Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust Lockdown Protocol experience across all tested resolutions, with the combo ranking in the 75th percentile of all 3,714 tested combinations. The data shows a system that remains highly playable at 4K even on Ultra settings, while 1080p performance exceeds 120 FPS at every preset level, indicating a well-balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 256 FPS at 1080p to 191 FPS at 1440p, then further to 123 FPS at 4K. This represents a 52% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is substantial but expected given the increased pixel count. The scaling is steeper at Medium settings, where the average goes from 185 FPS at 1080p to 135 FPS at 1440p and finally 87 FPS at 4K — a 53% drop from the lowest to highest resolution.

High settings show a similar trajectory: 161 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. This is a 53% decrease across the resolution range. Ultra settings follow the same pattern with 121 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K — a 53% reduction. The consistency of this scaling across all four settings presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased memory demands of 4K rendering without sudden performance cliffs.

The fact that the 1080p Ultra average of 121 FPS is nearly identical to the 4K Low average of 123 FPS suggests that resolution affects performance more than visual preset changes at this configuration. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput dominates. The 1440p results sit almost exactly halfway between 1080p and 4K in terms of FPS, which aligns with the pixel count differences. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600's six cores and twelve threads are not the bottleneck at any resolution tested, as the frame rate scaling remains smooth and predictable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 930 out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the top 25% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for this mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the overall capability of this specific pairing in this particular game, and the data indicates that the combination performs well above average.

Looking at the individual component benchmarks provides context for this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5600 sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,468. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20,454 (a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20,425 (a 0.2% difference). This places the 5600 in a tightly competitive group where small score differences separate closely matched processors.

The RTX 4070 achieves the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37,628 (0.1% difference), with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37,507 (0.4% difference) close behind. The RTX 4070 Mobile is actually 1.3% ahead at 38,135, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3% at 37,157. These tight margins indicate that the RTX 4070 sits in a competitive segment where minor performance differences separate adjacent products.

The game-specific ranking of 930 out of 3,714 suggests that this combo outperforms what the raw component percentiles might predict, as both parts are above average individually and their combination works well together in Lockdown Protocol. The measured FPS data confirms that the system maintains playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 256 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Yes, the data shows 4K averages of 76 FPS at High settings and 57 FPS at Ultra settings, both of which are playable. Even at 4K Low, the system maintains 123 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 121 at 1920x1080 to 57 at 3840x2160 at Ultra settings, representing a 53% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 deliver 191 FPS average, which is the highest measured at that resolution, followed by Medium at 135 FPS and High at 118 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the RTX 4070 in this game?

A: The consistent scaling pattern across resolutions suggests the GPU is the limiting factor rather than the CPU, as frame rates decrease proportionally with increased pixel count.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire test suite?

A: The lowest average is 57 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which remains above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its highest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 256 FPS, Medium settings achieve 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and maximum of 213, High settings reach 161 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 121 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 135 FPS, which represents a substantial range of performance depending on visual quality preferences.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease predictably. Low settings yield 191 FPS, Medium settings reach 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156, High settings achieve 118 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 89 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 102 FPS at this resolution, indicating that the GPU is taking on more of the rendering load.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens further. Low settings produce 123 FPS, Medium settings achieve 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 101, High settings deliver 76 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 57 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 66 FPS at 4K, which suggests that the GPU is approaching its limits at this resolution. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions — 157 at 1080p, 115 at 1440p, and 74 at 4K — indicate that the system maintains consistent frame delivery without severe drops, even under demanding conditions.

The data shows a clear progression where each resolution step reduces performance by roughly 25-30% at equivalent settings. The Ultra preset at 4K remains playable at 57 FPS average, while High and Medium settings at 4K offer progressively higher headroom for smoother gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the observed performance characteristics. The GPU features 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which proves sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions.

The RTX 4070's architecture, Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process from TSMC, includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU achieves 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. These figures indicate a GPU that is well-suited to handling the rendering demands of a modern FPS title like Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 81 among all GPUs, combined with its average benchmark score of 37,648, places it above the majority of installed graphics cards. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37,628, is essentially identical in average score, while the RTX 4070 Mobile is 1.3% faster. This competitive positioning explains why the combo achieves strong frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are fully utilized.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is a significant factor in the observed scaling behavior. At 4K resolution, the increased texture and geometry demands require substantial memory allocation, and the 12 GB GDDR6X configuration prevents any memory capacity-related stuttering. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores at sufficient rates to maintain the measured performance levels.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends primarily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, even Ultra settings maintain 121 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth competitive play. Players prioritizing maximum visual quality at 1080p should select Ultra without concern, while those seeking higher refresh rates can choose Low settings for 256 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset at 118 FPS represents the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, as it stays above 100 FPS while providing better image quality than Medium. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS is also viable for players who prefer maximum detail and can accept slightly lower frame rates. The Medium preset at 135 FPS offers the highest frame rate among the "quality" presets, making it a strong choice for competitive play at this resolution.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 76 FPS provides the best experience among the quality-oriented options, as it delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining good visual detail. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is the fastest option that still includes some quality enhancements, making it suitable for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes, while Low at 123 FPS is the choice for maximum performance at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the highest frame rate among the non-Low options, with 185 FPS at 1080p, 135 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. This makes Medium the recommended preset for players who want a balance of quality and performance without sacrificing smoothness.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides the computational foundation for this system, and its specifications indicate it is well-matched to the RTX 4070 in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's processing demands.

The CPU's benchmark results show balanced performance across various workloads. In Cinebench R23, the 5600 scores 18,309 in multicore and 2,584 in single-core tests. The 3DMark results range from 882 in single-thread to 5,659 in max-thread tests, while Geekbench scores are 9,158 multicore and 1,936 single-core. PassMark tests show 21,541 in multithread and 3,256 in single-thread scores.

The Ryzen 5 5600's percentile ranking of 74 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,468, places it above the majority of processors. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20,454 (0.1% difference) and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20,425 (0.2% difference) — are essentially matched in performance. This indicates that the 5600 sits in a highly competitive segment where the CPU is not the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

The measured FPS data supports this conclusion: the consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets indicates that the GPU is the binding constraint at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 256 FPS average approaches the point where CPU limitations might emerge, but the 5600's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep pace with the RTX 4070's rendering output. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, while its PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes ensures adequate bandwidth for the GPU connection.