Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sits at rank 869 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing almost exactly in the middle of the database, which is a surprisingly strong showing for a combination that pairs a CPU with integrated graphics as its headline feature with a GPU that has been on the market for several years. The data indicates this combo will handle the game comfortably at most settings, though users chasing maximum frame rates at 4K will need to make some compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 869 out of 1637 combos means this pairing outperforms roughly 47% of all tested configurations while trailing the other 53%. For context, the CPU alone sits in the 78th percentile against all processors in the database, while the GPU lands in the 69th percentile against all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentile figures suggests the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, but the GPU is by no means a weak link.

Looking at the measured frame rates, this combo delivers playable performance across the board. At 1080p, the lowest average frame rate recorded is 90.4 FPS on Ultra settings, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced FPS title. The 1440p results tell a similar story, with the Ultra preset still managing 70.1 FPS average. Even at 4K, the High preset holds at 60.6 FPS average, which is exactly at the standard for console-like smoothness. The only configuration that drops below 60 FPS at 4K is Ultra, which averages 44.9 FPS.

This ranking makes sense given the hardware. The Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, and the RTX 3060 Ti is a 4864-shader Ampere GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Neither component is top-tier by 2025 standards, but both are competent mid-range parts that complement each other well in a game that appears to scale predictably with resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The data shows 60.6 FPS average on High settings at 3840x2160, which is playable. Ultra settings drop to 44.9 FPS average, so users should stick to High or below for a smooth 4K experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset delivers 86.5 FPS average, while Medium runs at 102.6 FPS. For competitive play, Low settings push the average to 142.9 FPS. Any preset above Low will provide a solid experience, but High offers the best balance between visual quality and performance.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983. It sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949), the Intel Core i7-11800H (20024), the AMD EPYC 7713P (20024), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928). This indicates the 5600G is performance-equivalent to these very different processors in synthetic workloads.

Q: Is the GPU holding back the CPU in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 198.7 FPS average, which is likely near the CPU's limit. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 44.9 FPS, indicating the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count.

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing in the database?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 25120. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, 0.2% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235, 0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, 0.7% faster). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect performance in this game?

A: No. The Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics in the Ryzen 5 5600G are not used when the RTX 3060 Ti is installed. The system runs on the discrete GPU, and the integrated graphics only matter for systems without a dedicated card.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 198.7 FPS at 1080p to 142.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 95.7 FPS at 4K. That represents a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and another 33% drop from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline indicates the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting at these settings.

The High settings preset shows a similar pattern. The average goes from 120.1 FPS at 1080p to 86.5 FPS at 1440p, then to 60.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28% and 30% respectively. This consistency across settings suggests the scaling is primarily driven by resolution rather than preset complexity.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p, the combo manages 90.4 FPS average. At 1440p, it drops to 70.1 FPS, a 22% reduction. At 4K, it falls to 44.9 FPS, a 36% drop from 1440p. The larger drop at 4K Ultra indicates the GPU is being pushed past its comfortable operating range. Users targeting 4K should stick with High settings, where the 60.6 FPS average is still smooth.

The data indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K. The fact that Low settings at 1080p achieve nearly 200 FPS average suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering capabilities limit the maximum output at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 198.7 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play on high refresh rate monitors. Medium settings drop to 139.9 FPS average, still smooth for most displays. High settings average 120.1 FPS, and Ultra runs at 90.4 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

The 2560x1440 results are more varied. Low settings average 142.9 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings run at 102.6 FPS average, and High delivers 86.5 FPS. Ultra drops to 70.1 FPS average. These numbers indicate 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and performance across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU starts to show its limits. Low settings average 95.7 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 63.4 FPS average, and High runs at 60.6 FPS. Ultra falls to 44.9 FPS average, which is below the smoothness threshold for a fast-paced FPS game. Users with 4K displays should stick with High or Medium settings for the best experience.

The spread between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 108.3 FPS (198.7 minus 90.4). At 1440p, the spread is 72.8 FPS (142.9 minus 70.1). At 4K, the spread is 50.8 FPS (95.7 minus 44.9). This narrowing indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, reducing the impact of settings changes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and boosts to 1665 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications place the card in the mid-range of the GeForce 30-series lineup.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at the tested settings. The fact that the game runs at 4K High with 60.6 FPS average suggests the VRAM allocation is manageable. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth helps maintain consistent frame pacing, particularly at higher resolutions where memory throughput becomes more critical.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate. These figures indicate the card can handle modern rendering techniques, and the 38 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing support. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support with a feature level of 12_2 ensures compatibility with current game APIs.

The benchmark data shows the RTX 3060 Ti performing at 20349 in PassMark G3D and 10006 in GPU compute tests. Its OpenCL score of 109075 and Vulkan score of 107543 indicate strong compute performance for a card in this class. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking against all GPUs in the database confirms it is a solid, if not exceptional, performer for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The 16 MB L3 cache is shared across all cores.

This processor is notable for including Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, which is why it carries the "G" designation. However, in this combo, the integrated graphics are unused, and the CPU serves purely as a compute resource. The 6 cores and 12 threads handle game logic and physics without issue, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores show strong single-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365 and multi-core score of 16758 indicate a capable processor for gaming workloads. The Geekbench single-core score of 1933 and multi-core score of 7693 confirm this. The PassMark single-thread score of 3177 is particularly relevant for FPS games, which often depend heavily on single-thread performance.

The Ryzen 5 5600G sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11600H, which scores 19949 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i7-11800H, which scores 20024 (0.2% higher). These tiny deltas show the 5600G is competitive with mobile H-series processors from Intel, despite being a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's 3DMark scores of 872 single-thread and 5455 max-threads indicate it can sustain high clock speeds under load.