Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measured average frame rates ranging from 73 FPS at 4K Ultra to 264 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks in the 91st percentile of all tested combos for this game, placing it at position 316 out of 3,714 total configurations. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but shows signs of CPU headroom at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS across most settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, featuring 32 MB of L3 cache alongside 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Its 65 W TDP makes it a modest power draw, though this is not a factor in the measured FPS data.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread and multi-thread performance that supports high FPS in Lockdown Protocol. In Cinebench R23, the 5600X scores 1,541 points single-core and 11,838 points multi-core. The Geekbench results show 1,989 single-core and 9,173 multi-core. PassMark multi-thread scoring reaches 21,858, with single-thread at 3,364. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 917 single-thread to 5,588 max-threads, while the 2-thread score of 1,793 and 8-thread score of 4,811 suggest that the processor handles lightly-threaded workloads particularly well.

Lockdown Protocol's FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most configurations. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 264 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all settings and resolutions. This indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,582 and PassMark data compression score of 252,306 further underscore the CPU's capability in gaming workloads that may involve physics calculations or AI processing. The processor sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (0.5% behind), Intel Core i7-11700 (0.5% behind), and AMD EPYC 9554P (0.6% behind) — all within a narrow performance band.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,900 million transistors. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory runs at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). With 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 76 RT cores, and 304 tensor cores, the card delivers 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. PassMark G3D scoring reaches 34,457, while Geekbench Vulkan hits 263,779 and OpenCL reaches 214,739. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6,567. The nearest rivals show tight competition: the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.7%.

In Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM and high memory bandwidth prove sufficient for all tested settings. The GPU is clearly the dominant component in determining performance, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 73 FPS average, while at 1080p Low it reaches 264 FPS — a spread that reflects the GPU's workload scaling. The 716.8 GB/s bandwidth supports high texture throughput at 4K, where the Ultra preset's demands push the card to its limits. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its position as the primary performance driver in this combo.

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

The measured data shows a clear pattern of FPS decline as resolution increases, with the magnitude of the drop indicating GPU-bound performance. At Low settings, the system averages 264 FPS at 1080p, 238 FPS at 1440p, and 157 FPS at 4K. This represents a 10% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 34% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the FPS values are 233 (1080p), 173 (1440p), and 112 (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26%, and from 1440p to 4K is 35%. High settings show 206 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K — drops of 27% and 35% respectively. Ultra settings produce 155 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K, with drops of 27% and 35%.

The consistent 35% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The pixel count increases by 2.25x from 1440p to 4K, but the FPS reduction is less severe, suggesting some CPU involvement at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the smaller pixel count allows the CPU to keep up more easily, but the GPU still dominates the workload. The 98 FPS at 4K High and 73 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrate that 4K gaming is viable but requires settings compromises to maintain high refresh rates. The data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking at any resolution, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 316th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 8.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the 6-core CPU and the high-end GPU, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The 91st percentile positioning indicates that a significant number of combinations outperform this setup, likely those featuring newer or higher-tier CPUs paired with comparable GPUs.

The combo's rank is influenced by both components' individual standings. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile of all processors, while the GPU at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combination's performance in this game exceeds what either component's percentile alone might suggest, indicating that Lockdown Protocol benefits from the 5600X's strong single-thread performance — its PassMark single-thread score of 3,364 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,541 are particularly relevant for FPS titles. The RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth also prove adequate for the game's demands.

The ranking gap between this combo (316th) and the top configurations likely stems from CPU selection. While the RTX 4080 is a top-tier GPU, the 5600X, despite being a capable gaming processor, does not match the multi-threaded performance of newer or higher-core-count CPUs. The CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores — AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (0.5% behind), Intel Core i7-11700 (0.5% behind), and AMD EPYC 9554P (0.6% behind) — all show that the 5600X sits in a crowded performance band, which may limit its ability to push the combo higher in the rankings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 233 FPS average with a minimum of 198 FPS and maximum of 268 FPS — this provides smooth gameplay with headroom for high refresh rate displays. At 1440p Medium, the 173 FPS average with a 147 FPS minimum keeps gameplay fluid on 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. At 4K Medium, 112 FPS average with 95 FPS minimum remains above the 90 FPS threshold for smooth play on most displays.

For competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized, Low settings at 1080p deliver 264 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the dataset. At 1440p Low, 238 FPS still provides excellent responsiveness. However, the visual quality trade-off may not be worthwhile for most users given the already high frame rates at Medium. The High preset offers a middle ground: 206 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K — all playable, though 4K High dips close to the 100 FPS mark.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing 155 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. While 1080p and 1440p Ultra remain playable, the 4K Ultra result of 73 FPS may be below the preference of users with high refresh rate 4K displays. The data suggests that Medium provides the best combination of frame rate stability and visual fidelity, with the minimum FPS values (198 at 1080p, 147 at 1440p, 95 at 4K) ensuring consistent performance without major stutters. For users with 144Hz monitors, Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p are the recommended starting points.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 264 FPS average, which is the peak performance measured in this dataset. Medium settings yield 233 FPS average, with a minimum of 198 FPS and maximum of 268 FPS, indicating tight frame pacing. High settings reach 206 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 155 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 109 FPS, showing the significant impact of quality settings on performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 238 FPS, a 10% decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS. High settings deliver 151 FPS average, while Ultra settings reach 113 FPS average. The 125 FPS spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is slightly wider than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more substantially. Low settings average 157 FPS, which is 40% lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 112 FPS average with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 129 FPS. High settings deliver 98 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 73 FPS average. The 84 FPS spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is reaching its limits even at Low settings. The 4K Medium result of 112 FPS with a 95 FPS minimum demonstrates that this resolution is viable with moderate settings, while 4K Ultra at 73 FPS requires a compromise for smoother gameplay.