Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K requiring settings compromises. The measured data shows a clear progression of performance scaling across resolutions and presets, with the combo ranking in the 46th percentile of tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 200, providing a massive headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings yield an average of 124 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a strong 93 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 107 FPS, showing that the GPU has substantial overhead even at the highest preset.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the expected scaling. Low settings produce an average of 147 FPS, while Medium settings average 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120 FPS. High settings average 91 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 68 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 79 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p but still a significant percentage difference. The minimum FPS of 89 FPS at Medium settings indicates the combo can handle demanding scenes without dropping below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. Low settings average 95 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77 FPS, meaning the minimum dips slightly below the playable threshold in demanding moments. High settings average 59 FPS, just barely missing the 60 FPS mark, while Ultra settings average 44 FPS, representing a significant performance hit. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 51 FPS drop, with each preset tier costing roughly 13-15 FPS on average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 sits in a tight performance cluster according to average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a mere 0.1% lower, making it virtually indistinguishable in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, 0.5% behind. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, 0.7% ahead. These deltaPct values are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT shows a slightly wider spread among its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, 0.5% higher, while the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, 0.6% higher. The AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842, 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740, 1.1% higher. These differences are negligible in practical gaming terms, as all four alternatives would produce frame rates within a couple of FPS of the RX 6750 XT at any given resolution and preset combination.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1709 out of 3714 configurations. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, specifically at the 46th percentile. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 5500's 73rd percentile standing among all CPUs and the RX 6750 XT's 71st percentile among all GPUs. The combined ranking suggests that while neither component is at the top of its class, their pairing delivers a coherent performance level that exceeds the majority of tested systems.

The ranking data shows that approximately 54% of tested combos outperform this pairing. However, the measured FPS figures indicate that raw ranking does not translate to an unplayable experience. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, and at 4K it remains playable at Low and Medium settings. The rank of 1709 should be interpreted as a positioning statement rather than a quality verdict, as the gameplay data demonstrates strong playability across most scenarios.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 93 FPS average. This means the combo can run the game at maximum visual quality while maintaining 93 FPS, which is 33 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 68 FPS average. This provides a full range of settings options at 1440p without needing to compromise on visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation requires more careful selection. Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best playable setting at 67 FPS average. However, the minimum FPS at Medium is 57, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 59 FPS, falling just short of playable, and Ultra averages 44 FPS, which is not viable. The 4K verdict indicates that the combo can run the game at 4K, but only with reduced settings, and even then, the minimum frame rates suggest occasional dips below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data between resolutions and presets reveals which component carries more weight in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the gap between Low (200 FPS) and Ultra (93 FPS) is 107 FPS. At 1440p, this gap narrows to 79 FPS, and at 4K it narrows further to 51 FPS. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, compressing the performance difference between presets.

The CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the 200 FPS average suggests the Ryzen 5 5500 is strong enough to feed the GPU without bottlenecking. At 1440p, the GPU takes on more responsibility, as evidenced by the 147 FPS at Low settings being 73% of the 1080p Low figure. At 4K, the GPU is clearly dominant, with the 95 FPS at Low settings representing only 47.5% of the 1080p Low figure.

The preset scaling within each resolution amplifies this interpretation. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low increases FPS by 115%, indicating the GPU has substantial untapped headroom when CPU-bound. At 4K, the same preset drop increases FPS by 116%, but from a much lower baseline, confirming the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and multi-thread score of 5386 indicate it can handle the game's logic and physics without becoming the bottleneck at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving 93 FPS average. This is the obvious choice for players prioritizing visual quality, as it provides 33 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best setting, averaging 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 8 FPS. While the headroom is smaller than at 1080p, it is sufficient for a stable experience.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 67 FPS. However, the minimum FPS of 57 means the experience will occasionally dip below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable in fast-paced FPS gameplay. Low settings at 4K average 95 FPS, providing a smoother experience with a 35 FPS margin above the threshold. For players who prioritize consistent frame rates over visual fidelity at 4K, Low settings may be the safer choice despite Medium being technically the highest playable preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, all four presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS. The lowest average is 93 FPS at Ultra settings, while Low averages 200 FPS.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this system?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 68 FPS, making it the highest preset that maintains playable performance. All presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: 4K is playable only at Low and Medium settings. Medium averages 67 FPS but has a minimum of 57 FPS, while Low averages 95 FPS. High and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it in the 46th percentile of all tested combos for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Which component is more important at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, but at 4K, the RX 6750 XT is the primary constraint, as shown by the shrinking FPS gap between presets at higher resolutions.

Q: What are the closest CPU alternatives to the Ryzen 5 5500?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Intel Core i5-12500, Intel Core i7-10700F, and Intel Core i5-11600KF all score within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 5500 in average benchmarks, making them functionally equivalent for this game.