Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4080, a combination that sits at rank 614 out of 3714 tested combos in this game. That places it in the top 17% of all pairings, which is a strong result, but the data reveals a significant imbalance: the CPU is a Zen 2 Renoir part from the 4000 series, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace flagship. The measured frame rates show that this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but at 1080p the processor’s limitations become apparent. This analysis breaks down how the CPU’s cores and clocks influence results, how the combo ranks, how resolution changes the bottleneck, and which settings deliver the best experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It is built on the 7 nm Zen 2 architecture (codenamed Renoir) and features 8 MB of shared L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 per core. This is not a high-end gaming CPU by modern standards; its single-thread performance is modest, as shown by a 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919. Multi-threaded performance is more respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a PassMark multithread score of 15992, but the CPU’s overall benchmark percentile sits at 71, meaning it outperforms only 71% of all processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU’s job is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The data shows that this CPU is a limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is relatively small — from 208 FPS down to 155 FPS — which suggests that the CPU is holding back the RTX 4080 from reaching its full potential. The GPU is capable of far more, as evidenced by its PassMark G3D score of 34457 and its 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.20 GHz is decent, but the Zen 2 architecture’s lower IPC compared to newer designs means that frame rates at 1080p will be constrained by the processor’s ability to issue instructions. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1430 is particularly telling; many modern games, including fast-paced FPS titles, rely heavily on a few well-optimized threads, and this CPU’s dual-thread performance is not exceptional.

The RTX 4080, by contrast, is a 5 nm Ada Lovelace part with 9728 shading units, 76 ray-tracing cores, and 304 tensor cores. Its boost clock of 2505 MHz and FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS make it a monster for rasterization and ray tracing alike. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4) is another potential bottleneck; the GPU has 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth with its 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus. When the CPU cannot supply data fast enough, the GPU waits, and this shows up as diminishing returns when lowering resolution. In short, the Ryzen 5 4600G is a capable mid-range CPU, but it is clearly the weaker link in this pairing, especially at 1080p where the GPU is underutilized.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 614 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong showing — it places in the 83rd percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 83% of the other pairings tested. However, the rank is more proof of the GPU’s power than the CPU’s. The RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% higher score) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% lower), which shows that the GPU is near the top of the heap.

The CPU, on the other hand, has an average benchmark score of 17507, ranking at the 71st percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% lower). These are all lower-tier or mobile-oriented parts, which confirms that the 4600G is not a high-end desktop processor. The delta between the CPU and GPU in terms of raw benchmark scores is enormous — the GPU’s average score is over three times that of the CPU. In practice, this means that the combo’s rank of 614 is likely held back by the CPU. If the same GPU were paired with a stronger processor, the rank would almost certainly be higher.

Looking at the measured FPS, the combo’s performance scales well with resolution, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Medium, the combo hits 183 FPS average; at 1440p Medium, it drops to 165 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it falls to 112 FPS. This pattern — a modest drop from 1080p to 1440p and a larger drop to 4K — indicates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The rank of 614 out of 3714 is respectable, but it is not elite. Combos with faster CPUs would likely push the same GPU higher in the rankings, especially at 1080p where the CPU bottleneck is most pronounced.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop, but the rate of drop is not uniform. At Low settings, the combo delivers 208 FPS at 1080p, 188 FPS at 1440p, and 157 FPS at 4K. That is a drop of 20 FPS from 1080p to 1440p (about 10%), and another 31 FPS from 1440p to 4K (about 16%). At Medium settings, the numbers are 183 FPS at 1080p, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K — a drop of 18 FPS to 1440p and 53 FPS to 4K. At High settings, the trend is 175 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K. Finally, at Ultra settings, the combo hits 155 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K.

The fact that the FPS drops are relatively moderate from 1080p to 1440p — especially at Low and Medium settings — suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. If the GPU were the sole bottleneck, the drop from 1080p to 1440p would be more severe because the GPU would have to render 78% more pixels. Instead, the 1080p numbers are capped by the CPU’s ability to process frames, so moving to 1440p does not stress the GPU enough to cause a proportional FPS loss. The larger drop from 1440p to 4K, particularly at Medium (from 165 to 112 FPS, a 32% decrease) and High (from 151 to 98 FPS, a 35% decrease), indicates that the GPU begins to become the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 73 FPS, which is a 53% reduction from 1080p Ultra’s 155 FPS — this is where the GPU’s limits are fully exposed.

