Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places this AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing at rank 1036 out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The CPU’s percentile standing of 78 among all processors is notably stronger than the GPU’s 65 percentile among all graphics cards, which suggests the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this system. That rank of 1036 reflects a combo that can handle the game comfortably at lower resolutions but begins to struggle as the load shifts heavily onto the GPU at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1036 out of 1637 places it in the 37th percentile of tested pairings, meaning roughly six out of every ten combinations tested deliver higher average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. This is not a top-tier pairing, but the data indicates it is far from the bottom. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 20680 puts it nearly even with its nearest rivals: it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT by 0.3%, matches the Intel Core i7-10700 within 0.3%, and sits 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F. Meanwhile, the GPU’s average score of 22206 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 0.9% ahead of the GTX TITAN Z, while beating the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 2.5%. These small deltas show the system is well-balanced in raw compute, but the measured FPS data reveals that Lockdown Protocol’s demands do not scale evenly across the two components.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1605 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective. These specifications place the card in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role becomes clear when comparing the 1080p and 4K results. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 175.1 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 37.5 FPS — a reduction of 78.6% that points directly at the graphics card as the bottleneck. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests that at 4K, the card’s raw throughput and memory bandwidth are stretched thin. The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s are adequate for high refresh rates at lower resolutions, yet the 4K Ultra result of 37.5 FPS shows the card cannot sustain playable frame rates when every setting is maxed out.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 1036 out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 175.1 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is keeping up. The GPU’s lower percentile of 65 compared to the CPU’s 78 indicates the graphics card is the primary constraint when settings rise.

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

A: At 1440p, Low delivers 129.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 63 FPS. That is a 51.2% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

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

A: At 4K High, the combo averages 54.1 FPS, which is playable, but 4K Ultra falls to 37.5 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only viable at lower or medium settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RX 5700?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700’s 21670. In Lockdown Protocol, that margin translates to a modest FPS advantage.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 122.7 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it hits 90 FPS. Both are strong options, but 1080p provides the highest headroom above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of the combo’s behavior. At 1920x1080, the results are strong across the board: Low averages 175.1 FPS, Medium 122.7 FPS, High 107.3 FPS, and Ultra 84.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91 FPS, showing that even at 1080p, the Ultra preset imposes a significant load. At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop but remain respectable: Low hits 129.2 FPS, Medium 90 FPS, High 78.3 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 63 FPS is exactly at the threshold of smooth gameplay, while the Low preset offers over double that. At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically: Low averages 85.7 FPS, Medium 58.6 FPS, High 54.1 FPS, and Ultra 37.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 40 FPS, and even 4K Medium barely clears 60 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution or settings costs a measurable chunk of performance, and the GPU’s limitations become more pronounced as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the combo drops from 175.1 FPS at 1080p to 129.2 FPS at 1440p (a 26.2% reduction) and then to 85.7 FPS at 4K (a further 33.7% reduction from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is steeper: 1080p Ultra runs at 84.1 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 63 FPS (a 25.1% reduction), and 4K Ultra at 37.5 FPS (a 40.5% reduction from 1440p). The increasing percentage drop at higher resolutions and settings is a classic sign of GPU saturation. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 175.1 FPS Low result. But when the resolution rises to 4K, the GPU’s 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute cannot keep pace, causing frame rates to fall disproportionately. The data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component at 1440p and above, while the Ryzen 5 5600X has enough headroom to support higher frame rates if the GPU were faster.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset is the clear choice at both 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 122.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p Medium, the 90 FPS result is still smooth and provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. High settings are also viable: 107.3 FPS at 1080p and 78.3 FPS at 1440p are both playable, but the drop from Medium is noticeable. Ultra settings should be avoided at 1440p and above, as the 63 FPS result at 1440p Ultra is borderline, and the 37.5 FPS at 4K Ultra is unplayable. For 4K, the data suggests sticking to Low or Medium: 85.7 FPS at 4K Low is surprisingly strong, while 4K Medium at 58.6 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target. The recommendation is to prioritize Medium at 1080p or 1440p for the best experience, and only drop to Low if targeting 4K with high frame rates. The Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p does not provide a favorable trade-off, as the performance cost outweighs the visual gains.