Lockdown Protocol

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

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti produces a system that ranks 448th out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 16% of all configurations. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a pairing that scales predictably with graphical load, with the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth proving sufficient at every tested configuration, while the 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 5600F with a 4.00 GHz boost clock keeps pace without becoming the primary constraint until lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom to work.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates where this system's balance point lies. At 1080p High settings, the combination produces 185 FPS average, which drops to 139 FPS at 1440p High and then to 90 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 24.9% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 35.3% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The fact that the 1440p-to-4K drop is steeper than the 1080p-to-1440p drop suggests that the GPU is becoming increasingly dominant as the limiting factor at higher resolutions, which is expected behavior for a system pairing a mid-range 6-core CPU with a high-end GPU.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern shifts dramatically. The 1080p Low result of 220 FPS drops to 199 FPS at 1440p Low and then to 144 FPS at 4K Low. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is only 9.5%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 27.6%. The relatively small penalty from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings indicates that the CPU is doing more of the work at these lower graphical loads, and the GPU still has plenty of headroom. The larger drop when moving to 4K Low reflects the pixel throughput demands finally catching up with the GPU.

The Medium preset offers the most complete data set with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at every resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average is 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 and maximum of 223. At 1440p Medium, the average is 159 FPS with a range of 135 to 183. At 4K Medium, the average is 103 FPS with a range of 87 to 118. The consistency of the minimum frame rates relative to averages (85% of average at 1080p, 84.9% at 1440p, 84.5% at 4K) suggests that frame pacing remains stable across resolutions, with no single resolution showing anomalous stuttering or hitches.

Ultra settings present the heaviest load, and the scaling reflects that. The 1080p Ultra result of 142 FPS drops to 104 FPS at 1440p Ultra and then to 67 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 26.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p Ultra and the 35.6% reduction from 1440p to 4K Ultra follow a similar pattern to the High preset. However, the 4K Ultra result of 67 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 90 FPS threshold, indicating that this is the first setting where the GPU is clearly overwhelmed by the combination of resolution and graphical fidelity.

The data shows that the limiting component shifts based on resolution and preset. At 1080p Low, the 220 FPS result is likely CPU-bound, as the Ryzen 5 5600F's single-thread performance of 2,872 in Passmark would be the constraining factor before the GPU's capabilities are fully utilized. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the primary constraint, particularly at Ultra settings where the 67 FPS result indicates the RTX 4070 Ti is working near its limits.

FAQ

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

A: The 1440p resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with High settings producing 139 FPS average and Ultra producing 104 FPS. At 1080p, the system delivers over 185 FPS at High settings, but the GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 67 FPS, which may be below the target for competitive play.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in GPU benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,795, which places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile by 0.8% and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT by 1.3%, while leading the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by 1.6% and the Intel Arc A730M by 1.7%. These are all within a 3.3% spread, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti's performance is well-positioned among its peers.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600F bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The data suggests that CPU bottlenecking appears primarily at 1080p Low settings, where the 220 FPS result likely approaches the CPU's limit. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the steeper frame rate drops when moving from 1440p to 4K. The Ryzen 5 5600F's Passmark single-thread score of 2,872 and multithread score of 19,236 indicate it can sustain high frame rates, but it does cap performance at the lowest graphical loads.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36,945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. It essentially matches the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a 0% delta, trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.4%, and trails the Intel Core i9-12900T by 0.5%. This indicates that the 5600F's performance is statistically indistinguishable from its closest competitors.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with this combination?

A: At 4K, the system produces 144 FPS at Low settings, 103 FPS at Medium settings (with a range of 87 to 118), 90 FPS at High settings, and 67 FPS at Ultra settings. The Medium preset at 4K is the only configuration with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, showing a spread of 31 FPS between the minimum and maximum.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at all settings?

A: Based on the measured results, the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on the RTX 4070 Ti is sufficient at every resolution and preset tested. The system achieves playable frame rates at all configurations except 4K Ultra, which is more likely constrained by compute performance than memory capacity. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provides ample throughput for the game's data requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 448th out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15.8% of all configurations tested. This percentile ranking reflects the system's strong overall performance, though it is not among the absolute top-tier combinations.

Several factors contribute to this ranking position. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a system that outperforms the majority of tested configurations. However, the ranking suggests that there are 447 combinations that achieve higher frame rates in this game, likely featuring more powerful CPUs, GPUs, or a more balanced pairing.

