Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places a combination of CPU and GPU demands on a system, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER represents a specific balance of capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz, which provides solid single-thread responsiveness for game logic and physics. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, indicating that it can handle both multi-threaded background tasks and the primary game thread effectively. Its 3DMark scores, such as 5554 for max threads and 913 for single thread, further suggest a capable foundation for an FPS title that relies on consistent frame pacing rather than extreme core counts.

The GTX 1660 SUPER is the other half of this pairing, a Turing-architecture GPU with 1408 shading units and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is a critical factor for texture streaming and resolution scaling. The GPU's boost clock of 1785 MHz and base clock of 1530 MHz define its raw throughput, which is measured at 5.027 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The data shows that in this game, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The processor's PassMark multithread score of 20325 and single-thread score of 3348 place it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms a majority of processors in general compute tasks. However, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 12699 and its 53rd percentile ranking indicate a more mid-range position, which aligns with the observed frame rates in the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo responds to different quality presets, and the optimal choice depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 123 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. This suggests that for competitive play, where high refresh rates matter more than visual fidelity, the Low preset is the most effective choice. However, the Medium preset still offers a strong 87 FPS average, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The consistency of the Medium preset, with a narrower frame time variance compared to the jump from Low to High, makes it a viable alternative for players who want a balance between responsiveness and visual quality. The High preset at 1080p drops to 76 FPS average, which is still playable but represents a significant 11 FPS reduction from Medium.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. The Low preset yields 90 FPS average, which is excellent for a higher resolution, but the Medium preset falls to 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. The High preset at 56 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS show diminishing returns as the GPU becomes more stressed. For 1440p, the Low preset is clearly the best recommendation if the goal is to maintain a high frame rate, as it stays above 90 FPS. The Medium preset is the highest setting that remains consistently above 60 FPS, but the margin is thin, with the minimum dipping to 54 FPS. Data indicates that chasing High or Ultra at this resolution will result in a sub-60 FPS experience, which is often undesirable for a fast-paced FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, with an average of 58 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High and Ultra are effectively unplayable for competitive purposes, averaging 36 FPS and 27 FPS respectively. The best experience per the measured rows is achieved by matching the preset to the resolution: Low for 4K to stay near 60 FPS, Low or Medium for 1440p to maintain high refresh rates, and Low or Medium for 1080p to maximize frame rates. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with Medium settings as the sweet spot, as it provides a 87 FPS average without sacrificing too much visual detail, while the Low preset is reserved for players who prioritize maximum frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this hardware combination. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 123. Moving to 2560x1440 with the same settings, the average drops to 90 FPS, a reduction of 33 FPS or roughly 27%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls to 58 FPS, which is a further reduction of 32 FPS from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the frame rate drops nearly proportionally with the increase in pixel count. The CPU's performance, as measured by its high Cinebench scores, does not appear to be the constraining element at these settings, since the frame rate drop is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

For the Medium preset, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p, the average is 87 FPS, which drops to 64 FPS at 1440p and 41 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 26% and 36% respectively, showing that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity are being pushed harder. The High preset shows 76 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K, with the 1440p to 4K drop being 36%, which is slightly steeper than the 1080p to 1440p drop of 26%. This suggests that at higher settings, the 6 GB VRAM buffer and the 192-bit memory interface become more critical, as the higher resolution textures and effects demand more memory bandwidth.

The Ultra preset exhibits the steepest scaling curve, with 57 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36%. This non-linear degradation is typical of a GPU that is running out of raw compute resources or memory bandwidth. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is a finite resource, and the data shows that it is exhausted at 4K with higher presets. The CPU, with its 12 threads and 16 MB L3 cache, is capable of sustaining these frame rates, as evidenced by the 123 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a frame rate that would require a reasonably fast processor to achieve. Therefore, the limiting component in this combo for Lockdown Protocol is the GPU, especially at resolutions above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER holds a rank of 3166 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 15% of all combinations, which is a notable position given the individual components' specifications. The CPU alone performs well, sitting in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking pulls the overall combo down. The data indicates that this pairing is not optimized for high-end performance in this title, as the GPU's mid-range standing limits the system's ability to handle demanding settings and resolutions.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals shows a tight cluster of performance. The Intel Core i5-12490F has an average score of 20802, which is only 0.3% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600GT's 20733. Similarly, the Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U are 0.4% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7J13 is 0.5% higher. This means the CPU is essentially on par with these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting that the processor is not the reason for the low combo rank. The GPU, on the other hand, is compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 580, which is also 0.4% faster. The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 is 0.7% slower, and the AMD Radeon 740M is 0.9% slower. These small deltas indicate that the GTX 1660 SUPER is positioned within a narrow performance band, but it is still a generation behind more modern GPUs.

