Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a predictable shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination produces triple-digit frame rates across all settings, while 4K Ultra dips to an average of 61 FPS, illustrating the classic transition from CPU-bound to GPU-bound performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern: as resolution climbs, average frame rates fall in near-lockstep, confirming that the RTX 5070 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 220 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 199 FPS, a reduction of 21 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 132 FPS. This scaling is moderate, indicating that even at 4K, the RTX 5070 retains substantial headroom with lower graphical presets.

The gap widens dramatically when settings are maxed out. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 129 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it declines to 95 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 61 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is substantial: 129 FPS down to 61 FPS represents a 52.7% reduction in performance. This steep decline at Ultra settings underscores that the GPU’s rendering workload scales heavily with resolution when all effects are enabled.

The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low (220 FPS) and Ultra (129 FPS) is 91 FPS, a 41.4% drop. At 1440p, the spread is 199 FPS to 95 FPS, a 52.3% decline. At 4K, Low produces 132 FPS while Ultra produces 61 FPS, a 53.8% drop. The widening gap as resolution increases suggests that the CPU’s role diminishes; the Ryzen 5 5600F’s six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the RTX 5070’s raw throughput is what dictates frame rates at 4K.

Notably, the Medium preset shows the most balanced scaling. At 1080p Medium, the average is 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and maximum of 223 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it falls to 145 FPS (min 123, max 166), and at 4K Medium, it reaches 93 FPS (min 79, max 107). The min-to-max ranges at Medium are tighter than other presets, suggesting a more consistent frame delivery without severe spikes or drops. This makes Medium the most predictable setting for maintaining smooth gameplay across all three resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 559th out of 2,828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the top 19.8% of all configurations tested for this game, indicating strong overall performance. The rank reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 5070, balancing the CPU’s mid-range capabilities with the GPU’s high-end throughput.

The CPU itself sits in the 85th percentile when compared against all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 36,945. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (score 36,938, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (score 37,018, delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (score 37,093, delta -0.4%). The deltas are razor-thin, with all three rivals within 0.5% of the 5600F’s score, meaning the 5600F is effectively performance-equivalent to these alternatives in synthetic CPU tests.

The GPU, meanwhile, holds the 82nd percentile against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 40,377. Its nearest rivals are notably older workstation cards: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (score 40,318, delta 0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (score 40,063, delta 0.8%), and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (score 40,870, delta -1.2%). Despite these low-delta synthetic scores, the RTX 5070’s modern architecture and feature set deliver far superior gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol than those legacy cards would, as evidenced by the measured FPS figures.

The combo’s 559th rank out of 2,828 is a strong result, but it is not top-tier. The data suggests that higher-ranking combos likely pair the RTX 5070 with faster CPUs, reducing the slight CPU bottleneck observed at 1080p. However, given that the 5600F’s PassMark multithread score is 19,236 and single-thread score is 2,872, it provides a solid foundation for this game’s FPS workload without being the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 144 FPS?

A: At 1440p with High settings, the combo achieves 126 FPS average, which is close to but not quite 144 FPS. To exceed 144 FPS, you would need to use 1080p with Medium settings (194 FPS) or 1080p with High settings (172 FPS). At 1440p Low, the average climbs to 199 FPS, comfortably above 144 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070’s average benchmark score is 40,377, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318), 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063), and 1.2% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870). These deltas are minimal, but the RTX 5070’s gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol is far superior due to its modern architecture.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU’s influence is more pronounced; the 220 FPS Low result suggests the GPU is being fed adequately, but the 129 FPS Ultra result indicates the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the 132 FPS Low result versus 61 FPS Ultra shows the GPU’s rendering load dominates, and the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What are the measured FPS figures for the Ultra preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 95 FPS. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the measured data, but the average of 95 FPS is sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors if you are willing to accept slightly lower frame pacing.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p Medium or 1440p Medium?

