Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination at rank 1009 out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle segment of the database. The pairing is fundamentally GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the CPU's modest 6-core/12-thread configuration becomes a factor at 1080p, where frame rates climb high enough to expose its limits. The data shows a consistent, predictable scaling pattern that makes this combo a solid, if unspectacular, 1080p performer.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling curve, with the most dramatic performance drop occurring between 1080p and 1440p. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 108.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 81.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 25%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings yields a further drop to 54.8 FPS, another 33% decrease. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are the primary limiting factors as pixel count rises.

The scaling behavior under Low settings is even more telling. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo produces 178.7 FPS, which drops by roughly 28% to 129 FPS at 1440p. However, the 4K Low result of 83.7 FPS represents only a 35% reduction from the 1440p figure. This relative flattening at 4K suggests that while the GPU remains the bottleneck, the CPU's 3.90 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock start to contribute to the ceiling, preventing the frame rate from scaling linearly with reduced graphical load.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (178.7 FPS) and Ultra (81.7 FPS) is 97 FPS. At 4K, that gap compresses to just 41.9 FPS (83.7 vs 41.8). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is saturated regardless of settings, making the CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads largely irrelevant to the final output. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 160 TMUs and 64 ROPs simply cannot keep pace with the pixel throughput demanded at 3840x2160.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1009 out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all pairings tested for this game.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all settings delivering playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 178.7 FPS, while even the demanding Ultra preset maintains 81.7 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (83.7 FPS) exceeds 60 FPS. Medium (58.2 FPS) and High (54.8 FPS) are borderline, while Ultra (41.8 FPS) falls below acceptable smoothness for an FPS title.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928). It trails the Intel Core i7-11800H by 0.2% (20024).

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

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER averages 22206 in benchmarks, which is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729). It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 2.5% (21670).

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance profile?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G scores 16758 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7038 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its single-thread scores are 2365 (R23) and 993 (R20), showing a strong balance for its 6-core/12-thread design.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1009 out of 1637, this pairing sits in the 62nd percentile of all tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This placement is notably lower than what the GPU's individual percentile (65th) might suggest, indicating that the CPU is dragging the overall result down. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 78th percentile among all CPUs does not translate into comparable gaming performance, as its 16 MB L3 cache and 7 nm process node cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

The ranking reveals that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming. At that resolution, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient to push frame rates high, but the CPU's 3.90 GHz base clock becomes the limiting factor at Low settings, where 178.7 FPS is achieved. The gap between the combo's rank and the sum of its parts suggests that in a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, the 12 threads of the CPU are adequate, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity of the GPU creates a ceiling that prevents higher overall placement.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results across all presets. Low settings produce 178.7 FPS, Medium reaches 126.9 FPS, High hits 108.7 FPS, and Ultra manages 81.7 FPS. These numbers show a clear hierarchy: each step from Low to Ultra costs roughly 25-30 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (51.8 FPS).

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress noticeably. Low settings yield 129 FPS, Medium drops to 93.8 FPS, High comes in at 81.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium here is 35.2 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to saturate. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, but it remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings produce 83.7 FPS, which is surprisingly close to the 1440p High result of 81.3 FPS. Medium achieves 58.2 FPS, High reaches 54.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 41.8 FPS. The incremental differences between presets at 4K are small (5.5 FPS between Low and Medium, 3.4 FPS between Medium and High), confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the primary constraint.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G's 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture, provide a solid foundation for Lockdown Protocol. Its 3.90 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock, combined with a 65 W TDP, indicate a power-efficient design that does not generate excessive heat. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance (2365 in Cinebench R23 single-core), which is crucial for an FPS title that relies on rapid input processing.

However, the data shows that the CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and 7 nm process node are not the bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the 178.7 FPS result approaches the practical limit for this CPU's 12 threads, as the PassMark multithread score of 19717 suggests. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5451 and max-thread score of 5455 indicate that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but Lockdown Protocol does not appear to be heavily multithreaded, as the 2-thread score of 1705 and 4-thread score of 3258 show diminishing returns.

The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19983, places it just above the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and just below the Intel Core i7-11800H (20024). This tight grouping suggests that the 5600G's performance is competitive with mobile-grade 8-core parts, but its desktop 6-core configuration limits its ability to push frame rates higher in CPU-bound scenarios like 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended configuration. It delivers 126.9 FPS, which is 18.2 FPS higher than High settings and only 51.8 FPS lower than Low. This preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Low settings while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (81.3 FPS) is the sweet spot, offering a 12.5 FPS improvement over Medium (93.8 FPS) is not worth the visual fidelity loss. The High preset at 1440p achieves a playable frame rate that is 18.8 FPS higher than Ultra (62.5 FPS) while looking nearly identical. For users prioritizing smoothness, 1440p Low (129 FPS) is viable, but the visual compromise is substantial.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (83.7 FPS) provides a comfortable experience. The Medium preset (58.2 FPS) is marginally playable, but the High (54.8 FPS) and Ultra (41.8 FPS) presets are not recommended for an FPS title where reaction time matters. The data shows that this combo is best used at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for users who prioritize resolution over frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, based on the Turing architecture and TU104 chip, is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 18169 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 22206 is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670). The 12 nm process node and 215 W TDP indicate that this is a power-hungry card, but the 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate for the measured frame rates.

The GPU's role in Lockdown Protocol is clear from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing enough headroom to reach 178.7 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates, causing the performance to collapse to 41.8 FPS at Ultra. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores do not appear to provide any benefit in this title, as the measured FPS scales linearly with pixel count rather than showing any ray tracing or DLSS advantages.