Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers playable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The combination ranks in the bottom 16% of tested configurations, yet it still manages a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 80.4 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 24%. Moving to 4K at the same High preset yields 40.4 FPS, which represents a 50% drop from the 1080p result. This steep scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the GTX 1070’s compute and memory bandwidth are being saturated.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system produces 131 FPS, which drops to 99.2 FPS at 1440p and 60.2 FPS at 4K. The fact that 4K Low still manages to hit the 60 FPS threshold suggests that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU is working near its limits. The delta between 1080p and 1440p Low is 24.2%, while the delta between 1440p and 4K Low is 39.3%, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s becomes increasingly strained as pixel count rises.

The difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution further confirms the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At 1080p, the spread is 71.2 FPS (131 vs 59.8), while at 4K the spread narrows to 32.1 FPS (60.2 vs 28.1). This narrowing at 4K suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, retains enough headroom even at lower settings, but the GPU simply cannot translate that headroom into higher frame rates when pixel throughput demands exceed its capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600G and GTX 1070 ranks 1379th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 15.8% of all configurations. This low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU’s age and tier, as the GTX 1070 sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is comparatively stronger, ranking at the 78th percentile among all processors, which creates an imbalance that limits overall system performance in this title.

In the broader context of tested hardware, the Ryzen 5 5600G’s average benchmark score of 19983 places it nearly level with the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949, 0.2% slower) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (20024, 0.2% faster). This near-parity with both mobile and server-class parts highlights that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. Meanwhile, the GTX 1070’s average benchmark score of 12331 is within 1.4% of the GTX 1650 SUPER (12504, 1.4% faster), positioning it as a capable 1080p-class GPU that struggles at higher resolutions.

The rank of 1379 out of 1637 does not tell the whole story, however. The measured FPS data shows that this combo is perfectly usable for competitive play at 1080p, where even Ultra settings produce 59.8 FPS. The low rank is more a reflection of the fact that many tested combos feature newer or higher-tier GPUs, not that this pairing fails to deliver playable performance in Lockdown Protocol.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the key specification for understanding 4K performance.

The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 6.463 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s explain why 4K Ultra is the weakest result at 28.1 FPS. At 4K, the pixel count is 8.3 million versus 2.1 million at 1080p, requiring the ROPs and memory subsystem to work four times harder. The GTX 1070’s passmark G3D score of 13498 places it at the 51st percentile, and its nearest rivals include the GTX 1650 SUPER (12504, 1.4% faster) and the GTX 880M (12490, 1.3% slower), confirming its mid-range positioning.

The memory clock of 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) is a limiting factor at 4K. The bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes insufficient when texture and geometry data demands double at 4K. This is evident in the 4K results: Low produces 60.2 FPS, Medium drops to 43 FPS, and High falls to 40.4 FPS, showing that memory bandwidth saturation occurs quickly as settings increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable frame rates across all settings. Low yields 131 FPS, Medium produces 93.4 FPS, High reaches 80.4 FPS, and Ultra manages 59.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 54.4% reduction in performance, which is a typical curve for a GPU with 8 GB of VRAM and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth. None of these results dip below the 60 FPS threshold except Ultra, and even that is close enough for adaptive sync monitors to handle smoothly.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low produces 99.2 FPS, Medium delivers 69.1 FPS, High achieves 61 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is the first clear sign of GPU strain, falling 19.7% below the 60 FPS target. For players with 144Hz monitors, the Low preset is the only option that fully saturates the refresh rate, while Medium and High provide good experiences on 60Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070’s limitations become apparent. Low produces 60.2 FPS, which is marginal but playable. Medium drops to 43 FPS, High falls to 40.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28.1 FPS. The delta between 4K Low and 4K Ultra is 53.3%, which is proportionally similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are far below the thresholds for smooth gameplay. Only the Low preset at 4K reaches the 60 FPS mark, and it does so with barely a 0.3% margin.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong for its class: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365, along with a Geekbench multicore score of 7693.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the system produces 131 FPS, which is well below the CPU’s theoretical maximum throughput. This indicates that the GTX 1070 is the limiting factor even at the lowest settings. The CPU’s 3DMark scores (5451 for 16 threads, 872 for single thread) show that it has ample headroom for this game’s workload, which is typical of an FPS title that relies more on GPU rasterization than complex CPU simulation.

The Ryzen 5 5600G’s nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% slower) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (0.3% slower), which underscores that this is not a weak processor. However, its integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant here since the system uses a discrete GPU. The CPU’s 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and PCIe Gen 3 interface do not appear to bottleneck the GTX 1070 in this title, as the FPS scaling remains GPU-dominated across all resolution and settings combinations.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the High preset at 80.4 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Players seeking maximum frame rates can use Low at 131 FPS, but this sacrifices significant visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 93.4 FPS is a reasonable middle ground for those with 144Hz monitors who want higher refresh rates without dropping to minimal settings. Ultra at 59.8 FPS is only suitable for players who prioritize visuals over smoothness and have a 60Hz display.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 69.1 FPS provides the best experience, delivering above-60 FPS performance while maintaining moderate graphical fidelity. The High preset at 61 FPS is also viable, though it leaves less headroom for frame time spikes. Low at 99.2 FPS is ideal for competitive players who want high refresh rates, while Ultra at 48.1 FPS should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept sub-60 FPS gameplay.

For 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 60.2 FPS is recommended for general play. Medium at 43 FPS and High at 40.4 FPS are playable but noticeably less smooth, and Ultra at 28.1 FPS is not recommended for any scenario. The data clearly shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming beyond minimal settings, and users with 4K displays should strongly consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with 60+ FPS?

A: Yes, all settings presets at 1920x1080 achieve at least 59.8 FPS. Low produces 131 FPS, Medium 93.4 FPS, High 80.4 FPS, and Ultra 59.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this system?

A: The Medium preset at 69.1 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and frame rate. High at 61 FPS is also viable, while Low at 99.2 FPS is better for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which produces 60.2 FPS. Medium drops to 43 FPS, High to 40.4 FPS, and Ultra to 28.1 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: It ranks 1379th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 15.8%. The GTX 1070 is at the 51st percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600G is at the 78th percentile among CPUs.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The GTX 1070’s performance drops sharply at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600G’s benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 16758, single-core 2365) show it has sufficient headroom.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Ultra at 1080p produces 59.8 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. High at 80.4 FPS is recommended for a smoother experience, but Ultra is acceptable for players with 60Hz displays who prioritize visual quality.