Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a well-balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with performance scaling predictably between resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this combination is capable of high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra remains a challenge. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this pairing ranks among all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 175 FPS, which drops to 129 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 83 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 26% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, as expected. The GPU is the primary limiting factor here, as the FPS drops are proportionally larger than the increase in pixel count.

The scaling trend becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. Moving from 1080p High (109 FPS) to 1440p High (80 FPS) yields a 27% drop, and then to 4K High (51 FPS) a further 36% drop from 1440p. At Ultra settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 82 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra setting likely exceeds the comfortable memory bandwidth and fill rate capacity, resulting in sub-40 FPS performance.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (175 FPS) and Ultra (82 FPS) is 93 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 69 FPS (129 vs 60), and at 4K it narrows further to 44 FPS (83 vs 39). This compression at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being saturated regardless of settings, making the resolution the dominant factor in performance. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, as the frame time is increasingly dominated by GPU work.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with an average of 175 FPS on Low and 109 FPS on High. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High at 80 FPS is viable, while 4K High at 51 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER perform at 4K in this game?

A: At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 83 on Low to 39 on Ultra. The 4K Medium setting shows an average of 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, indicating that only lower presets are suitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: Based on the scaling data, the CPU does not appear to be a major bottleneck at higher resolutions, as FPS drops consistently with increased resolution. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, though the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.00 GHz boost clock is likely near its limit at this low resolution and high frame rate.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low produces 129 FPS, while Ultra produces 60 FPS. This is a 69 FPS difference, or roughly a 54% reduction in performance when moving to the highest preset, highlighting the significant impact of graphical settings on this GPU.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1634 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 58th percentile. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it performs above the median of all tested systems.

Q: Does the GPU's VRAM capacity affect performance at 4K?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of memory. The 4K Ultra setting yields only 39 FPS, which suggests that the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the highest demands of this game at 4K, as the GPU is likely swapping or hitting memory limits.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing achieves a rank of 1634 out of 2828 combos. This places the setup in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms roughly 58% of configurations while falling short of the top performers. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's Passmark average score of 36945 and the GPU's average score of 20282, with the GPU sitting at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU's percentile rank of 85th among all CPUs is notably higher than the GPU's 65th percentile, suggesting that the processor is a relatively stronger component in this pairing. This is consistent with the FPS data showing GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions; the CPU has headroom, but the GPU limits overall performance. The combo's rank of 1634 implies that while the RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable mid-range card, it cannot compete with higher-end GPUs in the database for this specific game, which appears to favor raw GPU throughput.

When compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average score of 20282 is within 1.5% of the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582. This close margin suggests that in Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 2070 SUPER should perform nearly identically to the Arc A750, with the data showing the RTX card trailing by 1.5%. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has an average score of 36938, which is essentially tied with the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945, indicating that CPU-bound scenarios would show no meaningful difference between these two processors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 175, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce an average of 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 143, offering a smooth experience with modest visual improvements. High settings average 109 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 82 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains playable but drops noticeably. Low settings average 129 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings yield an average of 91 FPS with a range of 78 to 105 FPS, providing a good balance. High settings average 80 FPS, and Ultra settings average 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 69 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more strained as resolution increases, but 1440p remains a viable option for this combo.

At 4K (3840x2160), the data shows significant limitations. Low settings average 83 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, showing some frame time inconsistency. High settings average 51 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 39 FPS. The performance delta between Low and Ultra is 44 FPS, and the absolute numbers suggest that 4K gaming is only feasible with Low or Medium presets, and even then, the experience may not be consistently smooth in demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K has a reported minimum of 50 FPS, which is close to the edge of acceptable playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary performance driver in this combo, and its characteristics directly influence the measured results. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 39. The 4K Medium result of 59 FPS with a 50 FPS minimum also hints at memory pressure, as frame times become less consistent.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, are typical for the Turing architecture. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s, which explains the strong 1080p performance. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS average is likely near the CPU's limit, but at higher resolutions, the GPU's compute throughput becomes the bottleneck. The FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS is adequate for a game like Lockdown Protocol, but it is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282, places it just below the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750, which score 20556 and 20582 respectively. This close proximity in raw compute power is reflected in the game's FPS numbers, where the RTX 2070 SUPER behaves as a solid mid-range option. The 12 nm process node and 215 W TDP indicate that this is a power-hungry card, but the data does not include power consumption measurements, so the focus remains on its rendering capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, averaging 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS. This provides a smooth, high-refresh experience while retaining some visual fidelity over Low. The High preset at 109 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image quality, but the 16 FPS drop from Medium may not be worth the visual gains. Ultra at 82 FPS is playable but does not take full advantage of high-refresh displays.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 80 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and offers better visuals than Medium, which averages 91 FPS. The Medium preset at 91 FPS is also a strong option for competitive players who prefer higher frame rates, but the jump to High is modest in terms of FPS cost. Ultra at 60 FPS is exactly at the edge of playability, but the lack of a reported minimum FPS suggests potential dips below this level in intense scenes, making it a riskier choice.

For 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings are suitable for a consistently playable experience, with an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset at 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS, is borderline, as frame drops to 50 FPS can be noticeable in a fast-paced FPS. High at 51 FPS and Ultra at 39 FPS are not recommended for competitive play. The best experience at 4K would be Low settings to maximize frame rate, accepting reduced visual quality as a trade-off for smoother motion.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its specifications align well with the GPU's capabilities. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. This configuration, with a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 2070 SUPER in most scenarios. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads that rely on data locality.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a strong processor relative to the market. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938, a negligible 0.0% difference, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, this Ryzen chip performs identically. The boost clock of 4.00 GHz is modest by modern standards, but the Zen 3 architecture's efficiency compensates, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 175 FPS, which demonstrates the CPU can drive high frame rates.

However, the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K, the FPS drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU's 6 cores are less stressed at lower frame rates. The data shows that the combo ranks 1634 out of 2828, and the CPU's high percentile relative to the GPU indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield more significant FPS gains at higher resolutions, while the CPU would remain a stable component. The 65W TDP also suggests efficient operation, but no power data is available for this specific game, so the analysis focuses on computational performance only.