Lockdown Protocol

The data for Lockdown Protocol with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 reveals a system that is heavily balanced toward the GPU, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the graphics card as the primary constraint in most scenarios. The measured frames per second across resolutions and settings paint a picture of a capable 1080p machine that struggles to maintain playable rates at 4K with higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that the GTX 1070 is the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 128.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 94.5 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26.6% reduction, and then plummets to 62.9 FPS at 3840x2160, another 33.4% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern is not linear, with the gap between 1440p and 4K being larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, which suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading throughput are being saturated at higher resolutions.

The scaling at Ultra settings is even more revealing. The system delivers 60.8 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 47.9 FPS at 1440p, and then collapses to 30.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra score, showing that the demand for pixel processing and texture fill rates grows faster than the GTX 1070 can accommodate. The data implies that this combination is not designed for 4K gaming, as even the Low preset at 4K produces 62.9 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play but far from ideal for a competitive FPS.

The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution also highlights the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the spread is 67.9 FPS (128.7 to 60.8), while at 4K, the spread narrows to 32.8 FPS (62.9 to 30.1). This narrowing suggests that at 4K, the system is so constrained by the GPU that turning down settings has diminishing returns, whereas at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to benefit significantly from lower graphical demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with High settings achieves 82 FPS, and 2560x1440 with Low settings achieves 94.5 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS baseline, 1440p Medium yields 66.7 FPS, but 4K is only viable at Low with 62.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765, which is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon D-1746TER and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-11700F, but it is 0.6% lower than the AMD EPYC 9554P and AMD EPYC 9534.

Q: Does the GPU’s VRAM capacity impact 4K performance?

A: The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit bus and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 30.1, and at 4K High it is 36.3, which indicates that the memory subsystem is likely overwhelmed by the high-resolution textures and data throughput.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 95.4 FPS, which is a strong result for this hardware combination.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 1388 out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of systems for this specific game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 128.7 FPS, which is close to the CPU’s practical limit for high frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5600’s single-thread score of 882 and multi-thread score of 5659 in 3DMark suggest it can handle this load, while the GPU is still the primary driver.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark results show a strong single-thread capability, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584. The multi-thread scores are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 21541, which places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 128.7 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU is likely working near its limits, but the GPU still has headroom. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5641 and the 8-thread score of 4798 indicate that the processor can handle multi-threaded workloads, which is relevant for modern game engines that spread tasks across cores.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600 is competitive but not dominant. It surpasses the Intel Core i7-11700F by 0.9% in average benchmark score, but trails the AMD EPYC 9534 by 0.6%. The processor’s cache hierarchy, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB per core L2, helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for gaming. However, the data indicates that in this combo, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the FPS drops are more closely tied to resolution scaling than to core count or clock speed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Ryzen 5 5600 and GTX 1070 ranks 1388 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 15% of all systems tested, which is a low standing for a game that is likely optimized for a range of hardware. The rank is a reflection of the GPU’s age, as the GTX 1070 is from the Pascal generation and has a 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking is much higher than the GPU’s 51st percentile, which suggests that the processor is capable of more, but the graphics card holds the system back. This mismatch is evident in the measured FPS, where the system performs well at 1080p but struggles at 4K. The combo rank indicates that many other combinations, likely with more modern GPUs, achieve higher average frame rates in this game. The data implies that the Ryzen 5 5600 is a solid foundation, but the GTX 1070 limits the overall experience, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with a GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process. It has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz. The GPU’s memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. Its compute capabilities include 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GTX 1070’s performance is the dominant factor. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is saturated at higher resolutions, with 4K Ultra producing only 30.1 FPS. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1082 and the Passmark G3D score of 13498 indicate that the GPU is mid-range by modern standards, and its 51st percentile ranking confirms this. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s is sufficient for 1080p but becomes a bottleneck at 4K, where the demand for texture streaming and frame buffer access increases significantly.

The GTX 1070’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, which it outperforms by 0.7%, and the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, which it trails by 1.4%. This tight grouping shows that the GTX 1070 is at the edge of its performance class, and in a demanding game like Lockdown Protocol, it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and above. The data suggests that the GPU’s age and architecture limit its ability to handle the game’s graphics workload, particularly at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 128.7 FPS on Low, 95.4 FPS on Medium, 82 FPS on High, and 60.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a healthy range, with Low settings providing a high refresh rate experience and Ultra still maintaining a playable 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scores drop to 94.5 FPS on Low, 66.7 FPS on Medium, 58.4 FPS on High, and 47.9 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results are respectable for Low and Medium, but High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a critical benchmark for smooth gameplay in an FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 62.9 FPS on Low, 45.9 FPS on Medium, 36.3 FPS on High, and 30.1 FPS on Ultra. The 4K data shows that only the Low preset is playable, and even then, it is just above the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset at 4K is nearly unplayable, with a sub-30 FPS average that would result in significant stuttering.

The data also reveals that the gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 67.9 FPS, but at 4K, it is only 32.8 FPS. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so heavily taxed that reducing settings has less of an impact on performance, as the bottleneck shifts from shader complexity to memory bandwidth and fill rate.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo in Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests prioritizing 1080p. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers 82 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and performance. For players who prefer higher frame rates, the Medium preset at 95.4 FPS is a better choice, as it provides a significant boost while likely maintaining acceptable visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 60.8 FPS is playable but close to the edge, and the Low preset at 128.7 FPS is ideal for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle Low settings with 94.5 FPS, which is excellent for a higher resolution. The Medium preset at 66.7 FPS is also viable for a 60 FPS experience, but High at 58.4 FPS and Ultra at 47.9 FPS are below the ideal threshold. For 1440p users, the data recommends Medium or Low to ensure smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the only viable option is the Low preset at 62.9 FPS, which is barely playable. The Medium preset at 45.9 FPS and High at 36.3 FPS are not recommended for an FPS, as the frame rates are too low for responsive aiming. The Ultra preset at 30.1 FPS is not a practical choice.

Overall, the data indicates that the best experience for this hardware is at 1080p with Medium or High settings, which yields 95.4 FPS and 82 FPS respectively. This provides a balance of visual quality and performance, ensuring that the game remains responsive and playable. The combo is not suited for 4K gaming, and 1440p requires dropping to lower presets to maintain acceptable frame rates.