Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing is positioned at the lower end of the performance spectrum, ranking 1420th out of 1637 tested combos. Consequently, the experience is heavily dependent on resolution and settings management, with the system showing clear limitations at higher graphical presets.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, highlighting the GPU as the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 123.5 FPS, but this falls to 93.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 59.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a significant 51.8% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, demonstrating that even when graphical load is minimized, the higher pixel counts severely tax the GTX 1660 Ti.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. Moving from 1080p to 4K with High settings drops the average frame rate from 75.5 FPS to 35.2 FPS, a 53.4% decrease. At Ultra settings, the decline is from 57.4 FPS at 1080p to just 29.9 FPS at 4K, a 47.9% reduction. These figures suggest that the GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Lockdown Protocol, particularly when texture quality and post-processing effects are elevated.

The data indicates that 1440p represents a more viable target for this hardware, but only at lower presets. The jump from Low to Medium settings at 1440p reduces the average frame rate from 93.9 FPS to 67.3 FPS, which is still playable but shows the sensitivity of the system to settings changes. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings results in a 25.1% performance hit, from 89.9 FPS to 67.3 FPS, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides a solid foundation for this game, but its capabilities are often masked by the GPU's limitations. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the processor offers sufficient computational power for Lockdown Protocol's FPS mechanics. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache contribute to its ability to handle game logic and physics calculations without becoming the primary constraint in most scenarios.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 5 5600 show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584. This places the CPU in the 79th percentile compared to all other processors, indicating it has ample headroom for gaming workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 21541 and single-thread score of 3256 further corroborate its capability, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor would not be the limiting factor.

However, the measured frame rates in Lockdown Protocol reveal that the CPU's potential is not fully utilized at higher resolutions. The fact that frame rates drop consistently across all settings when moving from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU's 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide consistent performance, but the system's overall ranking of 1420th out of 1637 combos suggests that the GPU is holding back what could otherwise be a more competitive pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combination is found at 1080p with Medium settings, delivering an average of 89.9 FPS. This strikes a balance between visual quality and smoothness, providing a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold for competitive play. The jump from Low to Medium settings at 1080p costs only 27.3% performance (from 123.5 FPS to 89.9 FPS) while likely offering noticeable visual improvements.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1080p Low settings at 123.5 FPS is the clear choice. This configuration provides the highest measured average frame rate and is suitable for fast-paced FPS action where reaction time is critical. At 1440p, the Low preset at 93.9 FPS is the only settings level that maintains a playable frame rate, as Medium drops to 67.3 FPS and High falls to 53.9 FPS.

Ultra settings should be avoided with this hardware. At any resolution, Ultra produces average frame rates below 60 FPS: 57.4 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 29.9 FPS at 4K. These results indicate that the GTX 1660 Ti lacks the raw compute power to handle the highest graphical preset in Lockdown Protocol, making High settings at 1080p (75.5 FPS) a more reasonable alternative if visual fidelity is preferred over maximum frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination ranks 1420th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 13.3% of all tested systems. This low ranking reflects the GPU's age and performance class, as the GTX 1660 Ti sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 13925. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 570X (0.4% faster), NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (0.8% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (0.8% faster), all of which are within a narrow performance band.

The CPU, in contrast, performs much better relative to its peers. The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% faster), AMD EPYC 9554P (0.6% slower), and Intel Core i7-11700F (0.9% slower). This disparity between CPU and GPU performance classes explains the combo's low ranking, as the system's overall capability is limited by its weakest component.

The ranking data suggests that pairing a stronger GPU with the Ryzen 5 5600 would yield significantly better results in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores, such as the 7689 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, indicate it has substantial headroom to support a more powerful graphics card. However, with the current GPU, the system's frame rates are constrained, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the decisive factor in this system's Lockdown Protocol performance. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has moderate capacity for modern games but is limited by its 1536 shading units and 48 ROPs. The boost clock of 1770 MHz and 5.437 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power place it in the mid-range of GPUs from its generation, but the data shows it struggles with the demands of Lockdown Protocol at higher settings.

The GPU's 12 nm process node and 6,600 million transistors result in a 284 mm² die size, which is relatively large for its performance class. The pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, explaining why the GPU's performance degrades significantly at 4K resolution. The measured frame rates at 4K, ranging from 29.9 FPS at Ultra to 59.6 FPS at Low, demonstrate that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count.

The GTX 1660 Ti's benchmark scores corroborate its performance limitations. Its PassMark G3D score of 12871 and DirectX 12 score of 51 indicate average DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a modern FPS title. The GPU's 55th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 13925 confirm that it is an entry-level to mid-range option, and the data shows that it should be paired with lower resolutions and settings for acceptable performance in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this hardware?

A: The data shows 1080p is the most viable resolution, with all settings levels except Ultra providing average frame rates above 75 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low preset achieves a frame rate above 90 FPS, while 4K is only playable at Low settings with 59.6 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings in Lockdown Protocol?

A: No. The measured data shows that Ultra settings produce average frame rates of 57.4 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 29.9 FPS at 4K. These are all below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating the GTX 1660 Ti is insufficient for this preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals in this game's context?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765, placing it 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER and 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9554P. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking suggests it is not the limiting factor in this system.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this combination?

A: Yes. The data shows that frame rates drop consistently across all settings when resolution increases, from 123.5 FPS at 1080p Low to 59.6 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern indicates the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU has sufficient headroom based on its benchmark scores.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this setup?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 123.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data that exceeds 120 FPS, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 1420th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 13.3% of systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations rather than the CPU's capabilities, as the processor performs much better relative to its peers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti in Lockdown Protocol is as follows:

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 59.6 FPS
• Medium: 42.6 FPS
• High: 35.2 FPS
• Ultra: 29.9 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 93.9 FPS
• Medium: 67.3 FPS
• High: 53.9 FPS
• Ultra: 41 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 123.5 FPS
• Medium: 89.9 FPS
• High: 75.5 FPS
• Ultra: 57.4 FPS

The data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions, with the Low preset providing roughly double the frame rate of Ultra settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 66.1 FPS, while at 4K the difference narrows to 29.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU becomes equally constrained regardless of settings at higher resolutions. The 1440p Medium setting at 67.3 FPS represents the best balance of resolution and quality for a stable 60 FPS experience, while 1080p Low at 123.5 FPS is optimal for competitive play.