Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 FPS title that responds strongly to both CPU and GPU resources, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable, though not maxed-out, experience across most settings. The data shows a system that can push high refresh rates at 1080p but requires careful settings management to maintain smooth gameplay at higher resolutions. This analysis is based on measured FPS rows for this specific hardware pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the High preset offers the most balanced experience for this combo, particularly at 1440p and 4K. At 1920x1080, High delivers 97.2 FPS, which is a solid margin above the 60 FPS threshold and close to the 100 FPS mark that many competitive players target. Moving to 2560x1440, High yields 71.1 FPS, which remains fluid for most playstyles, and even at 3840x2160, High produces 46.6 FPS, which is borderline playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced firefights.

The Ultra preset is punishing for this hardware. At 1080p, it drops to 72.4 FPS, which is still usable, but at 1440p it falls to 54.9 FPS, and at 4K it collapses to 35.5 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial: at 4K, the difference is 11.1 FPS, representing a 23.8% loss from High’s 46.6 FPS. For a competitive FPS title, that trade-off rarely justifies the visual gain.

Low settings unlock the system’s full potential, especially for high-refresh monitors. At 1080p, Low hits 157.3 FPS, which is 61.8% higher than High’s 97.2 FPS. At 1440p, Low reaches 118.9 FPS, and at 4K it still manages 77.6 FPS. The data suggests that for players prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, Low is the optimal choice for 1080p and 1440p, while Medium (111.3 FPS at 1080p, 85.0 FPS at 1440p) serves as a middle ground for those who want some visual polish without sacrificing too much speed.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process, carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, effective 14 Gbps. These specifications place the GPU in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The FPS drops from 1080p Low (157.3) to 4K Low (77.6) represent a 50.7% reduction, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this game’s settings, as the measured data does not indicate any stutter or frame drop anomalies that would suggest memory overflow. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s are adequate for the game’s rendering demands, but the 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are not heavily leveraged in this title, as the performance scaling between settings is linear rather than showing ray tracing-specific bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1217 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 25.6% of all tested systems, which is a clear indicator that while this pairing is functional, it is far from optimal for this game. The CPU-side benchmarks show the Ryzen 7 5800XT performing well: its 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794 put it in the 86th percentile among CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29774. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.3), and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (deltaPct -0.3). These deltas are all within one percent, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo’s low rank.

The GPU, however, sits in the 63rd percentile with an average score of 19774, and its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (deltaPct 0.3), RTX 2070 (deltaPct 0.5), Quadro K5200 (deltaPct 0.8), and Tesla K40m (deltaPct 1.3). The RTX 2070, which scores only 0.5% higher on average, is the closest performance comparison. Given that the CPU is well above average and the GPU is only slightly above average, the data strongly suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary constraint on this combo’s rank in Lockdown Protocol. The low rank relative to other combos is not a reflection of poor component quality, but rather a sign that this GPU is holding back the CPU’s potential in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS across settings is as follows: Low 157.3, Medium 111.3, High 97.2, and Ultra 72.4. The jump from Ultra to Low is a 117.2% performance increase, which is massive for competitive play. The difference between Medium and High is 14.1 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 24.8 FPS. This resolution is clearly the best fit for this combo, as even Ultra stays above 70 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are: Low 118.9, Medium 85.0, High 71.1, and Ultra 54.9. The step from Low to Medium is a 28.5% drop, and Medium to High costs another 16.4%. Ultra falls below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for many players. The data indicates that 1440p playable settings top out at High for this combo.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 77.6, Medium 53.1, High 46.6, and Ultra 35.5. Only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience at 4K. Medium dips below 60 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable for a fast-paced FPS. The scaling here is steep, reflecting the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute limits at this pixel count.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic across all settings. At Low, the drop is from 157.3 to 77.6, a 50.7% reduction. At Medium, it falls from 111.3 to 53.1, a 52.3% reduction. High drops from 97.2 to 46.6, a 52.1% reduction, and Ultra from 72.4 to 35.5, a 51.0% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops, all hovering around 51-52%, is a classic signature of a GPU-bound workload.

If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat as resolution increases, with the bottleneck shifting to the GPU only at higher pixel counts. Instead, the linear scaling from 1080p to 4K at every settings tier indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant constraint across the board. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, are more than capable of feeding frames at these rates, as evidenced by its high percentile ranking. The data suggests that for this combo, resolution scaling is purely a GPU exercise, and players should expect a predictable halving of performance when moving from 1080p to 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle Lockdown Protocol at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The measured data shows 71.1 FPS at 1440p High and 85.0 FPS at Medium, both of which are playable. Ultra drops to 54.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for maximum frame rate at 1080p?

A: Low settings yield 157.3 FPS, which is the highest measured average. This is 46.0 FPS higher than Medium and 60.1 FPS higher than High, making it the clear choice for competitive play.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates yes. The GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile while the CPU ranks in the 86th percentile, and the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 51%, which is a GPU-bound pattern.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1217 out of 1637 combos, placing it in the bottom 25.6%. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU’s performance, as the CPU’s nearest rivals are within one percent of its score.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM enough for this game?

A: The measured data shows no anomalies or stutters that would indicate VRAM exhaustion. The FPS scales linearly with resolution and settings, suggesting that 8 GB is sufficient for the tested presets up to 4K Ultra.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with this setup?

A: At 4K Low, the average is 77.6 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 53.1 FPS, High to 46.6 FPS, and Ultra to 35.5 FPS. Only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience at this resolution.