Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a combo ranking of 2941 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing this system in the lower-mid tier for this FPS title. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus, becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, while the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5800XT provides ample headroom that never appears to bottleneck the frame delivery in the measured results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 145 FPS at 1920x1080 to 106 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 27% reduction), then further to 69 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 52% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that pixel throughput becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions, which is expected behavior for a GPU with 6 GB of VRAM and a 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth.

At High settings, the resolution scaling is even more pronounced. The system delivers 90 FPS at 1080p, drops to 66 FPS at 1440p (27% lower), and falls to 43 FPS at 4K (52% lower than 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings presets strongly suggests the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution tested. The RTX 2060's boost clock of 1680 MHz and 1920 shading units simply cannot keep up with the pixel fill demands of 4K rendering, especially when texture quality and shading complexity increase.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 103 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. Interestingly, the gap between Medium and High narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 13 FPS (103 vs 90), but at 4K it shrinks to 6 FPS (49 vs 43). This convergence indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily pixel-bound that the additional shading work from High settings becomes comparatively less impactful on the final frame rate.

Ultra settings tell the harshest story. The system manages 67 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 49 FPS at 1440p and a barely playable 32 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that drops below 40 FPS, suggesting that this resolution and settings combination exceeds what the RTX 2060 can reasonably deliver in Lockdown Protocol. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra (49 FPS) sits right at the edge of acceptable playability, while 4K Ultra is best avoided with this hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 69 FPS. At Medium settings, 4K drops to 49 FPS, and at High it falls to 43 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that becomes unplayable, with an average of 32 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a competitive FPS experience?

A: 1080p with Low settings delivers the highest average frame rate at 145 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced competitive play. Even at 1080p Medium, the system maintains 103 FPS, providing a good balance of visual quality and responsiveness.

Q: Is the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The data shows that VRAM capacity is not causing failures at any tested resolution or settings level. However, the memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and the GPU's overall compute capability appear to be the limiting factors at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which sits within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713) and is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS by 0.3% (both scoring 29955).

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 88 with a maximum of 119. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 64 with a maximum of 87. At 4K Medium, the minimum falls to 41 with a maximum of 56. These minimums indicate frame time consistency is better at lower resolutions.

Q: Does this GPU compare favorably to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it essentially even with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta). It is 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171), but these differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It contains 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die, with 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The GPU also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though Lockdown Protocol's measured results suggest these specialized units are not heavily utilized, as the frame rate scales almost entirely with resolution and traditional raster settings.

The memory subsystem is a critical factor in this game's performance. The card features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). At 4K resolution, the combination of higher pixel count and increased texture memory pressure appears to strain this bandwidth, contributing to the significant FPS drops observed. The fact that 4K Medium (49 FPS) is only 6 FPS slower than 4K High (43 FPS) suggests that memory bandwidth, rather than raw shading power, may be the tighter constraint at this resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are modest by modern standards: a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s translate to practical limits in Lockdown Protocol that become apparent when comparing the 1080p Low result (145 FPS) to the 4K Low result (69 FPS). The FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at most settings, but 4K Ultra demands more than this GPU can deliver, resulting in the 32 FPS average.

The RTX 2060's percentile ranking of 58 among all GPUs places it slightly above the median. Its average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the GTX 580 (15283) and Radeon 680M (15270), though those comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks rather than Lockdown Protocol-specific performance. The GPU's 160 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its mid-range positioning, and the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface does not appear to limit performance in this game based on the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for Lockdown Protocol with this hardware configuration is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 145 FPS with no reported minimum or maximum. Medium settings reduce the average to 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119. High settings deliver 90 FPS average. Ultra settings drop the average to 67 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, indicating that each settings tier adds meaningful GPU workload even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings average 106 FPS. Medium settings average 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 87. High settings produce 66 FPS average. Ultra settings deliver 49 FPS average. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is 10 FPS, which is slightly larger than the 13 FPS gap at 1080p, suggesting that the increased resolution amplifies the cost of higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 69 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 56. High settings average 43 FPS. Ultra settings average 32 FPS. The 4K results show that even the lowest settings preset cannot provide the same headroom as 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed.

The data reveals that the largest single-step performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p Low (145 FPS) to 1440p Low (106 FPS), a 39 FPS reduction. The smallest drop is from 1440p High (66 FPS) to 4K High (43 FPS), a 23 FPS reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU's performance scaling is not linear with pixel count, likely due to memory bandwidth saturation at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rate, the 1080p Low preset is the clear choice, delivering 145 FPS average. This provides more than double the refresh rate of a standard 60 Hz monitor and approaches the input responsiveness needed for competitive FPS play. The 1080p Medium preset at 103 FPS is a strong alternative for those who want better visual fidelity while still maintaining a high refresh rate.

For 1440p gaming, the Low preset at 106 FPS offers the best combination of smoothness and resolution. The Medium preset at 76 FPS is acceptable for most players, but the minimum of 64 FPS means occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes. The High preset at 66 FPS is borderline, while Ultra at 49 FPS is not recommended for action-oriented play.

At 4K, the only sensible choice is the Low preset at 69 FPS. This provides a playable experience without the severe frame rate drops seen at higher settings. The Medium preset at 49 FPS is technically playable but will feel less responsive, and the minimum of 41 FPS risks noticeable stuttering. High and Ultra at 4K (43 and 32 FPS respectively) should be avoided for any competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

The data suggests that the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this system is 1440p Medium. This configuration delivers 76 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS, which keeps frame times consistent enough for smooth gameplay. The 1080p High preset (90 FPS) is also a viable option for players who prefer higher settings over higher resolution, as it provides better visual effects while maintaining a comfortable frame rate margin above 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU has a 105 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800XT demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3359 in single-core. The 3DMark results show scaling from 959 in single-thread to 7683 in 16-thread tests, indicating good thread scaling. PassMark multi-thread score of 28053 and single-thread score of 3535 further confirm its capability. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29879 places it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably close. It matches the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta) and comes within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (both 29955) by only 0.3%. These differences are within measurement noise, meaning the 5800XT is effectively performance-equivalent to these alternatives in aggregate workloads.

For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system hits 145 FPS average. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see this frame rate capped at a lower value regardless of resolution or settings. Instead, the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load, indicating the 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game's engine.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for this title. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps with game data locality, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 2060, even though the GPU itself uses PCIe 3.0. The 5800XT's boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which matters for games that rely on a primary game thread, though the data suggests Lockdown Protocol does not heavily stress even this aspect of the CPU.