Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a highly resolution-dependent experience in Lockdown Protocol. The measured data shows a system that is clearly capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but one that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K under demanding settings. The benchmark results indicate a hardware combination where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance keeps the system competitive at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data reveals a steep performance cliff as graphical fidelity increases. The Ultra preset yields an average of 37 FPS, which is well below the playable threshold. High settings improve the average to 49 FPS, but this still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings push the average to 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, indicating noticeable frame dips during intense scenes. The Low preset is the only 4K option that clears the threshold, delivering a robust average of 79 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is a substantial 42 FPS, highlighting how heavily the RX 7600 XT is taxed by the game’s higher-end visuals.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates climb significantly. The Low preset achieves an average of 123 FPS, providing a very fluid experience. Medium settings deliver 87 FPS on average, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, showing good consistency. High settings maintain a strong 76 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. However, Ultra settings drop the average to 57 FPS, just shy of the playable threshold. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 66 FPS, demonstrating that even with fewer pixels than 4K, the Ultra preset is too demanding for this GPU to maintain fluid gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its best performance. The Low preset reaches an impressive 167 FPS average, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings still produce a very high 119 FPS average, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 136 FPS. High settings deliver 104 FPS on average, which is more than sufficient for smooth play. Even the Ultra preset manages a solid 78 FPS average, keeping gameplay fluid. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 89 FPS, showing that the system has ample headroom to handle the game’s most demanding settings at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 79 FPS. The Medium preset comes close with 56 FPS, but it fails to meet the playable threshold. High and Ultra are far behind at 49 FPS and 37 FPS respectively. Therefore, users targeting 4K must accept the Low preset to maintain fluid frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher are High, which delivers an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the threshold at 87 FPS, and Low is even faster at 123 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, just missing the playable mark. The recommended choice for visual quality at 1440p is High, as it offers a significant improvement over Medium while staying above 60 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, achieving an average of 78 FPS. This means users can enable the highest graphical settings at 1080p without worrying about frame rate drops. The High preset at 104 FPS, Medium at 119 FPS, and Low at 167 FPS are all viable alternatives, but Ultra provides the best visual experience while remaining playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at higher resolutions. Comparing the scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same preset, the frame rates drop dramatically. For example, the High preset averages 104 FPS at 1080p, falls to 76 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 49 FPS at 4K. This steep decline indicates that the RX 7600 XT is increasingly saturated as pixel count rises, while the Ryzen 7 5800X has enough headroom to keep feeding frames.

At 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, scores 15476 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 27732 in Passmark multithread, which ensures it can handle the game’s logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU. The fact that the Ultra preset at 1080p still yields 78 FPS, while the same preset at 4K drops to 37 FPS, strongly implies that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the Low preset at 1080p (167 FPS) is more than double the 4K Low preset (79 FPS), reinforcing that the GPU is the primary constraint.

The Medium preset data provides further insight. At 4K, the average is 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. At 1080p, it jumps to 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 136 FPS. The consistent scaling across these resolutions indicates that the CPU is not causing frame dips; rather, the GPU’s rendering workload is the deciding factor. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s single-thread score of 1574.5 in Cinebench R23 and 2032 in Geekbench ensures that it can keep up with the GPU’s output even at lower settings where frame rates are highest.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2360 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the 36th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than roughly a third of the configurations tested. The rank suggests that while this combo is not top-tier, it is far from the bottom, offering a solid mid-range experience.

The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 81 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 81% of processors in the database. The GPU, however, has a percentile rank of 60 against all GPUs, showing it is more of an average performer. This discrepancy reinforces the notion that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The combo’s overall rank of 2360 is likely dragged down by the GPU’s relatively lower standing, as the CPU’s strong performance cannot fully compensate for the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

Comparatively, the CPU’s average benchmark score is 29123, while the GPU’s average score is 17083. These figures align with their respective percentile ranks. The data indicates that in Lockdown Protocol, the system’s performance is more closely tied to the GPU’s capabilities, which is typical for a fast-paced FPS title where rendering load is high.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average score of 29093, which is only 0.1% lower than the 5800X. This means users with that Intel chip would see nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, which is 0.4% higher, again a negligible difference. The Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270 is 0.5% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 is 0.6% slower. For the CPU, these rivals would produce essentially the same frame rates in scenarios where the CPU is the limiting factor, such as at 1080p with low settings.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals reveal a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 has an average score of 17037, which is 0.3% lower than the RX 7600 XT’s 17083. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 0.4% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, however, scores 17208, which is 0.7% higher, meaning it would offer a marginal performance advantage in GPU-bound scenarios. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 at 16932 is 0.9% slower. In practice, these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates to the RX 7600 XT, making them viable alternatives for users looking for comparable performance.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 78 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 76 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 57 FPS, so users must stick to High or lower settings for a fluid experience.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. Only the Low preset achieves an average of 79 FPS. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Therefore, 4K gaming is only viable with significant graphical compromises. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p offer smooth gameplay, while 4K is limited to Low settings. For most users, this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but those targeting 4K should consider a more powerful GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 78, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which achieves an average of 79 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 56 FPS, below the playable threshold.

Q: Which preset at 2560x1440 is the most demanding while still maintaining 60 FPS?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 76 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X compare to the Intel Core i5-13500HX in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500HX has an average score of 29270, which is 0.5% higher than the Ryzen 7 5800X’s 29123, indicating nearly identical CPU performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 74, with an average of 87 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT rank against all GPUs in the database?

A: The RX 7600 XT has a percentile rank of 60 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17083.