Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D presents a striking imbalance in Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 processor from 2020 driving one of the most powerful consumer GPUs available, with the RTX 5090 D featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 512-bit bus. This combination ranks 312th out of 2,828 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 11% of all pairings. The measured results across three resolutions and four settings presets reveal a system that is consistently GPU-bound at higher quality settings but begins to show CPU limitations at lower presets, creating a nuanced performance profile that rewards careful settings selection.

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

Resolution scaling in Lockdown Protocol follows a predictable pattern for this combo, but the magnitude of the drops reveals which component is doing the heavy lifting. At High settings, the average frame rate declines from 175 FPS at 1920x1080 to 158 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 17 FPS or roughly 9.7%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 118 FPS, which represents a 32.6% drop from the 1440p result and a 40.6% drop from 1080p. This scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the rendering workload at higher resolutions increasingly saturates the graphics card's compute and memory subsystems.

The Low settings preset tells a different story. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 208 FPS, but at 2560x1440 Low it only drops to 188 FPS, a modest 9.6% reduction. The 4K Low result of 162 FPS represents a 22.1% drop from 1440p and a 22.1% drop from 1080p as well. The relatively small gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings, compared to the larger gap at High settings, suggests that the CPU is becoming a more significant factor at lower graphical loads. When the GPU has less work per frame, the Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance, measured at 726 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1,919 in Cinebench R23 single-core, becomes the bottleneck that caps the frame rate ceiling.

The Medium preset provides the clearest view of this dynamic. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 183 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 165 FPS with a range of 140 to 190 FPS. The 4K Medium result shows 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155. The spread between minimum and maximum frames increases from 55 FPS at 1080p to 50 FPS at 1440p and 40 FPS at 4K, indicating that as resolution rises, the frame time variance tightens because the GPU's workload becomes more dominant and the CPU has more time to prepare frames.

Ultra settings produce the steepest resolution scaling. The 1080p Ultra average of 157 FPS drops to 137 FPS at 1440p, a 12.7% reduction, and then to 88 FPS at 4K, a 35.8% drop from 1440p and a 44.0% drop from 1080p. This aggressive scaling at Ultra suggests that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB frame buffer and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth are being fully exercised by the highest quality assets and effects, particularly at 4K where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the frame rates observed across all presets. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample resources for Lockdown Protocol's highest quality settings at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2,407 MHz and base clock of 2,017 MHz, combined with 21,760 shading units and 176 ROPs, provide the raw compute throughput needed to maintain 118 FPS at 4K High and 88 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 76,904, a delta of just 1.1%, while the RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 with a -1.6% delta. This indicates that the RTX 5090 D sits in a performance tier where small percentage differences separate top-tier cards, and its real-world game performance is consistent with its synthetic benchmark standing.

At 1080p Low, the GPU is underutilized because the frame rate of 208 FPS is likely constrained by the CPU. The Ryzen 5 4600G's 3dmark_16_threads score of 4,863 and 2_threads score of 1,430 suggest that while multi-threaded performance is adequate, single-threaded throughput is modest for feeding a GPU of this caliber. The RTX 5090 D's memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is more than sufficient for 1080p workloads, and the card's pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are far beyond what Lockdown Protocol demands at lower resolutions.

The VRAM capacity of 32 GB never becomes a limiting factor in any measured configuration. Even at 4K Ultra, the highest memory-consuming scenario, the frame rate of 88 FPS is more likely limited by the GPU's compute and ROP throughput than by memory capacity. The 92nd percentile ranking and the benchmark deltas against rivals confirm that this GPU is performing near its expected level, and the observed FPS numbers align with what the hardware specifications suggest for a heavy FPS title.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600G bottleneck the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data shows a partial bottleneck at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 208 FPS, but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low is only a 9.6% drop, suggesting the CPU limits the frame rate. At 4K High, the 118 FPS result shows the GPU becomes the primary constraint, so the bottleneck diminishes as resolution and quality increase.

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

A: The 2560x1440 High preset offers the best balance, with an average of 158 FPS. This is 40 FPS above the 4K High result and only 17 FPS below the 1080p High result, while providing significantly more visual detail than 1080p. The 1440p Medium preset also performs well at 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904. It is 1.6% lower than the RX 6850M XT at 78,940 and 2.1% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this setup?

A: The 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 88 FPS, which is generally considered playable for an FPS title, though the lack of a reported minimum frame rate means variance is unknown. For comparison, 4K High achieves 118 FPS and 4K Medium achieves 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS.

Q: What does the combo rank of 312 out of 2,828 indicate?

A: This ranking places the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 5090 D combination in the top 11% of all tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. The relatively low rank for such a powerful GPU reflects the CPU's age and its limiting effect at lower resolutions and settings.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low preset averages 208 FPS, which is 51 FPS higher than the 1080p Ultra average of 157 FPS, a 32.5% improvement. At 1440p, Low averages 188 FPS versus 137 FPS for Ultra, a 37.2% gain, and at 4K, Low averages 162 FPS versus 88 FPS for Ultra, an 84.1% gain.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured averages span a 51 FPS range across the four presets. Low delivers 208 FPS, Medium provides 183 FPS with a minimum of 156 and a maximum of 211, High averages 175 FPS, and Ultra drops to 157 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 51 FPS, and the minimum frame rate at Medium of 156 FPS is only 1 FPS below the Ultra average, showing that Medium offers a smoother experience than the average suggests.

