Lockdown Protocol

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a consistently strong Lockdown Protocol experience across all tested resolutions and settings, with measured frame rates ranging from a minimum of 57 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum of 220 FPS at 1080p Low. The combination ranks 710th out of 2,828 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 25.1% of all configurations evaluated, and the data indicates a system that remains playable at every preset, though the balance between CPU and GPU load shifts noticeably as resolution changes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Lockdown Protocol's rendering load scales with resolution, and the pattern clearly shows the RTX 4070 becoming the dominant factor as pixel count rises. At 1080p High, the system produces 161 FPS, which drops to 118 FPS at 1440p High (a 26.7% reduction), and further to 76 FPS at 4K High (a 35.6% reduction from 1440p). This progressive decline is steeper than the raw pixel-count increase would suggest, indicating that the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth resources are being consumed at an accelerating rate.

The frame rate behavior across resolution steps is particularly telling when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 220 FPS, while 1440p Low yields 191 FPS (a 13.2% drop), and 4K Low produces 123 FPS (a 35.6% drop from 1440p). The relatively modest decline from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that at lower quality presets, the CPU maintains a strong enough frame delivery that the GPU can still keep pace; however, the substantial 4K penalty confirms that even at minimal settings, the RTX 4070's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are being pushed hard by the higher resolution.

The scaling between Medium and High presets provides additional insight. At 1440p, Medium delivers 135 FPS versus 118 FPS at High, a 14.4% difference. At 4K, the gap narrows to 12.7% (87 FPS vs 76 FPS). This compression of the performance gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting component, as the additional shading work from High settings matters less when the pixel throughput is already saturated. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 57 FPS, which is 25% below the High preset's 76 FPS — a larger relative drop than at 1440p (89 FPS vs 118 FPS, a 24.6% drop) — indicating that Ultra settings impose a heavy, resolution-independent cost on the GPU.

The frame time data available for Medium settings further supports the GPU-bound analysis. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 157 with a maximum of 213, producing a 56 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range tightens to 115–156 FPS (a 41 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium, it narrows to 74–101 FPS (a 27 FPS spread). The shrinking variance at higher resolutions is characteristic of a system where the GPU's consistent workload dominates, rather than CPU-driven frame time spikes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F contributes 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. Its Passmark multithread score of 19,236 and single-thread score of 2,872 place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating solid mainstream performance. The CPU's 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate feeding for the GPU in this title.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest. The 1080p Low result of 220 FPS demonstrates that the 5600F can drive frame delivery well above typical high-refresh display rates, and the fact that this only drops to 191 FPS at 1440p Low (a 13.2% reduction) suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck even at higher pixel counts when settings are minimized. However, the 4K Low result of 123 FPS — a 35.6% drop from 1440p — indicates that the GPU's limits are reached before CPU constraints manifest at that resolution.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows a balanced workload capability, with a Passmark physics score of 1,043 and floating-point math score of 34,548. These figures suggest adequate physics and simulation throughput for a fast-paced FPS title. The integer math score of 59,339 and data compression score of 232,836 reflect strong general-purpose compute, which likely helps with game logic and asset streaming. The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (delta -0.4%), showing the 5600F sits in a tightly competitive band.

The 12 threads are sufficient for modern game engines, and the 3.00 GHz base clock with 4.00 GHz boost provides a reasonable frequency range for latency-sensitive tasks. The 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate headroom for users to push clock speeds further, though the measured data does not include overclocked results. At 1080p High, the 161 FPS result versus 185 FPS at Medium (a 13% difference) shows that the CPU can sustain high frame delivery even as GPU load increases, but the Ultra preset's 121 FPS at 1080p — only 24.8% below the High result — suggests the CPU's frame generation capability is not the limiting factor at any tested setting.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the Lockdown Protocol experience. The Ultra preset delivers 121 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. While the 1080p result is playable on high-refresh displays, the 4K Ultra result drops below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable in a fast-paced FPS. The High preset offers a better balance: 161 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making this the recommended preset for 4K users.

For those prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset produces 220 FPS at 1080p, 191 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. The 1440p Low result is particularly strong for competitive play, offering nearly 200 FPS on a 1440p display. However, the Medium preset provides a compelling middle ground: 185 FPS at 1080p, 135 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset's frame time consistency — with minimums of 157, 115, and 74 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively — suggests stable performance with fewer stutters than the higher presets.

The data indicates that the High preset at 1440p (118 FPS) offers a 32.5% improvement over Ultra at the same resolution, while only sacrificing visual quality that many players may find marginal in a competitive FPS. At 4K, the High preset's 76 FPS is 33.3% above Ultra's 57 FPS, making the difference between a stutter-prone experience and a smooth one. For 1080p users, the Medium preset's 185 FPS is only 15.9% below the Low preset's 220 FPS but likely provides noticeably better visual fidelity. The optimal choice depends on display refresh rate: 1440p High for 120 Hz displays, 4K High for 60–75 Hz displays, and 1080p Low or Medium for 200+ Hz displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 710th out of 2,828 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 74.9th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system that delivers solid, above-average performance in this title, though it is not among the top-tier combos. The GPU's percentile standing is 81st among all GPUs tested, while the CPU sits at the 85th percentile, indicating both components are well above median performance levels.

