Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a broad range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling from a comfortable 191 FPS average at 1080p Low down to a sub-60 FPS experience at 4K Ultra. The measured data indicates this combination is a capable 1080p and 1440p performer, with the 4K resolution requiring substantial settings compromises to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination demonstrates consistently high performance across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 191 FPS, while the Medium preset yields an average of 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. The High preset averages 118 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains an average of 89 FPS. All 1080p results clear the playable threshold of 60 FPS by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 140 FPS, the Medium preset averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, and the High preset averages 87 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 65 FPS, still above the 60 FPS playable threshold but with less headroom than lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, which remains playable. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, placing the average just above the playable threshold while the minimum dips below it. The High preset drops to an average of 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to an average of 42 FPS. The data shows that 4K requires the Medium preset or lower to achieve an average frame rate that meets the 60 FPS criterion.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1950 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the middle of the database's tested configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 5600F's processing capabilities and the RX 6700 XT's rendering throughput. While the combo does not reach the upper echelons of the ranking chart, it sits above the median position, indicating that a substantial portion of tested systems deliver lower performance in this game.

The percentile data for the individual components supports this mid-pack positioning. The Ryzen 5 5600F ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested, showing strong processor-level performance relative to the broader CPU landscape. The RX 6700 XT ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, which is solid but less exceptional. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a moderately-high-percentile GPU produces a system that handles Lockdown Protocol competently without dominating the rankings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 5600F provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, essentially identical to the Ryzen 5 5600F's average score of 36945, with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5 percent higher. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in CPU-limited sections of Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU side, the RX 6700 XT's nearest rivals show similar clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has an average score of 27435 versus the RX 6700 XT's 27425, a delta of 0 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, 0.5 percent higher, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135, 1.1 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, 1.5 percent higher. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RX 6700 XT for any of these alternatives would yield comparable FPS in GPU-bound scenarios, though the RTX 3090's slight edge could matter in the most demanding 4K presets.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data and the playable threshold of 60 FPS, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with all tested presets, including Ultra. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS bar with modest headroom.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS on the High or Ultra presets, with averages of 56 FPS and 42 FPS respectively. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS, which technically clears the threshold, though the measured minimum of 54 FPS indicates occasional dips below playable levels. The Low preset averages 90 FPS and provides a fully playable 4K experience. The verdict data confirms that Low and Medium are the playable settings at 4K, with Medium being the best settings choice at that resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 5 5600F and the RX 6700 XT. At 1080p Low, the system produces 191 FPS, a figure that places considerable demand on the CPU to feed frames to the GPU. The transition from 1080p Low to 1440p Low reduces the average to 140 FPS, a 26.7 percent drop that reflects the GPU handling more pixels. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low further reduces the average to 90 FPS, a 35.7 percent drop, showing the GPU becoming increasingly dominant as resolution rises.

The preset scaling at each resolution highlights the GPU's role in visual fidelity. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 191 FPS to 89 FPS, a 53.4 percent decrease. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces the average from 140 FPS to 65 FPS, a 53.6 percent decrease. At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra transition drops the average from 90 FPS to 42 FPS, a 53.3 percent decrease. The consistency of this percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the RX 6700 XT's shading and rasterization capabilities are the primary constraint when increasing preset quality.

The CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 191 FPS average suggests the Ryzen 5 5600F is capable of delivering frames at a rate that exceeds what most displays can show. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck across all presets. The data indicates that for this game, the RX 6700 XT matters more at higher resolutions and higher presets, while the Ryzen 5 5600F provides sufficient headroom to avoid limiting performance at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on the Low or Medium presets. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 64 FPS, though the Medium minimum of 54 FPS shows some dips below the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra presets average 56 FPS and 42 FPS respectively, which are not playable.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice for 1440p, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining playable performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 with a 0 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 with a -0.2 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 with a -0.4 percent delta. All rivals are within 0.5 percent of the 5600F's score.

Q: Is the RX 6700 XT's performance close to the RTX 3090 in this context?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565, a delta of -0.5 percent. This indicates the RTX 3090 is only 0.5 percent faster on average, making the two GPUs nearly equivalent in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 118 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and provides a smooth experience for fast-paced gameplay.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Medium?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the minimum FPS is 54, meaning there are moments where the frame rate drops below playable levels despite the average being acceptable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality available in the game while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, averaging 65 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, though the smaller margin means players seeking consistent frame rates might prefer the High preset, which averages 87 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 64 FPS. The Low preset offers a more stable experience at 90 FPS average, but for those prioritizing visual quality, Medium is the highest setting that meets the playable criterion on average.