Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination delivers a performance profile in Lockdown Protocol that is best understood by examining its position among comparable hardware. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 29879, sits at the 81st percentile of all tested processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avgScore 29868, deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (avgScore 29955, deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (avgScore 29955, deltaPct -0.3). The deltaPct values here indicate that the 5800XT performs within a fraction of a percent of these processors; for example, it is effectively tied with the Ryzen 7 7840H, while the Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS are a marginal 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (avgScore 29713, deltaPct 0.6) trails by a similar negligible margin. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol, since the benchmark scores are separated by less than one percent. For the GPU, the Radeon RX 6650 XT holds an average benchmark score of 19765 and ranks at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all professional or workstation-class cards: the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (avgScore 19885, deltaPct -0.6), the AMD FirePro D300 (avgScore 19637, deltaPct 0.7), the AMD FirePro W7000 (avgScore 19905, deltaPct -0.7), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (avgScore 19602, deltaPct 0.8). These deltaPct values show that the RX 6650 XT is essentially performance-equivalent to these older prosumer cards, with differences again under one percent. Users upgrading from any of these workstation GPUs would see virtually identical frame rates, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged. The important distinction is architectural: the RX 6650 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, which may matter for feature support even if raw throughput is similar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 7 5800XT and the RX 6650 XT in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the CPU has the greatest relative influence. The average frame rate at Low settings is 165 FPS, which drops to 117 FPS at Medium, 103 FPS at High, and 77 FPS at Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 53% reduction in average FPS (from 165 to 77), indicating that the GPU becomes more stressed as settings increase, but the absolute headroom at Low settings suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 121 FPS on average, Medium yields 86 FPS, High delivers 75 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low (165 FPS) to 1440p Low (121 FPS) is a 27% reduction, which is smaller than the drop from 1440p Low to 1440p Ultra (56 FPS, a 54% reduction). This indicates that at 1440p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck as settings increase, while the CPU still provides enough throughput to maintain high frame rates at lower presets. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. Low settings average 78 FPS, Medium drops to 56 FPS (with min 47 and max 64), High falls to 49 FPS, and Ultra averages only 36 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low (121 FPS) to 4K Low (78 FPS) is a 36% reduction, and from 4K Low to 4K Ultra (36 FPS) is a 54% reduction. The data shows a clear trend: at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 7 5800XT is sufficient to keep frame rates high even at Medium and High presets, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at Ultra or at 4K. At 4K, the RX 6650 XT is the definitive constraint, and the CPU's role diminishes to the point where only Low settings remain playable. The Medium preset at 4K shows a min FPS of 47, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the GPU cannot sustain smooth performance at this resolution beyond the lowest settings.

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 delivers an average of 77 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best settings choice for 1080p, as all four presets (Low 165, Medium 117, High 103, Ultra 77) exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra provides the maximum visual fidelity while still maintaining comfortable headroom. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 75 FPS, which is the most demanding setting at or above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages only 56 FPS, so it falls short of the playable threshold. Low (121 FPS) and Medium (86 FPS) also qualify, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average of 78 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium (56 FPS), High (49 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS on average. Therefore, Low is the only playable setting at 4K, and it is the best settings choice by default, as there is no higher preset that meets the requirement. The verdict data confirms these selections: for 3840x2160, the playable settings list contains only Low, with an average FPS of 78 at that setting; for 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High as the best at 75 FPS; and for 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best at 77 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable resolution and settings depend heavily on the target display. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra, which averages 77 FPS. This makes 1080p the most comfortable experience, with ample headroom for competitive play or high-quality visuals. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High settings (75 FPS average), and also at Medium (86 FPS) and Low (121 FPS), but Ultra drops to 56 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High or lower. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Low settings, with an average of 78 FPS. Medium (56 FPS), High (49 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS) all fail to maintain 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra is fully playable, 1440p High is playable, and 4K Low is the only viable option. The RX 6650 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at moderate settings, but the 4K resolution stresses the GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs beyond what is required for smooth gameplay at higher presets. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, does not appear to bottleneck the GPU at any tested setting, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (165 FPS) and 1440p Low (121 FPS), which suggest the CPU can push well beyond the GPU's limits in less demanding scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete frame rate data for this combination is presented below, organized by resolution and settings. All values are averages unless otherwise noted.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: average 78 FPS
• Medium: average 56 FPS, min 47, max 64
• High: average 49 FPS
• Ultra: average 36 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: average 121 FPS
• Medium: average 86 FPS, min 73, max 99
• High: average 75 FPS
• Ultra: average 56 FPS

At 1920x1080:

• Low: average 165 FPS
• Medium: average 117 FPS, min 100, max 135
• High: average 103 FPS
• Ultra: average 77 FPS

The min and max values, where provided, show reasonable frame pacing. For example, at 1920x1080 Medium, the min of 100 FPS and max of 135 FPS indicate a stable range, while at 2560x1440 Medium, the min of 73 FPS and max of 99 FPS show some variance but remain above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160 Medium, the min of 47 FPS confirms that even the average of 56 FPS is accompanied by dips that would be noticeable during gameplay. The absence of min/max data for other presets means only the averages are available for comparison, but the pattern is consistent: higher resolutions and settings reduce frame rates monotonically, with the steepest drops occurring between Medium and Ultra at each resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080 that stays at or above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset averages 77 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 2560x1440 at Ultra settings?

A: No. At 1440p Ultra, the average frame rate is 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset (75 FPS) is the most demanding playable option at this resolution.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable on this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average frame rate is 78 FPS. Medium (56 FPS), High (49 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS) all fall below 60 FPS on average.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, deltaPct 0). It is also within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS (both 29955).

Q: What GPU performance class is the RX 6650 XT similar to?

A: The RX 6650 XT (avgScore 19765) is within 0.8% of the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19602, deltaPct 0.8) and within 0.7% of the AMD FirePro W7000 (19905, deltaPct -0.7) and FirePro D300 (19637, deltaPct 0.7).

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates at 2560x1440 Medium?

A: The average is 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. This preset remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks at position 2439. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking and the CPU's 81st percentile ranking. The rank of 2439 out of 3714 means that roughly 34% of tested configurations perform worse, while 66% perform better. The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (81st) and the combo's overall rank (34th percentile) highlights that the RX 6650 XT is the limiting factor for this system in Lockdown Protocol. The data supports this interpretation: at 1080p, the CPU allows frame rates up to 165 FPS on Low, but the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (36 FPS). The combo's rank would likely improve if paired with a more powerful GPU, as the Ryzen 7 5800XT's benchmark scores indicate it is capable of supporting higher frame rates than the RX 6650 XT can deliver at demanding settings. For users considering this exact configuration, the takeaway is that it is a solid 1080p machine and a capable 1440p performer at High settings, but it is not designed for 4K gaming beyond minimal presets. The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, and the verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p Ultra (77 FPS) and 1440p High (75 FPS) are the sweet spots for this hardware combination.