This scaling behavior is classic for a pairing where the CPU is weaker than the GPU. At 1080p, the CPU holds the combo back; at 4K, the GPU’s workload becomes so heavy that it dominates the frame time. The data strongly suggests that if you are playing at 1080p, the RTX 4080 is not being fully utilized, and the Ryzen 5 4600G is the component to upgrade first. At 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, and the CPU’s role diminishes.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. At Low settings, the average FPS is 208, which is the single highest number in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 183 FPS, with a minimum of 156 and a maximum of 211. High settings yield 175 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 155 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 53 FPS, which is notable but not enormous, further evidence of a CPU bottleneck. The minimum FPS at Medium (156) is still very playable, and the maximum of 211 shows that the combo can exceed 200 FPS under the right conditions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decline. Low settings average 188 FPS, Medium settings average 165 FPS (with a minimum of 140 and a maximum of 190), High settings average 151 FPS, and Ultra settings average 113 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings: roughly 20 FPS at Low, 18 FPS at Medium, 24 FPS at High, and 42 FPS at Ultra. The larger drop at Ultra (from 155 to 113 FPS) suggests that the GPU is starting to feel the load at higher detail levels. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium (140) is still above 60, so gameplay remains smooth.

At 3840x2160, the combo’s performance takes a bigger hit. Low settings average 157 FPS, which is still very high for 4K. Medium settings average 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. High settings average 98 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 73 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 84 FPS, which is much larger than at 1080p (53 FPS) or 1440p (75 FPS). This confirms that the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck at 4K. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (95) is still above 60, but the Ultra preset’s 73 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G a good match for the RTX 4080 in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 614 out of 3714 tested, placing it in the top 17%, but the CPU is clearly the weaker link. At 1080p, the CPU limits frame rates (208 FPS at Low vs. 155 FPS at Ultra), while at 4K the GPU becomes the bottleneck (157 FPS at Low vs. 73 FPS at Ultra). The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54247 is over three times the CPU’s 17507, indicating a significant imbalance.

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

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers a strong balance. Medium settings average 165 FPS with a minimum of 140, and High settings average 151 FPS. This resolution allows the GPU to stretch its legs without the CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p, and the frame rates remain well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482 (0.1% higher). The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614 (0.6% higher). These are all close scores, but none of these rivals are high-end gaming CPUs.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 perform as expected in this pairing?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54247 places it at the 86th percentile, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is capable of 4K Ultra at 73 FPS, which is playable, but the CPU prevents it from reaching its full potential at 1080p.

Q: What settings preset provides the highest minimum FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 95, with an average of 112. The Low preset has no reported minimum, but its average is 157, which is higher. If you want a guaranteed floor above 90 FPS, Medium is the safest choice based on the measured data.

Q: Is the 4600G’s integrated graphics relevant for this pairing?

A: The CPU includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but with the RTX 4080 installed, the iGPU is not used for rendering. Its presence does not affect the measured FPS numbers, which are driven entirely by the discrete GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on your target resolution and whether you prioritize average FPS or a stable minimum. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS (208), but the difference between Low and Medium (183 FPS) is only 25 FPS. Medium is a better choice because it offers a reported minimum of 156 FPS, which ensures smoother frame pacing, while still delivering a very high average. Ultra at 1080p drops to 155 FPS average, which is still fast, but the lack of a reported minimum makes it riskier for competitive play. For 1080p, Medium offers the best blend of visual quality and performance headroom.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out: it averages 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 and a maximum of 190. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes. High settings at 1440p average 151 FPS, which is also excellent, but without a reported minimum, you lose the safety net. Ultra at 1440p averages 113 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower. For 1440p, Medium is the recommendation, with High as a viable alternative if you prefer sharper visuals and can tolerate a slightly lower average.

At 4K, the situation is different. Ultra settings average only 73 FPS, which is borderline for a fast-paced FPS. High settings average 98 FPS, which is better but still not ideal. Medium settings, however, deliver an average of 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. This is the only preset at 4K that guarantees a minimum above 90 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for 4K gameplay. Low settings average 157 FPS, which is the highest at 4K, but the visual downgrade is substantial. For 4K, Medium is the best choice to maintain high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

In summary, the Medium preset is the most consistent performer across all resolutions, offering the best combination of high average FPS and a solid minimum. If you have a high-refresh-rate monitor at 1080p or 1440p, Medium will keep you well above 144 FPS. At 4K, Medium is the only setting that keeps the minimum FPS above 90, making it the safest and most enjoyable option for Lockdown Protocol with this hardware pairing.