Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust 1080p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a system whose performance ceiling is dictated by the processor at lower resolutions and by the graphics card at higher ones. The combination ranks 656th out of 1,637 tested configurations in this FPS title, placing it in the upper portion of the database, though not near the top tier.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline changes depending on the quality preset. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 178 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 158 FPS, a 11% reduction, while 4K Low yields 115 FPS, which is 35% below the 1080p figure. This pattern indicates that at lower settings, the system is not wholly GPU-bound, as the scaling is not linear with pixel count.

At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees average FPS fall from 147.3 to 112.7, a 23% decrease. The jump from 1440p to 4K High brings a further decline to 73.1 FPS, a 35% drop. This steeper scaling curve at High settings compared to Low suggests the graphics card is becoming the primary limiting factor as the workload increases. The gap between Low and High at 4K is substantial: 115 FPS versus 73.1 FPS, a difference of 41.9 FPS, which underscores how much the quality preset influences the GPU load.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic resolution penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 112.5 FPS. This falls to 86.1 FPS at 1440p, a 23% decrease, and then plummets to 50.7 FPS at 4K, which is 55% lower than the 1080p result. This steep drop indicates that Ultra settings at 4K are pushing the RX 6800 XT to its limits, with the 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth being fully taxed. The data suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, users would need to step down to High or Medium settings, where the 73.1 and 81.3 FPS figures respectively are more playable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen+ architecture and fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are modest by modern standards, but the chip still holds its own in this title. The processor's benchmark scores show a single-thread performance of 2239 in Passmark and 1579 in Cinebench R23, which are adequate for gaming but not exceptional.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and quality settings. At 1080p Low, the 178 FPS result is likely near the practical limit for this processor's single-thread throughput. The fact that 1080p Medium (152.9 FPS) and 1080p High (147.3 FPS) are much closer to each other than the Low setting suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck once the GPU workload increases. The 178 FPS at Low versus 158 FPS at 1440p Low shows only a 20 FPS penalty, indicating that the CPU can still feed the GPU enough data at higher resolutions when the visual load is light.

The Ryzen 5 2600's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s are factors in its performance. The processor's percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs places it in the upper quartile, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-11600KF (0.6% slower average score) and the Intel Core i7-10700F (0.7% faster). This level of competition shows that while the 2600 is older, it remains competitive in synthetic benchmarks. However, in gaming, the boost clock of 3.90 GHz is the key metric, and the data indicates it provides sufficient headroom to keep frame rates high at 1080p.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring the Navi 21 chip on a 7 nm TSMC process with 26,800 million transistors. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and demanding effects. The GPU's boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz are high, and its 4608 shading units deliver substantial compute throughput.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its strength: a Passmark G3D score of 24980 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689. Its percentile rank of 87 against all GPUs places it well above average, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (2.6% lower average score) and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (1.7% higher). This positioning shows the RX 6800 XT is a high-end part, and the game data confirms this.

The GPU's role becomes clear when examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K at higher quality presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 112.5 at 1080p to 50.7 at 4K, a 55% reduction. This is a clear sign that the GPU is being saturated. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not likely exceeded at 4K High, but the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth and the raw compute are the limiting factors. The RX 6800 XT's 288 TMUs and 128 ROPs are also relevant, as texture-heavy scenes in this FPS title will fully utilize these units. The data shows that at 4K, even with a capable CPU, the GPU is the deciding factor in whether the game runs smoothly.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High at 112.7 FPS offers a strong balance, while 1080p High at 147.3 FPS provides higher frame rates. For 4K, High settings at 73.1 FPS are playable, but Ultra at 50.7 FPS may be too demanding for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-11600KF, scores 19740, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 19508, or 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.7% faster with a score of 19485.

Q: Is the GPU more important than the CPU for this game's performance?

A: The data suggests yes, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 50.7 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 178 FPS. The steep scaling at higher settings indicates the Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary bottleneck, whereas the CPU's influence is more visible at lower settings.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 49982, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 48704, which is 2.6% lower. This indicates the RX 6800 XT is slightly ahead in aggregate performance.

Q: Does the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration limit performance in this FPS title?

A: The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p Low, the 178 FPS result may be CPU-limited. However, at higher quality settings and resolutions, the frame rates scale more with the GPU, suggesting the CPU is not a significant restriction in most scenarios.

*Q: How does this combo rank overall in the database for Lockdown Protocol?*

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 656th out of 1,637 tested combos in this game. This places it in the upper 60% of all configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT achieves a rank of 656 out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This position, which is in the top 40% of all pairings, reflects a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and capable of 1440p play, but it is not optimized for 4K Ultra settings.

The rank is likely held back by the CPU, which has a lower single-thread performance (2239 in Passmark) compared to newer parts. The GPU, which ranks in the 87th percentile, is clearly the stronger component. The data shows that when the GPU is fully utilized, such as at 4K High (73.1 FPS) or 4K Medium (81.3 FPS), the system performs respectably. However, the 1080p Low result of 178 FPS shows that the CPU can cap performance when the GPU workload is light.

Compared to the 1,637 total combos, being in the 656th position means there are 981 configurations that perform better, likely featuring newer processors with higher boost clocks or more cores. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-11600KF with a 0.6% higher average score, would likely push this combo higher in the rankings if paired with the same GPU. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which is only 2.6% slower on average, would not significantly change the outcome. The overall rank suggests that while the RX 6800 XT is a powerful card, the Ryzen 5 2600's age prevents this combo from reaching the upper echelons of the database.