Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a surprisingly balanced experience in Lockdown Protocol, though the data reveals a system that leans heavily on the GPU at higher resolutions and struggles to maintain fluidity at 4K. This pairing, ranking in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations, offers a clear picture of where its strengths and limitations lie.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This specific combination ranks 1330 out of 1637 tested combos in the game's database, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 is a mere 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27043, indicating nearly identical CPU performance between the two.

Q: What is the RTX 2060's standing relative to other GPUs in its performance tier?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which places it approximately 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (score 15996) and 1.7% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (score 16351).

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves its peak measured average of 148 FPS. This drops to 69.6 FPS at Ultra settings, showing a substantial performance cost for higher fidelity.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average is 63.9 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 45.4 FPS, representing a significant 28.9% decrease in performance due to the increased pixel count.

Q: Does the RTX 2060's VRAM capacity appear to be a bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. The data shows a steep drop in performance at Ultra settings across all resolutions, which suggests the combination of processing load and memory requirements at that preset strains the card's capabilities.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In synthetic tests, it demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities, scoring 20655 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 8675 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Its single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916.

The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for gaming. Its 3DMark scores show a clear scaling pattern: 1762 for 2 threads, 3382 for 4 threads, 5585 for 8 threads, and 6617 for max threads. This indicates that the CPU efficiently utilizes its cores, though the performance gain from 8 threads to 16 threads is modest (from 5585 to 6617), suggesting diminishing returns for workloads that do not fully utilize all 16 threads.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's performance is likely adequate to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The 84th percentile ranking against all CPUs shows it is a capable processor. However, the data indicates that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 148 FPS, which is high, but not exceptionally so for a competitive FPS. This suggests that while the CPU is not a weak link, it may not be the primary driver of frame rates at lower settings, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture using a 12 nm process and features 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. It has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The GPU also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, which are unused in this specific game's measurements but contribute to its feature set.

The RTX 2060's performance percentile of 58% against all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. Its synthetic scores in Passmark are telling: a G3D score of 14111 and a DirectX 12 score of 53, which is lower than its DirectX 11 score of 110. This suggests the card is more optimized for older APIs, which might be relevant for an early 2024 release like Lockdown Protocol.

The data shows the GPU's clear influence on frame rates. At 1080p, the difference between Low (148 FPS) and Ultra (69.6 FPS) is 78.4 FPS, or a 53% drop. This scaling indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher settings. The 6 GB VRAM may also be a concern at higher resolutions and settings, as the 4K Ultra result of 32.4 FPS suggests a severe performance hit that could be related to memory capacity or bandwidth limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1330 out of 1637 in Lockdown Protocol places it in the 18th percentile of tested configurations. This is a low ranking, but it's important to contextualize this within the component's individual performance. The CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 58th percentile suggest that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU. This imbalance means the RTX 2060 is likely the primary factor holding the combo back from higher rankings.

The data implies that the system is not competitive with high-end configurations, but it also does not fall into the lowest tier. Its position suggests it can handle the game at playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but it will not excel at 4K. The ranking is a reflection of the GPU's mid-range standing, which is the bottleneck for achieving higher performance in this demanding FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear trend of GPU-bound performance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is 101.6. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 75.2. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 49.2. This progression shows a significant performance cost for higher resolutions.

Specifically, at High settings, the drop from 1080p (87.7 FPS) to 1440p (63.9 FPS) is a 27.1% decrease. The drop from 1440p to 4K (45.4 FPS) is a 28.9% decrease. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller performance difference when increasing resolution, as the CPU workload remains constant while the GPU workload increases.

The 4K results are particularly telling. The jump from Low (67 FPS) to Medium (51.9 FPS) is a 22.5% drop, and from Medium to High (45.4 FPS) is a 12.5% drop. The final drop from High to Ultra (32.4 FPS) is a massive 28.6% drop. This non-linear scaling at 4K suggests that the Ultra preset pushes the card beyond its comfortable limits, possibly due to the combination of computational load and memory bandwidth saturation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of the system's capabilities across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are:

• Low: 148 FPS
• Medium: 101 FPS
• High: 87.7 FPS
• Ultra: 69.6 FPS

This shows a spread of 78.4 FPS from Low to Ultra, with the most significant drop occurring between Low and Medium (47 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 107.3 FPS
• Medium: 77.2 FPS
• High: 63.9 FPS
• Ultra: 52.4 FPS

The spread here is 54.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 30.1 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is only 11.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 67 FPS
• Medium: 51.9 FPS
• High: 45.4 FPS
• Ultra: 32.4 FPS

The spread is 34.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 15.1 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra is 13 FPS. This compressed range at 4K indicates that all settings are taxing the GPU heavily.

The data shows that the system is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p with Low settings, but it cannot maintain that performance at higher settings or resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For competitive play at 1920x1080, the Low preset at 148 FPS is the clear choice. This frame rate is well above the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay in an FPS title. The Medium preset at 101 FPS is also viable, offering a balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 107.3 FPS is the best option for high refresh rate gaming. The Medium preset at 77.2 FPS is a reasonable alternative if visual quality is prioritized, as it remains above 60 FPS.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that this combo is not well-suited. The Low preset at 67 FPS is the only setting that achieves a playable frame rate, while Medium (51.9 FPS) and High (45.4 FPS) dip below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 32.4 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience.

The most balanced experience appears to be at 1440p with Medium settings, which offers a 77.2 FPS average, providing a good mix of visual quality and performance. For users with 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 101 FPS is a strong recommendation, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low without sacrificing the high frame rates essential for an FPS. The Ultra presets at any resolution show diminishing returns and are not recommended given the significant performance cost.