Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the combination is capable of high refresh rates, while 1440p remains largely playable with adjustments. The data shows a clear ceiling at 4K, where only the lowest preset maintains smooth gameplay. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, compares nearby hardware, and identifies the optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Lockdown Protocol covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average frame rates provided for each configuration. The benchmark results indicate a consistent pattern: as resolution increases and settings move toward Ultra, frame rates decline in a predictable manner.

At 1920x1080, the system performs strongly across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 145.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Medium settings yield 106.6 FPS, while High delivers 90.4 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 70 FPS. This means every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, with Ultra offering a comfortable 10 FPS margin above it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably but remain competitive. Low settings average 106.8 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1080p Medium result. Medium settings follow at 77.6 FPS, and High produces 67.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 50.4 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that High is the most demanding playable option at this resolution, with a 7.1 FPS buffer over the playability line.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates except at the lowest settings. Low averages 68.5 FPS, clearing the threshold by 8.5 FPS. Medium drops to 50.6 FPS, High falls to 41 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with a 33.4 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions is steep. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 145.7 FPS at 1080p to 106.8 FPS at 1440p, a 26.7% reduction, and then to 68.5 FPS at 4K, a further 35.9% reduction. At Ultra settings, the decline is even more pronounced: 70 FPS at 1080p, 50.4 FPS at 1440p, and 35.1 FPS at 4K. This pattern suggests the RX 6600 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops align closely with the increased pixel count.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU provides context for how other hardware would behave in similar scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, ranking in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, or 0.5% lower, while the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563, 0.6% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, 0.5% higher. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the 5700X3D's performance is effectively interchangeable with these processors in CPU-bound scenarios. In practice, swapping to any of these rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates in games where the CPU is not the bottleneck.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6600, the average benchmark score is 19036, placing it in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, scores 19030, a 0% difference. 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. These close scores suggest that any of these GPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the RX 6600's desktop-class design and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory may offer better sustained performance than mobile or workstation variants in some scenarios.

When considering the full combo, the pairing of a 77th-percentile CPU with a 63rd-percentile GPU means the system is balanced toward CPU capability. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to a setup where the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to handle the game's logic and physics at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the frame rates scale from 145.7 FPS at Low to 70 FPS at Ultra, a 51.9% reduction. This scaling is primarily driven by the GPU, as higher settings increase the shading and texture workload. However, the fact that even Ultra exceeds 60 FPS suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 1440p, the frame rates range from 106.8 FPS at Low to 50.4 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 52.8%, slightly steeper than at 1080p. The transition from 1080p Low to 1440p Low results in a 26.7% decrease, which is less than the pixel count increase of 77.8%. This indicates that the CPU is still providing enough throughput to keep the GPU fed, but the GPU is beginning to struggle with the higher pixel count.

At 4K, the pattern changes. Low settings average 68.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 35.1 FPS, a 48.8% reduction. Comparing 1440p Low to 4K Low shows a 35.9% decrease, while the pixel count increases by 125%. The GPU is clearly the dominant constraint here, as the frame rate drops are closer to proportional to the pixel count increase. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the GPU cannot render frames quickly enough to benefit from the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration.

The data suggests the RX 6600 is the primary driver of frame rate differences across presets, while the CPU becomes less relevant as resolution increases. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 804, helps maintain high frame rates even at lower settings. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors, particularly at High and Ultra settings where texture memory demands are higher.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data provides a clear answer on whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 70 FPS. This is the best-case scenario, offering a full range of settings from Low at 145.7 FPS to Ultra at 70 FPS. The system comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold at every setting.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High at 67.1 FPS, Medium at 77.6 FPS, and Low at 106.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 50.4 FPS. The data shows that High is the optimal choice for 1440p, providing a 7.1 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 68.5 FPS. Medium at 50.6 FPS, High at 41 FPS, and Ultra at 35.1 FPS all fail to reach 60 FPS. The system can run the game at 4K, but only with significant visual compromises. In summary, this PC is fully capable at 1080p, mostly capable at 1440p, and marginally capable at 4K with Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2854th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the database, specifically around the 23rd percentile of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the GPU's relatively modest performance compared to higher-tier cards, despite the CPU's strong showing in synthetic benchmarks.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the system performs well enough to handle high refresh rates, but it lacks the headroom of higher-end GPUs that would rank higher. At 4K, the system's limitations are apparent, with only Low settings being playable. The rank of 2854 indicates that while this combo can run the game, it does not excel relative to the broader pool of tested hardware. Systems with more powerful GPUs would achieve higher frame rates at 1440p and 4K, pushing this combo down the rankings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. The data identifies the following optimal configurations:

• 1920x1080: Ultra settings, averaging 70 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and the 10 FPS margin above the threshold provides a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. Low at 145.7 FPS, Medium at 106.6 FPS, and High at 90.4 FPS are all viable, but Ultra offers the best balance.

• 2560x1440: High settings, averaging 67.1 FPS. This preset provides a 7.1 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 77.6 FPS is also a strong option for those prioritizing higher frame rates, while Low at 106.8 FPS is the smoothest. Ultra at 50.4 FPS is not recommended due to the sub-60 FPS average.

• 3840x2160: Low settings, averaging 68.5 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K. Medium at 50.6 FPS, High at 41 FPS, and Ultra at 35.1 FPS all fall below the threshold. Users at 4K must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

These recommendations are based solely on average FPS data. Since no min or max frame rate data is provided, the analysis assumes consistent performance around the averages.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 70 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 10 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: High settings, averaging 67.1 FPS, is the most demanding playable preset at 2560x1440. Medium at 77.6 FPS is also playable, while Ultra at 50.4 FPS is not.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only with Low settings, which average 68.5 FPS. Medium at 50.6 FPS, High at 41 FPS, and Ultra at 35.1 FPS all fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score is 19036, nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19030 (0% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (-0.1% difference). This indicates similar performance levels among these GPUs.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The GPU dominates frame rate scaling across presets, with a 51.9% drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 804 helps avoid bottlenecks at lower settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2854th out of 3714 combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This reflects the GPU's modest performance relative to higher-end cards.