Lockdown Protocol

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,571 and a single-core score of 3,327, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

For a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's job is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The 5800X's strong single-thread performance — evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2,194 — is critical for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions where the CPU becomes the bottleneck. The data suggests this processor is more than adequate for the game's demands: at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 158.4 FPS, which is substantially above the 75.1 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra. That spread indicates that at lower settings, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, while at higher settings the workload shifts to the graphics card.

The processor's 16 threads are relevant for background tasks and game engine threads, but Lockdown Protocol does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded given that the 1080p Low result is so much higher than the 1080p Ultra result. The 5800X ranks near its direct rivals: it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-13700H by 0.4% in average benchmark score, while leading the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 by 0.3%. This indicates the CPU is performing at parity with modern alternatives, providing no obvious frame-limiting factor at typical gaming resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost of 1650 MHz, and it features 2,176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The card's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate, but in Lockdown Protocol the more relevant specs are the raw rasterization throughput and memory capacity.

With 8 GB of VRAM, the RTX 2060 SUPER has enough memory for 1080p and 1440p gaming at most presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 32.9 FPS suggests the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and heavy settings. The card's FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and the benchmark data reflects this: at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 32.9 FPS, which is well below playable for a competitive FPS. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,011 places the GPU in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a mid-range part by current metrics.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, which scores 0.3% higher. This tight grouping means that swapping to a slightly faster card would yield marginal gains, but the real bottleneck at 4K is the GPU's raw compute. The measured FPS at 4K High (44.8) versus 1440p High (71.9) shows a 37.7% drop, confirming that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X strong enough for Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,327 and multi-core score of 23,571 indicate ample headroom, and the combo achieves 158.4 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings.

Q: Can the RTX 2060 SUPER handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the combo hits 76.3 FPS, but at 4K Medium it falls to 51.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 32.9 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-detail 4K.

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

A: The combo ranks 1,234th out of 1,637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This reflects the GPU's mid-range status (63rd percentile) rather than the CPU's stronger standing (84th percentile).

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The data shows 1440p High produces 71.9 FPS, while 1440p Medium yields 82.1 FPS and 1440p Low reaches 119.7 FPS. For a competitive FPS, 1440p Medium offers a good balance, though 1440p High is still above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER significantly slower than the RTX 2070?

A: No. The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score is 19,774, while the RTX 2070 scores 19,680, meaning the 2060 SUPER is actually 0.5% faster in this database. The GTX TITAN is 0.3% slower, so the 2060 SUPER is well-positioned among its peers.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: Not in a meaningful way. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 158.4 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 75.1 FPS. The large gap between presets indicates the GPU is the primary constraint as settings increase, and the CPU's 16 threads keep up with the frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1,234th out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 25th percentile of all configurations. This low-middle ranking is driven primarily by the GPU, which sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The asymmetry is telling: the system is held back by the graphics card's compute limits rather than the processor's ability to feed it.

Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RTX 2060 SUPER is effectively tied with the RTX 2070 (0.5% faster) and the GTX TITAN (0.3% faster), meaning that any of these cards would produce nearly identical frame rates. The CPU's rivals — the Ryzen 7 5800, Ryzen 5 8500GE, Core i7-13700H, and Core i5-12600KF — all score within 0.8% of the 5800X, so the processor choice is not a differentiator in this game. The ranking reflects that this combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine but falls behind at 4K, where the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 8 GB VRAM become limiting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its strongest results: Low settings produce 158.4 FPS, Medium yields 110.9 FPS, High reaches 98.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75.1 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression where each preset increase costs roughly 15–20% performance, with the largest gap between Low and Medium (47.5 FPS difference). The 1080p Ultra result of 75.1 FPS is still comfortably above 60 FPS, making this resolution fully playable at every preset.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain respectable: Low hits 119.7 FPS, Medium achieves 82.1 FPS, High produces 71.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 54.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that players seeking smooth competitive play should stick to High or Medium at this resolution. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 38.7 FPS (24.4% reduction), which is moderate and indicates the GPU is starting to feel the resolution increase.

At 4K, the picture changes dramatically: Low settings yield 76.3 FPS, Medium drops to 51.8 FPS, High falls to 44.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32.9 FPS. Only the 4K Low preset maintains playable frame rates, and even that is borderline for a fast-paced FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 32.9 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Ultra result of 75.1 FPS, highlighting the GPU's inability to sustain high detail at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1080p, the data supports using High settings as the optimal choice: 98.4 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual improvement over Medium (110.9 FPS) is worth the 12.5 FPS reduction. Ultra at 1080p (75.1 FPS) is also viable, but the 23.3 FPS penalty over High is substantial for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings, which deliver 82.1 FPS. High settings at 71.9 FPS are still playable, but Medium provides a 10.2 FPS buffer that helps maintain consistent frame pacing. Ultra at 1440p (54.6 FPS) is below the ideal range for competitive FPS play. For 4K, only Low settings (76.3 FPS) are recommended, as Medium (51.8 FPS) and High (44.8 FPS) fall below the smoothness threshold, and Ultra (32.9 FPS) is not viable.

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and compute capabilities are best suited to 1080p High or 1440p Medium, with the understanding that 4K play requires sacrificing detail to maintain performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the combo produces 158.4 FPS at 1080p, 119.7 FPS at 1440p (a 24.4% reduction), and 76.3 FPS at 4K (a 51.8% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound workload: as pixel count increases from 2.07 million (1080p) to 8.29 million (4K), the rendering load quadruples, and the RTX 2060 SUPER's 7.181 TFLOPS of compute cannot keep pace.

At Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 75.1 FPS at 1080p, 54.6 FPS at 1440p (27.3% reduction), and 32.9 FPS at 4K (56.2% reduction from 1080p). The larger percentage drop at Ultra settings suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and shading units (2,176) are saturated at high detail levels, making the resolution increase disproportionately costly. The CPU, by contrast, shows no such strain: the 5800X's 16 threads and 32 MB L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate is highest.

The data strongly indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component in this combo. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking confirms this, and the resolution scaling behavior — with 4K performance collapsing to roughly half of 1080p performance — is a classic sign of GPU saturation. Players looking to push higher resolutions or settings would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade, as the 5800X has ample headroom for this game.