Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, presents a demanding workload that heavily taxes both the processor and the graphics card. The measured combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti provides a detailed look into how these components interact across different resolutions and settings. The data reveals a system capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, but one that is increasingly constrained by the GPU as resolution scales up.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data for this combo shows a clear trend: performance is heavily dependent on resolution, but the rate of decline is not linear. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 257.7 FPS, which is a remarkably high ceiling. This suggests that at this resolution and setting level, the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the GPU has ample headroom. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average FPS drops to 191.6, a significant decrease of 66.1 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor as the pixel count increases.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when examining the jump from 1440p to 4K. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 120.6. This represents a drop of 71 FPS from the 1440p result and a total drop of 137.1 FPS from the 1080p result. This massive decline points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at 4K. The RTX 3080 Ti, while powerful, is being saturated by the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. For instance, at High settings, the FPS goes from 159.7 at 1080p to 119.8 at 1440p, and finally to 76.8 at 4K. The relative performance drop from 1440p to 4K (a 43 FPS decrease) is much larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (a 39.9 FPS decrease). This suggests that while the CPU keeps up at 1440p, the GPU's workload grows disproportionately at 4K, making it the definitive limiting component at that resolution. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the RTX 3080 Ti's capabilities are the ceiling for this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is placed at rank 400 out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 24.4% of all configurations tested, indicating a strong performance tier. This ranking confirms the raw power of the RTX 3080 Ti, as the Ryzen 5 5600 is a capable mid-range processor that can keep pace in most scenarios.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 79, meaning it outperforms 79% of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 21765, which is competitive with rivals like the Intel Core i7-11700F, which has an average score of 21957 and a deltaPct of -0.9. This shows the Ryzen 5 5600 is not leaving much performance on the table. On the GPU side, the RTX 3080 Ti has a percentile vs all GPUs of 83 and an average benchmark score of 41224. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, has a higher average score of 41441, but the deltaPct is only -0.5, meaning the 3080 Ti is essentially on par.

The in-game rank of 400 suggests that while this combo is powerful, there are 399 other configurations that deliver higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. Given the GPU's performance parity with the RTX 3090, the ranking is likely influenced by the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, may hold back the system in CPU-intensive moments, preventing it from climbing higher in the ranks when paired with even more powerful graphics cards.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the High preset appears to be the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p High, the system delivers 159.7 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many gaming monitors offer. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 119.8, which is still excellent for a high-refresh-rate experience, though it falls slightly short of 144 FPS.

For 4K gaming, the High preset yields 76.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive FPS play. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 57.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a smooth experience. Therefore, for 4K, the Medium preset, which achieves 90.7 FPS, is arguably the better choice. It offers a significant performance uplift over High while still providing much better visual fidelity than Low.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates at all resolutions, with 257.7 FPS at 1080p and 191.6 FPS at 1440p. These are useful for competitive gamers who prioritize frame rate above all else. However, the visual sacrifice is substantial. The data suggests that for most players, the High preset at 1080p or 1440p provides the most balanced experience, while the Medium preset is the recommended starting point for 4K displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 257.7 FPS on Low, 182.6 FPS on Medium, 159.7 FPS on High, and 122.1 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear scaling curve where each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 191.6 FPS on Low, 139.0 FPS on Medium, 119.8 FPS on High, and 91.0 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 100.6 FPS, which is slightly less than the 135.6 FPS gap observed at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a factor, reducing the relative cost of higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 120.6 FPS on Low, 90.7 FPS on Medium, 76.8 FPS on High, and 57.3 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 63.3 FPS, which is even smaller. This further reinforces the idea that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and the absolute performance ceiling is much lower.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistently high frame rate?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets exceed 120 FPS. The lowest average FPS at 1080p is 122.1 on Ultra, making it the most reliable choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How much of a performance hit does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: The impact varies by resolution. At 1080p, the drop is 37.6 FPS (from 159.7 to 122.1). At 1440p, the drop is 28.8 FPS (from 119.8 to 91.0). At 4K, the drop is 19.5 FPS (from 76.8 to 57.3).

Q: Does this system support 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, it averages 76.8 FPS, which is playable. For a smoother experience closer to 90 FPS, the Medium preset is recommended, as it achieves 90.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti in this combo compare to the RTX 3090?

A: The average benchmark score for the RTX 3080 Ti is 41224, while the RTX 3090 has an average score of 41441. The deltaPct is -0.5, meaning the RTX 3080 Ti is only 0.5% slower on average in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 holding back the RTX 3080 Ti in this game?

A: The combo is ranked 400 out of 1637, which is strong. However, given that the GPU is on par with the RTX 3090, the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration may limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios, possibly preventing an even higher rank.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 191.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 91.0 FPS. This represents a difference of 100.6 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, its single-thread performance is solid, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584. These scores are crucial for gaming, as most games still rely heavily on single-thread performance.

For Lockdown Protocol, a competitive FPS, the CPU's ability to process game logic and physics quickly is vital. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 257.7 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU very quickly. The multi-threaded performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309, which will help with background tasks and any game processes that can utilize more threads.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is another asset. This large cache can help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game performance. Overall, the data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600 is a capable gaming CPU that can drive high frame rates, but its 6-core limit might be a factor in the combo's overall rank of 400, as more expensive CPUs with higher core counts and faster single-thread speeds are available.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. It is based on the Ampere architecture and features 10240 shading units. Its high memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, facilitated by a 384-bit bus and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, is a critical asset for high-resolution gaming. The GPU's boost clock is 1665 MHz, and its FP32 performance is rated at 34.10 TFLOPS.

The benchmark results confirm the GPU's strength. It has a passmark_g3d score of 26896 and a percentile vs all GPUs of 83. Its average benchmark score of 41224 is nearly double that of the CPU, showing that it is the primary driver of gaming performance. The data from the measured FPS shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where frame rates drop significantly compared to 1080p.

The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at all settings, even at 4K Ultra. However, the sheer computational load of rendering at 3840x2160 is what causes the frame rate to drop to 57.3 FPS on Ultra. The GPU's raw power is what allows the system to achieve high frame rates at lower resolutions, and its performance is what keeps the combo in the top 400 rankings.