Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs a 12-core, 24-thread AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, and the measured frame rates across resolutions and presets show a configuration that is consistently GPU-bound. The CPU’s 4.40 GHz base clock and 5.60 GHz boost clock, combined with a 64 MB L3 cache, provide ample headroom for the game’s FPS workload, while the RTX 2060’s 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus become the primary constraint as resolution climbs. The data set includes twelve measured FPS rows, spanning 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, each with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. This analysis walks through those numbers, interprets the CPU and GPU roles, and offers practical guidance based solely on the provided figures.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) and manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The processor’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU’s benchmark scores reflect a strong multi-threaded part: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 32172, while the single-core score is 2253. In Geekbench, the multicore result is 22174 and single-core is 3010. The PassMark multithread score is 54643, with a single-thread score of 4672. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 92, meaning it outranks the vast majority of processors in the database.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, single-thread performance often matters more than raw core counts. The 9900X’s single-core scores—2253 in Cinebench R23 and 4672 in PassMark—suggest strong per-thread capability that should not bottleneck the RTX 2060 at any tested setting. The 3DMark results further illuminate this: the 2-thread score is 2519, 4-thread is 4886, 8-thread is 9114, and 16-thread is 12552, with max-threads at 13929. The scaling from 2 to 8 threads is nearly linear, indicating that the game can leverage multiple cores if needed, but the modest jump from 16 to max threads (13929 vs 12552) shows diminishing returns beyond 16 threads. In practice, the measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 145 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 32 FPS. The CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at 1080p Low, where the GPU is still able to output high frame rates; at 4K, the GPU’s workload dominates. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9015 (deltaPct -0.1) and Intel Core i9-14900 (deltaPct -1.1), but those comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not game-specific performance. The 9900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol’s demands, as evidenced by the fact that FPS scales almost entirely with resolution and settings rather than showing CPU-related stutters or plateaus.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 103, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 119. This is the only settings row at any resolution that includes both min and max FPS values, indicating a stable frame delivery window.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 (deltaPct 0), followed by the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (deltaPct 0.6), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 (deltaPct 0.8). These deltas are all under 1%, meaning the RTX 2060 sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS in the measured data is 145, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 106 at 2560x1440 Low, then 103 at 1080p Medium. The lowest average is 32 at 3840x2160 Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU’s benchmark percentile indicate it can handle this game?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has a percentile of 92 versus all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of processors in the database. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2253 and multicore score of 32172 suggest it is far above the threshold needed for an FPS title. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecks, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings changes.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among tested combinations?

A: The combo rank is 2941 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested pairings, which is consistent with the RTX 2060 being an older, mid-range GPU relative to the CPU.

