Lockdown Protocol

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 4000 series, built on the Zen 2 (Renoir) architecture using a 7 nm TSMC process. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, boosting to 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes. The 8 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core are typical for this generation, and the processor includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, though the system here uses a discrete GPU.

In the database's synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1919 in single-core. Its 3DMark results show 4863 for 16 threads, 4138 for 8 threads, and 726 for single-thread. The PassMark multi-thread score is 15992, with single-thread at 2653. The CPU's average benchmark score is 17507, placing it at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the Ryzen 5 4600G sits within a tight band. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482 average score) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U (17395). It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE by 0.6% (17614) and the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8% (17648). These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 4600G's multi-threaded throughput is competitive with these alternatives, though none of these CPUs are top-tier performers.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at most settings, but the data reveals where the processor becomes a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 208 FPS average, and at 1080p Medium it hits 183 FPS. These numbers suggest the CPU can sustain high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. However, the single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark and 1919 in Cinebench R23 indicate that the processor's per-core performance is modest by modern standards. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, which relies on physics and AI calculations, the CPU's thread scheduling and single-core speed will influence minimum frame times, especially in crowded firefights.

The 4600G's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process mean it runs cool, but the architecture is from 2020. Its memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s with DDR4 is adequate, though not exceptional. The CPU's percentile rank of 71 versus all CPUs shows it sits above average, but it is not a high-end part. In the context of this combo, the CPU's role is to provide consistent frame pacing without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the system is likely GPU-bound at higher settings, as the FPS delta between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS (208 to 129), which is substantial but not extreme.

GPU Role - VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 uses the GB205 chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm TSMC process with 31,100 million transistors. It has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2325 MHz, boosting to 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU includes 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 48 ray tracing cores, and 192 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS, with the same figure for FP16 (1:1 ratio). The card has a 250 W TDP, requires a 600 W suggested PSU, and uses a single 16-pin power connector.

In the database's GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5070 scores 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 178923 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 172660 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its PassMark G3D score is 29137, with GPU compute at 15787. The average benchmark score is 40377, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs.

The nearest rivals in the database show a mixed picture. The RTX 5070 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 by 1.2% (40870) but leads the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile by 2% (39568). These deltas are small, suggesting the RTX 5070's raw compute is comparable to these workstation-class parts, though the gaming-specific features like ray tracing cores and tensor cores are not reflected in these simple average scores.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is ample for 4K textures, and the 672 GB/s bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 61 FPS average, which is playable but not high-refresh territory. At 4K High, the average rises to 82 FPS, and at 4K Medium to 93 FPS. The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz and 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 compute allow it to handle the game's rendering load, but the 4K Ultra setting clearly stresses the card more than the CPU.

The RTX 5070's ray tracing capabilities, with 48 RT cores, are not directly measured in Lockdown Protocol's settings, but the game's FPS scaling across presets indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. At 4K, the delta between Low (132 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) is 71 FPS, a 54% drop. This shows that the GPU's rendering pipeline is heavily impacted by the Ultra preset's additional effects, likely including shadows, reflections, and post-processing.

Settings Recommendations - which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Lockdown Protocol with this combo. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 208 FPS, Medium at 183 FPS, High at 172 FPS, and Ultra at 129 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. Given that the jump from Medium to High costs only 11 FPS (183 to 172), High is a reasonable choice for 1080p if visual quality matters, but Medium offers the best balance of smoothness and fidelity, with no frame drops below 156 FPS.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 145 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 166 FPS. This is the sweet spot for 1440p, as High drops to 126 FPS and Ultra to 95 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 188 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p provides a high-refresh experience without sacrificing too much detail, and the minimum of 123 FPS ensures no noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes.

