Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, with results that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. Measured data shows this combination is fully capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p under most settings, while 4K remains viable only at the lowest preset. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal configurations based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest results. The Low preset reaches an average of 146 FPS, which is the highest measured average across all resolutions and settings. Medium follows at 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS, indicating smooth performance with only minor frame dips. High drops to 90 FPS on average, while Ultra still maintains a solid 68 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding Ultra preset stays comfortably above the playable line.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease noticeably but remain mostly playable. Low delivers 107 FPS average, which is still well above 60 FPS. Medium averages 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS; the minimum barely clears the threshold, suggesting occasional dips near the playable line. High averages 66 FPS, which remains above 60 FPS but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra drops to 50 FPS, falling below the playable threshold and indicating that this preset is not suitable for smooth gameplay at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes dramatically. Low is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS, meaning every frame falls below the playable threshold. High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. None of these three presets approach 60 FPS, making 4K gaming viable only at the lowest settings.

The data shows a clear pattern: resolution scaling has a significant impact on performance. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is moderate, while the jump to 4K causes a steep drop in frame rates. Settings also play a major role, with Ultra consistently costing roughly 30-40 FPS compared to Low across all resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. Measured data shows an average of 68 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays playable, averaging 66 FPS. Medium averages 76 FPS and Low averages 107 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing 60 FPS. Ultra falls to 50 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 69 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS, High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. Players seeking 4K must use Low settings.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, scores 19030 with a deltaPct of 0, meaning they perform identically. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049 with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089 with a deltaPct of -0.3, indicating negligible differences.

Q: What CPU performance level does the Ryzen 7 5700G offer?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 27051, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 27097 with a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning the two perform nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936 with a deltaPct of 0.4, and the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166 with a deltaPct of -0.4.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combination ranks 2901 out of 3714 tested combos in the game. This places it in the lower half of tested configurations, though the measured FPS data shows it still delivers playable performance at most resolutions and presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling between resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibility in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary performance driver, as the lower resolution reduces pixel fill demands. The RX 6600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to feed frames at 146 FPS on Low and 90 FPS on High. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing headroom at this resolution, as evidenced by the high average frame rates even at Ultra settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The increased pixel count demands more from the RX 6600, which shows in the 50 FPS Ultra result. The CPU's role remains stable, as the 5700G's multi-threaded performance, measured at 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, is not the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p align with the expected GPU workload increase, suggesting the graphics card is now the bottleneck at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The RX 6600's 1792 shading units and 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient to maintain 60 FPS at Medium or higher presets. The CPU's contribution is minimal at this resolution, as even the Low preset averages 69 FPS, which is close to the 1440p Medium result. This indicates the GPU is saturated at 4K, and the CPU has spare capacity.

The scaling between presets further clarifies component roles. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 78 FPS (146 to 68), a 53% reduction. At 1440p, the same move costs 57 FPS (107 to 50), a 53% reduction. At 4K, the cost is 37 FPS (69 to 32), a 54% reduction. This consistent percentage loss across resolutions indicates the settings are GPU-bound, as the relative impact of preset changes does not vary with resolution. The CPU's performance, which remains constant, does not influence the scaling pattern.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, this PC runs Lockdown Protocol at all tested presets, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS, High at 90 FPS, Medium at 103 FPS, and Low at 146 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p fully playable with no compromises.

At 2560x1440, the system runs the game at High, Medium, and Low presets. High averages 66 FPS, Medium averages 76 FPS, and Low averages 107 FPS. Ultra falls to 50 FPS and is not playable. Players at 1440p should select High for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 69 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS, High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, all below the threshold. 4K gaming requires Low settings and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is slim.

Overall, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, with 4K limited to the lowest preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for similar hardware behavior. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, just 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700G's 27051, making it an equivalent performer. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% higher. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning frame rates would be statistically indistinguishable.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scores 19030, matching the RX 6600's 19036 with a 0% deltaPct. This means the Quadro would produce the same frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, 0.3% higher. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, 0.4% lower. All four alternatives would behave nearly identically to the RX 6600, with differences of less than 1% in benchmark scores translating to negligible FPS variations.

Combining these equivalents, a system with an Intel Core i9-9900K and NVIDIA Quadro K6000 would produce nearly identical results to the tested configuration. The same applies to any pairing of the listed CPUs and GPUs, as their performance deltas are all within 0.6% of the tested components.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 2901 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 22nd percentile of tested systems. Despite this low rank, the measured FPS data shows the combo is perfectly playable at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects the overall performance ceiling relative to other tested hardware, not the playability at common resolutions.

The rank likely suffers because the CPU and GPU are both mid-range components. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. When combined, they fall behind systems with higher-end CPUs or GPUs that push the average benchmark scores up. However, the rank does not account for the specific demands of Lockdown Protocol, which the measured FPS data shows this combo handles well.

In practical terms, the rank means there are 3713 other tested combos, of which 2900 score higher in the game's aggregate performance metric. Yet the 1080p results show this combo outperforms many higher-ranked systems in real-world frame rates at lower resolutions, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance (1494 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and the GPU's adequate rasterization power combine effectively.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which averages 68 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it delivers the highest visual quality available. The 68 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above the threshold, making this the recommended choice for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, averaging 66 FPS. This preset offers strong visual fidelity while maintaining a playable frame rate. Medium averages 76 FPS and would provide a larger safety margin, but High is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS, making it the optimal balance.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, averaging 69 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that reaches the playable threshold. The margin above 60 FPS is only 9 FPS, so players may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes, but the average remains playable.

These settings represent the maximum preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher at each resolution. Players prioritizing smoother performance can select lower presets for higher frame rates, but these are the most demanding playable options.