Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear performance hierarchy when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU typically acting as the primary bottleneck at higher loads. This analysis walks through the measured FPS figures, contextualizes the combo’s standing against 3,713 other tested combinations, and provides concrete settings guidance based strictly on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows that FPS scales predictably with resolution, but the rate of decline is steep. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 263 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset drops the average to 237 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 157 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 4K at Low settings represents a 40% reduction in average FPS (from 263 to 157). This indicates that even at the lowest quality preset, the render resolution is heavily taxing the GPU.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the averages are 206 FPS (1080p), 151 FPS (1440p), and 98 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 4K at High is a 52% reduction. At Ultra settings, the averages are 155 FPS (1080p), 113 FPS (1440p), and 73 FPS (4K), which is a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The consistency of the percentage drop between High and Ultra suggests a fixed GPU workload scaling.

The fact that the 1080p to 1440p delta is smaller than the 1440p to 4K delta at every settings tier is notable. For example, at Medium, the averages are 231 FPS (1080p), 173 FPS (1440p), and 112 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 58 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 61 FPS. This near-linear scaling in absolute terms points to the GPU being the limiting component across the board, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames even at the lowest resolution.

The data strongly suggests that the GeForce RTX 4080 is the constraining factor at all tested resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, a 6-core, 12-thread processor, does not appear to be capping performance at 1080p, as the FPS continues to rise substantially when the resolution drops. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see 1080p and 1440p results converge, which they do not.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the star of this combination, and its capabilities are clearly reflected in the measured frame rates. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card provides 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. This hardware configuration allows the card to maintain high average FPS even at 4K, where it delivers 98 FPS on High and 112 FPS on Medium.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the game’s demands at all tested settings. The data does not show any unusual performance cliffs that would indicate memory exhaustion, such as a sudden drop in FPS at 4K Ultra compared to 4K High. The difference between those two settings is 25 FPS (from 98 to 73), which is a typical cost for higher quality presets rather than a memory-related failure.

The RTX 4080’s benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its closest rival in the data is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 (a 0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.6%. This positions the RTX 4080 as a top-tier card, which aligns with its ability to push 4K averages above 70 FPS even at the Ultra preset.

The card’s 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores are part of its Ada Lovelace architecture, though the measured FPS data does not isolate ray tracing performance. The raw rasterization performance, as evidenced by the FPS numbers, is more than adequate for Lockdown Protocol. The 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU are not reflected in the FPS figures, but they are part of the card’s specifications.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a combo rank of 321 out of 3,714. This places it in the top 8.6% of all tested combos. The rank reflects the combined performance of both components, but the GPU’s strength is the primary driver, given that the CPU’s individual percentile is 74.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 20,733, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20,802 (a -0.3% delta), and the Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20,821 (a -0.4% delta). The AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20,845 (a -0.5% delta). This shows the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a solid mid-range processor, but it is not a top-tier part.

The combo rank of 321 indicates that while the RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU, the CPU prevents this combo from reaching the very top of the charts. The data suggests that pairing the RTX 4080 with a stronger CPU would yield a higher combo rank, but within this specific configuration, the performance is still excellent. The gap between the CPU’s 74th percentile and the GPU’s 86th percentile highlights the imbalance, but the measured FPS results show that the system is not severely held back.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured FPS rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset delivers 155 FPS average, which is still exceptionally smooth for a competitive FPS. The Low preset offers 263 FPS, which is beneficial for players with very high refresh rate monitors, but the jump from Ultra to Low is 108 FPS. For most users, the High preset at 206 FPS provides a balanced mix of visual quality and performance.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 151 FPS, which is a strong target for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset drops to 113 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably lower. The Medium preset at 173 FPS offers the highest settings tier that stays above the 165 FPS mark. For 1440p, Medium or High are the recommended presets, as they maintain high frame rates while keeping visual quality respectable.

At 4K, the data shows that the Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS, which may feel less fluid in fast-paced FPS action. The High preset at 98 FPS is a solid choice for 4K, offering a good balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Medium preset at 112 FPS is the best option if frame rate is the top priority, as it provides the highest average FPS above 100. The Low preset at 157 FPS is available for those who prioritize competitive performance over graphics.

The measured min FPS values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the min is 197 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 147 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 95 FPS. These min figures are all above 90 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset has consistent frame pacing without major hitches.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 263 FPS average
• Medium: 231 FPS average (min 197, max 266)
• High: 206 FPS average
• Ultra: 155 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 237 FPS average
• Medium: 173 FPS average (min 147, max 199)
• High: 151 FPS average
• Ultra: 113 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 157 FPS average
• Medium: 112 FPS average (min 95, max 129)
• High: 98 FPS average
• Ultra: 73 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern where moving from Low to Ultra at any resolution costs roughly 40-50% of the average FPS. At 1080p, the range from Low to Ultra is 108 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 124 FPS. At 4K, the range is 84 FPS. The absolute spread narrows at higher resolutions because the GPU is already saturated.

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS data, which allows for a closer look. At 1080p, the min is 197 FPS, which is 85% of the average of 231 FPS. At 1440p, the min is 147 FPS, which is 85% of the average of 173 FPS. At 4K, the min is 95 FPS, which is 85% of the average of 112 FPS. The consistency of this ratio suggests stable performance across all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 98 at 3840x2160 with the High preset.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 321 out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.6% of all systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as FPS scales substantially with resolution changes, suggesting the CPU has headroom to spare.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces 263 FPS, which is the highest average in the dataset.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K maintain a playable frame rate?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers 73 FPS average, which is above 60 FPS but lower than the High preset’s 98 FPS.

Q: What is the min FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The min FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 147, with a max of 199 and an average of 173.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne). It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are standard for its class. Its individual benchmark scores show a strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 913 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3348.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the RTX 4080 with enough data to keep it busy. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as the FPS continues to scale down as resolution increases. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but the 1080p results are consistently higher.

The 5600GT’s multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 17,272 and a passmark_multithread score of 20,325. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking places it above most processors but below the top tier. The nearest rivals in the data are the Intel Core i5-12490F and Intel Xeon 6325P, which score nearly identically.

The CPU’s integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are present but not relevant to this discrete GPU configuration. The 65 W TDP and AM4 socket are part of its specifications, but they do not directly influence the measured FPS. The processor’s 7 nm process node and 10,700 million transistors are architectural details that contribute to its overall efficiency, but the benchmark results are the key takeaway. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a capable partner for the RTX 4080, enabling high frame rates without becoming the limiting component.