Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 FPS that stresses the GPU far more than the CPU, and the data for this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti shows a system that is playable only at the lowest settings and resolution. The measured FPS figures reveal a hard ceiling imposed by the graphics card, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance providing little help when the GPU is the bottleneck. This analysis breaks down the frame rates, the role of each component, and the practical settings for this combination.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and consistent, confirming that the GTX 1050 Ti is the limiting factor. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 58.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 45.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and then plummets to 32 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 45.5% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a steep decline that points directly at the GPU’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit memory bus being overwhelmed by the pixel count.

The pattern repeats across all quality presets. At High settings, the average drops from 37.2 FPS at 1080p to 31 FPS at 1440p, then to 16.5 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic collapse, going from 31.8 FPS at 1080p down to 12.3 FPS at 4K — a 61.3% loss. These numbers indicate that the GPU is running out of raw throughput and memory bandwidth as resolution increases, since the CPU’s workload does not scale linearly with resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the constraint here; its benchmark scores (e.g., 16758 in Cinebench R23 multicore) far exceed what a 2.138 TFLOPS GPU can feed.

The scaling behavior suggests that even dropping from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 22-24% performance at Low and High settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K, the system becomes effectively unplayable at any setting above Low, with averages of 16.5 FPS or lower. This is not a CPU limitation — the 5600G’s single-thread score of 2365 in Cinebench R23 is more than adequate for modern FPS titles. The data shows that resolution scaling is linear with GPU load, making the GTX 1050 Ti the definitive bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: No. The highest average FPS recorded is 58.9 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is just shy of 60. Every other configuration falls below that, with Medium at 1080p yielding 44.7 FPS and High at 1080p yielding 37.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this hardware?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the game approaches playable frame rates. At 1440p, the best average is 45.9 FPS on Low, and at 4K, the best is 32 FPS on Low. The 1080p Low setting is the only configuration that stays above 55 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, placing it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928). It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P, both at 20024.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile compared to all GPUs?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti sits in the 30th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5316. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce 930A, which scores 5317 (a 0% difference), showing this GPU is near the bottom of the performance hierarchy.

Q: Does the CPU’s integrated graphics help in this game?

A: No. The measured data uses the discrete GTX 1050 Ti, not the Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Vega 7 is not a factor in these results, and the discrete GPU alone is already the bottleneck.

Q: Can the 4 GB VRAM handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 31.8 FPS, which is borderline. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 20.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 12.3 FPS. The 4 GB frame buffer is insufficient for high-resolution textures and effects.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks 1617 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 1.2% of all systems tested, which is a clear indicator of its limited capability in this game. The ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU, as the CPU’s 78th percentile standing (higher than 78% of all CPUs) is wasted when paired with a GPU in the 30th percentile.

The combo rank reflects the measured FPS data: a system that cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1080p Low is going to sit near the bottom of any ranking. The 20 combos below this one likely feature even older or weaker GPUs, but the fact that this pairing is 20th from the bottom shows how far modern FPS titles have moved past the GTX 1050 Ti’s capabilities. The CPU is not the problem — it is a solid mid-range part with a 19983 average benchmark score — but the GPU’s 5316 average score drags the entire combo down. For context, the GPU’s nearest rivals are mobile and low-end desktop parts like the GeForce 940M (5297) and Radeon R7 240 (5280), which are not suitable for any modern gaming at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system achieves its best results. Low settings yield an average of 58.9 FPS, which is the only configuration that comes close to a smooth 60 FPS experience. Medium settings drop to 44.7 FPS, High settings to 37.2 FPS, and Ultra to 31.8 FPS. These numbers show that even at 1080p, the GTX 1050 Ti cannot handle medium or higher presets without dropping below 45 FPS, which will feel stuttery in a fast-paced FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance falls off a cliff. Low settings average 45.9 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium averages 32.4 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra drops to 20.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 13.5 FPS, suggesting that the Medium preset adds significant GPU load that this card cannot sustain.

At 3840x2160, the system is barely functional. Low settings average 32 FPS, which might be acceptable for a slow-paced game, but Lockdown Protocol is an FPS where 32 FPS is a disadvantage. Medium averages 18.7 FPS, High averages 16.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 12.3 FPS. None of these are playable for competitive or even casual play.

The data shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1050 Ti is a 1080p Low-to-Medium card for this game, and nothing more. The 4 GB VRAM and 112.1 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough for higher resolutions or quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and a TDP of 65 W, making it a power-efficient choice. Its benchmark performance is strong: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365, with a Geekbench multicore score of 7693.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS numbers do not change dramatically between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution, which indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck — if it were, the FPS would remain flat regardless of GPU load. The fact that FPS drops by roughly half from 1080p Low (58.9) to 4K Low (32) shows that the GPU is doing all the heavy lifting.

The 5600G’s performance is more than enough for this game’s CPU demands, as evidenced by its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11800H, which scores 20024 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, which scores 19928 (0.3% lower). These comparisons show that the 5600G is a well-balanced mid-range CPU that will not hold back any modern game at 1080p or 1440p, provided the GPU can keep up.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable configuration for this combo is 1920x1080 with Low settings. This yields an average of 58.9 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p drop to 44.7 FPS, which is borderline playable but will cause noticeable stuttering in fast-action scenes. High and Ultra settings at 1080p (37.2 and 31.8 FPS respectively) are not recommended for any serious play.

At 2560x1440, Low settings (45.9 FPS) are the only option worth considering, and even that is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium (32.4 FPS) and above are not playable. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable — the best average is 32 FPS on Low, which is too low for an FPS.

For the best experience, the data suggests playing at 1080p Low with the possibility of experimenting with Medium if the user can tolerate frame rates in the mid-40s. The GTX 1050 Ti’s 4 GB VRAM and 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the limiting factors, so any settings that reduce GPU load — like lowering shadow quality or disabling anti-aliasing — will help. However, the measured numbers show that even the Low preset at 1080p cannot reach a locked 60 FPS, so users should expect a slightly below-60 experience and adjust their expectations accordingly. The CPU has headroom to spare, but the GPU cannot be pushed further without sacrificing playability.