Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER produces a clear bottleneck profile: the data shows a GPU that dominates at lower resolutions, while the CPU's limitations become the defining factor at 1080p. This combination ranks in the 83rd percentile (283rd out of 1,637 tested combos), indicating a strong overall setup, but the measured frame rates reveal that its performance character shifts dramatically depending on the resolution and settings chosen.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic resolution-scaling curve, but with a telltale sign of CPU limitation at the low end. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 260.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 214 FPS, a 17.8% reduction. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 134.3 FPS, a further 37.2% drop from 1440p. This steep decline from 1080p to 1440p, and again to 4K, indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not the primary constraint at 1080p; the frame rate is being capped by the Ryzen 5 5600GT's single-thread performance. The GPU is waiting on the CPU to feed it data.

At higher settings, the scaling pattern shifts. From 1080p High (178.6 FPS) to 1440p High (132.2 FPS), there is a 26% drop. From 1440p High to 4K High (86.5 FPS), there is a further 34.6% drop. This more gradual decline suggests that as the graphical load increases, the GPU begins to take over as the limiting factor, but the CPU still exerts a notable influence. The most extreme scaling is seen at Ultra settings, where 1080p yields 137.7 FPS, 1440p drops to 98.6 FPS (a 28.4% reduction), and 4K falls to 66.4 FPS (a 32.7% reduction from 1440p). The progression across all settings shows that while the GPU is capable of handling 4K, the performance at 1080p is artificially suppressed.

The data suggests that for this specific title, the optimal balance between CPU and GPU load is found at 1440p. At this resolution, the RTX 4070 SUPER is sufficiently loaded to produce high frame rates (132.2 FPS on High) without the CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p. At 4K, the GPU workload becomes the dominant factor, but the frame rates still remain playable on High settings. The 1080p results, while numerically the highest, are not indicative of the GPU's true potential, as the CPU limits the output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end card with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz, with a base clock of 1980 MHz. In this game, the VRAM allocation appears sufficient across all tested resolutions, as the data does not show any anomalous performance collapses that would indicate memory capacity issues. The card's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate are more than adequate for the game's demands.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 42,576. Its closest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42,653 (a 0.2% difference), and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at 42,723 (a 0.3% difference). This indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is performing exactly in line with expectations for its class. The data shows that this GPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios; the evidence points to the CPU as the limiting factor at 1080p.

The architectural advantage of the Ada Lovelace design, with its 56 RT cores and 224 Tensor cores, does not seem to be a deciding factor in this specific benchmark set, as the measured FPS figures are purely rasterization results. The GPU's role is to render the frame at the target resolution, and it does so effectively, but its output is constrained by the CPU's ability to issue draw calls at higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combo ranks 283rd out of 1,637 tested combinations. This places it in the top 17.3% of all tested system configurations, indicating a well-balanced high-performance setup. The rank reflects the combined capability of the two components, and the data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of this high ranking.

The CPU alone is in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,740. Its closest rivals are the Intel Core i7-10700 (20,746, 0% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20,680, 0.3% difference). This shows the 5600GT is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not a top-tier CPU. The GPU, however, is in the 84th percentile, and its high score pulls the combo ranking up significantly. The deltaPct values for the GPU's rivals show it is virtually tied with the RTX A6000 and RX 7650 GRE, confirming it is a high-end part.

The combo rank of 283 suggests that while the GPU is exceptional, the CPU holds the setup back from the very top tier. A combo featuring a faster CPU would likely rank higher, as the GPU has headroom to perform better, particularly at 1080p. The data implies that this is a strong 1440p and 4K gaming system, but its 1080p performance is not commensurate with the GPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across twelve different configurations. At 1080p, the frame rates range from 260.5 FPS on Low to 137.7 FPS on Ultra. The progression is 260.5 (Low), 208.9 (Medium), 178.6 (High), and 137.7 (Ultra). This shows a 47.1% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra, reflecting the increased GPU load, but the absolute values are high enough to suggest a CPU bottleneck on Low and Medium settings.

At 1440p, the results are 214 FPS (Low), 149.5 FPS (Medium), 132.2 FPS (High), and 98.6 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Low to Ultra is 53.9%, which is more pronounced than at 1080p, indicating a shift towards GPU limitation. The 1440p High result of 132.2 FPS is a very playable figure for a fast-paced FPS, and it represents a good balance between visual quality and performance.

At 4K, the frame rates are 134.3 FPS (Low), 97.2 FPS (Medium), 86.5 FPS (High), and 66.4 FPS (Ultra). The performance drop from Low to Ultra is 50.6%. The 4K High result of 86.5 FPS is smooth, while the Ultra setting at 66.4 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The data shows that this combo can handle 4K gaming, but users will need to adjust settings to achieve their target frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the user's resolution and performance goals. At 1080p, the Ultra preset provides 137.7 FPS, which is sufficient for most displays, but the High preset at 178.6 FPS offers a significant performance boost with a modest visual reduction. Given the CPU bottleneck at this resolution, the High preset is recommended to balance load and maximize smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 132.2 FPS, which is excellent for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Ultra preset at 98.6 FPS is also viable, but the 25.4% performance penalty over High is substantial. The Medium preset at 149.5 FPS is the best choice for users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, as it provides a frame rate that can keep up with the monitor's refresh rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 86.5 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 97.2 FPS is also viable for users who prefer higher frame rates, while the Ultra preset at 66.4 FPS is best reserved for visually demanding single-player scenarios. The Low preset at 4K is not recommended, as the visual downgrade is too severe for the frame rate gain. The data consistently shows that the High preset offers the best balance of image quality and performance across all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 260.5, achieved at 1080p with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra (66.4 FPS), the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The frame rate is significantly lower than at 1080p Ultra (137.7 FPS), which indicates that the graphics card is fully saturated.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX A6000 in GPU benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42,576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000's score of 42,653. They are statistically equivalent.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p High and 4K High?

A: The 1440p High setting yields 132.2 FPS, while 4K High yields 86.5 FPS. This represents a 34.6% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 283rd out of 1,637 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17.3% of all tested systems.

Q: Which settings preset shows the largest frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: The Low preset shows the largest absolute drop, from 260.5 FPS at 1080p to 134.3 FPS at 4K, a 48.4% reduction.

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 key factor in gaming performance. The CPU's benchmark scores are modest for a modern gaming processor; its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 17,272, and its single-core score is 2,438. These scores place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 20,740.

The data strongly suggests that this CPU is the limiting factor in this combo at 1080p. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low (260.5 FPS) is only 21.7% higher than at 1440p Low (214 FPS) indicates that the CPU cannot push frames much faster than that, regardless of the reduced GPU load. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by its Geekbench single-core score of 2,035, is the likely constraint. This is further supported by the fact that the CPU's performance is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, which has a 0% deltaPct difference in average score.

The 5600GT's TDP of 65 W and its position as a "GT" variant with integrated graphics suggest it is designed for efficiency rather than raw performance. In this game, its role is to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER, and it does so adequately at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU takes on more of the workload. However, for users targeting the highest possible frame rates at 1080p, the CPU will prevent the GPU from reaching its full potential. The CPU's performance is adequate for this game at higher resolutions, but it is the clear bottleneck in the combo's 1080p results.