Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol. At 4K, the combination falls short of a consistent 60 FPS on higher presets, but the data shows it remains playable at Low settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and presets, compares the combo against other tested configurations, and examines which component is the primary driver at each setting level.

Best Settings per Resolution

For Lockdown Protocol, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution. The measured data indicates that this combo’s performance ceiling is clearly defined by the resolution you target.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 73.2 FPS, making it the best playable setting. This is the highest preset available and still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin, indicating the GPU has enough headroom at this resolution to run the game at max quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, hitting an average of 72.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 51.8 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The data shows that Medium (81.7 FPS) and Low (117 FPS) are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining the required frame rate.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset remains playable, with an average of 74.4 FPS. Every other preset fails to reach 60 FPS: High averages 45 FPS, Medium 56.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.6 FPS. This resolution demands a significant reduction in visual fidelity to achieve a smooth experience with this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 7600X and RX 6600 XT combination ranks 2707 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning roughly 27% of tested configurations perform worse. The percentile positioning for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs (avg benchmark score 27636), while the GPU ranks at the 70th percentile among all GPUs (avg benchmark score 24442).

The combo’s mid-pack ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a standout performer. The CPU’s higher percentile suggests it has more relative strength than the GPU, which is consistent with the measured FPS showing the graphics card becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions and presets. The rank indicates that while this setup is viable for 1080p and 1440p play, many other hardware combinations in the database deliver better frame rates in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. All figures represent average FPS; minimum and maximum values were not recorded.

At 1920x1080, the performance spread is wide. Low settings produce 156.7 FPS, Medium 114.4 FPS, High 99.7 FPS, and Ultra 73.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is approximately 83 FPS, indicating substantial scaling with preset changes. Even the most demanding preset exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 13 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages shift downward. Low reaches 117 FPS, Medium 81.7 FPS, High 72.4 FPS, and Ultra 51.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold, while the others maintain comfortable margins. The drop from Low to Ultra is roughly 65 FPS, showing that resolution increase compresses the preset scaling range.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly. Low averages 74.4 FPS, Medium 56.2 FPS, High 45 FPS, and Ultra 34.6 FPS. Only Low stays above 60 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 40 FPS decline, and the absolute values indicate the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, regardless of settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. These alternatives come from the benchmark database’s nearestRivals fields, which compare average benchmark scores and percentage differences.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, the closest matches are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (delta 0.2%), Intel Core i5-12600K (delta 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (delta -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (delta 0.4%). All four CPUs have average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the 7600X, meaning they would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. Swapping the 7600X for any of these would produce indistinguishable frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, the nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (delta 0.7%), Intel Arc A350M (delta -0.8%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (delta 0.8%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (delta 1.1%). These GPUs have average scores within 1.1% of the RX 6600 XT. The RTX 2080 SUPER being within 1.1% is notable, as it suggests the 6600 XT punches above its class in benchmark terms. In Lockdown Protocol, any of these GPUs would produce similar GPU-bound frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component drives performance in Lockdown Protocol requires examining how FPS scales with resolution and preset changes. The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU.

At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The jump from Low (156.7 FPS) to Ultra (73.2 FPS) shows a 83 FPS range, which is the largest of any resolution. High preset at 99.7 FPS indicates the CPU is capable of pushing high frame rates when the GPU is not fully taxed. The CPU’s strong single-threaded benchmark (3dmark_single_thread score 1060, passmark_single_thread score 4135) supports its ability to feed frames at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The FPS range narrows to about 65 FPS (Low 117 FPS to Ultra 51.8 FPS), and the Ultra preset drops below 60 FPS. This suggests the RX 6600 XT’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become constraints at higher pixel counts. The GPU’s passmark_g3d score of 16461 places it in the 70th percentile, indicating moderate capability that starts to buckle at 1440p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. Even Low settings produce only 74.4 FPS, and all other presets fall well below 60 FPS. The CPU’s performance headroom is irrelevant here, as the GPU’s 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 165.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for 4K gaming at higher presets. The scaling between resolutions confirms this: at Low settings, FPS drops from 156.7 (1080p) to 117 (1440p) to 74.4 (4K), a 52% reduction from 1080p to 4K that tracks closely with the increase in pixel count.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 73.2 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 72.4 FPS. The Ultra preset only reaches 51.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 74.4 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium (56.2 FPS), High (45 FPS), and Ultra (34.6 FPS) all fall below 60 FPS.

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

A: It ranks 2707 out of 3714 combos. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile and the GPU at the 70th percentile among their respective categories.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 74.4 FPS, and the frame rate drops sharply with each preset increase, indicating the RX 6600 XT is the bottleneck. The CPU’s relative strength (79th percentile vs 70th) supports this conclusion.

Q: What other CPUs would perform similarly to the Ryzen 5 7600X in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, and AMD Ryzen 7 5800 all have average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the 7600X, so they would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios.