Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

This combo places 1231st out of 1637 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol, positioning it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The ranking reflects a pairing that manages solid 1080p performance but struggles to maintain high-refresh experiences at 4K, particularly under demanding preset levels. The data reveals a system that is consistently capable yet rarely exceptional, with the measured frames per second showing a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1231st rank out of 1637 combos places this build in the 25th percentile of all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. That is a surprisingly low position for hardware that includes a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which itself sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy suggests the game's optimization favors different hardware characteristics than what this pairing provides. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processor holds the 79th percentile among all CPUs, so neither component is a bottom-tier part, yet their combined performance in this specific title lands well below the median.

Benchmark results for the CPU show a multi-threaded score of 18309 in Cinebench R23, with a single-thread score of 2584. These figures place the Ryzen 5 5600 within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-11700F, which posts an average score of 21957. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20349 puts it within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, though that rival's average score of 25287 is actually higher in the aggregate benchmark. The measured game performance, however, tells a different story than synthetic benchmarks suggest, with the combo rank indicating that Lockdown Protocol's specific engine demands are not fully met by this configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GA104 chip operates with a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed. These specifications support 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 157.5 FPS, which suggests the GPU has ample headroom when the scene complexity is reduced. The FP32 throughput of 16.20 TFLOPS provides the raw compute necessary for the game's FPS mechanics, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a potential constraint at 4K Ultra, where average FPS drops to 33.6. The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s indicate the card can fill frames quickly, yet the measured results show that higher presets at 4K push the rendering pipeline to its limits. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all graphics cards suggests it is a mid-to-upper tier part, but Lockdown Protocol's demands at maximum settings exceed what this Ampere architecture can sustain at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Base clock sits at 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, supported by 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The processor's 65 W TDP keeps thermal demands modest, and its DDR4 memory support with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth aligns with the GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The CPU's benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 21541. These figures indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for Lockdown Protocol's FPS mechanics. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 157.5 FPS, and the CPU's single-thread capability of 882 in 3DMark single-thread testing suggests it can keep up with the GPU's frame output at lower resolutions. However, the 4K Ultra result of 33.6 FPS hints that the CPU is not the limiting factor there; instead, the GPU's rendering capacity takes over as the bottleneck. The processor's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the GPU's 69th percentile, which means the CPU has more relative headroom than the graphics card in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 157.5 FPS on Low settings, 112.4 FPS on Medium, 97.1 FPS on High, and 76 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression: dropping from Low to Ultra costs roughly half the frame rate, with the largest single-step decline occurring between Low and Medium at 45.1 FPS. The 1080p results indicate the system can handle competitive play at Low or Medium settings, while Ultra remains playable but not high-refresh.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages are 114.6 FPS on Low, 83.1 FPS on Medium, 70.7 FPS on High, and 52.9 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium narrows to 31.5 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 12.4 FPS. At this resolution, the GPU begins to show its limits, with Ultra falling below 60 FPS. The 4K results at 3840x2160 are 77.6 FPS on Low, 52.5 FPS on Medium, 49.2 FPS on High, and 33.6 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset maintains a smooth experience at 4K, and the 16.4 FPS difference between Medium and High is smaller than the 25.1 FPS gap between Low and Medium.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how the bottleneck shifts between components. At Low settings, the drop from 157.5 FPS at 1080p to 114.6 FPS at 1440p is 42.9 FPS, then to 77.6 FPS at 4K is another 37 FPS reduction. The percentage decline from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 50.7%, which indicates the GPU is scaling as expected with pixel count increases. However, at Ultra settings, the same resolution change drops from 76 FPS to 52.9 FPS to 33.6 FPS, a 55.8% total reduction. The steeper decline at Ultra suggests the GPU's VRAM and compute resources are increasingly strained as resolution and preset complexity compound.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the high FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, with the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth struggling to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS except at Low settings. The 1440p results sit in a middle ground where neither component fully dominates, though the Ultra preset's 52.9 FPS suggests the GPU is nearing its practical ceiling for this title.

FAQ

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

A: The 1920x1080 resolution provides the most consistent frame rates, with 157.5 FPS at Low and 76 FPS at Ultra, making it the only resolution where all presets remain above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 scores within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-11700F, with the AMD part averaging 21765 versus the Intel's 21957 in aggregate benchmark scores.

Q: Is the GPU's VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory delivers 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, but at 4K Ultra the combo only achieves 33.6 FPS, indicating the VRAM capacity or bandwidth is insufficient for maximum settings.

Q: What preset gives the best balance at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 produces 83.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while High drops to 70.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 52.9 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1231st out of 1637 combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier despite the GPU's 69th percentile and CPU's 79th percentile standings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is 81.5 FPS, with Low producing 157.5 FPS and Ultra producing 76 FPS, representing a 51.7% reduction in average frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 157.5 FPS, which is ideal for competitive FPS play where responsiveness matters most. The Medium preset at 112.4 FPS still offers smooth gameplay with better visual fidelity, making it a strong choice for most users. The High preset at 97.1 FPS remains above 60 FPS and provides a balanced experience, while Ultra at 76 FPS is acceptable but sacrifices some smoothness for visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset's 83.1 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while offering improved detail over Low. The High preset at 70.7 FPS is viable for those prioritizing visuals, but Ultra at 52.9 FPS introduces noticeable stutter potential. For 4K, only the Low preset at 77.6 FPS provides a consistently playable experience; Medium at 52.5 FPS and High at 49.2 FPS are marginal, while Ultra at 33.6 FPS is not recommended for active gameplay. The measured data suggests that this combo performs best when settings are scaled down at higher resolutions, with the GPU's 8 GB memory and 16.20 TFLOPS compute being the primary constraints.