At 2560x1440, the results compress slightly. Low averages 188 FPS, Medium averages 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 and a maximum of 190, High averages 158 FPS, and Ultra averages 137 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 51 FPS, identical to the 1080p spread, but the absolute values are lower across all presets. The Medium preset's minimum of 140 FPS is 3 FPS higher than the Ultra average, again indicating that Medium maintains better frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the performance gap widens considerably. Low averages 162 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155, High averages 118 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, reflecting the GPU's increased workload at 4K. The Medium preset's minimum of 115 FPS is 27 FPS below its average, indicating some frame time spikes, while the 155 FPS maximum is 20 FPS above the average, showing that the combo can reach higher frame rates when the scene complexity allows.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the most complete data, with reported minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the 183 FPS average with a 156 minimum and 211 maximum shows a 55 FPS range. At 1440p, the 165 FPS average with a 140 minimum and 190 maximum shows a 50 FPS range. At 4K, the 135 FPS average with a 115 minimum and 155 maximum shows a 40 FPS range. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's consistent frame delivery is less affected by CPU-induced stutters.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 312th out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 89th percentile of all pairings. This rank is notable because the GPU alone sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The 3-percentage-point gap between the GPU's percentile and the combo's rank illustrates the CPU's drag on overall performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its relative position. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average score of 17,482, a 0.1% delta from the 4600G's 17,507. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17,614 with a -0.6% delta, while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17,395 with a 0.6% delta and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17,648 with a -0.8% delta. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the 4600G is squarely in a cluster of mid-range CPUs with nearly identical average scores.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a different pattern. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76,904 with a 1.1% delta, the RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 with a -1.6% delta, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants score 79,396 and 79,605 with -2.1% and -2.4% deltas respectively. The GPU's score of 77,712 places it in a tight competitive band, and in Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS at 4K High of 118 FPS demonstrates that this GPU tier is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming when paired with a stronger CPU.

The rank of 312 means that 2,516 other combos perform worse in this game, while 311 perform better. Given the RTX 5090 D's capabilities, the limiting factor for higher ranking is almost certainly the CPU, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 208 FPS, which is likely below what a newer high-end CPU could deliver with the same GPU.

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 based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. Its memory support is DDR4 dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it connects to the GPU via PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes. These specifications, while competent for mid-range systems, are modest compared to the GPU's demands.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores provide insight into its game performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,593 and single-core score of 1,919 indicate that multi-threaded workloads are handled reasonably well, but single-threaded performance is limited. The 3dmark scores show a similar pattern: 2_threads score of 1,430, 4_threads score of 2,732, 8_threads score of 4,138, and 16_threads score of 4,863. The scaling from 2 to 16 threads is consistent, but the absolute single-thread performance is the likely constraint in frame rate-limited scenarios.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes apparent when comparing the Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (208 FPS) and Ultra (157 FPS) is 51 FPS, but at 4K, the difference grows to 74 FPS. This divergence shows that at 1080p, where the GPU has less work per frame, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are insufficient to push frame rates higher than 208 FPS. At 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU has more time to process game logic and physics.

The CPU's 71st percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 17,507, places it behind the 29% of CPUs that perform better. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its score, indicating that it is not an outlier in either direction. The lack of an integrated graphics advantage in this discrete GPU setup means the CPU's Radeon Vega 7 iGPU is unused, but the 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest headroom for overclocking, which the boost clock of 4.20 GHz already partially exploits.

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

For the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination in Lockdown Protocol, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides the most balanced experience based on the measured data. The 165 FPS average with a 140 FPS minimum and 190 FPS maximum ensures smooth gameplay even during intense scenes, and the 1440p resolution offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is also a strong choice, delivering 183 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. This is particularly relevant for competitive play where high frame rates are prioritized, and the 156 FPS minimum ensures that the frame rate does not dip below the refresh rate of most 1080p 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 1080p, averaging 175 FPS, is a reasonable alternative if visual quality is preferred, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate suggests more consistent frame pacing.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 offers the best trade-off, with an average of 135 FPS and a minimum of 115 FPS. This is sufficient for smooth gameplay on 120 Hz 4K displays, and the 115 FPS minimum provides a safety margin against stutters. The High preset at 4K, averaging 118 FPS, is playable but lacks reported minimum frame rate data, making it a riskier choice. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 88 FPS, is only suitable for displays with lower refresh rates or for players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over frame rate smoothness.

The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for marginal frame rate gains. At 1080p Low, the 208 FPS average is 25 FPS higher than Medium, but the visual downgrade is substantial. At 4K Low, the 162 FPS average is only 27 FPS higher than Medium, and the visual difference is even more pronounced. The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, providing a balance between the GPU's rendering capabilities and the CPU's ability to feed frames, particularly at 1440p where the 165 FPS average and 140 FPS minimum represent the most robust performance profile across all measured configurations.