Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that stresses both the CPU’s ability to feed the render pipeline and the GPU’s raw throughput. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a balanced pairing, but the benchmark data reveals distinct thresholds where each component becomes the primary constraint. The Ryzen 5 5600F, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, delivers solid single-thread performance with a PassMark single-thread score of 2872. Its multi-threaded score of 19236 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is well-positioned to handle modern game logic without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. However, the data shows that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU’s capability is the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of producing frame rates well beyond what the processor can sustain.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600F is built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are typical for a desktop gaming CPU in this class, and the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is critical for FPS titles where frame pacing matters. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s influence is most apparent when the GPU is not fully utilized. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 189, while at 4K with Low settings, it drops to 89. This 100 FPS difference at the same settings level indicates that while the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the graphical load is light.

The processor’s average benchmark score of 36945 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4% delta). This grouping suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600F is performance-competitive with these chips, but none of them show a significant advantage in general compute tasks. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU’s single-thread score of 2872 is more relevant, as game logic and draw call processing often rely on fewer threads. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 189 FPS, which is 51 FPS higher than at 1440p Low (138 FPS) and 100 FPS higher than at 4K Low (89 FPS). This scaling suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p Low, as the GPU is still able to produce near 200 FPS. However, when compared to the Ultra settings at 1080p (88 FPS), the Low setting’s 189 FPS shows that the CPU has headroom to push much higher frame rates if the GPU load is reduced.

Looking at the PassMark physics score of 1043, this CPU is not particularly strong in physics simulations, which could impact games with heavy particle effects or complex environmental interactions. Lockdown Protocol, being an FPS, likely involves projectile physics and dynamic environments, but the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU handles these tasks adequately. The benchmark results show that at 1440p Medium, the system achieves 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 113, indicating smooth frame delivery without severe dips. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to maintain consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the narrow gap between average and minimum FPS in the Medium settings across all resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the graphics workhorse in this pairing, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz, combined with 3072 shading units, deliver a PassMark G3D score of 19545, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s performance profile is interesting when compared to its nearest rivals, which include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% delta). These rivals are dramatically older or lower-tier parts, which suggests that the RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 17639 is somewhat misleading—it is a modern card that outperforms these older GPUs by a wide margin in real-world gaming, even if the raw scores are close.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is a critical factor at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 42, while at 4K High, it is 55, and at 4K Medium, it is 63. This steep decline from Medium to Ultra indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased memory and compute demands at 4K, likely due to the 8 GB VRAM limit being exceeded. The RTX 4060’s 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest for 4K gaming, and the benchmark results reflect this limitation. At 1080p, however, the GPU shows its strength: at Low settings, it hits 189 FPS, and even at Ultra, it maintains 88 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is well-suited to Lockdown Protocol, providing smooth gameplay across all settings presets.

The GPU’s Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC, includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which are not directly tested in this game’s benchmark but could provide benefits in future updates or with ray tracing enabled. The measured FPS data, however, does not include ray tracing scenarios, so the analysis is limited to traditional rasterization. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show that it is not a 4K-class card for demanding titles like Lockdown Protocol at higher settings. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh, as evidenced by the FPS drops across all settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of how the system scales. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 189 at 1080p to 138 at 1440p (a 27% decrease) and then to 89 at 4K (a 36% decrease from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution. At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 134 at 1080p to 98 at 1440p (27% decrease) and then to 63 at 4K (36% decrease), showing a similar trend. At High settings, the FPS goes from 117 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p (26% decrease) and then to 55 at 4K (36% decrease). Finally, at Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 88 at 1080p to 64 at 1440p (27% decrease) and then to 42 at 4K (34% decrease).

