Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data shows a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks in the 69th percentile of all tested combos, with the CPU emerging as a significant constraint at higher frame rates despite the GPU’s substantial headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 244.7 FPS, which drops to 182.7 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 118.1 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 25.3% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 35.4% reduction from 1440p to 4K at the lowest settings. The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound—the Ryzen 5 5600G’s six cores and twelve threads cannot push frame rates higher despite the RX 9070’s capability.

Moving to High settings, the trend continues: 154.8 FPS at 1080p, 111.3 FPS at 1440p, and 74.9 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28.1% and 32.7% respectively, showing that even as GPU load increases, the CPU bottleneck persists at lower resolutions. At Ultra settings, the frame rates are 117.7 FPS (1080p), 85.2 FPS (1440p), and 55.8 FPS (4K), with drops of 27.6% and 34.5%. The 4K Ultra result of 55.8 FPS is the only measured point below 60 FPS, suggesting that this combination is viable for 4K gaming only at lower presets.

The data strongly suggests that the limiting component at 1080p is the CPU, as the RX 9070’s performance headroom is wasted when frame rates exceed roughly 150-180 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, evidenced by the dramatic drop from 118.1 FPS (Low) to 55.8 FPS (Ultra), a 52.8% reduction purely from settings changes.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol at 4K, where texture-heavy scenes can benefit from the generous capacity. The GPU’s boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz provide the raw compute needed for high frame rates when the CPU can keep up.

The GPU’s benchmark results show a passmark G3D score of 25381 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 (0.2% lower average score) and NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (0.3% higher), indicating the RX 9070 sits in a competitive mid-to-high tier. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the GPU demonstrates its capability by delivering 244.7 FPS at 1080p Low, but this number is artificially capped by the CPU. The real GPU strength shows at 4K Low with 118.1 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for competitive FPS titles.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is never likely to be a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra the bottleneck comes from compute performance rather than memory capacity. The 128 ROPs and 224 TMUs provide adequate pixel and texture throughput for the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Ryzen 5 5600G and RX 9070 achieves a combo rank of 503 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 69.3rd percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested combos while trailing the top 30%. The ranking reflects a significant imbalance: the GPU is capable of much higher performance, but the CPU’s 3.90 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks, combined with its 16 MB L3 cache, limit the system’s overall ceiling.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19983 places it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% higher) and AMD EPYC 7713P (0.2% lower). This suggests the 5600G is a capable mid-range processor, but its Zen 3 architecture and older Cezanne design cannot fully feed a modern high-end GPU in a CPU-bound scenario like 1080p Lockdown Protocol.

The combo’s ranking is likely held back by the 1080p results, where the CPU bottleneck artificially depresses frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the system performs closer to its potential, as the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The 503rd rank out of 1637 indicates that while this is not a top-tier combination, it delivers solid performance for most gaming scenarios, particularly at 1440p where the balance between CPU and GPU is more even.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and frame rate goals. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 244.7 FPS, which far exceeds any display refresh rate currently available—this is excessive for practical use. The High preset at 154.8 FPS still provides excellent smoothness and is the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing performance. Ultra at 117.7 FPS remains highly playable, but the jump from High to Ultra yields diminishing returns given the 24% frame rate cost.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 126.5 FPS offers the best balance, staying well above 120 FPS for high-refresh monitors. High at 111.3 FPS is also viable but begins to approach the 100 FPS threshold. Ultra at 85.2 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced play but not ideal for competitive FPS action. The Low preset at 182.7 FPS is overkill and wastes visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 118.1 FPS is the only setting that provides a truly smooth experience. Medium at 82.8 FPS is playable but requires some tolerance for frame pacing. High at 74.9 FPS dips below the ideal range for fast-paced shooters, and Ultra at 55.8 FPS falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play. The data suggests that 4K users should stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain responsiveness.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce 118.1 FPS. Medium settings yield 82.8 FPS, but High and Ultra drop to 74.9 FPS and 55.8 FPS respectively, with Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The CPU is the clear bottleneck at 1080p. The Ryzen 5 5600G’s six cores and twelve threads limit frame rates to 244.7 FPS at Low settings, while the RX 9070 is capable of far higher output, as evidenced by the 118.1 FPS at 4K Low.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings at 126.5 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. High at 111.3 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 85.2 FPS requires sacrificing frame rate for marginal visual gains.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 503rd out of 1637 combos, placing it in the 69th percentile. This is a solid mid-to-high ranking, but the CPU prevents the system from reaching the top tiers.

Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for Lockdown Protocol. The measured results show no indication of memory-related performance drops, even at 4K Ultra settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 117.7 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. However, the High preset at 154.8 FPS provides a more significant performance advantage with only a modest visual difference.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are modest by modern standards, and its 16 MB L3 cache is half of what higher-end Zen 3 parts offer. The CPU’s benchmark scores show a single-thread performance of 2365 in Cinebench R23 and a multicore score of 16758, placing it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates plateau at 244.7 FPS on Low settings. This ceiling is far below what the RX 9070 could theoretically deliver, as the GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 with a 0.2% lower average score. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% higher average score) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.2% lower), indicating that the 5600G performs comparably to mobile and server parts in synthetic benchmarks.

The 65W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) further constrain the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU. The PCIe Gen 3 connection, while sufficient for most games, may slightly limit data transfer rates compared to the GPU’s native PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 also falls short of the GPU’s 644.6 GB/s, creating a potential data flow bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 244.7 FPS on Low settings, 176.8 FPS on Medium, 154.8 FPS on High, and 117.7 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Medium incurs a 27.7% frame rate cost, while Medium to High costs 14.5%, and High to Ultra costs 24.0%. These diminishing returns are typical of FPS titles, where the jump from High to Ultra often provides minimal visual improvement.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 182.7 FPS (Low), 126.5 FPS (Medium), 111.3 FPS (High), and 85.2 FPS (Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 25.3% at Low, 28.5% at Medium, 28.1% at High, and 27.6% at Ultra. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility at 1440p, though the CPU still limits the Low preset.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 118.1 FPS (Low), 82.8 FPS (Medium), 74.9 FPS (High), and 55.8 FPS (Ultra). The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K is 35.4% at Low, 34.5% at Medium, 32.7% at High, and 34.5% at Ultra. These larger drops confirm that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, with the settings-based variation (Low to Ultra) producing a 52.8% frame rate reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 55.8 FPS is the only measured value below 60 FPS across all twelve data points, making it the single scenario where the system fails to deliver a consistently smooth experience.