Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a solid, distinctly tiered performance profile in Lockdown Protocol. The measured data indicates that this combination is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as resolution drops and settings increase. The benchmark results reveal a system that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p gaming, but which begins to hit its architectural limits at 4K with higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this CPU/GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol provides a clear picture of its capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets. The results demonstrate a linear relationship between resolution and frame rate, with the system's performance headroom becoming apparent at lower pixel counts.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs exceptionally well across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 159 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this system in any configuration. Stepping up to Medium, the average drops to 113 FPS, with the measured variance showing a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 99 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra setting still maintains a respectable 74 FPS average. Even at the bottom end, the Ultra preset's performance is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that the 1080p resolution is firmly within this hardware's comfort zone.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel workload. The Low preset achieves 117 FPS average, demonstrating that the scaling from 1080p is nearly linear. The Medium preset delivers 83 FPS on average, with a recorded range between 70 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum. The High preset drops to a 72 FPS average, which still clears the playable threshold with room to spare. However, the Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS average, slipping below the 60 FPS target and highlighting the boundary of this system's graphical capabilities at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance profile changes significantly. The Low preset produces a 75 FPS average, which is the only setting at 4K that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset yields a 53 FPS average, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS, indicating inconsistent frame pacing. The High preset drops to 47 FPS, and the Ultra setting falls to 35 FPS. These numbers clearly show that 4K gaming with this hardware is only viable on the lowest settings, and even then, the margin above the playable threshold is modest.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, with the CPU's role becoming more relevant as resolution decreases. The RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest the GPU's rendering pipeline becomes the limiting factor at that pixel count.

The scaling between resolutions provides insight into this dynamic. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 85 FPS (159 to 74), which is a massive 114% performance swing. This wide gap indicates that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, allowing the graphics card to be the sole determinant of frame rate based on its workload. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration and Zen 3 architecture are more than sufficient to avoid creating a bottleneck here.

At 1440p, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 63 FPS (117 to 54), representing a 117% difference. The proportional drop is similar, but the absolute numbers indicate that the GPU is now working harder. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 901, remains adequate to keep frame times consistent, as shown by the Medium preset's 70 FPS minimum.

The 4K results tell a different story. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 40 FPS (75 to 35), which is a 114% swing. However, the absolute performance is much lower across all presets. This suggests that at 3840x2160, the RX 6600 XT's pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s become the hard limits. The CPU's performance scaling, as reflected in its passmark_multithread score of 24303, does not translate into higher frame rates at this resolution because the GPU simply cannot process the data fast enough.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal configuration is the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. The data provides clear guidance for each scenario.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 74 FPS. This configuration allows the player to experience the game at its highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The fact that Ultra is viable at 1080p demonstrates that this hardware combination is well-balanced for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended setting, achieving a 72 FPS average. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (83 FPS) while sacrificing only 11 FPS on average. The High preset's performance is stable enough to provide a smooth experience, and it represents the best trade-off between image quality and frame rate at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, with a 75 FPS average. While this is technically playable, the visual compromise is substantial. The Medium preset at 53 FPS does not meet the playability standard, and the High and Ultra presets are even further from the threshold. Players seeking 4K performance with this hardware will need to accept significant graphical compromises.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 4K?

A: Only on the Low preset, which produces a 75 FPS average. The Medium preset falls to 53 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets drop to 47 FPS and 35 FPS respectively, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting at 1440p that maintains 60 FPS?

A: The High preset achieves a 72 FPS average, which is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 2560x1440. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS, which fails the playability standard.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to Low at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset produces a 74 FPS average, while Low produces 159 FPS. This represents a difference of 85 FPS, meaning Ultra delivers roughly 53% of the Low preset's performance at 1920x1080.

Q: Is the frame rate consistent at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, with an average of 83 FPS. The 25 FPS variance indicates some fluctuation, but the minimum stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system have enough graphics memory for high resolutions?

A: The RX 6600 XT comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The benchmark results show this is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K performance suggests the memory subsystem may be a limiting factor at that resolution.

Q: What is the best overall performance-to-quality balance at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers 74 FPS average. While the High preset achieves 99 FPS, the Ultra setting still maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while providing the highest visual quality available in the game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530 (a delta of -0.1% compared to the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U at 25446 (0.3% delta). These processors would deliver near-identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, meaning that swapping to any of these would result in essentially unchanged performance in Lockdown Protocol at resolutions where the CPU is not the bottleneck.

On the GPU side, the RX 6600 XT's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 with an average score of 24277 (0.7% delta from the RX 6600 XT's 24442), the Intel Arc A350M at 24647 (-0.8% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti at 24236 (0.8% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24170 (1.1% delta). The RTX 2080 SUPER being this close in average score is notable, as it suggests similar rasterization performance in this game despite architectural differences. The GTX 780 Ti, despite being a much older card, also lands within a 1% performance delta, indicating that the RX 6600 XT's position in the benchmark hierarchy is well-established.

The Verdict

The measured data confirms that this system can run Lockdown Protocol effectively, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination excels, with the Ultra preset delivering a 74 FPS average and every other setting well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the ideal resolution for this hardware, offering the full range of visual options.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on the High, Medium, and Low presets, with the High preset providing a 72 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS falls short, but the overall experience at this resolution is solid for players who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more cautious. The Low preset achieves a 75 FPS average, which technically meets the playability standard, but the visual quality is severely reduced. The Medium preset at 53 FPS and above are not viable for smooth gameplay. Players with 4K displays would need to accept substantial graphical compromises or consider this resolution off-limits for this game with this hardware.

The Ryzen 7 5700's strong multi-threaded performance, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20655, ensures that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this title, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks at position 2630 out of 3714 total combinations. This places it in the 71st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of the systems in the database for this particular game.

This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the hardware. The CPU's percentile VsAllCpus of 78 and the GPU's percentile VsAllGpus of 70 indicate that both components are above average in their respective categories. The combination's overall rank of 2630 suggests that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of performance for Lockdown Protocol. The data shows that the system's 1080p and 1440p performance is strong enough to account for this favorable ranking, even though the 4K results drag down its overall standing relative to more powerful configurations.