The combo rank of 3166 out of 3714 suggests that while the CPU is competitive, the GPU's age and specifications are holding back the overall experience. The 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus are not sufficient for the highest presets at 4K, as shown by the 27 FPS average at Ultra settings. The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming or esports titles where frame rates are more important than graphical fidelity. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the low rank means that most other tested combinations will deliver higher average frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 score of 17272, does not compensate for the GPU's limitations in this GPU-bound scenario.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the most suitable resolution, as it allows for an average of 123 FPS at Low settings and 87 FPS at Medium settings. Higher resolutions result in significant frame rate drops, with 4K Low averaging only 58 FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 58 FPS. Medium drops to 41 FPS, and High and Ultra are below 36 FPS, which is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. Therefore, 4K is only viable at the lowest settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop that aligns with GPU-bound behavior, while the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores suggest it has sufficient headroom.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F and 0.4% lower than the Intel Xeon 6325P. This places it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a competitive processor.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 123 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 87 FPS. This is a difference of 36 FPS, showing that the Low preset offers a significant performance advantage for a relatively modest drop in visual quality.

Q: Does the GTX 1660 SUPER's VRAM affect performance?

A: The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 27, which is likely influenced by the memory capacity and bandwidth constraints when handling high-resolution textures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is organized by resolution and settings, providing a clear picture of performance across the board.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 123 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The High preset averages 76 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, with the largest gap between Low and Medium at 36 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 90 FPS, which is a 33 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. The High preset averages 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS. The relative drop from Low to Medium is 26 FPS, which is slightly more than the 36 FPS drop at 1080p, indicating increased GPU stress.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is the only setting that remains above 40 FPS. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. The High preset averages 36 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 27 FPS. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is nearly unplayable, with a frame rate that is less than half of the 1080p Low result. The minimum FPS data for Medium at all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: 74 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K, which demonstrates the GPU's diminishing capability as pixel count increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the defining component in this combo's performance in Lockdown Protocol. Its Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process, includes 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The GPU's base clock of 1530 MHz and boost clock of 1785 MHz are relatively modest by modern standards, but they are supplemented by a memory configuration that includes 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. The memory clock of 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective, provides a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is a key specification for this game, as the measured frame rates at higher resolutions suggest that texture and geometry data transfer is a limiting factor.

The GPU's pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s define its fill rate capabilities. In Lockdown Protocol, these rates are sufficient for 1080p gaming at high frame rates, but they become inadequate at 4K, especially with higher presets. The FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS places it in the lower mid-range of GPUs, which is reflected in its PassMark G3D score of 12699 and its 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs. The data shows that the GPU is the reason the combo rank is 3166 out of 3714, as its performance ceiling is reached at 1440p Medium, where it averages 64 FPS.

The GPU's memory capacity of 6 GB is another critical factor. At 1080p, this is sufficient for most presets, as evidenced by the 57 FPS average at Ultra. However, at 4K, the higher resolution textures and effects can exceed this capacity, leading to performance degradation. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra of 27 FPS indicates that the GPU is struggling to manage memory resources, potentially swapping data to slower storage. The GTX 1660 SUPER's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and Radeon RX 580, have very similar average scores, with deltas of only 0.4%, confirming that this GPU is firmly in a specific performance tier. The GPU's DirectX 12 support in the 12_1 flavor and Vulkan 1.4 support ensure it can run modern games, but the raw hardware limits its ability to deliver smooth frame rates at high resolutions and settings. The data consistently points to the GPU as the bottleneck, and any performance improvements in this combo would require a GPU upgrade rather than a CPU change.