Lockdown Protocol

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with Ultra settings on this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo delivers an average of 89.6 FPS. This is the lowest average among the four tested settings at this resolution, with Low settings hitting 187.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 27,220 on the average benchmark, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K's 27,043. In the 3DMark 16-thread test, it scores 6,628, while its single-thread score is 901.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 44 FPS, which is the lowest measured result across all resolutions and settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 950th out of 1,637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 84th percentile standing and the GPU's 66th percentile among all parts.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 138.2 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 64.9 FPS. The gap of 73.3 FPS represents a 113% performance swing, indicating that settings have a substantial impact on this game's rendering load.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest frame rate headroom for competitive play?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Low settings delivers the highest average at 187.6 FPS. Even at High settings, 1080p maintains 115.1 FPS, which is notably higher than any 4K configuration.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 serves as the primary rendering engine for Lockdown Protocol, and its specifications directly shape the measured frame rates. The GPU's base clock of 1830 MHz and boost clock of 2460 MHz provide the raw processing cadence, while its 3,072 shading units handle the game's pixel work. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory pool, paired with a 128-bit bus, delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth—a figure that becomes increasingly relevant as resolution climbs.

The RTX 4060's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores indicate hardware readiness for ray-traced effects and AI-assisted features, though the measured data does not isolate these workloads. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate suggest strong fill-rate capabilities for a game like Lockdown Protocol, which appears to scale predictably with settings changes.

Benchmark results place the RTX 4060 at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 23,181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23,321—a -0.6% delta—indicating near-parity in synthetic tests. The Intel Arc B580 trails by 0.7% at 23,021, while the AMD Radeon 760M sits 0.8% behind at 22,999. These tight margins suggest the RTX 4060 operates in a competitive performance band.

The GPU's memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck candidate at higher resolutions. At 4K, the 8 GB frame buffer may constrain texture streaming, and the measured FPS drops from 90.4 at Low to 44 at Ultra—a 51% reduction—hinting that memory capacity and bandwidth are stretched by Ultra settings. The GPU's 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 48 ROPs provide a baseline for rasterization throughput, but the data suggests that Lockdown Protocol's Ultra preset demands more than the memory subsystem can comfortably supply at 3840x2160.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Lockdown Protocol scales across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 115.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops this to 84 FPS—a 27% reduction—and at 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 55.2 FPS, representing a 52% decline from 1080p.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution increases. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings shows a drop from 187.6 to 138.2 FPS, a 26% decrease. From 1440p to 4K Low, the average falls from 138.2 to 90.4 FPS, another 35% reduction. These diminishing returns align with the RTX 4060's 128-bit memory interface and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, which struggle to feed the increasing pixel counts.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 89.6 FPS, but 1440p Ultra drops to 64.9 FPS, and 4K Ultra bottoms out at 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the single lowest measurement in the entire dataset, suggesting that the combination of high pixel count and demanding settings overwhelms the GPU's resources. Conversely, the smallest drop occurs between 1440p and 4K at Medium settings: 102.2 to 65.6 FPS, a 36% decrease, while the 1080p-to-1440p Medium drop is 24%.

The data implies that Lockdown Protocol is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions. If the Ryzen 7 5700 were the limiting factor, frame rates would plateau across resolutions. Instead, the consistent declines point to the RTX 4060's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as the primary constraints, with the CPU providing adequate headroom even at 1080p.

# Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the measured data offers clear guidance. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 115.1 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining substantial visual quality. Medium settings at the same resolution produce 135.3 FPS—a 17.5% improvement—but the jump to Low settings yields 187.6 FPS, suggesting that competitive players might prioritize frame rate over visuals.

At 2560x1440, High settings average 84 FPS, which remains playable but begins to approach the lower boundary for fast-paced FPS action. Medium settings at 1440p provide 102.2 FPS, offering a 21.7% boost over High while retaining moderate visual quality. Low settings at 1440p hit 138.2 FPS, making this the recommended preset for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

The 4K results are more constrained. High settings at 3840x2160 produce 55.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Medium settings improve this to 65.6 FPS, barely crossing the threshold, while Low settings reach 90.4 FPS. For 4K displays, the data suggests that Medium is the highest playable preset, with Low offering the most comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Ultra settings are difficult to recommend across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra achieves 89.6 FPS—playable but with diminishing returns over High's 115.1 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, Ultra drops to 64.9 FPS and 44 FPS respectively, making it unsuitable for competitive play. The measured data indicates that High or Medium presets offer the best experience-per-frame tradeoff, with Low reserved for maximum performance scenarios.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Lockdown Protocol is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 187.6 FPS
• Medium: 135.3 FPS
• High: 115.1 FPS
• Ultra: 89.6 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 138.2 FPS
• Medium: 102.2 FPS
• High: 84 FPS
• Ultra: 64.9 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 90.4 FPS
• Medium: 65.6 FPS
• High: 55.2 FPS
• Ultra: 44 FPS

At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra spans 98 FPS, with each settings tier costing approximately 25-30 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern, with a 73.3 FPS gap between Low and Ultra. At 4K, the range narrows to 46.4 FPS, indicating that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes saturated and settings changes yield smaller absolute differences.

The largest relative drop occurs between Medium and High at 1440p: 102.2 to 84 FPS, a 17.8% decrease. The smallest relative drop is between Low and Medium at 1080p: 187.6 to 135.3 FPS, a 27.9% decrease—though this is still substantial. Across all resolutions, Low settings provide the highest frame rates, with 1080p Low being the only configuration exceeding 180 FPS.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides the processing foundation for this combo, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz deliver the computational throughput needed to feed the RTX 4060. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 64 KB L1 cache per core support efficient data access patterns for game logic and physics calculations.

Benchmark results show the Ryzen 7 5700 at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 27,220. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20,655 in multicore and 2,916 in single-core tests. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,628 demonstrates strong multi-threading, while the 2-thread score of 1,762 indicates per-core efficiency. PassMark results reinforce this profile: multithread score of 24,303, single-thread score of 3,296, and physics score of 984.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K with a 0.7% higher score, the Intel Core i7-12700H at 0.8% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1370P also at 0.8% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails by 1.2%. These tight margins suggest the Ryzen 7 5700 is competitively positioned, though not a performance leader.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions—with consistent drops as pixel count increases—indicates that the RTX 4060 is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game's single-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p even at Ultra settings.

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 950th out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 58th percentile of all configurations. This middle-of-the-pack ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong 84th percentile standing and the GPU's more modest 66th percentile position.

The combo's rank suggests that while the CPU is well above average, the GPU holds back overall performance relative to other tested configurations. Players using this combo can expect frame rates that are competitive with mid-range systems, but the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus limit its ability to compete with higher-tier GPUs at demanding settings.

The data indicates that this combo performs best at 1080p, where the CPU's strength can fully manifest and the GPU's limitations are less pronounced. At 4K, the combo falls behind more powerful GPU pairings, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS results at Ultra settings. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this rank reflects a capable but not exceptional configuration—one that delivers solid frame rates in Lockdown Protocol without reaching the upper echelons of performance.