Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB to deliver a consistently playable Lockdown Protocol experience across all tested resolutions, with the combination ranking 1054th out of 2828 tested combos. The data shows a system that handles 1080p and 1440p with high frame rates, while 4K remains viable at Medium settings, making this a balanced mid-range pairing for competitive FPS play.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates at a 3.00 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory support. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) on the AMD Socket AM4 platform.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence is most visible when comparing frame rates across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 219 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This indicates the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower graphical loads, allowing the RTX 4060 Ti to reach its maximum output. The PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 suggest a processor that handles both per-core game logic and background tasks competently.

The Ryzen 5 5600F's PassMark physics score of 1043 and integer math score of 59339 provide context for its gaming performance. Physics calculations, often important in FPS titles for projectile and player movement, show moderate capability relative to the CPU's overall average benchmark score of 36945. The processor's percentile ranking of 85th among all CPUs indicates it sits above the majority of tested processors, which aligns with its ability to maintain high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol's less demanding scenarios.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600F shows near-identical aggregate performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (-0.2% delta), meaning the 5600F trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (-0.5% delta). These sub-0.5% differences suggest that for Lockdown Protocol, the CPU choice among these rivals would not meaningfully alter frame rates—the measured FPS differences across settings are far larger than what CPU headroom alone explains.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die. The GPU runs at a 2310 MHz base clock and 2535 MHz boost clock, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory operates on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU includes 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 34 RT cores, and 136 tensor cores, delivering 22.06 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 160 W TDP requires a 450 W suggested PSU, with a dual-slot cooler and 1x 16-pin power connector.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the system achieves 219 FPS at Low settings, but this drops to 102 FPS at Ultra—a 117 FPS spread that reflects the GPU's workload scaling with graphical complexity. At 1440p, the spread narrows slightly: 160 FPS at Low versus 75 FPS at Ultra, a 85 FPS difference. At 4K, the spread compresses further: 104 FPS at Low versus 48 FPS at Ultra, a 56 FPS difference. This pattern shows the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, where pixel throughput and memory bandwidth constrain performance more than CPU capabilities.

The GPU's PassMark 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913 places it in the 19th percentile among all GPUs, indicating a mid-range positioning. Its nearest rivals show near-identical scores: the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910 (0.1% higher), the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2923 (0.3% lower), and the RTX 4010 scores 2893 (0.7% higher). These minimal deltas suggest the 8 GB VRAM variant performs essentially identically to its 16 GB sibling in Lockdown Protocol's tested scenarios, likely because the game's VRAM usage at these settings does not exceed 8 GB.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its closest CPU rivals in aggregate performance?

A: The 5600F's average benchmark score of 36945 is within 0.5% of all four nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 matches at 36938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% higher at 37018, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% higher at 37093, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% higher at 37112.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium settings deliver 74 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS. This is the only 4K preset with recorded min/max values, and it provides a smoother frame time experience than High (64 FPS) or Ultra (48 FPS), making it the recommended choice for 4K.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB hold back the Ryzen 5 5600F at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 219 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings. This indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU fully at 1080p, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor only as settings increase.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB in benchmark scores?

A: The 8 GB variant scores 2913 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, while the 16 GB variant scores 2907, a 0.2% difference. This means the 8 GB model actually scores slightly higher, suggesting no performance penalty from reduced VRAM in this benchmark.

Q: What frame rate can players expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system averages 99 FPS. This is a comfortable frame rate for competitive FPS play, and it sits between the 114 FPS at Medium and 75 FPS at Ultra, offering a balance between visual quality and responsiveness.

Q: Is the combo's ranking among all tested systems competitive?

A: The combo ranks 1054th out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the top 37% of all configs. This is a solid mid-tier position that reflects the mid-range nature of both the CPU and GPU components.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination ranks 1054th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outperforms the other, resulting in predictable scaling across resolutions and settings.

The ranking position suggests that this combo outperforms approximately 63% of tested systems, which is consistent with the CPU's 85th percentile ranking and the GPU's 19th percentile ranking. The CPU is notably stronger relative to all processors than the GPU is relative to all graphics cards, meaning the 5600F has more headroom than the RTX 4060 Ti. This imbalance becomes apparent at higher resolutions, where the GPU's mid-range position limits frame rates more than the CPU's capabilities would suggest.

In practical terms, this ranking means the combo competes well against other mid-range systems but falls behind high-end configurations featuring top-tier GPUs. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 102 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional for competitive play, while at 4K Ultra, the 48 FPS result is below the 60 FPS threshold many players prefer. The combo's strength lies in its consistency across settings—even at 4K Low, it maintains 104 FPS, showing no catastrophic performance cliffs.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests prioritizing Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1920x1080 Medium, the system delivers 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 179 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience for competitive play. The 136 FPS at High and 102 FPS at Ultra are also viable, but Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings again provide the optimal experience with 114 FPS average, a minimum of 97 FPS, and maximum of 131 FPS. The 99 FPS at High is acceptable for most players, but the 75 FPS at Ultra introduces noticeable frame pacing issues during intense scenes. For players with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, Medium is the recommended preset to stay above 100 FPS consistently.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the only recommended preset, delivering 74 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS. The 64 FPS at High dips below 60 FPS in demanding moments, while the 48 FPS at Ultra is too low for smooth gameplay. The 104 FPS at Low is playable but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the resolution's benefits. Medium at 4K offers the best compromise, keeping frame rates above 60 FPS while maintaining acceptable graphical quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings deliver 219 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 179 FPS. High settings yield 136 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 102 FPS average. The transition from Low to Ultra represents a 117 FPS decrease, or roughly 53% of the Low setting's performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale downward predictably. Low settings achieve 160 FPS average, Medium settings deliver 114 FPS average with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS, High settings produce 99 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 75 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 85 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p spread but with lower absolute values.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more constrained. Low settings deliver 104 FPS average, Medium settings produce 74 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS, High settings yield 64 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 48 FPS average. The 56 FPS spread from Low to Ultra is the smallest across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the dominant limiting factor at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (219 FPS) to 3840x2160 (104 FPS) represents a 52.5% performance reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 155 FPS at 1080p to 74 FPS at 4K, a 52.3% reduction. High settings drop from 136 FPS at 1080p to 64 FPS at 4K, a 52.9% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 102 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 4K, a 52.9% reduction.

This remarkably consistent ~52-53% reduction across all settings indicates that resolution scaling is primarily GPU-limited. The RTX 4060 Ti's 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus become the constraining factors as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity does not appear to cause additional bottlenecks at these settings, as the performance scaling remains uniform.

The CPU's role in resolution scaling is minimal. Since the Ryzen 5 5600F maintains high frame rates at 1080p Low (219 FPS), it clearly has sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at higher resolutions where GPU workload increases. The consistent percentage drops across settings confirm that the GPU is the limiting component for resolution scaling, while the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with 32 MB L3 cache provides adequate processing power for Lockdown Protocol's game logic at all tested resolutions.