Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination ranks 1439th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the lower 12% of tested configurations, indicating that while playable at lower settings, the combo sits far from the top of the performance hierarchy. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game but requires careful settings management to maintain smooth frame rates.

The CPU component of this combo performs respectably on its own. The Ryzen 7 5700 achieves an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043 average score, 0.7% faster), the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006, 0.8% faster), the Intel Core i7-1370P (26991, 0.8% faster), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909, 1.2% slower). The Ryzen 7 5700 essentially trades blows with these processors, being within 1.2% of all of them. This suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo.

The GPU tells a different story. The GTX 1660 Ti sits at the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13925. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871, 0.4% slower), the NVIDIA Tesla K10 (14029, 0.7% faster), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821, 0.8% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (13812, 0.8% slower). The GPU's modest standing relative to the CPU explains the low overall combo rank. The data shows a system where the graphics card limits the experience in a fast-paced FPS title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 1500 MHz, boosting to 1770 MHz. These specifications define how the card handles Lockdown Protocol's rendering demands across different resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 1536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It achieves a pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s. Floating point performance reaches 5.437 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with FP16 performance at 10.87 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The card supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the API requirements for a modern FPS title.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates drop sharply as settings increase, suggesting the card struggles with both memory capacity and bandwidth at 4K. The 192-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, while adequate for 1080p, constrain performance at higher pixel counts. The GPU's 120 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate a power-efficient design that doesn't demand excessive system resources.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear pattern: Low settings provide the only consistently smooth experience across all test resolutions. At 1920x1080, Low delivers 126 FPS average, which is more than double the frame rate of Ultra at the same resolution. The jump from Low to Medium costs 38.1 FPS (from 126 to 87.9), while the jump from Medium to High costs another 9.3 FPS (from 87.9 to 78.6). Ultra drops to 57.2 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the lower threshold for competitive FPS play.

At 2560x1440, the situation tightens. Low produces 90 FPS average, Medium drops to 62.8, High to 54.6, and Ultra falls to 39.9. The gap between Low and Medium is 27.2 FPS, representing a significant visual quality trade-off. At 3840x2160, only Low (58.3 FPS) approaches playable territory, with Medium at 42.3, High at 37.3, and Ultra at 28.8 FPS.

For the best experience, the data points to Low settings at 1920x1080 as the sweet spot. This configuration delivers 126 FPS average, providing ample headroom for the frame drops that occur during intense firefights. Players prioritizing visual fidelity might consider Medium at 1080p (87.9 FPS), which remains above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Low is the only setting that reliably exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 126, Medium 87.9, High 78.6, Ultra 57.2. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 68.8 FPS drop, representing a 54.6% reduction in frame rate. The most significant single-step decline occurs between Low and Medium, a loss of 38.1 FPS. The Medium-to-High step costs 9.3 FPS, and High-to-Ultra costs 21.4 FPS, indicating that Ultra imposes a disproportionately heavy load on the GTX 1660 Ti.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 90, Medium 62.8, High 54.6, Ultra 39.9. The Low-to-Medium step loses 27.2 FPS, Medium-to-High loses 8.2 FPS, and High-to-Ultra loses 14.7 FPS. The 1440p Low setting equals the 1080p Ultra setting in terms of percentage of the 1080p Low baseline (71.4% versus 45.4% respectively), showing how resolution scaling impacts performance.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 58.3, Medium 42.3, High 37.3, Ultra 28.8. The Low-to-Medium step loses 16 FPS, Medium-to-High loses 5 FPS, and High-to-Ultra loses 8.5 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings barely exceed 60 FPS, and every step up in quality pushes the frame rate further below the 60 FPS target. The 1080p Low score of 126 FPS is 2.16 times the 4K Low score of 58.3 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's resolution scaling limitations.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with high settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1920x1080 High is 78.6, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 57.2 FPS, which is playable but may feel less responsive.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution. At Low settings it achieves 126 FPS, and even at Ultra it maintains 57.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings (90 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while at 3840x2160, even Low settings (58.3 FPS) fall short of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti has an average benchmark score of 13925. It is 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871), 0.8% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821), and 0.8% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (13812). The NVIDIA Tesla K10 (14029) is 0.7% faster.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 perform relative to its CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, placing it at the 84th percentile. It is 0.7% faster than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043), 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006), and 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i7-1370P (26991). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909) is 1.2% slower.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 90 FPS, which is the only measured setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium (62.8 FPS) is borderline playable, while High (54.6) and Ultra (39.9) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is this combo better suited for CPU-bound or GPU-bound scenarios?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 55th percentile among all GPUs. The combo rank of 1439 out of 1637 reflects the GPU's relative weakness in this pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock runs at 3.70 GHz, boosting to 4.60 GHz. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 16 MB of L3 cache (with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core) provide solid computational headroom for Lockdown Protocol's game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 20655, while single-core scores 2916. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields 6628, with 8-thread at 5585 and 4-thread at 3382. PassMark multi-thread scores 24303, with single-thread at 3296. These numbers indicate the CPU can easily feed the GTX 1660 Ti in most scenarios, meaning the GPU's 55th percentile standing is the primary constraint on overall frame rates.

The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest CPU rivals are all within 1.2% performance delta, making the CPU competitive with the Intel Core i9-9900K and modern laptop-class processors. Its 84th percentile ranking across all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle the game's simulation threads, which the data suggests it does without becoming a bottleneck. The measured FPS scaling across settings and resolutions follows GPU expectations, confirming the CPU provides adequate support for the GTX 1660 Ti's output.