Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but not exceptional Lockdown Protocol experience, with the combination ranking 2234th out of 2828 tested combos. The data shows a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 6-core/12-thread configuration provide adequate headroom for the game's FPS mechanics. At 1080p Low settings, this combo reaches 145 FPS average, but the Ultra preset at 4K drops to just 32 FPS — a clear indicator that the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and Turing architecture become the bottleneck as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet steep decline as resolution increases across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 145 FPS at 1920x1080 to 106 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 69 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 52.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling is even more dramatic at Ultra settings: 67 FPS at 1080p falls to 49 FPS at 1440p and bottoms out at 32 FPS at 4K — a 52.2% loss from 1080p to 4K.

This scaling pattern strongly suggests the RTX 2060 is the limiting component across all resolutions. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes increasingly strained as resolution increases. The RTX 2060's 12 nm TU106 chip, with 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs, simply cannot maintain frame rates at higher pixel densities. The CPU's role appears secondary; even at 1080p Low where the CPU would typically matter most for FPS games, the system achieves 145 FPS, indicating the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's Zen 3 architecture is not the primary constraint.

The gap between Medium and High settings at each resolution is consistent — approximately 13-14 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and 6 FPS at 4K. This narrowing gap at 4K further confirms GPU-bound behavior, as the graphics card's pixel throughput becomes the dominant factor. The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 32 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable competitive play in a fast-paced FPS title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where all settings presets remain above 60 FPS average. At 1080p, even Ultra settings produce 67 FPS, while 1440p Ultra drops to 49 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 32 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 37018 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093). It is 0.2% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), indicating essentially identical general computing performance.

Q: Is the RTX 2060's VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, the RTX 2060 manages to run Lockdown Protocol across all settings at 1080p, but the 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS suggests memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for 1080p but constrained at 4K.

Q: What settings preset delivers the smoothest experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 106 FPS average, while Medium reaches 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. High produces 66 FPS. For consistent frame pacing, Medium at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the minimum FPS of 64 staying above standard 60 Hz refresh rates.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its closest competitors?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is virtually tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta). It is 0.6% ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171).

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

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 145 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would typically expose CPU limitations in FPS games. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D's PassMark single-thread score of 2941 and multithread score of 20363 appear sufficient for this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 serves as the primary performance arbiter in this configuration. Its 6 GB VRAM capacity, while modest by modern standards, proves adequate for 1080p gaming in Lockdown Protocol across all settings. However, the GPU's Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process, shows its age at higher resolutions. The 4K results — 69 FPS at Low, 49 FPS at Medium, 43 FPS at High, and 32 FPS at Ultra — demonstrate a clear degradation pattern tied to pixel count and shader complexity.

The GPU's clock behavior contributes to these results. With a base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, the RTX 2060 operates at relatively modest frequencies. The memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), providing the 336.0 GB/s bandwidth that becomes a limiting factor at 4K where texture fetches and memory transactions increase substantially. The 192-bit memory bus is narrow compared to higher-tier cards, and this shows in the scaling penalties at higher resolutions.

The RTX 2060's compute capabilities — 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 and 12.90 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) — are sufficient for 1080p gaming but struggle with the increased workload at 1440p and 4K. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but do not appear to provide meaningful acceleration for Lockdown Protocol's rendering pipeline, as the game's FPS scales linearly with pixel count rather than showing any architectural advantage. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14111 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 reflect its mid-range positioning, and the percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs confirms this is an entry-to-mid-level graphics solution in 2025.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 2060 ranks 2234th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol — placing it in the bottom 21% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's age and memory constraints rather than CPU performance. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D itself ranks in the 85th percentile against all CPUs, and its nearest rivals (Ryzen 5 5600F, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, Core Ultra 5 225, Core i9-12900T) all score within 0.3% of its average benchmark score of 37018.

The GPU's percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs is notably lower, and its nearest rivals include the GTX 580 (a 2010-era card) and the integrated Radeon 680M. This suggests the RTX 2060 is performing at a level comparable to much older or integrated solutions in general benchmarks, even though its real-world gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol is more capable. The combo rank of 2234 reflects this disparity — the CPU is capable, but the GPU drags the overall system down in this GPU-intensive FPS title.

Comparatively, the system's measured FPS at 1080p Low (145 FPS) is respectable, but the ranking considers all settings and resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS heavily penalizes the combo's overall standing. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver competitive frame rates, but it falls behind in higher-resolution scenarios that demand more from the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 145 FPS average, Medium achieves 103 FPS with a range of 88 to 119 FPS, High reaches 90 FPS, and Ultra manages 67 FPS. All 1080p presets exceed 60 FPS, making this resolution fully playable across the entire settings spectrum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the impact of increased pixel count becomes evident. Low settings still deliver a solid 106 FPS, but Medium drops to 76 FPS (minimum 64, maximum 87), High falls to 66 FPS, and Ultra dips to 49 FPS. The 1440p results show that only Low and Medium presets maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS, while High hovers near the threshold and Ultra falls below it.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades significantly. Low settings produce 69 FPS, Medium averages 49 FPS (minimum 41, maximum 56), High drops to 43 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 32 FPS. None of the 4K presets except Low achieve a consistent 60 FPS experience, and the Ultra preset at 32 FPS is borderline unplayable for a competitive FPS title.

The settings scaling at each resolution shows consistent deltas: Low to Medium costs roughly 30-42% of performance depending on resolution, while High to Ultra costs 25-29%. The Medium preset consistently provides a balanced middle ground, with the 1080p Medium result of 103 FPS and 1440p Medium at 76 FPS being the most versatile options.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, prioritizing frame rate stability over visual fidelity is essential. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the optimal balance: 103 FPS average with a minimum of 88 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense firefights. The High preset at 90 FPS is also viable, but the 13 FPS difference between Medium and High does not justify the visual gains for competitive play. Ultra at 67 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for frame drops during busy scenes.

For users targeting 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 76 FPS average with a 64 FPS minimum keeps the experience above 60 Hz refresh rates, while Low at 106 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality. High at 66 FPS is borderline acceptable, but the minimum frame rate data is not provided, making Medium the safer recommendation. Ultra at 49 FPS should be avoided for competitive play.

At 4K, only the Low preset (69 FPS) delivers a consistently playable experience. Medium at 49 FPS and High at 43 FPS are marginal, while Ultra at 32 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. Users with 4K displays should strongly consider dropping to 1440p resolution or accepting low-quality settings to maintain playable frame rates.

The data supports a clear hierarchy: this combo is best utilized at 1080p with Medium or High settings, acceptable at 1440p with Medium settings, and only marginally viable at 4K with Low settings. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and Turing architecture are the primary constraints, and users seeking higher visual quality should consider either lowering resolution or upgrading the graphics card. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D's strong CPU performance ensures that any GPU upgrade would yield immediate frame rate improvements, as the current configuration leaves CPU headroom untapped at all resolutions above 1080p Low.