A: The 1080p Medium preset delivers 194 FPS average (min 165, max 223), while 1440p Medium delivers 145 FPS average (min 123, max 166). The 1080p result is 49 FPS higher on average, making it the better choice for maximum smoothness, while 1440p Medium still offers a playable experience above 120 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in the database for this game?

A: The combo ranks 559th out of 2,828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 19.8% of all configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of tested setups while not reaching the very top tier of CPU-GPU pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 220 FPS average, Medium yields 194 FPS (min 165, max 223), High yields 172 FPS, and Ultra yields 129 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single-step drop occurring between High (172 FPS) and Ultra (129 FPS), a 43 FPS reduction.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 199 FPS average, Medium produces 145 FPS (min 123, max 166), High produces 126 FPS, and Ultra produces 95 FPS. The relative ordering is preserved, but the absolute values are lower across the board. The drop from Low to Medium at 1440p is 54 FPS, which is steeper than the 26 FPS drop from Low to Medium at 1080p, indicating that the GPU’s workload increases disproportionately with resolution at lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 132 FPS, Medium achieves 93 FPS (min 79, max 107), High achieves 82 FPS, and Ultra achieves 61 FPS. The 4K results are the most telling: even at Low settings, the frame rate exceeds 120 FPS, which is impressive for a 4K resolution, but the Ultra preset falls below 70 FPS, making it marginal for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the min of 165 FPS and max of 223 FPS show a 58 FPS range. At 1440p, the range narrows to 43 FPS (123 to 166). At 4K, the range is 28 FPS (79 to 107). This tightening of frame-time variance at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU’s consistent workload at 4K reduces the frequency of CPU-driven spikes, resulting in more predictable frame delivery.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a six-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score is 2,872, and its multithread score is 19,236. In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, single-thread performance is often critical for game logic and physics, while multithread performance matters for background tasks and asset streaming.

The data indicates that the 5600F’s single-thread capabilities are sufficient for this game. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 220 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays and suggests the CPU is not severely limiting the GPU. However, the 129 FPS result at 1080p Ultra implies that as settings increase, the GPU’s workload grows, but the CPU still keeps pace. The PassMark physics score of 1,043 further suggests the CPU handles game physics adequately without becoming a major bottleneck.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5600F is effectively tied in synthetic performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average score of 36,938 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018 (-0.2% delta). The 5600F’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide adequate memory throughput for this game, though the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the RTX 5070 has sufficient bandwidth for data transfer.

At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes significantly. The 132 FPS Low result at 4K versus 220 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The CPU’s 12 threads are likely underutilized at 4K, as the GPU is busy rendering at higher resolutions. This is typical for modern FPS titles, and the 5600F’s performance is robust enough to avoid being the primary constraint at any resolution tested.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 194 FPS average with a minimum of 165 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS, still comfortably above the 120 FPS threshold for competitive play. Even at 4K Medium, the average of 93 FPS (min 79) is playable on standard 60 Hz displays, though not ideal for 120 Hz+ panels.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rate. At 1080p High, the average is 172 FPS, which is still excellent. At 1440p High, it falls to 126 FPS, which is adequate for most high-refresh displays. However, at 4K High, the average drops to 82 FPS, making it less suitable for smooth 4K gaming. The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K, as the 61 FPS average is below the 70 FPS threshold for comfortable gaming, and even at 1440p Ultra (95 FPS), the experience is less fluid than Medium.

For players with 1080p 144 Hz monitors, the Medium preset (194 FPS) provides a significant headroom above the refresh rate, ensuring no screen tearing if V-Sync is enabled. For 1440p 144 Hz displays, Medium (145 FPS) is the best choice to stay above the refresh rate. For 4K 60 Hz displays, Medium (93 FPS) offers a smooth experience with room to spare, while High (82 FPS) is also viable. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (220 FPS at 1080p, 199 FPS at 1440p, 132 FPS at 4K), sacrifices too much visual detail for most users, making Medium the overall recommended setting.