Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a performance profile for Lockdown Protocol that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphics preset. The measured data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, solid playability at 1440p with adjustments, and a more constrained experience at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the exact FPS figures, optimal settings, and hardware dynamics based solely on the measured benchmark results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol provides average FPS readings across three resolutions and four quality presets. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded in the data, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system’s performance is the weakest. The Low preset delivers an average of 73.8 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 54.5 FPS, High falls to 46 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 40.2 FPS swing, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as each preset increase substantially reduces the frame rate.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results improve significantly. The Low preset averages 119.5 FPS, Medium achieves 80.7 FPS, and High reaches 69.8 FPS. Ultra is the outlier at 51.6 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 67.9 FPS difference, demonstrating that while the system can handle 1440p, the Ultra preset is too demanding. The step from Low to Medium costs 38.8 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 10.9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 18.2 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system performs at its best. The Low preset averages 157.8 FPS, Medium hits 116 FPS, High reaches 99.7 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 74.6 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, and the scaling is more gradual. The difference between Low and Ultra is 83.2 FPS, but even the most demanding preset remains comfortably playable. The data shows that the CPU’s strength is more apparent at 1080p, as the frame rates remain high even when the GPU load increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is set at 60 FPS. The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above this threshold.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, with an average of 73.8 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with 54.5, 46, and 33.6 FPS respectively. Therefore, the best settings at 4K are Low, which provides a 13.8 FPS margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low at 119.5 FPS, Medium at 80.7 FPS, and High at 69.8 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 51.6 FPS. The best settings at 1440p are High, as it is the most demanding preset that maintains playability, with an average of 69.8 FPS. This gives a 9.8 FPS margin over the threshold.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. Low averages 157.8 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS, High averages 99.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 74.6 FPS. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, which provides an average of 74.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still maintains a 14.6 FPS margin above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination ranks 2704 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower portion of the overall ranking, with approximately 72.8% of tested combinations performing better in this specific game. The ranking reflects that while the system can run the game at playable frame rates at lower resolutions, it does not compete with higher-end hardware at more demanding settings.

The CPU alone performs much better in general benchmarks. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a percentile rank of 86 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37943. This indicates that the processor is a strong component, likely not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU, however, has a percentile rank of 70 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442. The GPU’s lower relative standing compared to the CPU suggests that it is the primary constraint for this combo in Lockdown Protocol.

The combo’s in-game rank is significantly worse than the individual component percentiles would suggest. This indicates that Lockdown Protocol is particularly demanding on the GPU, and the RX 6600 XT’s performance ceiling is reached quickly as resolution and preset quality increase. The data shows that the system’s overall rank is dragged down by the GPU’s limitations, despite the CPU’s strong benchmark showing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X provide context for CPU performance. The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average score of 37911, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 9700X’s 37943. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, also 0.1% lower. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, a 0.4% difference. These CPUs are all within a 0.4% performance band, meaning any of them would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 7 9700X in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the same GPU is used.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, the nearest rivals are more varied. The Intel Arc A350M has an average score of 24647, which is 0.8% higher than the RX 6600 XT’s 24442. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 scores 24277, a 0.7% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 24236, a 0.8% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, a 1.1% difference. These GPUs are all within a 1.1% performance band. In practical terms, swapping the RX 6600 XT for any of these would result in nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol, with the Intel Arc A350M being marginally faster and the RTX 2080 SUPER being marginally slower.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals which component dominates performance at each resolution. By comparing the scaling between presets and resolutions, the bottleneck can be identified.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop sharply with each preset increase. From Low to Medium, the FPS falls from 73.8 to 54.5, a 26.2% reduction. From Medium to High, it falls to 46, a 15.6% reduction. From High to Ultra, it falls to 33.6, a 27% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU is fully saturated at 4K, as the rendering load increases with each preset and the GPU cannot keep up. The CPU is likely not the limiting factor here, as its strong benchmark scores suggest it can feed the GPU faster than the GPU can render.

At 2560x1440, the GPU remains the primary constraint, but the CPU’s influence becomes more visible. The FPS at Low is 119.5, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is providing adequate data. However, the drop to Medium at 80.7 FPS and High at 69.8 FPS shows the GPU struggling with increased load. The Ultra preset at 51.6 FPS confirms the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU’s role is to maintain high frame rates at lower presets, which it does successfully.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more prominent. The Low preset at 157.8 FPS is a very high frame rate, indicating that the CPU can push the GPU to its limits. The scaling from Low to Ultra (157.8 to 74.6 FPS) is less severe than at higher resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is not as overwhelmed. The CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (2211 single-core and 20485 multi-core in Cinebench R23) support the idea that it can handle the game’s CPU-bound tasks at 1080p, allowing the GPU to work more efficiently.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly by resolution and preset. The verdict is clear based on the measured data.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, with an average of 73.8 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual quality is minimal. Medium and above are not playable, with frame rates below 60 FPS. For 4K gaming, this combo requires the lowest settings to function smoothly.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low, Medium, and High settings. The best option is High, which averages 69.8 FPS. This provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra is not playable, as it falls to 51.6 FPS. The system can handle 1440p well, but users should stick to High or lower presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on all presets, including Ultra. The best option is Ultra, which averages 74.6 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, as it offers the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate. The system can also push very high frame rates at lower presets, with Low averaging 157.8 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

In summary, the Ryzen 7 9700X and RX 6600 XT combo is a capable 1080p gaming system for Lockdown Protocol, a decent 1440p system with settings adjustments, and a limited 4K system that requires Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 74.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, where it averages 73.8 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The best settings at 2560x1440 are High, with an average of 69.8 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-14901E and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. All nearest rivals are within a 0.4% performance band.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160, as frame rates drop sharply with each preset increase, from 73.8 FPS at Low to 33.6 FPS at Ultra.

Q: What rank does this combo hold in the game’s benchmark database?

A: This combination ranks 2704 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower portion of the overall ranking.