Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in a configuration that prioritizes high-refresh gameplay. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part based on the Vermeer architecture, operates with a 3.70 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. These specifications place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested, and its single-thread performance is a strong asset for game logic. In contrast, the GPU is a 5 nm Ada Lovelace chip with a 2340 MHz base and 2610 MHz boost clock, featuring 8448 shading units and 66 RT cores. This pairing yields a combination that ranks 214th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 13% of tested systems.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600X’s 6 cores and 12 threads are the entry point for its performance in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s architecture, Zen 3, provides a substantial uplift over its predecessors in instructions per clock, which is directly reflected in its benchmark scores. For instance, the 3DMark single-thread score of 917 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 suggest that the processor can handle the primary game thread with ample headroom. This is critical in an FPS title where frame pacing often depends on a single core’s responsiveness. The 32 MB of L3 cache also helps reduce latency when accessing frequently used game data, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are less of a factor in this specific title, but they still provide a baseline. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18578 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8673, the processor can manage background tasks and any secondary threads the game might spawn without causing contention. The data shows that the 5600X’s average benchmark score of 20680 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-10700 by 0.3%, while leading the Intel Xeon 6325P by 0.7%. These margins are negligible, meaning the CPU’s role in differentiating performance against these specific alternatives is minimal. The processor’s 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory are characteristics of the platform, but the benchmark results indicate that its core and clock configuration is sufficient to avoid being the primary bottleneck in this GPU-heavy scenario.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s, which is ample for high-resolution textures and modern game assets. The GPU’s high boost clock of 2610 MHz, combined with its 8448 shading units, allows for substantial raw compute throughput. This is reflected in its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 and a Passmark G3D score of 31811, placing the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The data suggests that the GPU is engineered for high frame rates at 1440p and can still deliver playable performance at 4K.

The GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals shows a clear tier separation. It outperforms the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.6% and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile by 2.0%, while trailing the Intel Arc A550M by 2.1% and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7% in average benchmark scores. These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is positioned within a competitive performance band. However, in Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role is significant; the measured FPS data shows that frame rates scale almost directly with resolution and settings changes, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at Ultra settings, memory allocation is not a limiting factor, allowing the GPU’s compute units to remain fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 214 out of 1637 combos. This position, within the top 13.1% of all tested systems, indicates a high-performing setup. The rank is a composite measure that considers both CPU and GPU contributions, but the data suggests that the GPU’s high percentile (86th) pulls the overall score upward, while the CPU’s more modest percentile (78th) prevents the combo from climbing higher. The gap between the CPU’s standing and the GPU’s standing means that the system is not perfectly balanced, but the overall rank reflects a machine capable of high-end gaming.

The combo’s rank is more heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance than the CPU’s. This is because the FPS measurements across all resolutions show a linear progression with GPU load, while the CPU’s single-thread performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be a limiting factor, but the data shows that the combo still achieves high frame rates, indicating that the 5600X’s single-core strength is adequate. The rank of 214 suggests that there are 213 other configurations that are faster, likely those with more powerful CPUs or GPUs, but for the vast majority of users, this system would deliver a premium experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates. With Low settings, it averages 261.3 FPS, which drops to 218.6 FPS on Medium, 193.8 FPS on High, and 142.3 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the GPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings produce over 140 FPS. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent here, as the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 45.5% reduction in frame rate, which is a significant but expected drop due to increased GPU load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear shift towards GPU dependency. Low settings average 225.9 FPS, Medium drops to 163.0 FPS, High falls to 139.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 102.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a 54.5% decrease, which is steeper than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU’s compute capabilities are being taxed more heavily. At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable performance. Low settings average 147.2 FPS, Medium drops to 103.3 FPS, High averages 91.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 70.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 52.3%, and the absolute numbers show that the GPU is the primary performance arbiter, with the CPU providing sufficient support.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 193.8 at 1080p to 139.6 at 1440p, a 28.0% reduction, and then to 91.4 at 4K, a 34.5% reduction from 1440p. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing the pixel count directly increases the GPU’s workload. The CPU’s performance is relatively constant across resolutions, so the frame rate drop is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering load.

However, the low settings data tells a slightly different story. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 261.3 at 1080p to 225.9 at 1440p (a 13.5% reduction) and then to 147.2 at 4K (a 34.8% reduction from 1440p). The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU is starting to become a limiting factor at 1080p, where the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it. This is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. The data implies that for maximum frame rates at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component, but at 4K, the GPU is entirely dominant. The overall scaling indicates that the system is well-balanced for 1440p and 4K gaming, with the GPU providing the headroom needed for high settings, while the CPU ensures that the system does not fall behind at lower resolutions.