Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1158th out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this build in the lower third of all tested hardware pairings, which is a meaningful indicator of its overall ceiling in this title. The percentile data supports this positioning: the CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between those two figures is telling — the processor is clearly the stronger half of this pairing, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings climb.

Benchmark results from the synthetic suite reinforce the CPU's strength. The Ryzen 5 7500F posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. Its Geekbench multi-core result of 12686 further confirms solid thread scaling. The average benchmark score across all tests is 24993, placing it within a fraction of several rivals: it sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-11850H (24974), 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057), and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897). These are negligible differences, meaning the 7500F trades blows with a wide range of CPUs from both Intel and AMD in pure compute performance.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER shows a PassMark G3D score of 16462, which slots it just 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706) and 0.5% below the RTX 2070 (19680). The average benchmark score of 19774 puts it in a tightly packed group of older high-end cards. This is a GPU that has aged into mid-range territory, and the measured frame rates in this game reflect that reality.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Memory speed is rated at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The core clocks sit at 1470 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost. These specifications define the GPU's behavior in Lockdown Protocol more than any other single factor.

The 8 GB frame buffer becomes a critical constraint at higher resolutions. At 4K with Ultra settings, the combo delivers only 36.9 FPS — a figure that suggests both memory capacity and raw compute are being stretched. The shading units number 2176, with 136 texture mapping units and 64 ROPs. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s provide the theoretical throughput, but the measured results show the card cannot sustain smooth gameplay at the highest presets in 4K.

The GPU's Turing architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which means the hardware is capable of handling modern rendering features. However, the 12 nm process node and the 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput place it firmly in an earlier performance tier. The card's percentile ranking of 63 against all GPUs is consistent with its measured behavior here: it can handle 1080p and 1440p well, but 4K remains a challenge.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F holding back the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: No. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and its 82nd percentile ranking among all processors indicate it is far stronger than the GPU. The frame rates at 1080p Low (157.4 FPS) versus 4K Low (74 FPS) show the GPU taking over the workload as resolution increases.

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1440p?

A: Yes, with caveats. At 1440p High the average is 75.1 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it is 85 FPS. The Low preset reaches 118 FPS. Only the Ultra preset drops below 60, at 56.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot. Every preset at 1080p stays above 76 FPS, with Low hitting 157.4 FPS and High reaching 99.7 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low and Medium presets stay comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this system?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 is 0.3% above the GTX TITAN (19706), 0.5% above the RTX 2070 (19680), and 0.8% above the Quadro K5200 (19623). These are marginal differences that would not meaningfully change the measured FPS.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause problems at 4K?

A: The measured results suggest it does. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 36.9, and at 4K High it is only 45.4. The step from 4K Medium (53 FPS) to 4K Low (74 FPS) is a large jump, consistent with the GPU being memory or bandwidth limited at the higher presets.

Q: Is this combo better suited for competitive play?

A: Yes. At 1080p Low, the average of 157.4 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. Even at 1080p Medium, the 113.2 FPS average provides a smooth experience for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers twelve combinations of resolution and settings, with three resolutions and four presets each.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 157.4 FPS. Moving to Medium drops the average to 113.2 FPS. High settings yield 99.7 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 76.2 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold, with even the heaviest setting leaving headroom for consistent gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but the gap between presets widens. Low settings average 118 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings produce 85 FPS, and High settings come in at 75.1 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 56.3 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS mark for the first time.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is surprisingly strong for 4K. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS, High settings fall to 45.4 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 36.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium at 4K represents a 21 FPS loss, indicating a steep performance cliff as quality settings increase.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo excels at 1080p across all presets, performs respectably at 1440p with medium or lower settings, and only handles 4K comfortably on the Low preset.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck dynamics of this pairing. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 157.4 at 1080p to 118 at 1440p, then to 74 at 4K. That is a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but not catastrophic.

At Medium settings, the progression is 113.2 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is less than half of the 1080p result. At High settings, the numbers are 99.7, 75.1, and 45.4 respectively. At Ultra settings, the pattern is 76.2, 56.3, and 36.9.

The scaling behavior indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218) ensures it can feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as pixel count rises, the RTX 2060 SUPER's compute resources and memory bandwidth become the constraining factor. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 157.4 FPS while 4K Low only reaches 74 FPS shows the GPU cannot maintain its throughput when the pixel workload quadruples.

The steepest drop occurs between 1440p and 4K at Medium settings, where the frame rate falls from 85 to 53 — a 32 FPS loss. This suggests that the combination of higher resolution and medium-quality rendering effects pushes the GPU past its comfortable operating range.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the smoothest experience, the 1080p Low preset at 157.4 FPS is the clear choice. This setting maximizes frame rate and provides the largest margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for competitive play where responsiveness matters more than visual fidelity.

If visual quality is a priority and the display supports it, the 1440p Medium preset at 85 FPS offers a balanced trade-off. This combination stays well above 60 FPS while providing significantly more detail than the Low preset. The 1440p High preset at 75.1 FPS is also viable, though the smaller headroom means occasional dips could approach the 60 FPS line.

At 4K, the Low preset at 74 FPS is the only setting that delivers a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 53 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 45.4 and 36.9 FPS respectively are not recommended for gameplay that requires fluid motion.

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher settings. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its strong synthetic benchmarks and the large frame rate jumps when GPU load is reduced. For this pairing, the optimal experience is found at 1080p with any preset, or at 1440p with Medium settings. The 4K Low preset is usable, but anything above that sacrifices too much performance for the visual gains.