Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 FPS that stresses both GPU and CPU, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a dataset that clearly shows where each component’s influence begins and ends. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings are the focus here, and the numbers reveal a combo that is strong but not without a clear performance ceiling in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, which is the expected signature of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 260.7 at 1920x1080 to 193.8 at 2560x1440, and then further to 120.4 at 3840x2160. That is a 46% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 38% drop from 1440p to 4K. The trend is similar at High settings, where the average FPS goes from 161.6 at 1080p down to 116.3 at 1440p, and then to 78.3 at 4K.

This pattern tells us that the RTX 4070 is the primary limiter as resolution increases. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is large, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is even more punishing, indicating that the GPU’s pixel throughput is being saturated. At 1080p, the CPU has more room to stretch its legs, as evidenced by the much higher frame rates. However, even at 1080p Low, the 260.7 average suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is still capable of feeding the GPU without becoming a hard bottleneck at this setting. The data does not show a scenario where the CPU causes frame rates to plateau; instead, the scaling is smooth and proportional to the GPU load. The jump from 85.7 FPS at 4K Medium to 120.4 FPS at 4K Low shows that lowering settings yields a significant return in this game, which is typical for a title that uses a mix of geometry and shading effects.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested combinations, this specific CPU-GPU pairing sits at rank 439 out of 1637 combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 27% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 78, and the GPU is at 81, so neither component is dragging the other down significantly in general benchmarks. The combo’s rank is slightly lower than what each part’s individual percentile might suggest, which points to a slight mismatch in this game’s specific workload. The Ryzen 5 5600GT’s 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate, but the RTX 4070’s raw power is best utilized when the CPU can keep up with instruction throughput.

The nearest rival CPUs to the 5600GT in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i7-10700, Intel Core i5-12490F, and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with deltaPct values of 0, -0.3, and 0.3 respectively. This means the 5600GT is effectively tied with these processors in general compute, but in Lockdown Protocol, the combo rank shows that the pairing is not in the top tier. The data suggests that while the GPU is doing the heavy lifting at higher resolutions, the CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5523 and single-thread score of 913 are not limiting factors that would push this combo into the top 100. The rank of 439 indicates that there are many combos with either faster CPUs or faster GPUs that achieve higher averages in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth is 504.2 GB/s, and the boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz. These specifications directly correlate with the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 55.4, which is the lowest recorded value in the dataset. This is a direct result of the GPU’s memory subsystem and shader throughput being saturated. The 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 4K textures, but the 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors when pushing Ultra settings at that resolution.

The GPU’s benchmark scores support this interpretation. Its Passmark G3D score is 26927, and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 168006, which are strong numbers. However, in Lockdown Protocol, the difference between 4K Medium (85.7 FPS) and 4K High (78.3 FPS) is only 7.4 FPS, while the jump from 4K High to 4K Ultra (55.4 FPS) is a much larger 22.9 FPS drop. This indicates that Ultra settings introduce effects that are disproportionately taxing on the RTX 4070’s compute units. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS is high, but the game’s Ultra preset likely relies on heavy post-processing and shadow calculations that hammer the 184 TMUs and 64 ROPs. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant component at every resolution above 1080p, and its performance ceiling is clearly defined by the 4K Ultra result.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for a high refresh rate experience?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings achieves an average of 260.7 FPS, which is the highest measured. For a 144Hz monitor, 2560x1440 at Medium settings yields 134.7 FPS, which is also above that threshold.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent and proportional to the GPU load. The 1080p Low result of 260.7 FPS indicates the CPU is not a hard limiter at lower resolutions, but the combo rank of 439 out of 1637 shows that other CPU-GPU pairings do achieve higher averages.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from High to Ultra settings?

A: At 4K, the average FPS drops from 78.3 at High to 55.4 at Ultra, a loss of 22.9 FPS. At 1080p, the drop is from 161.6 at High to 118.9 at Ultra, a loss of 42.7 FPS.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM enough for this game?

A: The data does not show any VRAM-related issues, as the GPU consistently delivers playable frame rates at 4K with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The bottleneck at 4K Ultra is more likely related to compute performance rather than memory capacity.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 193.8 FPS, while Medium settings produce 134.7 FPS. The 59.1 FPS difference is substantial and indicates that Medium settings introduce significant visual effects that impact GPU load.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo is ranked 439 out of 1637 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, has a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically tied in average benchmark score.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache is a notable resource for gaming, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 are solid for its class. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p, where the average FPS at Low settings reaches 260.7. This high number suggests that the CPU can issue draw calls fast enough to feed the RTX 4070 at lower resolutions, but the combo rank of 439 indicates that it is not among the top performers.

The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score is 5554, which is close to its 16-thread score of 5523, indicating that the processor scales well with all available threads. However, the game’s engine appears to benefit from higher single-thread performance, as the 3DMark single-thread score of 913 is relatively modest compared to the top CPUs. The nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 5600X, has a deltaPct of 0.3, meaning it is marginally faster in general benchmarks, but this does not translate into a significant advantage in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking suggests it is better than most CPUs, but it is not a top-tier gaming chip. The data shows that while the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K, it does cap the system’s potential at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings optimization. For players targeting 4K, the only viable options are Low (120.4 FPS) and Medium (85.7 FPS), as High (78.3 FPS) and Ultra (55.4 FPS) are either just below or well below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 4K offers the best balance, providing 85.7 FPS, which is a 54% improvement over the High preset and maintains acceptable visual quality. At 1440p, Medium settings at 134.7 FPS is the sweet spot for high refresh rate displays, as it is well above 100 FPS and only 59.1 FPS lower than Low, which offers diminishing visual returns. For 1080p, High settings at 161.6 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience that exceeds 144 Hz and only sacrifices 25 FPS compared to Medium. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution, as the data shows a disproportionate performance penalty: at 1440p, Ultra drops to 88.9 FPS, which is 45.8 FPS lower than High, and at 1080p, Ultra drops to 118.9 FPS, which is 42.7 FPS lower than High. The data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is poorly optimized for this hardware combination, and choosing High or Medium will yield the best experience in terms of frame rate consistency and visual fidelity.