The consistent 26-36% FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K strongly suggest that the GPU is the limiting component at all settings, as the CPU’s frame rate ceiling is not being reached. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers at 1080p and 1440p, since the CPU’s workload would be the same. Instead, the FPS scales inversely with the number of pixels, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra (42 FPS) and High (55 FPS), show that the RTX 4060 is not capable of delivering a smooth 60 FPS experience at this resolution, regardless of settings. The 1440p results are more favorable, with all settings except Ultra (64 FPS) achieving above 86 FPS, making 1440p the sweet spot for this GPU.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (189 FPS) and Ultra (88 FPS) is 101 FPS, while at 4K, the difference is 47 FPS (89 vs 42). This narrowing gap indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that changing settings has a smaller impact on performance, as the GPU is already near its limits. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to respond to settings changes, allowing Low settings to nearly double the frame rate of Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The benchmark data provides exact FPS measurements for each resolution and settings combination, offering a detailed view of system performance. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 189 FPS on Low settings, 134 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154), 117 FPS on High, and 88 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear progression where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-25%, with Low settings providing the highest frame rates. The Medium settings at 1080p show a reasonable minimum FPS of 114, indicating that even during intense scenes, the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops to 138 on Low, 98 on Medium (minimum 83, maximum 113), 86 on High, and 64 on Ultra. The Medium settings at 1440p show a minimum FPS of 83, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but the Ultra settings at 64 FPS average suggest that there may be occasional dips below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more challenging: 89 FPS on Low, 63 FPS on Medium (minimum 54, maximum 73), 55 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The Medium settings at 4K have a minimum FPS of 54, which falls below the 60 FPS target, and the High and Ultra settings are clearly not suitable for competitive play at this resolution.

The minimum FPS data, which is only available for Medium settings, shows that the system maintains a minimum of 114 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the frame pacing is consistent, with no severe stutters, but the 4K Medium setting’s minimum of 54 FPS could result in noticeable hitches during fast action. The maximum FPS values for Medium settings follow a similar pattern: 154 at 1080p, 113 at 1440p, and 73 at 4K, showing that the system has some headroom even at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, the measured data shows an average FPS of 42 at 4K Ultra, which is well below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution and settings level.

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

A: The data shows that 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 86 FPS at High settings and 98 FPS at Medium settings. 1080p offers higher frame rates (up to 189 FPS on Low), but 1440p is the sweet spot for a smoother experience with better visuals.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is statistically identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5%). This indicates that there is no significant performance difference among these chips in general compute tasks.

Q: Is the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows that at 4K settings, the GPU’s performance drops significantly, falling to 42 FPS at Ultra and 55 FPS at High. This suggests that the 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at 4K, but at 1080p and 1440p, the VRAM is adequate, as evidenced by 88 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 64 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

Q: What settings should I use at 1080p to get the highest frame rate?

A: The data shows that Low settings at 1080p produce 189 FPS, while Medium produces 134 FPS. If frame rate is the primary concern, Low settings are optimal, but Medium settings still provide a minimum of 114 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is close to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7%). However, these rivals are significantly older or lower-tier parts, so the RTX 4060’s real-world gaming performance is likely superior due to its modern architecture.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across all resolution and settings combinations provides a clear guide for optimizing the Lockdown Protocol experience with this hardware. At 1080p, the system is capable of delivering high frame rates across all settings, with Low settings achieving 189 FPS and High settings at 117 FPS. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, Low settings at 1080p are the best choice, as the 189 FPS average provides a significant advantage in fast-paced FPS action. However, for a more balanced experience that maintains high frame rates while improving visual fidelity, Medium settings at 1080p, with 134 FPS and a minimum of 114 FPS, are recommended. The Ultra preset at 1080p, while visually impressive at 88 FPS, may not be necessary unless the user prioritizes graphics over performance.

At 1440p, the system shows its strengths, with High settings achieving 86 FPS and Medium settings at 98 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the best overall experience, as it provides a minimum FPS of 83, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality. The High preset at 1440p is also viable at 86 FPS, but the Ultra preset at 64 FPS may cause occasional frame drops below 60 FPS during intense scenes, making it less desirable for competitive play. For users with a 1440p monitor, Medium or High settings are the recommended choices, with Medium offering a more consistent frame rate.

At 4K, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. The Low preset at 4K achieves 89 FPS, which is the only setting that provides a smooth experience above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K, with 63 FPS average and a 54 FPS minimum, is borderline playable but may result in noticeable stutters. High and Ultra settings at 4K, with 55 FPS and 42 FPS respectively, are not recommended for gameplay, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, but even then, the 89 FPS average is the best case scenario. Overall, the data suggests that 1440p Medium or High settings offer the best balance of performance and visual quality for this CPU and GPU combination, while 1080p Low is optimal for maximum frame rate.