Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers a playable, if not spectacular, Lockdown Protocol experience, with performance strongly tied to resolution and quality presets. This 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provides the computational foundation. The data shows its multi-threaded capabilities are substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,309 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5,659. The processor’s single-thread performance, often critical for FPS game logic, is also solid, as indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,584.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle physics and game logic. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 148.2 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is more than capable of high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, the real-world gaming performance is heavily influenced by the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its ability to handle the data demands of a modern FPS, though the game’s specific engine will ultimately dictate how much of this headroom is utilized.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz can boost up to 4.40 GHz under load, which is a respectable range for a desktop processor of its class. The benchmark data shows that the CPU’s performance scales well with thread count; the 3DMark scores progress from 1,737 with 2 threads to 5,659 with max threads, indicating efficient utilization of its 12 threads. This is crucial for a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, where background tasks and game logic can benefit from additional threads.

The CPU’s impact on the game’s frame rates becomes more apparent when examining the lower resolution results. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 148.2 FPS, which is the highest result in the measured data. This suggests that the CPU is able to push frame rates high when the GPU is not under heavy load. Conversely, at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 69.6 FPS. This 78.6 FPS drop from Low to Ultra at the same resolution is primarily driven by the GPU’s workload, but the CPU must still maintain the game’s simulation. Given that the 3DMark 8-thread score is 4,798, the processor’s multi-threading capabilities appear sufficient to avoid being the primary constraint in most scenarios, though the data doesn't isolate CPU-only bottlenecks in this specific game.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a base clock of 1,365 MHz and a boost clock of 1,680 MHz. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This configuration is a key factor in the game's performance at higher resolutions and quality settings. The GPU’s 1,920 shading units and 48 ROPs are responsible for the pixel-pushing power, and its 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores offer additional features that may or may not be utilized by Lockdown Protocol.

The benchmark results clearly show the GPU’s influence. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is just 29.5 FPS, which is barely playable. This is likely due to the 6 GB VRAM capacity being strained at that resolution with high-detail textures, as well as the raw compute limits of the TU106 chip. The data shows a significant performance jump when moving from Ultra to High at 4K, with the frame rate increasing from 29.5 FPS to 40.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as reducing the graphical load directly translates to a higher frame rate. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 14,111 places it in a mid-range tier, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S with a deltaPct of 0.5, showing that it performs comparably to that mobile chip.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p High, the system achieves 88 FPS, but this drops to 66.8 FPS at 1440p High and further to 40.6 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 47.4 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, a reduction of 53.9%. The pattern is similar across all settings. For instance, at Low settings, the frame rate goes from 148.2 FPS at 1080p to 104.4 FPS at 1440p and finally to 71.1 FPS at 4K. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

The data suggests that the RTX 2060 is the primary limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU’s performance relative to the GPU is less of a factor at 4K, as the GPU is overwhelmed by the sheer number of pixels. The frame rate drop from 1080p Low (148.2 FPS) to 1440p Low (104.4 FPS) is a 43.8 FPS decline, which is a 29.6% reduction. This is a larger percentage drop than what would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck, indicating that the GPU’s rendering capabilities are being saturated. At 1080p, the system can reach high frame rates, but the GPU’s limits become apparent at higher resolutions, making it the defining component for a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 88 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is a solid frame rate for a smooth gaming experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21,765, which is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon D-1746TER's score of 21,635. It is also 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-11700F, which scores 21,957.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 capable of handling 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: At 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 29.5 FPS, which is below the typical threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K High, the frame rate only reaches 40.6 FPS, indicating that 4K is not a practical resolution for this GPU in this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 104.4 FPS on Low settings to 49.9 FPS on Ultra settings. This is a 54.5 FPS reduction, showing a significant performance cost for higher visual quality.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon Pro W5500?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16,074, which is 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500's score of 15,786. This indicates a slight performance advantage for the RTX 2060.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this system?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 148.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This shows that the system can deliver very high frame rates when the graphical load is minimized.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 1,362 out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 16.8% of all tested system configurations. This ranking suggests that while the system is functional and can produce playable frame rates at 1080p, it is not a high-performance setup for this specific game. The data shows that the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, with the GPU being the primary bottleneck.

This low ranking is likely due to the combination of a mid-range CPU and an older, end-of-life GPU. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of VRAM and Turing architecture, is not optimized for the demands of a 2024 FPS title at higher resolutions. The CPU, while capable, does not compensate for the GPU's limitations. In the context of the benchmark database, this combo is closer to the bottom of the rankings, indicating that users seeking high refresh rate or high-resolution gameplay would need to consider more powerful components. The frame rate data confirms this, as the system only exceeds 100 FPS at 1080p Low, and falls below 60 FPS at 1440p Ultra and all 4K settings.