Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D reveals a clear pattern: performance scales strongly with resolution, indicating the GPU remains the dominant throughput driver even at 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 221 FPS at 1920x1080 to 183 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 38 FPS, and then to 118 FPS at 3840x2160, another 65 FPS decline. This represents a 46.6% performance loss from 1080p to 4K at High settings, which is substantial but not catastrophic—the RTX 5090 D has enough headroom to keep the game comfortably playable at all three resolutions.

The scaling pattern is more dramatic at lower settings. With Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 263 FPS at 1080p to 237 FPS at 1440p, and then to 190 FPS at 4K. That is a 27.8% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is smaller in percentage terms than the High settings drop. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU begins to play a more significant limiting role at lower resolutions, where the frame rate ceiling is higher. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, can push out over 260 FPS at 1080p Low, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K remains smooth, indicating the GPU is still the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 187 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 137 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 88 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-100 FPS figure in the entire dataset, and it represents a 53% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score. This indicates that at Ultra quality, the game's graphical load becomes heavily GPU-bound, and the RTX 5090 D's raw compute power—104.8 TFLOPS FP32—is being taxed to its limits. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are clearly sufficient, so the bottleneck is purely shader and rasterization throughput.

Medium settings provide the most balanced scaling curve, with the only min/max FPS data recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 231 FPS with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 266 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 209 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS and maximum of 240 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS. The min FPS values at Medium settings show that frame pacing remains consistent, with the 4K minimum of 115 FPS still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The overall resolution scaling verdict: this combo is GPU-limited at 4K across all settings, but the RTX 5090 D is powerful enough that even the worst-case Ultra scenario delivers 88 FPS. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low, where the 263 FPS average suggests the 5600GT's Zen 3 architecture can keep up with the GPU's output without creating a significant bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 135 FPS average with a 115 FPS minimum—this is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 17 FPS (135 to 118), which is a 12.6% performance penalty for what is likely a modest visual improvement. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs another 30 FPS (118 to 88), a 25.4% reduction, which is harder to justify unless visual fidelity is paramount.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again offers the best balance: 209 FPS average with a 177 FPS minimum. This comfortably exceeds 144Hz refresh rates and even approaches 240Hz in most scenes. The High preset at 1440p delivers 183 FPS, which is still excellent, but the 26 FPS difference between Medium and High suggests that Medium provides the best performance-per-quality ratio. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 137 FPS, which is still playable but falls below the 144Hz threshold that many competitive FPS players target.

At 1080p, the situation changes. The Low preset produces 263 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz or 360Hz esports displays, but the Medium preset at 231 FPS is nearly as fast while providing better visual quality. The High preset at 221 FPS is also viable, and even Ultra at 187 FPS remains smooth. For competitive play at 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best combination of visual clarity and frame rate headroom, with a 197 FPS minimum that never dips below the 144Hz mark.

The data strongly suggests that Medium is the recommended preset across all three resolutions. It consistently delivers the best balance between average FPS and minimum FPS stability, and the 4K Medium result of 135 FPS average with 115 FPS minimum is particularly compelling for a game like Lockdown Protocol, where frame time consistency matters for aiming and reaction speed. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with 4K 120Hz displays who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate stability, as the 88 FPS average at 4K Ultra is the only measurement that approaches the 60 FPS floor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 90th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 96.8th percentile of all configurations. This is an exceptionally strong result, driven primarily by the GPU's dominance. The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range CPU produces a system that outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations in this game.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is worth examining. The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which places it nearly even with the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802, deltaPct -0.3%), the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, deltaPct -0.4%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, deltaPct -0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, deltaPct -0.5%). The 5600GT is within 0.5% of all four nearest rivals, indicating that its compute performance is highly competitive with these alternatives. However, the deltaPct values are negative, meaning the 5600GT scores slightly lower than each rival—by 0.3% to 0.5%—which is a negligible difference in real-world gaming.

The GPU's ranking is more nuanced. The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is 77712, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) but 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940), 2.1% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396), and 2.4% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605). This places the 5090 D in a tight cluster of high-end GPUs, but the fact that it trails several rivals in synthetic benchmarks does not diminish its 4K gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol, where it delivers 118 FPS at 4K High.

