Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-range combination that delivers playable frame rates across most of Lockdown Protocol's settings, though the data reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution. The combo ranks in the 29th percentile of tested configurations, and the measured FPS numbers show a system that handles 1080p very well but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with the Low preset reaching 159 FPS average and High hitting 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset still manages 117 FPS, while 3840x2160 drops significantly, with only the Low preset exceeding 75 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093 places it 0.4% behind the RTX 3060 Mobile (score 18159), 0.5% behind the Radeon Pro 5700 (score 18189), and 1.5% behind the Radeon RX 460 (score 18373). These are very small deltas, indicating closely matched performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G a capable CPU for this game?

A: The CPU sits at the 74th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 21088. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i3-1220P (0.1% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (0.1% slower), and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (0.2% slower).

Q: What settings provide the best balance at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 yields 83 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS at this resolution, whereas High drops to 72 FPS and Ultra falls to 54 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and is it sufficient?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Lockdown Protocol, this appears adequate across all tested presets, as the game's frame rate scaling follows a predictable pattern without signs of memory-related stutters.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2630th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the system's measured performance across all resolutions and settings in Lockdown Protocol.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, while its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps. The memory subsystem is configured on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. With 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, the card also includes 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, enabling DirectX 12 Ultimate support through the 12_2 feature level.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial for its class: the FP32 performance is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 14.36 TFLOPS using the 2:1 ratio. The pixel rate reaches 105.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate hits 224.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate into measurable benchmark results, with the GPU scoring 16462 in Passmark G3D and 6721 in Passmark GPU compute. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 2011, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 76957 and 77402, respectively.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer appears to handle all tested settings without exceeding capacity. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra presets follows a consistent pattern across resolutions, suggesting that memory capacity is not the limiting factor. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 159 FPS on Low, 113 FPS on Medium, 99 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra represents a 53% reduction in frame rate, which aligns with the increasing shading and texture demands placed on the GPU's 2176 shading units.

The GPU's position at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093, places it in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.6% of its score, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER is competently positioned among its peers. The slight edge held by the Radeon RX 460 (1.5% faster) and Intel Arc A770M (1.6% faster) in synthetic benchmarks does not necessarily translate to Lockdown Protocol performance, where the measured FPS data provides the definitive picture.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It runs at a base clock of 3.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP from the AMD Socket AM4 platform. The CPU is manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Benchmark results for the 5600G show balanced single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10551, while single-core reaches 1409. Geekbench scores are 8428 multi-core and 1801 single-core. The Passmark multi-thread score is 19717, with single-thread at 3177. The 3DMark suite shows scaling from 872 in single-thread to 5455 in max-threads, with 4-thread and 8-thread scores of 3258 and 4694 respectively. These numbers place the CPU at the 74th percentile of all processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads appear sufficient to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck at most settings. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (159 FPS) suggests the CPU can feed the GPU with high frame rates, while the 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS indicates the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions and settings. The 16 MB of L3 cache provides adequate data locality for the game's workloads, and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the dual-channel DDR4 configuration without appearing to constrain performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are closely matched, with the Intel Core i3-1220P scoring 21066 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V at 21112 (0.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U at 21133 (0.2% lower). These tiny deltas suggest that the 5600G's processing power is on par with alternatives, though the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant when paired with the discrete RTX 2060 SUPER.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2630th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 29th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 71% of tested combos achieve higher performance. The ranking reflects the measured FPS data across all four resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra).

The combo's position in the database indicates that while it is far from the top-tier systems, it is not among the lowest performers either. The 1080p results are particularly strong, with Low settings reaching 159 FPS and Medium at 113 FPS. These numbers would likely place the combo in a favorable position for competitive play at this resolution. The 1440p results are more moderate, with the Medium preset at 83 FPS representing a reasonable balance. The 4K results, however, drop to 75 FPS on Low and 35 FPS on Ultra, which drags the overall ranking down.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system's performance is consistent with its component tier. The CPU's 74th percentile rank and the GPU's 62nd percentile rank suggest a balanced pairing, though the GPU is the weaker component relative to their respective peer groups. This imbalance becomes apparent at 4K, where the GPU's limitations are more pronounced than the CPU's, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all settings. The Low preset achieves 159 FPS average, providing a very smooth experience for fast-paced gameplay. Medium settings yield 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and maximum of 130 FPS, indicating consistent frame times. High settings produce 99 FPS average, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 74 FPS, still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset maintains 117 FPS average, which is still excellent. Medium settings produce 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, offering a good balance for most players. High settings deliver 72 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 54 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings achieve 75 FPS average, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS, showing noticeable frame rate variability. High settings produce 47 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS, making these presets less suitable for a smooth experience at 4K.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only setting at 1440p and 4K that includes minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1440p Medium, the 70-95 FPS range indicates a 35% variation from minimum to maximum, while at 4K Medium, the 45-62 FPS range shows a 38% variation. These figures suggest that frame pacing remains relatively stable across resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings at 99 FPS provide an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, while Ultra at 74 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image fidelity. For competitive play, Low at 159 FPS offers the highest frame rates, but Medium at 113 FPS provides a strong compromise with better visuals.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 83 FPS represent the best experience per the measured rows. This preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while offering better visual quality than Low. High settings at 72 FPS are also acceptable, but the closer proximity to the 60 FPS threshold reduces headroom. Ultra at 54 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

For 3840x2160, Low settings at 75 FPS are the only preset that maintains a clear margin above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 53 FPS may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, but the 45 FPS minimum suggests potential stuttering in demanding scenes. High and Ultra settings at 47 FPS and 35 FPS respectively are not recommended for a consistently smooth experience.

The data indicates that Medium is the highest preset that maintains playable frame rates across all three resolutions, with 113 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. For players who prefer a consistent settings profile across resolutions, Medium is the safest choice, though the 4K result falls short of 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals the system's limiting component at each resolution. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 159 at 1080p to 117 at 1440p and 75 at 4K. This represents a 26% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 113 FPS to 83 FPS to 53 FPS, showing a 27% drop to 1440p and a 53% drop to 4K.

The High settings show a similar pattern: 99 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K, with a 27% reduction to 1440p and a 53% reduction to 4K. Ultra settings follow the same trend: 74 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K, representing a 27% drop to 1440p and a 53% drop to 4K.

The consistent scaling pattern across all settings presets indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the FPS roughly halves, which is expected behavior for a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not scale as predictably with resolution, especially at lower settings where the GPU has less work to do.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is reasonably balanced, with the CPU capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM does not appear to be a constraint, as the scaling remains consistent even at Ultra settings where memory usage would be highest. This analysis points to the GPU as the component that should be upgraded first for players seeking higher performance at 1440p or 4K in Lockdown Protocol.