 FPS advantage over Ultra, making it the superior choice for maintaining fluid gameplay.

For 4K, the situation changes. Medium yields 99.1 FPS, while High drops to 83.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 64.4 FPS. Low runs at 139.5 FPS but sacrifices significant visual fidelity. The data suggests that Medium is the optimal compromise at 4K, as it stays above 60 FPS while offering better image quality than Low. High at 4K is playable but approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra may cause noticeable stutter on displays with variable refresh rates. The benchmark results indicate that Medium is the most consistent preset across all three resolutions, never dropping below 99 FPS, which aligns with a smooth gaming experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is ample for Lockdown Protocol at 4K, as the game does not appear to exceed the VRAM capacity even at Ultra settings, given the measured frame rates. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz, combined with 7168 shading units, drive the rendering performance. The card's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it well above average, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, has an average score only 0.2% higher, indicating the 4070 SUPER is a top-tier performer.

The GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's 75th percentile ranking and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking work together, but the frame rate ceiling appears CPU-limited, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS difference between Low and Medium at 1080p (24.6 FPS). At 4K, the GPU's raw throughput dominates, and the difference between Low and Ultra (75.1 FPS) shows the GPU's scaling under load. The 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide the computational headroom needed for high-resolution rendering, but the data shows that even this powerful GPU cannot maintain 144 FPS at 4K with High settings. The card's 220 W TDP and suggested 550 W PSU indicate it is a power-hungry component, but this does not translate to thermal throttling in the measured results, as frame rates remain stable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 207.7, Medium at 183.1, High at 174.1, and Ultra at 134.7. The difference between Low and Medium is 24.6 FPS, while the gap from Medium to Ultra is 48.4 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial performance penalty, likely due to increased shadow and post-processing effects. At 2560x1440, the values are: Low at 185.1, Medium at 148.8, High at 133.3, and Ultra at 102.1. The drop from Low to Medium is 36.3 FPS, and from Medium to Ultra is 46.7 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that Medium is the sweet spot, as High and Ultra both fall below 140 FPS, which may not satisfy competitive players.

At 3840x2160, the data shows: Low at 139.5, Medium at 99.1, High at 83.3, and Ultra at 64.4. The Low preset still achieves over 139 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Medium drops to 99.1 FPS, and High falls below 90 FPS. Ultra barely maintains 60 FPS, making it suitable only for slower-paced gameplay. Comparing resolution scaling, the 1080p Low to 4K Low drop is 68.2 FPS, while the 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra drop is 70.3 FPS. This consistent ~70 FPS reduction across presets indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count, and the CPU does not introduce additional bottlenecks at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 369th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 22.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the CPU's 75th percentile performance complements the GPU's 84th percentile performance without one component severely bottlenecking the other. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17489 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which scores 17482 with a 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17475 (0.1% delta), showing that the 4600G is tightly clustered with these competitors.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 42576 is close to the NVIDIA RTX A6000's 42653 (-0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE's 42723 (-0.3% delta). This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end performer, but the combo's 369th rank suggests that other pairings with faster CPUs achieve higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The combination's rank is likely limited by the CPU's single-threaded performance, as the 4600G scores 726 in 3DMark single-thread tests, which could constrain frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions. The data shows that the combo is well above the median, but not at the top tier, reflecting the CPU's mid-range positioning relative to the GPU's high-end capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 2560x1440 with Medium settings offers the best balance, delivering 148.8 FPS. This is 49.7 FPS higher than 4K Medium and still maintains high smoothness.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests partial CPU limitation. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (207.7 FPS) and Medium (183.1 FPS) is only 24.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not fully utilized due to CPU constraints.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: Barely. The measured 64.4 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is above 60 FPS, but it is 75.1 FPS lower than 1080p Low and may not provide a consistent experience on high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000's 42653 and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE's 42723. This places it in a tight competitive group.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a strong match for this GPU?

A: The CPU's 75th percentile ranking and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking create a moderate imbalance. The combo ranks 369th out of 1637, indicating that while the pairing works well, faster CPUs could push higher frame rates.

Q: What preset gives the highest frame rate above 144 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 185.1 FPS, which is the only preset above 144 FPS. Medium falls to 148.8 FPS, which is close but slightly below the threshold.