Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates indicating that the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions while remaining capable at 4K. The data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets, with the system demonstrating significant headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold in most configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 240 FPS, representing the absolute ceiling of the measured data and indicating that the CPU-GPU pairing is not a limiting factor at this resolution. Moving to Medium yields 173.6 FPS, while the High preset delivers 149.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, which typically imposes the heaviest load, still maintains a strong 112.9 FPS average. These results show a consistent performance gradient, with the step from Low to Medium costing approximately 66 FPS and the further step to High reducing output by another 24 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains highly playable but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset delivers 179.8 FPS, which is still remarkably high and indicates that the system has substantial overhead even at this resolution. Medium follows at 128.5 FPS, while High drops to 110 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 82.5 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and suggests that users can enjoy maximum visual fidelity without compromising smoothness. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra shows a reduction of approximately 30 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's increasing role at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits at the highest quality settings. The Low preset produces 112.4 FPS, which is still very playable and highlights the GPU's raw capability. Medium delivers 80 FPS, while High achieves 73.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 53.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This indicates that while the RX 6800 XT is powerful, 4K Ultra represents a demanding scenario that requires either a reduction in settings or acceptance of sub-60 FPS performance. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is approximately 20 FPS, showing a steep performance cliff at the highest preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves 73.5 FPS on High settings and 80 FPS on Medium, both clearing the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Ultra preset falls to 53.9 FPS, which is below playable.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 82.5 FPS, which is the highest quality option that remains above 60 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 112.9 FPS, providing a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset reaches 240 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the 240 FPS result likely approaches CPU limitations, but the overall performance at all 1080p presets is so high that any bottleneck is not practically relevant for gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, High settings produce 73.5 FPS while Ultra produces 53.9 FPS, a difference of approximately 20 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 1148 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RX 6800 XT achieves a rank of 1148 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 69th percentile of all systems evaluated. This position reflects a strong overall performance that is competitive with a wide range of hardware configurations. The CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU occupies the 85th percentile against all GPUs, indicating that both components are above-average performers in their respective categories.

The rank suggests that while this is not an absolute top-tier configuration, it outperforms a significant majority of tested systems. The combination's strength lies in its balanced nature, where both the CPU and GPU contribute meaningfully to the final frame rates. In games like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title that likely benefits from both strong single-threaded CPU performance and substantial GPU throughput, this pairing proves effective. The 1080p results, particularly the 240 FPS at Low settings, indicate that the system has headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, while the 1440p Ultra result of 82.5 FPS shows it can handle demanding visual settings without issue.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the exception of 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—deliver average frame rates above 60 FPS, with even the most demanding Ultra preset achieving 112.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system again clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra delivering 82.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets are all playable, with High producing 73.5 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 53.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p users can enable Ultra settings without concern, while 4K users should stick to High settings for a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The 73.5 FPS at 4K High represents a strong result for a game of this type, and the system handles the resolution well despite the GPU being a previous-generation product. For users with 4K displays who prioritize visual quality over absolute frame rate, the Ultra preset at 53.9 FPS may still be acceptable, but it does not meet the defined playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K, which matches the Ryzen 7 5700X with an identical average benchmark score of 27578 and a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 performs nearly identically with a score of 27535 and a deltaPct of 0.2, indicating it is essentially a peer in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 with a deltaPct of -0.2, showing it is marginally faster, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507 with a deltaPct of 0.3, making it slightly slower. These CPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with differences likely within the margin of measurement error.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals present a more varied picture. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743 with a deltaPct of 1.5, indicating it is approximately 1.5% slower than the RX 6800 XT. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 with a deltaPct of -2.5, making it about 2.5% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957 with a deltaPct of -3, representing a 3% performance advantage. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001 with a deltaPct of -3, also showing a 3% lead. These deltas are small enough that real-world gaming differences would be minimal, and users with any of these GPUs paired with a similar-tier CPU could expect comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 73.5 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while offering substantially better visual quality than the Medium preset at 80 FPS. The Low preset at 112.4 FPS is also available for users prioritizing maximum frame rate, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving 82.5 FPS. This allows users to enable all visual features without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 110 FPS offers even greater headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, but Ultra provides the full experience at a still-strong frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 112.9 FPS, which is the highest quality option that remains well above 60 FPS. This is the recommended setting for most users, as it provides excellent visual fidelity with ample performance. For competitive players, the Low preset at 240 FPS offers the highest possible frame rate, but the Ultra setting is more than sufficient for a smooth and responsive experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct scaling patterns that illuminate the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, with the Low preset reaching 240 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the system is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU has more than enough capacity to render frames quickly. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction from 240 FPS to 112.9 FPS, a decrease of approximately 127 FPS, which indicates that the GPU load increases substantially with higher settings.

At 1440p, the performance drops are more pronounced, with the Low preset at 179.8 FPS compared to 1080p's 240 FPS, a reduction of about 60 FPS. This scaling shows that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 82.5 FPS, which is 30 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 112.9 FPS. This consistent drop across presets indicates that the GPU is handling the additional pixel count, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Low preset at 112.4 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Low result, showing the significant impact of resolution on GPU load. The Ultra preset at 53.9 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold, further confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient processing power for the game's logic and physics, but the RX 6800 XT's rendering capabilities determine the final frame rates at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K at each preset shows a consistent pattern of GPU-bound performance, with the CPU maintaining its role as a stable foundation that does not become a limiting factor even at the highest settings.