Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a formidable desktop combination for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS title. The data indicates this setup delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the most demanding preset at each resolution either meeting or exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. This analysis examines the measured performance data, component scaling, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming on this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, achieving an average of 61.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops below the playable threshold at 44.1 FPS, while Medium and Low presets reach 67.2 and 94.5 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 67.1 FPS, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, scores 29,868 in average benchmark score, a 0% delta, while the Ryzen 5 9600X trails by 0.6% with a score of 29,713.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and what does that mean?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,011. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, scores 25,891, which is just 0.5% lower, indicating very similar overall GPU compute capability.

Q: Which resolution provides the largest performance headroom above 60 FPS?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution offers the most significant headroom, with the Ultra preset achieving 92.4 FPS, which is over 50% above the playable threshold. Even the High preset at this resolution reaches 125.7 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution with this hardware?

A: Yes, Ultra is playable at both 2560x1440 (67.1 FPS) and 1920x1080 (92.4 FPS). However, at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls short at 44.1 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data reveals a clear progression of optimal settings as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best choice, delivering 61.1 FPS on average. This is the only resolution where the most demanding playable preset is not Ultra. The performance drop from High to Ultra at 4K is substantial—from 61.1 down to 44.1 FPS—representing a 27.8% reduction in frame rate for the visual quality increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset becomes viable at 67.1 FPS. This represents a 52.2% improvement over the 4K Ultra result, showing how resolution scaling heavily benefits this GPU. The 1440p Ultra frame rate also exceeds the 4K High result by 9.8%, meaning users get both higher visual quality and better performance by dropping from 4K to 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 92.4 FPS, which is 37.7% higher than the 1440p Ultra result. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra settings shows a 25.3 FPS gain. Interestingly, the gap between Medium and Ultra at 1080p is 49.3 FPS (141.7 vs 92.4), while at 1440p that same gap is 37.9 FPS (105 vs 67.1), indicating that Ultra settings become relatively more demanding at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence is more pronounced at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the frame rates across presets range from 44.1 (Ultra) to 94.5 (Low), a spread of 50.4 FPS. This wide variance indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by resolution and settings changes. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, provides sufficient headroom at 4K that the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the preset spread narrows to 81 FPS (from 67.1 at Ultra to 148.1 at Low). The relative performance scaling between presets is more moderate than at 4K, suggesting a more balanced division of labor between CPU and GPU. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3,359 score in Cinebench R23 single-core, helps maintain high frame rates even when GPU load decreases.

The 1920x1080 results demonstrate the CPU's capability to push very high frame rates. With Low settings, the combo reaches 197.7 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain 92.4 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1080p at Low settings shows a 109.2% improvement (94.5 to 197.7), which reflects the GPU being less constrained at lower resolutions. However, the CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensure that frame rates remain consistently high, with no evidence of CPU-induced bottlenecks even at the highest frame rates measured.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what similar hardware would deliver. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's closest CPU competitors include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which matches its average benchmark score of 29,868 essentially exactly (0% delta). The Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29,955, which is just 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29,713, a 0.6% difference. These four processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the CPU-side performance differences are negligible in gaming scenarios where the GPU is often the primary constraint.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 6750 XT's nearest rivals are somewhat unexpected. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25,891, just 0.5% lower, while the AMD FirePro W7100 and FirePro D700 score 25,856 and 25,842 respectively (0.6% and 0.7% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25,740, representing a 1.1% deficit. Despite these being older or mobile-oriented parts, the benchmark averages suggest they would produce very similar frame rates in this game. However, the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a substantial advantage in texture-heavy scenarios that these aggregate benchmarks may not fully capture.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 61.1 FPS on High settings, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Low and Medium presets also remain playable at 94.5 and 67.2 FPS respectively, but Ultra is not viable at 44.1 FPS. Users with 4K displays should stick to High settings for the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the performance picture is more favorable. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are marked as playable. The Ultra preset delivers 67.1 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended resolution for users who want to experience the game at maximum settings without compromising on frame rate.

The 1920x1080 resolution offers the best overall experience, with Ultra settings achieving 92.4 FPS. The High preset reaches 125.7 FPS, and even the most demanding settings provide a frame rate well above the playable threshold. This makes 1080p the resolution of choice for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors, as the system has ample headroom to drive displays above 60 Hz. The verdict is clear: this PC runs Lockdown Protocol successfully at every resolution tested, with the only limitation being that 4K Ultra is not achievable at 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 1,691st out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 45.5% of all configurations tested, which is a solid mid-to-upper tier ranking. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 81st percentile performance and the GPU's 71st percentile standing.

Given that the combo ranks in the middle of the tested field, it suggests that while this system performs admirably at mainstream resolutions, there are many higher-end configurations that deliver superior frame rates, particularly at 4K. The ranking also indicates that this pairing is well-matched—the CPU does not significantly outclass the GPU, nor does the GPU leave the CPU underutilized. The 8-core, 16-thread processor provides adequate throughput for the GPU to express its full potential, as evidenced by the smooth scaling across resolutions and presets.

The ranking position, combined with the playable results at all resolutions (except 4K Ultra), tells a story of a capable mid-range gaming system. It is not at the top of the charts, but it consistently delivers playable performance with reasonable settings. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combo sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested configurations, offering a performance level that will satisfy most players without requiring the highest-end hardware available.