At 4K, the Medium preset yields 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS. This is the only 4K preset with a recorded minimum, and it indicates that Medium is the highest setting that maintains above 60 FPS consistently. High at 4K averages 82 FPS, but without a minimum value, the risk of dips below 60 FPS is unknown. Ultra at 4K averages 61 FPS, which is marginal for a competitive FPS, as any heavy scene could push it lower. The Low preset at 4K achieves 132 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is substantial.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is the Medium preset across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium provides 183 FPS with a 156 FPS minimum. At 1440p, it delivers 145 FPS with a 123 FPS minimum. At 4K, it maintains 93 FPS with a 79 FPS minimum. The Medium preset consistently offers the highest average FPS while retaining a recorded minimum that confirms stability. For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1440p (188 FPS) or 4K (132 FPS) is an alternative, but the Medium preset's combination of visual quality and performance is superior in the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks - use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 820th out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 22% of all systems tested, which is a solid position given the CPU's age and tier. The rank reflects the GPU's strength: the RTX 5070 is at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 71st percentile. The combo's rank is likely dragged down by the CPU's modest single-thread performance, as a faster processor would allow the GPU to reach higher frame rates at 1080p.

The 820th rank out of 3714 means there are 820 combos that perform better in this game, and 2894 that perform worse. This is a strong showing for a CPU that was released in 2020, but it also indicates that the GPU is not being fully utilized in CPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p Low, the system hits 208 FPS, which is high but not exceptional for an RTX 5070. The CPU's single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark suggests that frame rates at lower resolutions are limited by the processor's ability to issue draw calls and handle game logic.

The combo's rank versus other tested systems shows that the RTX 5070 can carry the load at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 61 FPS average is respectable, and the GPU's 82nd percentile rank indicates it is a high-performing part. However, the CPU's 71st percentile rank means that in CPU-heavy scenes, the system may not deliver consistent frame times. The database's measured FPS values confirm this: at 1080p, the delta between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS, which is smaller than what a top-tier CPU might enable, suggesting the CPU is a limiting factor even at lower settings.

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

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. Starting with the Medium preset, the system delivers 183 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 38 FPS (a 21% reduction), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 52 FPS (a 36% reduction). This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, which is expected because higher resolutions increase the pixel fill rate demand.

For the High preset, the numbers are 172 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 46 FPS (27%), and the 1440p to 4K drop is 44 FPS (35%). The Ultra preset shows 129 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K, with drops of 34 FPS (26%) and 34 FPS (36%) respectively. The Low preset shows 208 FPS at 1080p, 188 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K, with drops of 20 FPS (10%) and 56 FPS (30%).

The smaller percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (10%) compared to Medium (21%) suggests that the CPU is more involved at lower settings and lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 208 FPS, but the GPU is not fully utilized. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's load grows, and the FPS drops become more consistent across presets. The fact that the Low preset at 4K still achieves 132 FPS indicates the GPU is capable, but the CPU's limited single-thread performance prevents higher frame rates at 1080p.

The scaling data points to the GPU as the primary limiting component at 4K, while the CPU becomes the bottleneck at 1080p. At 4K, all presets show a significant drop from 1440p, with the GPU's pixel throughput being the deciding factor. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance caps the frame rate, as evidenced by the relatively small delta between Low and Medium at 1080p (25 FPS) compared to the delta at 4K (39 FPS). This suggests that upgrading the CPU would yield greater benefits at 1080p, while the GPU is already sufficient for 4K gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 208 at 1080p with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 183 FPS, and the Low preset at 1440p reaches 188 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, the 12 GB GDDR7 memory is adequate for 4K. The measured data shows 82 FPS average at 4K High and 93 FPS at 4K Medium, indicating no VRAM-related performance collapse at these settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals in the database?

A: The 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U, 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i3-14100T.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 145 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 166 FPS. This is the highest preset with a recorded minimum above 120 FPS, making it the safest choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1080p. The FPS scaling shows a 10% drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (208 to 188 FPS), which indicates the CPU is limiting frame rates at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with larger percentage drops.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in the database?

A: This combo ranks 820th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 22% of all systems. The GPU is at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.