The ranking is particularly notable given that the RTX 4070 Ti's nearest GPU rivals include the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.8% higher score) and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT (1.3% higher score), which are within a very tight performance band. The CPU's rivals, including the Core Ultra 5 225 and Ryzen 5 5500X3D, are also within 0.5% of the 5600F's average score. This means that small benchmark score differences translate into meaningful ranking position changes, and the 448th position reflects the specific combination of these two components.

In the context of all 2,828 combos, this system's rank of 448 demonstrates that it delivers strong performance for Lockdown Protocol, with the measured frame rates showing it can handle competitive gameplay at 1440p Ultra (104 FPS) and even 4K High (90 FPS). The ranking does not account for price or efficiency, but purely on frame rate performance, this combination sits in the upper tier of tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 220 FPS average, which represents the ceiling for this combination. Medium settings average 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and maximum of 223 FPS. High settings average 185 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 142 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 78 FPS, indicating that the graphical preset has a significant impact on performance even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings produce 199 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 and maximum of 183, High averages 139 FPS, and Ultra drops to 104 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 95 FPS, which is a larger absolute spread than at 1080p, showing that the GPU's workload increases more steeply with preset at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits. Low settings produce 144 FPS, which remains playable for competitive scenarios. Medium averages 103 FPS with a minimum of 87 and maximum of 118, representing the only preset with recorded min/max at 4K. High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra drops to 67 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra at 4K is 77 FPS, and the 67 FPS Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below the 90 FPS threshold.

The Medium preset provides the most granular data with min/max readings at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the 165-223 FPS range spans 58 FPS. At 1440p, the 135-183 FPS range spans 48 FPS. At 4K, the 87-118 FPS range spans 31 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the frame rate becomes more stable as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with less variance from CPU-related spikes or dips.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, the 1080p Low setting at 220 FPS is the clear choice, providing the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. However, the 1440p Low setting at 199 FPS offers a substantial resolution upgrade with only a 9.5% frame rate penalty, making it the optimal configuration for players who want both high refresh rates and improved image clarity.

For balanced visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1440p delivers 159 FPS average with a minimum of 135 FPS and maximum of 183 FPS. This configuration provides a comfortable margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found on gaming monitors, and the recorded minimum of 135 FPS ensures that frame drops do not become noticeable. At 1080p Medium, the 194 FPS average with a 165 FPS minimum offers even more headroom, though the resolution trade-off may not be worth it for most players.

For visual fidelity, the High preset at 1440p produces 139 FPS average, which remains above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh displays. The 4K High setting at 90 FPS is the only 4K configuration that maintains playable frame rates above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays where visual quality takes precedence over maximum frame rates.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p displays, where the 142 FPS average remains competitive. At 1440p Ultra, the 104 FPS average is acceptable for less demanding gameplay, but the 4K Ultra result of 67 FPS falls below the threshold for smooth competitive play and should be avoided unless the visual quality is prioritized above all else.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F 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. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample capacity for game code and data, while the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR4 support ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without stalling.

The CPU's benchmark results indicate strong all-around performance. The Passmark multithread score of 19,236 and single-thread score of 2,872 place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The floating-point math score of 34,548 and integer math score of 59,339 demonstrate solid compute capabilities that benefit game physics and logic. The data encryption score of 13,839 and compression score of 232,836 show strong throughput for background tasks.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 220 FPS result suggests the CPU is approaching its limit, as the GPU has more than enough headroom to render frames faster if the CPU could provide the data. The 9.5% frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, compared to the 24.9% drop at High settings, confirms that the CPU is more of a factor at lower graphical loads.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC indicate efficient operation, though the 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die size is a modestly sized chip. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, which could potentially improve the 1080p Low performance ceiling, though the stock boost clock of 4.00 GHz is already reasonable for gaming workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, featuring 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads, while the 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance delivers substantial compute throughput for rendering.

The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1,313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, which is sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's texture and geometry demands at all tested resolutions. The 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate indicate strong fill rate capabilities.

The GPU's benchmark results show it performs well above average. The Passmark G3D score of 31,624 and GPU compute score of 18,396 place it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 213,808 demonstrate strong modern API performance. The DirectX 12 score of 116 in Passmark is notably lower than the DX11 score of 288, but this is a common pattern for high-end GPUs in that specific synthetic test.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance at 4K resolution, where the pixel throughput demands significantly increase. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings (185 to 90 FPS, a 51.4% reduction) shows the GPU's workload growing with resolution. At 4K Ultra, the 67 FPS result indicates the GPU is fully saturated, with the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth being utilized to their limits. The GPU's 285 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU requirement indicate this is a power-hungry component, but the performance delivered justifies the power draw for this game.