Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, though 4K gaming requires significant settings compromises. Based on measured data, this combo maintains 60+ FPS at all tested presets up to 1440p, with 1080p Ultra producing 71.9 FPS average. The system falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K on Medium, High, and Ultra settings, but Low settings at 4K yield a comfortable 73.6 FPS average.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 71.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1440p for this system?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 70.4 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS. Medium (82.4 FPS) and Low (115.6 FPS) also qualify as playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 73.6 FPS, while Medium drops to 53.6 FPS, High to 47.2 FPS, and Ultra to 36.5 FPS — all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores essentially identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (0% delta) and sits 0.3% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X by 0.6%.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT rank against its nearest GPU competitors?

A: The RX 6600 XT outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 by 0.7% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti by 0.8%, while trailing the Intel Arc A350M by 0.8% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER by 1.1% in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is this combo's overall standing among tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2718th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database's tested configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's role diminishes at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings spans from 157.8 FPS down to 71.9 FPS — a difference of 85.9 FPS — indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by graphical fidelity even at this resolution. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794, ensures the CPU does not become a limiting factor at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low settings produce 115.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 55.9 FPS — a 59.7 FPS spread. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p (approximately 52%) is steeper than at 1080p (approximately 54% drop from Low to Ultra), suggesting the GPU's compute resources are increasingly strained. The RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth appear adequate for 1440p Medium and High, but Ultra settings push the rendering pipeline past its comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become starkly evident. The spread from Low (73.6 FPS) to Ultra (36.5 FPS) represents a 50.4% reduction in performance. The RX 6600 XT's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs struggle to fill 8.3 million pixels per frame at higher presets. The CPU's role at 4K is largely secondary; even the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8-core/16-thread configuration, which scores 28053 in Passmark multithread tests, cannot compensate for the GPU's pixel throughput ceiling. The data indicates that at 4K, the RX 6600 XT is the sole determinant of playability, while at 1080p and 1440p, the balanced pairing allows both components to contribute effectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The lowest preset delivers outstanding headroom with an average of 157.8 FPS. Medium settings still provide excellent fluidity at 112.6 FPS. High settings maintain competitive esports-level performance at 97.4 FPS. Ultra settings, while the most demanding, still clear the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with a 71.9 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a consistent degradation of approximately 15-20 FPS per tier, indicating predictable GPU workload scaling.

2560x1440: Low settings achieve a very playable 115.6 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 82.4 FPS, which remains well above the playability threshold. High settings produce 70.4 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay with room for occasional dips. Ultra settings fall to 55.9 FPS, missing the 60 FPS target by a margin of 4.1 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at this resolution represents the steepest single-tier drop (14.5 FPS), highlighting the GPU's diminishing returns at maximum fidelity.

3840x2160: Low settings are the only playable option, averaging 73.6 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53.6 FPS, which is 6.4 FPS short of playable. High settings yield 47.2 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 36.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is exactly 20 FPS, while the High-to-Ultra difference is 10.7 FPS. These figures demonstrate that the RX 6600 XT's 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient for 4K gaming beyond minimal graphical presets.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across the majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low (157.8 FPS), Medium (112.6 FPS), High (97.4 FPS), and Ultra (71.9 FPS) — clear the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom. The 1440p results are similarly positive: Low (115.6 FPS), Medium (82.4 FPS), and High (70.4 FPS) are all playable, while Ultra (55.9 FPS) falls just short. At 4K, only Low settings (73.6 FPS) achieve playable status; Medium (53.6 FPS), High (47.2 FPS), and Ultra (36.5 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS.

The verdict data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + RX 6600 XT combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, 1080p Ultra delivers a smooth experience without compromise. At 1440p, High settings offer the best balance of fidelity and performance. 4K gaming is technically possible but only at Low settings, making it a niche use case for this hardware. The system's 2718th rank out of 3714 combos indicates it falls in the lower 27th percentile of tested configurations, yet its real-world performance in this specific title remains solid for mainstream resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: Ultra settings are the recommended choice, producing an average of 71.9 FPS. This preset provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The 11.9 FPS buffer allows for minor frame-time spikes without dropping below playable levels.

2560x1440: High settings deliver the best combination of image quality and performance at 70.4 FPS average. While Medium offers higher headroom at 82.4 FPS, High provides noticeably better visual detail for only a 12 FPS cost. The 10.4 FPS buffer above the threshold is adequate for consistent gameplay.

3840x2160: Low settings are the only viable option, achieving 73.6 FPS average. Despite the minimal graphical fidelity, this preset allows 4K gaming with a 13.6 FPS margin above the playability threshold. Users seeking higher 4K quality should consider this the ceiling for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination ranks 2718th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 27th percentile of the database. This ranking reflects the RX 6600 XT's mid-range position — its average benchmark score of 24442 places it in the 70th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 81st percentile CPU ranking is notably stronger.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, scores 29868 versus the 5800XT's 29879 average — a negligible 0% delta. The GPU's competition is tighter: the RX 6600 XT's 24442 average score trails the Intel Arc A350M (24647) by 0.8% but leads the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (24277) by 0.7%. Interestingly, the RX 6600 XT outperforms the much older NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (24236) by 0.8% and comes within 1.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170), despite the latter being a higher-tier card at launch.

Within the context of Lockdown Protocol, this combo's rank suggests it outperforms roughly 73% of tested configurations, yet its modest standing reflects the presence of numerous higher-end GPUs in the database. The measured FPS data, however, shows that this ranking does not translate to poor gaming performance at mainstream resolutions — the system delivers excellent 1080p and solid 1440p results that rival far more expensive setups. For users targeting 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p or 1440p, this combination is more than adequate, with the 4K caveat being the primary limitation.