Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is a compelling mid-range combination for Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title. Benchmark data indicates this setup delivers smooth, playable performance at standard resolutions, with clear limits emerging at 4K. The combination of an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor and an RDNA 2 graphics card proves well-balanced for this game, though the GPU’s 8 GB memory and mid-tier ranking define its boundaries at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU-GPU pairing lands at rank 2,401. That places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible configurations, meaning it is far from the top-tier hardware that achieves maximum frame rates. However, this ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s position in the overall landscape; the Radeon RX 6650 XT sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800X is stronger relative to its peers, ranking at the 81st percentile among all CPUs.

The data suggests the combo is held back by the graphics card more than the processor. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 29,123 is respectable, but the GPU’s average score of 19,765 is notably lower. In practical terms, this means the combo is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming than for 4K. The rank of 2,401 implies that a majority of tested systems—roughly 65%—perform better in Lockdown Protocol, which aligns with the fact that the GPU is only in the 65th percentile. For gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, this combo is adequate, but it will not compete with high-end rigs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X performs almost identically to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which has an average score of 29,093, a mere 0.1% difference. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 and Intel Core i5-13500HX are also close, with scores of 29,245 and 29,270, respectively, showing a -0.4% and -0.5% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is the only other AMD part nearby, scoring 28,940, which is 0.6% slower. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates, meaning the choice between them comes down to platform features rather than performance.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 6650 XT’s nearest rivals are all professional or older workstation cards. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m scores 19,885, which is -0.6% relative to the RX 6650 XT, making it effectively equivalent in compute performance. The AMD FirePro D300 and FirePro W7000 are slightly slower, with scores of 19,637 and 19,905, showing 0.7% and -0.7% deltas respectively. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 is also in the same ballpark at 19,602, 0.8% slower. While these cards are not typical gaming products, the data indicates that the RX 6650 XT’s raw performance is comparable to these older workstation parts, which may surprise some users. In gaming scenarios, the RX 6650 XT’s driver support and modern architecture likely give it an edge, but the raw scores suggest a user upgrading from a Quadro K5200 would see similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 75.5 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 56.8 FPS, and High falls to 51.5 FPS, so 4K gaming requires significant settings reductions.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 77.5 FPS, which is the highest playable setting. Ultra drops to 54.9 FPS, below the 60 FPS target, so High is the recommended choice.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29,123 on average, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H’s 29,093, a difference of only 0.1%. In Lockdown Protocol, this means no practical performance difference between the two.

Q: Is the RX 6650 XT a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 165 FPS on Low and 101 FPS on High, suggesting the GPU is sufficient for high refresh rates. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking indicates it has headroom, so the GPU is likely the limiting factor at Ultra settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 54.9 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Gamers seeking 60 FPS should use High settings instead.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs?

A: The Radeon RX 6650 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with Lockdown Protocol’s modern rendering pipeline.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo is fully capable, with all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 78.9 FPS, providing a smooth experience at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the system remains strong, but Ultra settings dip to 54.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 77.5 FPS is the sweet spot for 1440p. At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles, with only the Low preset hitting 75.5 FPS; Medium and High fall to 56.8 and 51.5 FPS, respectively, while Ultra drops to 38.3 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this is a 1080p and 1440p gaming machine. For 4K, users must accept Low settings, which undermines the visual fidelity most 4K monitor owners expect. The data indicates that the 60 FPS threshold is easily cleared at 1080p, even at Ultra, and at 1440p with High settings. The system’s rank of 2,401 out of 3,714 reflects this mid-range positioning—it is not a top-tier performer, but it delivers playable frame rates in the most common gaming scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a detailed look at performance across resolutions and settings, with average FPS values. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 165 FPS, Medium drops to 117 FPS, High settles at 101 FPS, and Ultra still manages 78.9 FPS. These numbers show a consistent scaling, with each step up in quality costing roughly 20-30% performance. The gap between Low and Medium is 48 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 22.1 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at higher settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 123.6 FPS, which is a 25% drop from 1080p Low. Medium comes in at 88.2 FPS, High at 77.5 FPS, and Ultra at 54.9 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is nearly linear for most presets, but Ultra suffers a larger penalty, dropping from 78.9 to 54.9 FPS, a 30% reduction. At 3840x2160, performance takes a significant hit. Low averages 75.5 FPS, Medium 56.8 FPS, High 51.5 FPS, and Ultra 38.3 FPS. The 4K results show that the RX 6650 XT’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are insufficient for high-quality rendering at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings provide a large headroom above 60 FPS, Medium is playable at 1080p and 1440p, High is playable at 1080p and 1440p, and Ultra is only playable at 1080p. The min and max FPS data is not provided, so the analysis relies solely on averages, which may hide stuttering or frame time spikes.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 78.9 FPS. This allows gamers to experience the game with all visual features enabled while still having a 18.9 FPS buffer above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the High preset is optimal, with an average of 77.5 FPS. Ultra falls below 60 FPS, so High is the maximum quality setting that remains playable. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option, averaging 75.5 FPS. Medium settings at 56.8 FPS are too close to the threshold and risk dropping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

These recommendations highlight the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. The step from 1080p Ultra to 1440p High represents a significant quality reduction, and the jump to 4K Low is even more drastic. The data suggests that users with 1440p monitors should prioritize the High preset, while 4K users must accept the visual compromises of Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, scores in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong multi-threaded capability. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, is virtually identical in performance, with a 0.1% delta. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested, as even the 4K Low preset achieves 75.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target.

The GPU, however, plays a more significant role. The RX 6650 XT’s 65th percentile ranking means it is below average among all GPUs, and its performance degrades sharply as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to run Ultra at 78.9 FPS, but at 1440p, Ultra drops to 54.9 FPS, a 30% decrease. At 4K, even Medium settings struggle, hitting 56.8 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary factor limiting performance at higher resolutions.

The interplay between CPU and GPU is also evident in the frame rate scaling. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the FPS drops from 165 to 75.5, a 54% reduction. This is a larger drop than would be expected from resolution alone, suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units are saturated at 4K. The CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the same settings scale predictably with resolution. For example, High settings at 1080p yield 101 FPS, at 1440p yield 77.5 FPS, and at 4K yield 51.5 FPS, a consistent decline that aligns with the GPU’s workload. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would provide the most benefit for 4K gaming, while the CPU has ample headroom for future graphics card upgrades.