Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1930 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combination in the middle of the database, better than roughly half of all tested systems but far from the top. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU reaches the 72nd percentile among all tested graphics cards. Both components land in similar percentile territory, which suggests a balanced pairing where neither part is dramatically holding back the other.

The recorded data shows this combo is positioned as a solid mid-range option. It outperforms a substantial portion of the field, but the rank also indicates there are many faster combinations above it. The 4600G is a Zen 2 based six-core processor with 12 threads, and the RX 6700 XT is an RDNA 2 architecture card with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Together they form a coherent system that handles Lockdown Protocol with room to spare at most settings, though the most demanding configuration at 4K pushes the limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 65.9 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 89.1 FPS, but Medium is the highest quality option that remains playable. High falls below the line at 58.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42.3 FPS, so those two presets are not viable at 4K.

At 2560x1440, every preset clears 60 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 66.1 FPS. High runs at 89.6 FPS, Medium at 99.5 FPS, and Low at 139.6 FPS. The GPU has enough headroom at this resolution that even the maximum quality level stays comfortably above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra with an average of 86.9 FPS. All presets are playable, with High at 120.4 FPS, Medium at 137.7 FPS, and Low at 188.4 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result shows significant margin above the 60 FPS floor, meaning the system has spare performance even at maximum quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are highest across the board, with Low reaching 188.4 FPS. This suggests the GPU is not heavily taxed at lower resolutions, and the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to maintain high output. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 101.5 FPS, from 188.4 down to 86.9, which demonstrates that graphical settings have a strong impact on the GPU workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, all presets drop compared to their 1080p counterparts. Low falls from 188.4 to 139.6 FPS, a reduction of 48.8 FPS. Ultra falls from 86.9 to 66.1 FPS, a reduction of 20.8 FPS. The smaller absolute drop at Ultra indicates that the GPU is already working harder at higher settings, so the additional resolution increase has less relative impact. The system remains GPU-bound at higher quality settings, while at Low settings the CPU becomes more relevant.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low drops to 89.1 FPS, Medium to 65.9 FPS, High to 58.9 FPS, and Ultra to 42.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.8 FPS, showing that the GPU struggles to keep up with the pixel count at maximum quality. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the GPU is the bottleneck. The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU handles most of the load, while at 4K the GPU is the limiting factor across all settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average score of 17482, which is 0.1 percent higher than the 4600G's 17507 average. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, 0.6 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.6 percent higher. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, 0.8 percent higher. These four processors would behave nearly identically to the 4600G in Lockdown Protocol, with performance differences well within one percent. Systems built with any of these CPUs would produce very similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 27435, essentially identical to the RX 6700 XT's 27425 with a delta of 0 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, 0.5 percent higher. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135, 1.1 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, 1.5 percent higher. Any of these graphics cards would deliver frame rates within a couple percent of the RX 6700 XT in this game. The RTX 4070 Mobile is the closest match, with effectively no measurable difference in average score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded averages are 188.4 FPS on Low, 137.7 FPS on Medium, 120.4 FPS on High, and 86.9 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 25 to 30 FPS per step, with the largest jump between High and Ultra at 33.5 FPS. The system has substantial headroom at 1080p, with even the heaviest preset staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 139.6 FPS on Low, 99.5 FPS on Medium, 89.6 FPS on High, and 66.1 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 40.1 FPS, the largest single-step decline at this resolution. The gap between High and Ultra is 23.5 FPS. Ultra remains playable but with less margin than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 89.1 FPS on Low, 65.9 FPS on Medium, 58.9 FPS on High, and 42.3 FPS on Ultra. Low is the only preset with a large margin above 60 FPS. Medium clears the threshold by 5.9 FPS, while High falls short by 1.1 FPS and Ultra misses by 17.7 FPS. The data shows a steep falloff at 4K as settings increase, with the GPU unable to maintain playable performance at the two highest quality levels.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 86.9, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 65.9 FPS. High drops to 58.9 FPS, which is below the threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. The nearest rivals are the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482, the Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17614, the Core 7 150U at 17395, and the Core i3-14100T at 17648. All are within 0.8 percent of the 4600G.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important at 1440p?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary factor at 2560x1440. The frame rate drops from 139.6 FPS on Low to 66.1 FPS on Ultra, a 73.5 FPS swing driven by GPU workload. The CPU maintains similar performance across settings while the GPU scales with quality.

Q: What GPU performance level is closest to the RX 6700 XT?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has an average score of 27435, which is 0 percent different from the RX 6700 XT's 27425. The RTX 3090 is 0.5 percent higher, and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is 1.1 percent lower.

Q: Which settings are not playable at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, High averages 58.9 FPS and Ultra averages 42.3 FPS. Both fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so they are not recommended at this resolution.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the available settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 86.9 FPS and Low reaching 188.4 FPS. This is the strongest result in the dataset, with substantial margin at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, all four presets remain playable. Ultra averages 66.1 FPS, which is above the threshold but with less headroom than at 1080p. High, Medium, and Low all provide comfortable margins, with Low at 139.6 FPS. Players with 1440p displays can use the highest quality settings without concerns.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Low and Medium. Medium averages 65.9 FPS, just above the 60 FPS line, while Low averages 89.1 FPS. High at 58.9 FPS and Ultra at 42.3 FPS are not playable. The verdict from the database is clear: this combo is a reliable 1080p and 1440p performer, and a capable 4K system only when settings are reduced to Medium or below.