Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers a playable, if not always silky-smooth, experience in Lockdown Protocol. Benchmark results show the combo is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher presets. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800X provides ample headroom, allowing the RTX 2060 to dictate performance, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks at 1341 out of 1637 tested combos.

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the pairing reaches an average of 145 FPS, which is the highest measured average in the dataset.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 34.7 FPS on Ultra to 69 FPS on Low. The results indicate that the RTX 2060 is strained at this resolution, with only the Low preset approaching a stable 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800’s score of 27535.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S’s score of 15996.

Q: What is the performance delta between the CPU and its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X is 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, but it is 0.4% slower than both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core i7-13700H.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary driver of Lockdown Protocol’s performance, as evidenced by the steep drop in frame rates as resolution and settings increase. The GPU’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 3840x2160. The card’s base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, along with its 1920 shading units, define its raw compute capability.

The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU’s workload and the game's settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 77.2 FPS (from 145 to 67.8 FPS), showing the significant stress that higher settings put on the card. At 1440p, the spread is 53.6 FPS (from 103.5 on Low to 49.9 on Ultra). The RTX 2060’s 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but the benchmark data does not isolate their specific impact on Lockdown Protocol’s results.

The GPU’s performance relative to its peers is tight. Its average benchmark score of 16074 is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, but 1.7% lower than both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700. This places the RTX 2060 in a competitive but not dominant position. The 7nm process node and 10,800 million transistors are architectural facts, but the measured FPS data is the clearest indicator that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing, especially when targeting higher visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X provides a robust foundation for the RTX 2060, with its 8 cores and 16 threads ensuring that the GPU is not starved for data. The CPU’s base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with a 32 MB L3 cache, allow it to handle the game’s logic and physics without becoming a limiting factor. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571 and a single-core score of 3327, demonstrate its strong processing capability.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role appears to be supportive. The measured FPS data shows that performance scales predictably with GPU load, which suggests the CPU is keeping up. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 and single-thread score of 943 indicate balanced multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which is beneficial for a modern FPS. The CPU’s percentile rank of 84 against all CPUs places it in the upper tier, but its nearest rivals show minimal performance deltas.

The difference between the Ryzen 7 5800X and its closest rivals is negligible. It is 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, but 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H, and 0.8% slower than the Intel Core i5-12600KF. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this game; the GPU is the deciding factor. With a TDP of 105 W and support for DDR4 memory, the 5800X is a capable partner that does not appear to hinder the RTX 2060.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data offers a clear picture of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the pairing is most comfortable, with all settings producing playable frame rates. The average FPS ranges from 67.8 on Ultra to 145 on Low. Medium settings yield 102.3 FPS, and High settings produce 92.4 FPS. This shows that for 1080p gaming, the combo can handle high refresh rates at lower presets, but Ultra settings will pull the average down.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. The average FPS ranges from 49.9 on Ultra to 103.5 on Low. High settings produce 64.1 FPS, while Medium settings yield 78.7 FPS. This resolution is a sweet spot for the combo, with High and Medium settings offering a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The 1440p Ultra preset dips below 50 FPS, which may be a concern for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly overburdened. The average FPS ranges from 34.7 on Ultra to 69 on Low. Medium settings produce 49.1 FPS, and High settings yield 45.9 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo unless the user is willing to accept the Low preset, which is the only setting that approaches a stable 60 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is severe, with a drop of 34.3 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks at 1341 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower half of the database. This ranking reflects the RTX 2060’s age and its limitations at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong performance is not enough to boost the overall ranking, as the GPU is the limiting factor. The data shows that the GPU’s percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs is a more accurate predictor of the combo's in-game performance than the CPU’s higher percentile of 84.

The ranking indicates that while the pairing is functional, many other combinations deliver better performance. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, have nearly identical average scores, suggesting that the RTX 2060 is firmly in a mid-pack tier. The combo’s rank of 1341 out of 1637 suggests it will struggle with demanding titles at high settings, but it is not the lowest performer.

The data confirms that this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates on Medium and High settings. At 1440p, the combo is still viable for most settings, but 4K is not recommended. The ranking is a sum of the parts, with the CPU providing a strong base and the GPU being the clear bottleneck. For users with this hardware, the benchmark results suggest that prioritizing lower settings at higher resolutions or sticking to 1080p will yield the best experience.