The combo's 90th rank out of 2828 is significant because it outperforms 2738 other combinations, which includes systems with potentially stronger CPUs paired with weaker GPUs. This underscores that in Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, and the 5600GT's 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient to avoid crippling bottlenecks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS figures are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 263 FPS; Medium settings produce an average of 231 FPS with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 266 FPS; High settings produce an average of 221 FPS; and Ultra settings produce an average of 187 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 76 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra (34 FPS, a 15.4% reduction).

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low settings average 237 FPS; Medium settings average 209 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS; High settings average 183 FPS; and Ultra settings average 137 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 100 FPS, with the largest drop between High and Ultra (46 FPS, a 25.1% reduction). The Medium preset's minimum of 177 FPS is particularly notable—it stays above the 144Hz refresh rate even during frame dips.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low settings average 190 FPS; Medium settings average 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS; High settings average 118 FPS; and Ultra settings average 88 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 102 FPS, and the 4K Ultra result of 88 FPS is the only average below 100 FPS across the entire dataset. The Medium preset's minimum of 115 FPS is the only 4K minimum that exceeds 100 FPS, reinforcing the recommendation for Medium at this resolution.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings: at Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26 FPS (263 to 237), and from 1440p to 4K is 47 FPS (237 to 190). At Medium settings, the drops are 22 FPS (231 to 209) and 74 FPS (209 to 135). At High settings, the drops are 38 FPS (221 to 183) and 65 FPS (183 to 118). At Ultra settings, the drops are 50 FPS (187 to 137) and 49 FPS (137 to 88). The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling, with the 4K penalty being the largest but still within expected bounds for a GPU-heavy title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 Medium provides the best balance, with 209 FPS average and a 177 FPS minimum. This resolution delivers high frame rates while maintaining visual quality, and the minimum FPS stays above 144Hz.

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

A: Yes, at 4K Medium the combo averages 135 FPS with a 115 FPS minimum. Even at 4K Ultra, the average is 88 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

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

A: The 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F, 0.4% lower than the Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, and 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 7J13. These differences are minimal.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77712 on average, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT but 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, 2.1% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and 2.4% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings average 263 FPS while Ultra settings average 187 FPS, a difference of 76 FPS. The largest single drop occurs between High and Ultra, which is a 34 FPS reduction.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K across all settings, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops when increasing resolution. The CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p Low, where the 263 FPS average suggests the 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads can keep pace with the RTX 5090 D.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The 3DMark benchmarks show a clear scaling pattern: single-thread score is 913, 2-thread is 1794, 4-thread is 3446, 8-thread is 4968, and max-thread is 5554. The 16-thread score of 5523 is nearly identical to the max-thread score, indicating that the 12-thread configuration is fully utilized but does not scale significantly beyond 8 threads.

The CPU's Cinebench scores further illustrate its capabilities: R15 multicore is 1740 and singlecore is 245; R20 multicore is 7254 and singlecore is 1023; R23 multicore is 17272 and singlecore is 2438. The multicore-to-singlecore ratios are consistent, with the R23 multicore score being approximately 7.1 times the singlecore score, which is slightly below the theoretical 12-thread scaling due to thermal and power constraints.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 5090 D with enough draw calls and physics computations. The 1080p Low result of 263 FPS indicates that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates, but the 4K results show that the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5523 and the PassMark multithread score of 20325 suggest that the CPU has sufficient compute headroom for this game, which is not heavily CPU-bound.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core provide adequate memory locality for game assets, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the 5600GT's needs. The CPU's percentile rank of 74 places it above average, and its average benchmark score of 20733 is within 0.5% of its four nearest rivals, confirming that it delivers competitive performance for its class.

The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant for this gaming workload since the RTX 5090 D is the primary display adapter. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 support with 16 lanes is a potential bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D, which supports PCIe 5.0 x16, but the measured FPS data shows that this does not meaningfully impact performance in Lockdown Protocol at any resolution or settings combination. The 4.60 GHz boost clock is well-suited for the game's single-threaded tasks, and the 6-core configuration is sufficient to avoid multi-threaded bottlenecks at the frame rates measured.