Q: How does the RTX 2060’s memory configuration affect performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective. This 6 GB capacity is modest for 4K Ultra settings, and the data supports this: at 3840x2160 Ultra, average FPS drops to 32, versus 43 at High and 49 at Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds a rank of 2941 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 21% of all pairings, which is a notable contrast to the CPU’s individual standing. The 9900X alone sits at the 92nd percentile among CPUs, but the RTX 2060 is at the 58th percentile among GPUs. The disparity between these two components explains the combo’s ranking: the CPU is far more capable than the GPU, and the GPU becomes the performance ceiling in this game. In practical terms, the data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 145 FPS, which is respectable, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 32 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users. The rank of 2941 reflects that many other tested combos include faster GPUs that can push higher frame rates at higher resolutions. However, within the context of the RTX 2060’s peers—its nearest rivals are within 1% in average score—this combo performs as expected. The CPU’s high benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 32172, PassMark multithread 54643) do not translate into better game FPS because the GPU is the limiting component. The rank is therefore a function of GPU generation rather than CPU capability. If the same CPU were paired with a faster GPU, the rank would likely improve substantially, but the data only covers this specific pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), for a total of twelve rows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 145 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium at 1080p drops to 103 FPS (min 88, max 119), High produces 90 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 78 FPS drop (from 145 to 67), which is a 54% reduction. At 2560x1440, Low averages 106 FPS, Medium 76 FPS (min 64, max 87), High 66 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. The delta from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 57 FPS, a 54% drop. At 3840x2160, Low averages 69 FPS, Medium 49 FPS (min 41, max 56), High 43 FPS, and Ultra 32 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 37 FPS, a 54% reduction. Interestingly, the percentage drop from Low to Ultra is consistent at approximately 54% across all three resolutions, which indicates that the settings presets scale in a uniform manner regardless of pixel count. The only rows with min/max data are the Medium presets: at 1080p, 103 FPS average with a range of 88 to 119; at 1440p, 76 FPS with a range of 64 to 87; at 4K, 49 FPS with a range of 41 to 56. These ranges suggest that Medium presets offer predictable frame pacing, with the 4K Medium row showing the tightest relative range (41-56, a 15 FPS spread) compared to 1080p Medium (88-119, a 31 FPS spread). The absence of min/max data for other presets limits analysis, but the averages themselves tell a clear story: each resolution step down from 1080p to 4K reduces FPS by roughly 35-40% at the same settings. For example, High at 1080p is 90 FPS, at 1440p it is 66 FPS (a 27% drop), and at 4K it is 43 FPS (a 52% drop from 1080p). Low at 1080p is 145 FPS, at 1440p it is 106 FPS (27% drop), and at 4K it is 69 FPS (52% drop). This pattern holds across all settings, reinforcing that the RTX 2060’s rendering throughput is the dominant factor.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows how performance degrades as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, 1080p averages 145 FPS, 1440p averages 106 FPS, and 4K averages 69 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 39 FPS (27%), and from 1440p to 4K is 37 FPS (35%). At Medium settings, the corresponding numbers are 103 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27 FPS (26%), and from 1440p to 4K is 27 FPS (36%). At High settings, 1080p gives 90 FPS, 1440p gives 66 FPS, and 4K gives 43 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24 FPS (27%), and from 1440p to 4K is 23 FPS (35%). At Ultra settings, 1080p averages 67 FPS, 1440p averages 49 FPS, and 4K averages 32 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 18 FPS (27%), and from 1440p to 4K is 17 FPS (35%). Across all settings, the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 26-27%, and from 1440p to 4K it is consistently around 35-36%. This linear scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario: the CPU’s frame generation capability is not the bottleneck, as the FPS reduction is proportional to the increase in pixel count. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where even Low settings only achieve 69 FPS. The fact that the same proportional drop occurs at every settings level indicates that the GPU’s shading and memory subsystems are the limiting factor, not the CPU’s core count or clock speed. The 9900X’s high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2253) and 12 cores are effectively idle in this scenario, as the game’s FPS is governed by GPU throughput. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K, since higher resolutions offload more work to the GPU. Instead, the consistent 27% and 35% drops confirm that the RTX 2060 is the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 145 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors or competitive play. Medium at 1080p offers 103 FPS with a min of 88 and max of 119, providing a smoother experience than Low (which lacks min/max data) but with a 42 FPS penalty. High at 1080p drops to 90 FPS, still playable, while Ultra at 67 FPS is the lowest 1080p option. For most users at 1080p, Medium is the best balance: the 103 FPS average is well above 60, and the min of 88 ensures no major dips. High at 90 FPS is also acceptable, but the 13 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the visual upgrade if frame rate is prioritized. At 2560x1440, Low averages 106 FPS, Medium 76 FPS (min 64), High 66 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the recommended choice, as 76 FPS is above 60 and the min of 64 prevents stutter. High at 66 FPS is close to 60 but risks drops below that threshold, while Ultra at 49 FPS is below ideal playability. At 3840x2160, Low averages 69 FPS, Medium 49 FPS (min 41), High 43 FPS, and Ultra 32 FPS. The Low preset at 4K is the only option that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for 4K. Medium at 49 FPS is borderline, with a min of 41 that could cause noticeable slowdowns in action scenes. High and Ultra at 4K are not recommended, as they fall below 45 FPS average. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most consistent experience, as it is the only settings level with min/max data, suggesting it was tested more thoroughly. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 can handle 1080p Medium (103 FPS) and 1440p Medium (76 FPS) without issue, but 4K requires Low settings to stay above 60 FPS. For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1080p High (90 FPS) or 1440p High (66 FPS) are viable, but 4K Ultra (32 FPS) should be avoided. The absence of min/max data for High and Ultra presets means those averages may hide frame spikes, so the Medium presets with their documented ranges are the safest bet.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the TU106 chip, built on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU’s base clock is 1365 MHz, with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. Memory is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, running at 14 Gbps effective. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 201.6 GTexel/s. The RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160 W and uses a dual-slot cooler with a single 8-pin power connector. In terms of benchmark scores, the GPU achieves 14111 in PassMark G3D, 65014 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 65846 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 58, placing it slightly above the median. The average benchmark score is 15290, with nearest rivals including the GTX 580 (15283, deltaPct 0), Radeon 680M (15270, deltaPct 0.1), RTX 3050 OEM (15199, deltaPct 0.6), and RX 7600 (15171, deltaPct 0.8). These rivals are all within 1% of the RTX 2060’s score, indicating that this GPU sits in a very competitive performance band.

In Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 2060’s role is the primary determinant of FPS. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the GPU can push 145 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 32 FPS. The 6 GB VRAM is likely a limiting factor at 4K, where textures and geometry require more memory than at 1080p. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the GPU’s compute resources (6.451 TFLOPS FP32) become strained. The boost clock of 1680 MHz is modest by modern standards, and the 12 nm process means the GPU runs hot relative to newer parts, but the data does not include temperature or power measurements. The RTX 2060’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) means it can handle modern rendering features, but Lockdown Protocol’s FPS results suggest the game is not heavily reliant on ray tracing or tensor core workloads, as the average FPS scales linearly with resolution. The GPU’s benchmark scores relative to its rivals—all within 1% of the RTX 2060—explain why this combo ranks at 2941 out of 3714: the GPU is a mid-range part from 2019, and newer GPUs in the database outperform it by a wider margin. The data shows that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck in this pairing, as the Ryzen 9 9900X’s benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 32172) are far above what any game would require, while the GPU’s 6 GB memory and 192-bit bus limit higher resolution performance. The 4K Low average of 69 FPS is the only 4K preset above 60 FPS, and it comes at the cost of visual fidelity. For users targeting 1440p, the Medium preset at 76 FPS is the best option, while 1080p Medium at 103 FPS offers a smooth experience. The GPU’s role is clear: it delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K unless settings are dropped to Low.