Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a mid-range combination built around a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor and a RDNA 2 graphics card with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. For Lockdown Protocol, the data shows this combo ranks 1896th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of the database. The following analysis breaks down how this pairing performs in this specific FPS title, where it stands relative to other hardware, and what settings and resolutions deliver a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1896 out of 3714 tested pairs puts it slightly above the median for Lockdown Protocol. This is not a top-tier pairing, but it is a solidly mid-pack performer. The CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600G, sits at the 74th percentile against all CPUs in the database, while the GPU, the RX 6700 XT, sits at the 72nd percentile against all GPUs. Both components are closely matched in relative standing, which suggests a balanced system without a severe bottleneck in either direction.

Benchmark scores reinforce this balance. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 21088, with a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 10551 and a single-core score of 1409. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 27425, with a Passmark G3D score of 19786. These figures indicate a pairing where neither part dramatically outclasses the other, which is favorable for consistent frame delivery in a game like Lockdown Protocol. The rank itself is not about peak performance but about how this specific pairing handles this specific game relative to all other tested combinations. Being in the 51st percentile (1896/3714) means the majority of combos below this point will likely struggle more, while those above will have more headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600G and the RX 6700 XT shifts depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the data shows the GPU has ample headroom. Low settings produce an average of 192.9 FPS, which is roughly 59% higher than High settings at 121.1 FPS. This large delta between Low and High at 1080p indicates the GPU is the limiting factor when settings are raised, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to reach very high frame rates at lower loads. The jump from Medium (137.1 FPS) to Ultra (86.5 FPS) is a 37% drop, showing that the GPU’s workload scales significantly with preset quality.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low settings yield 141.1 FPS, while High drops to 85 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 65.3 FPS. The relative delta between Low and Ultra here (about 54%) is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower. This suggests the GPU is now under heavier load, and the CPU has less influence on the overall frame rate. The 3840x2160 results confirm this trend. At 4K, Low settings average 92.2 FPS, Medium drops to 66.9 FPS, High falls to 57.3 FPS, and Ultra is barely playable at 43.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows a clear pattern: at Low settings, the 1080p result (192.9 FPS) is more than double the 4K result (92.2 FPS). This indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid holding back the GPU at lower resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 86.5, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with room to spare. The verdict data lists Ultra as a playable setting at this resolution, and it is the best setting with an average of 86.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is listed as the best setting at 1440p, with an average FPS of 65.3. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are marked as playable at this resolution, meaning the GPU has enough power for maximum quality.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Partially. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings are playable. Low averages 92.2 FPS, and Medium averages 66.9 FPS. High falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 57.3 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 43.4 FPS. For 4K, the recommendation is to stick with Medium for a comfortable margin.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 192.9 at 1080p to 92.2 at 4K, a reduction of roughly 52%. At Medium settings, it drops from 137.1 to 66.9, a reduction of about 51%. At High settings, it drops from 121.1 to 57.3, a reduction of about 53%. The consistent drop percentage indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck at any tested resolution or setting. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1409 in Cinebench R23 and its 74th percentile standing suggest it is capable of handling the game’s logic. The frame rate scaling across resolutions follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance, especially at higher resolutions and presets.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold in the database is set at 60 FPS. Any preset and resolution combination that averages above this number is considered playable. The verdict data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, all presets clear this threshold, while at 4K only Low and Medium do.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088. The Intel Core i3-1220P is nearly identical with a score of 21066, just 0.1% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, which is 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% higher. These four CPUs are all within a fraction of a percent of the 5600G’s average score, meaning any of them would deliver essentially the same CPU-side performance in Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 27435, which is effectively identical (0% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135, 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, 1.5% higher. These rivals bracket the RX 6700 XT closely, so swapping to any of these GPUs would result in very similar frame rates in this game. The practical takeaway is that the combination of a 5600G-class CPU with an RX 6700 XT-class GPU is a well-established performance tier, and slight variations in component choice within these rival groups would not meaningfully change the FPS numbers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average frame rates recorded. No minimum or maximum FPS values are available in the data, so this analysis relies on averages.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 192.9 FPS, Medium produces 137.1 FPS, High produces 121.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 86.5 FPS. This represents a clear step-down pattern where each higher preset costs a significant number of frames. The gap between Low and Medium is 55.8 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 34.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 141.1 FPS for Low, 102.3 FPS for Medium, 85 FPS for High, and 65.3 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 38.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 19.7 FPS. The scaling here is less steep than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 92.2 FPS for Low, 66.9 FPS for Medium, 57.3 FPS for High, and 43.4 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 25.3 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 13.9 FPS. At 4K, the difference between Medium and High is only 9.6 FPS, which shows that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution and each additional preset level has diminishing returns on visual quality versus frame rate cost.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings always deliver the highest average FPS, and Ultra always delivers the lowest. The relative performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, from a 1.2x difference at 1080p to a 1.1x difference at 4K, but the absolute frame rates drop substantially.

The Verdict

The Ryzen 5 5600G and RX 6700 XT can run Lockdown Protocol, and the data confirms that playability depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra averaging 86.5 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this pairing, offering a smooth experience even at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 65.3 FPS. This makes 1440p a fully viable option for gamers who prefer higher resolution over maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. Only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium averaging 66.9 FPS, which is the best playable preset at this resolution. High settings fall just short of the threshold at 57.3 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 43.4 FPS. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Medium settings to maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The verdict data explicitly lists Low and Medium as playable at 4K, with Medium as the best setting offering 66.9 FPS. For the best visual experience without sacrificing playability, 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot, delivering 65.3 FPS. For maximum smoothness, 1080p Low at 192.9 FPS gives the highest headroom for competitive play. This is a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol, provided the user is willing to adjust settings when targeting 4K.