Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks in the 1153rd position out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, it will not deliver top-tier frame rates at demanding settings. The rank reflects a balanced but modest pairing where the GPU is the primary constraint in this FPS title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1153 out of 1637 puts it in the 30th percentile of tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. This is a below-median result, meaning the majority of tested configurations outperform it. The data suggests this pairing is suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than high-refresh 4K. The CPU’s percentile of 79 among all CPUs is strong, but the GPU’s percentile of 63 among all GPUs drags the overall combo down. In this game, the GPU’s lower standing relative to the CPU creates a bottleneck, as the Ryzen 5 5600 has headroom that the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot fully utilize. The ranking implies users should temper expectations for Ultra settings at high resolutions, as the hardware will struggle to maintain playable frames there.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz, boosting to 1650 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU includes 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 7.181 TFLOPS. These specs place it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. In Lockdown Protocol, the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the frame rates drop to 34.2 FPS, indicating VRAM capacity or bandwidth limits are being hit. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, scores 19680 with a deltaPct of 0.5, meaning the 2060 SUPER is effectively on par with it. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K exceeds its comfortable operating range.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 21765, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, scores 21635 with a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning the Ryzen 5 5600 is marginally faster. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance is evident in its 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584. However, the game appears to be GPU-bound in most scenarios, as evidenced by the FPS scaling when settings change. The CPU’s 12 threads are more than adequate for this FPS title, and its multi-threaded capabilities (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309) ensure it won’t hold back the GPU at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 161.8 FPS on Low settings, 114.9 FPS on Medium, 101.1 FPS on High, and 75.5 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear progression where dropping from Ultra to Low nearly doubles the frame rate. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 118.9 FPS on Low, 80.4 FPS on Medium, 71.3 FPS on High, and 52.2 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results indicate the GPU is becoming more stressed, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening. At 3840x2160, the performance falls to 76 FPS on Low, 56.7 FPS on Medium, 47.6 FPS on High, and 34.2 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 40 FPS, making it borderline unplayable for competitive play. The data shows that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p High, which offers 101.1 FPS, or 1440p Medium at 80.4 FPS, both of which are smooth for a fast-paced FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 101.1 FPS at 1080p to 71.3 FPS at 1440p (a 29.5% reduction) and then to 47.6 FPS at 4K (a 52.9% reduction from 1080p). At Low settings, the drop is from 161.8 FPS at 1080p to 118.9 FPS at 1440p (26.5% reduction) and then to 76 FPS at 4K (a 53% reduction). This pattern indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the performance scales almost linearly with pixel count. The CPU’s strong benchmark scores suggest it is not the bottleneck, even at 1080p Low where the frame rate approaches 162 FPS. The scaling behavior confirms that Lockdown Protocol is heavily GPU-bound, and users with this combo should prioritize resolution over settings when aiming for high frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 offers the highest frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 161.8 FPS and the High preset at 101.1 FPS. 1440p is also viable, with Medium at 80.4 FPS, but 4K should be avoided for competitive play.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers only 34.2 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for an FPS. Even at Low settings, 4K yields 76 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The data suggests 4K is not this combo’s strong suit.

Q: How does the CPU 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’s 21635 and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-11700F’s 21957. It essentially trades blows with these processors.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking is much higher than the GPU’s 63rd percentile, and FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 75.5 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, though not as high as the Low or High presets.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, while the RTX 2070 scores 19680. The deltaPct is 0.5, meaning the 2060 SUPER is slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, though the difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended choice, delivering 101.1 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for an FPS title without sacrificing significant visual fidelity. If the user prefers higher frame rates, the Medium preset at 1080p offers 114.9 FPS, a 13.7% improvement over High. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 80.4 FPS is the best compromise, as High drops to 71.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 52.2 FPS, which may feel sluggish. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset at 76 FPS is the only viable option, as Medium drops to 56.7 FPS and Ultra is unplayable at 34.2 FPS. The data clearly shows that the Ultra preset is inefficient for this hardware, offering diminishing returns over High while costing significant frame rates. Competitive players should prioritize frame rate and use Low or Medium settings at 1080p, while those seeking visual polish can opt for High at 1080p or Medium at 1440p.