Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, is heavily influenced by both processor and graphics card, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 produces a distinct performance profile. The data shows a system that is exceptionally capable at high refresh rates for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but which encounters a predictable bottleneck as resolution and graphical load increase. This analysis breaks down the measured results to show exactly where each component shines and where the combination begins to strain.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 255.3 FPS, which drops to 207.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 130.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a significant 49% performance drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low, indicating that even at the lowest graphical settings, the sheer pixel count of 4K begins to tax the GPU heavily.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at higher graphical presets. With Ultra settings, the system produces 131.9 FPS at 1080p, 96.7 FPS at 1440p, and just 61.2 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is a substantial 53.6%. This pattern confirms that the RTX 5070 is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the workload shifts overwhelmingly to the graphics card. At 1080p and 1440p, however, the scaling is less severe, suggesting the CPU is keeping pace adequately. For instance, moving from 1080p High to 1440p High results in a 26.8% decrease in FPS, which is a manageable hit for the visual fidelity gain. The data suggests that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but users will need to adjust settings to maintain high frame rates, as the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is a substantial 69.2 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a key asset for gaming. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p and lower settings, where the frame rates are high enough to expose any processor limitations. The fact that the combo reaches 255.3 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is not a major bottleneck at this resolution, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs. The 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's logic and physics without creating a severe frame rate ceiling.

However, the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases. The benchmark results for the Ryzen 5 5600 show a multi-threaded score of 18,309 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 2,584. These figures position the processor in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer. The nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as the Intel Core i7-11700F (with a deltaPct of -0.9%), show that the Ryzen 5 5600 is competitive with older generation mainstream chips. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, this means the CPU provides a stable foundation, but the performance ceiling at 4K is dictated by the GPU, not the processor. The data shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to achieve high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it does not appear to be the star of the show in this specific title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2512 MHz and 6144 shading units give it substantial raw compute power, with an FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS. This hardware is clearly designed for high-resolution gaming, and the data reflects this. The GPU's role is unmistakable: it is the primary driver of frame rates, especially as resolution and graphical settings increase.

The measured FPS shows the RTX 5070's strength at 1440p, where it delivers 207.9 FPS on Low and 128.2 FPS on High, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K, the card manages a playable 86.1 FPS on High settings, though this drops to 61.2 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the most demanding presets will require some compromise. The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM appears sufficient for these tests, as there are no signs of a memory-related performance cliff. The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores, such as the 29,137 in Passmark G3D, place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the aging NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (with a deltaPct of 0.6%), showing that it delivers comparable performance to a previous flagship. In Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 5070 is the workhorse, and its capabilities are the main reason this combo achieves such high frame rates at mainstream resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks in at position 343 out of 1,637 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 21% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank suggests that while the CPU is not the most powerful available, the overall combination is well-balanced for this game, outperforming the majority of other systems in the database.

This ranking is likely a signal of the RTX 5070's ability to carry the load. The combination sits in a sweet spot where the CPU is just enough to avoid being a major bottleneck at lower resolutions, allowing the GPU to dominate. The data indicates that this combo would outperform systems with weaker GPUs but similar CPUs, and it would also beat systems with much stronger CPUs but significantly weaker graphics cards. The 343rd rank out of 1,637 combos implies that there is headroom for improvement, likely by pairing the RTX 5070 with a more powerful processor to push the 1080p frame rates even higher, but as it stands, the combo is a highly effective and balanced partner for Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's capabilities across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it hits an average of 255.3 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on a 240Hz monitor. Medium settings still deliver a very high 201.4 FPS, while High settings yield 175.1 FPS. Pushing to Ultra at 1080p brings the average down to 131.9 FPS, which is still very smooth but shows a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected drop. Low settings produce an average of 207.9 FPS, which is a 18.6% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 148.4 FPS, and High settings average 128.2 FPS, both of which are excellent for 1440p gaming. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to an average of 96.7 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but it indicates that this resolution is where the GPU starts to work harder.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a more significant hit. Low settings average 130.4 FPS, which is a 48.9% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 98.1 FPS, and High settings average 86.1 FPS, both of which are playable. Ultra settings at 4K are the most demanding, with the average dropping to 61.2 FPS. This is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS mark, highlighting that 4K Ultra is a stretch for this combo, though it remains usable. The data clearly shows a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, offering high frame rates across all settings, and which can handle 4K with adjustments to the graphical presets.