Lockdown Protocol

The data for Lockdown Protocol on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 shows a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings choices. The measured frame rates reveal a clear hierarchy, with the combination of the 6-core, 12-thread processor and the 6 GB GDDR6 graphics card producing playable results at lower resolutions but struggling to maintain high refresh rates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the specific performance metrics, how the components interact, and which settings offer the best balance.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a significant performance drop, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 147.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 106.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 28%, and then further down to 70 FPS at 3840x2160, which is another 34% drop. This steep decline shows that the rendering workload at 4K is far beyond what the RTX 2060 can handle efficiently, even with minimal graphical demands.

The scaling behavior at higher settings is even more pronounced. Moving from High settings at 1080p (91.8 FPS) to 1440p (67 FPS) results in a 27% decrease, but the jump to 4K High yields only 41 FPS, a 39% drop from the 1440p figure. The Ultra preset tells a similar story, with 68.4 FPS at 1080p dropping to 47.4 FPS at 1440p and then collapsing to 29.8 FPS at 4K. This pattern strongly suggests that the 6 GB VRAM capacity and the 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060 are insufficient for the texture and shading demands at 3840x2160, causing the GPU to become the bottleneck regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 16 MB L3 cache and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, is not the limiting factor in this scenario. The consistent frame rate drops across all settings when moving from 1440p to 4K point directly to the graphics card's pixel throughput limits. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom, but at 4K the RTX 2060's 80.64 GPixel/s pixel rate is simply overwhelmed.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving high frame rates with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces the highest measured average at 147.8 FPS. For smoother gameplay, 1080p is clearly the most capable resolution, as even Medium settings at 104.3 FPS outperform the best 1440p result of 106.6 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's memory capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM is likely a significant contributor to the low 4K results. At 3840x2160, even on Low settings (70 FPS), the frame rate is far below the 1080p Low score, and Ultra settings at 4K drop to 29.8 FPS, indicating that memory bandwidth and capacity are exhausted.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: Based on the measured data, the CPU does not appear to be the primary bottleneck. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's 3DMark max threads score of 5455 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758 suggest sufficient processing power for the frame rates observed.

Q: What is the difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield an average of 74.5 FPS, while High settings produce 67 FPS. This 7.5 FPS difference (roughly 10%) is relatively small, indicating that the visual upgrade to High may be worthwhile for users with a 60 Hz monitor.

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

A: The combination ranks 1364 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing that it is not optimized for high-end 4K gaming.

Q: Can this system handle a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the 147.8 FPS average can support a 144 Hz display. However, at 1440p, only the Low preset (106.6 FPS) comes close, and at High or Ultra settings, the frame rates fall below 75 FPS, making 144 Hz only viable at the lowest settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the central component in determining this combo's gaming performance. With a boost clock of 1680 MHz and 1920 shading units, the GPU's raw compute power is moderate by modern standards, but its 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus is a notable limitation. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest that the memory subsystem is stretched thin at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but do not appear to provide a significant advantage in this particular title, as the measured FPS data shows no special handling for ray tracing or DLSS. The 12 nm TU106 chip, with a die size of 445 mm², is an older design, and its 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 performance is what drives the frame rates seen in the data.

Benchmark results place the RTX 2060 at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 15996, a delta of 0.5%, meaning the RTX 2060 is just barely ahead in synthetic tests. However, in actual game performance, the 6 GB VRAM is a constraint, particularly at 4K where the Ultra preset only achieves 29.8 FPS. The GPU's 80.64 GPixel/s pixel rate is the theoretical maximum for fill-rate heavy scenes, but the data indicates that the memory bandwidth is the more pressing bottleneck at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 147.8 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings reduce this to 104.3 FPS, and High further drops to 91.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 68.4 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 54% decrease from Low. This scaling suggests that the RTX 2060 can handle the pixel count at 1080p, but the increased shading and texture work at higher presets begins to tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent. Low settings produce 106.6 FPS, which is a 28% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium averages 74.5 FPS, High 67 FPS, and Ultra 47.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 55%, similar to the 1080p percentage, indicating that the relative cost of higher settings remains constant, but the absolute frame rates are lower due to the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. Low settings average 70 FPS, which is below the 1440p Medium score. Medium drops to 47.9 FPS, High to 41 FPS, and Ultra to 29.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra score is less than half of the 1080p Medium score, showing that the GPU is overwhelmed by the 8.3 million pixels. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo, as even the lowest settings cannot maintain a stable 60 FPS, and higher presets fall well below 50 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1364 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 17% of all configurations. This low ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the system is not competitive for high-end gaming. The CPU itself performs at the 78th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19983, and it is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, which has a delta of 0.2%. However, the GPU's 58th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down.

When compared to other tested systems, this combo's 4K performance is particularly weak. The 29.8 FPS Ultra result at 4K is far below what would be expected from a system targeting high refresh rates. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700, both with average scores of 16351 and a delta of -1.7%, would likely perform similarly in this game, given the close benchmark scores. The combination's low rank is driven by the GPU's limitations, not the CPU, which is a strong performer in its own right.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data suggests that Medium settings (104.3 FPS) offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 91.8 FPS are also viable for 60 Hz displays, but Medium provides a higher frame rate buffer. The Low preset at 147.8 FPS is excellent for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. Ultra at 68.4 FPS is playable but not recommended for fast-paced FPS action, as the lower frame rate can impact responsiveness.

At 1440p, the Low preset (106.6 FPS) is the only option that consistently exceeds 100 FPS. Medium (74.5 FPS) and High (67 FPS) are both suitable for 60 Hz monitors, with Medium offering a slight performance advantage. Ultra at 47.4 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. For users with 144 Hz 1440p monitors, only the Low preset comes close to hitting that target, and even then, it falls short.

For 4K, the data clearly indicates that this combo is not suitable for serious gaming. The Low preset (70 FPS) is the only setting that approaches playable levels, but it requires significant graphical compromises. Medium (47.9 FPS) and High (41 FPS) are below 60 FPS, and Ultra (29.8 FPS) is unplayable for an FPS title. The recommendation is to stick to 1080p or 1440p, as the 4K results are consistently poor across all settings.