Lockdown Protocol

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT in Lockdown Protocol, drawing exclusively on benchmark data. The dataset includes average FPS at three resolutions across four quality presets, with no min/max frame data provided. The combination ranks 1931st out of 3714 tested CPU-GPU pairings for this title, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the verdict data indicates which settings clear that bar at each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 188.8 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average to 136.4 FPS, a significant but expected reduction. High settings produce 118.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 88.2 FPS. Notably, every preset at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding Ultra setting remaining 28.2 FPS above the line.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern continues. Low settings average 140.2 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium follows at 102.9 FPS, and High comes in at 87.7 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 65.9 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 74.3 FPS, highlighting how much headroom exists at lower presets. No min or max FPS data is available for any resolution, so the analysis relies solely on average performance.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. The Low preset averages 89.6 FPS, which remains comfortably playable. Medium drops to 65.8 FPS, still above the threshold but with less margin. High averages 57.5 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS target. Ultra is the weakest result, averaging 42.5 FPS, which is 17.5 FPS below the playable line. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 47.1 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities—evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2083 and multi-core score of 15233—allow the RX 6700 XT to operate near its limits. The jump from Low (188.8 FPS) to Ultra (88.2 FPS) at 1080p is a 100.6 FPS difference, indicating that settings changes have a substantial impact on frame generation. This suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p when settings are raised.

At 2560x1440, the resolution increase alone reduces performance across all presets. Comparing Low settings, the drop from 188.8 FPS at 1080p to 140.2 FPS at 1440p is 48.6 FPS. For Ultra, the decline is from 88.2 FPS to 65.9 FPS, a 22.3 FPS reduction. The smaller absolute drop at Ultra suggests that at higher settings, the GPU is already saturated, and resolution scaling has less relative impact. The CPU's role diminishes as pixel count rises, with the Radeon GPU taking on more of the rendering burden.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low settings average 89.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 42.5 FPS—a 47.1 FPS swing from settings alone. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26017, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 4K; the data shows no evidence of CPU limitation. The RX 6700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 4K textures, but the rendering load pushes the GPU to its limits at High and Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1931st out of 3714 tested combos, placing it just past the midpoint of the database. This rank reflects the pairing of a high-end 2020 CPU with a mid-range 2021 GPU. The CPU alone sits in the 91st percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 51947. The GPU, by contrast, is in the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 27425. The disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles explains the overall combo rank—the CPU has more headroom than the GPU can fully utilize.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the combo performs best at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU can maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the combo drops below 60 FPS on High and Ultra presets, which drags down its relative standing. The rank of 1931 suggests that many other combinations—likely those with stronger GPUs—achieve better 4K performance, even if their CPUs are weaker. The data implies that the Ryzen 9 5950X is overqualified for the RX 6700 XT in this title, especially at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, -0.2% delta), the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, -0.3% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900F (51730, +0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700 (52301, -0.7% delta). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the choice between them would not meaningfully change frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435, 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565, -0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135, +1.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839, -1.5% delta). The RTX 3090, despite being a higher-tier card, scores almost identically to the RX 6700 XT in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting similar real-world performance in this game. The RTX 4070 Mobile, being a laptop part, would behave comparably to the desktop RX 6700 XT. These alternatives would produce FPS figures within roughly 1.5% of the measured values, so users with these parts can expect similar playability results.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 88.2 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom over the threshold, so users could even consider additional rendering features if available. The High preset at 118.5 FPS and Medium at 136.4 FPS are also viable for higher refresh rate displays, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 65.9 FPS, just 5.9 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best-looking option that remains playable. High settings at 87.7 FPS offer more margin, while Medium at 102.9 FPS and Low at 140.2 FPS are increasingly smoother. For users with 144Hz monitors, the Low preset is the only one that approaches that refresh rate, but for standard 60Hz displays, Ultra is the recommended choice.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 65.8 FPS, making it the most demanding option that clears 60 FPS. The Low preset at 89.6 FPS provides more headroom but with reduced visual quality. High settings at 57.5 FPS and Ultra at 42.5 FPS are not playable at the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that only Low and Medium are playable settings at 4K, with Medium being the best visual option.

The Verdict

The Ryzen 9 5950X and RX 6700 XT can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with caveats. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, from Low at 188.8 FPS to Ultra at 88.2 FPS. This makes 1080p fully playable across all settings. At 2560x1440, all four presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 65.9 FPS. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings at this resolution, making 1440p universally playable with the best visual preset being Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Only Low (89.6 FPS) and Medium (65.8 FPS) meet the 60 FPS threshold. High settings fall short at 57.5 FPS, and Ultra is far behind at 42.5 FPS. The verdict for 4K lists only Low and Medium as playable, with Medium being the best option. Overall, this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high or ultra settings, and it can handle 4K only at medium quality. Users targeting 4K Ultra would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS is 188.8, measured at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 57.5, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low and Medium presets are playable at 4K.

Q: At which resolution does the Ultra preset stay above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS at both 1920x1080 (88.2 FPS) and 2560x1440 (65.9 FPS). At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 42.5 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the RTX 3090?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565, a delta of -0.5%. This indicates nearly identical synthetic performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1931st out of 3714 tested combinations.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, averaging 65.9 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.