The ranking context suggests that the RTX 4070's strong compute capabilities — evidenced by its Passmark G3D score of 26,927 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3,854 — pair effectively with the 5600F's mid-range CPU power. The combo's position at 710th out of 2,828 means that roughly 2,118 other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game, but it also means the 5600F + 4070 outperforms over 2,100 other tested configurations. Given that the measured FPS data shows no result below 57 FPS even at the most demanding settings, the ranking likely reflects the system's inability to hit extreme frame rates (300+ FPS) that top-tier CPUs and GPUs achieve at 1080p.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (delta 0.1%), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (delta 0.4%), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (delta 1.3%), while the CPU's closest competitors are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (delta -0.4%). These narrow deltas in synthetic benchmarks suggest that the 5600F + 4070 combination's in-game ranking is driven by factors beyond raw compute scores, such as driver optimization and memory subsystem performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS at all settings?

A: At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, but High delivers 76 FPS, Medium provides 87 FPS, and Low reaches 123 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, all settings including Ultra (89 FPS and 121 FPS respectively) remain above 60 FPS.

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

A: At High settings, the drop is from 161 FPS at 1080p to 76 FPS at 4K, a 52.8% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 220 FPS to 123 FPS, a 44.1% reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 185 FPS to 87 FPS, a 53.0% reduction.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The 1080p Low result of 220 FPS and the relatively small 13.2% drop to 1440p Low (191 FPS) suggest the CPU can keep up at lower resolutions. The large 35.6% drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low (123 FPS) indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset shows minimum FPS of 157 at 1080p, 115 at 1440p, and 74 at 4K, with maximums of 213, 156, and 101 respectively. The spread narrows from 56 FPS at 1080p to 27 FPS at 4K, indicating more consistent frame pacing at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo's ranking compare to its component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 710th out of 2,828 combos (74.9th percentile), while the CPU sits at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 81st percentile. The combo ranking is slightly lower than either component's individual standing, suggesting game-specific optimization matters.

Q: Is the Ultra preset viable at any resolution?

A: Yes — at 1080p, Ultra delivers 121 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh displays. At 1440p, Ultra produces 89 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS. Only at 4K does Ultra fall below 60 FPS, with 57 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 220 FPS on Low, 185 FPS on Medium (minimum 157, maximum 213), 161 FPS on High, and 121 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is 13.0%, while the gap between High and Ultra is 24.8%. The Low preset outperforms Ultra by 81.8%, demonstrating the significant cost of high-quality settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are 191 FPS on Low, 135 FPS on Medium (minimum 115, maximum 156), 118 FPS on High, and 89 FPS on Ultra. The Medium to High gap is 12.6%, and the High to Ultra gap is 24.6%. The Low preset delivers 114.6% more FPS than Ultra. The 1440p results are 13.2% to 26.4% lower than their 1080p counterparts across settings.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 123 FPS on Low, 87 FPS on Medium (minimum 74, maximum 101), 76 FPS on High, and 57 FPS on Ultra. The Medium to High gap is 12.7%, and the High to Ultra gap is 25.0%. The Low preset exceeds Ultra by 115.8%. The 4K results are 35.6% to 52.9% lower than 1080p equivalents, with the largest absolute drop occurring at Low settings (from 220 to 123 FPS).

The frame time data for Medium settings across resolutions shows minimums of 157, 115, and 74 FPS and maximums of 213, 156, and 101 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. These figures indicate that the system maintains at least 74 FPS at all times even at 4K Medium, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Its base clock of 1920 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz drive a peak FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 192-bit bus at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications position the GPU at the 81st percentile among all GPUs tested, with a Passmark G3D score of 26,927.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. The 4K Ultra result of 57 FPS represents a hard ceiling imposed by the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this title's texture demands at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the system still achieves 76 FPS at 4K High without apparent memory-related stuttering. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s appears adequate for the game's data streaming at 4K, as the frame time data at Medium shows no anomalous minimums.

The GPU's ray tracing capabilities — 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores — are present but not directly measured in the FPS data, which likely reflects standard rasterization testing. The 64 ROPs provide a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s, which is a limiting factor at 4K where the 57 FPS Ultra result corresponds to roughly 8.3 million pixels per frame. The texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s supports the High and Ultra presets' increased texture filtering demands without disproportionate FPS drops at 1440p. The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks — the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (delta 0.1%) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (delta 0.4%) — are notably older architectures, suggesting the 4070's in-game performance benefits from modern driver optimizations and features that synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture.