Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places this AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Radeon RX 6600 XT combination in the 71st percentile for CPU performance and 70th percentile for GPU performance among all tested parts. The pairing ranks 2630 out of 3714 total hardware combinations tested in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This is a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outstrips the other, but the data reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values show how dramatically resolution shifts the workload between components. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 159 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 117 FPS, a 26% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 75 FPS, which is 53% below the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count rises.

The High preset tells a similar story with different absolute numbers. At 1080p High the average is 99 FPS, at 1440p High it is 72 FPS (27% lower), and at 4K High it drops to 47 FPS (53% lower than 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across Low and High presets suggest the limiting factor shifts smoothly from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution effect further. The 1080p Ultra average is 74 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 54 FPS (27% lower), and 4K Ultra falls to 35 FPS (53% lower). This consistent 26-27% drop between 1080p and 1440p, followed by another 53% drop at 4K, points to the GPU's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 4600G with its 6 cores and 12 threads appears able to feed frames adequately at 1080p, but the RX 6600 XT's rendering pipeline saturates as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6600 XT carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. In Lockdown Protocol, this memory configuration shows its limits at 4K Ultra where the average FPS drops to 35. The gap between 4K Medium (53 FPS) and 4K High (47 FPS) is only 11%, but the jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 12 FPS (26% reduction). This suggests the Ultra preset pushes memory capacity or bandwidth beyond comfortable levels.

Clock speeds matter here. The GPU runs at a 1968 MHz base clock, 2359 MHz game clock, and 2589 MHz boost clock. The boost clock is 31% above the base clock, and the benchmark results indicate the card sustains high performance at 1080p where the 159 FPS Low result shows headroom. The 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 165.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1080p but become strained at 4K where fill rate demands rise dramatically.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (0.7% higher score), Intel Arc A350M (0.8% lower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (0.8% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (1.1% higher). These deltaPct values are all within 1.1% of the RX 6600 XT's average score, meaning the card sits in a tightly competitive performance band. The RTX 2080 SUPER being only 1.1% ahead in aggregate benchmarks while typically being a much larger card in the market shows how the RX 6600 XT punches at a specific weight class.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock. Its 8 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards. Benchmark results show a single-thread score of 726 in 3dmark and 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 13593 shows reasonable scaling across the 12 threads.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU appears sufficient for 1080p gaming. The 159 FPS Low result at 1080p suggests the processor can feed frames faster than the GPU can render at lower resolutions. However, the 4K results show the GPU becoming the limiting factor, with the CPU having spare capacity. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% higher average score), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% lower), Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% lower). These tight deltas indicate the 4600G sits in a crowded mid-range CPU segment.

The 3dmark multi-thread score of 4889 versus the 2-thread score of 1430 shows that scaling efficiency drops off after 2 threads, which is typical for a 6-core Zen 2 part. This means Lockdown Protocol, which likely uses multiple threads, benefits from the 12 threads but not perfectly. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface with 20 lanes might also slightly constrain the GPU, which supports PCIe 4.0 x8, but the measured data does not isolate this factor.

Settings Recommendations

At 1080p, the data clearly favors Medium settings for the best balance. Medium produces 113 FPS average with a minimum of 96 FPS and maximum of 130 FPS. This is 14 FPS higher than High (99 FPS) while costing only a small visual fidelity trade. Ultra at 1080p drops to 74 FPS, which is still playable but loses 39 FPS compared to Medium. Low at 1080p reaches 159 FPS, but the visual quality loss is substantial for a 46 FPS gain over Medium.

For 1440p, Medium again provides the sweet spot at 83 FPS average with 70 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum. High at 72 FPS is close but 11 FPS lower, while Low at 117 FPS gives a significant boost but sacrifices visual detail. Ultra at 54 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth, so Medium or High are better choices at this resolution.

At 4K, the options narrow considerably. Medium delivers 53 FPS average with 45 FPS minimum and 61 FPS maximum. This is the only 4K setting that approaches playable territory, as High drops to 47 FPS and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. Low at 75 FPS is the only 4K preset that maintains smooth frame rates, but it comes with severe visual compromises. For a competitive FPS, 4K Low might be acceptable, but Medium provides a better balance for most players.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 1080p Medium provides 113 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum, which is the most consistent playable experience. At 1440p Medium delivers 83 FPS average, while 4K Medium drops to 53 FPS average, so 1080p or 1440p are the recommended resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The 4K results show a clear GPU bottleneck. The RX 6600 XT drops from 75 FPS at 4K Low to 35 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the Ryzen 5 4600G's performance headroom suggests it is not the constraint at this resolution.

Q: How does Ultra settings compare to High at the same resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra (74 FPS) is 25 FPS slower than High (99 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra (54 FPS) is 18 FPS slower than High (72 FPS). At 4K, Ultra (35 FPS) is 12 FPS slower than High (47 FPS). The percentage penalty grows at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect with Low settings at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce 159 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. This is 46 FPS higher than Medium settings at the same resolution.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause problems in this game?

A: The data suggests VRAM pressure at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 35. The 4K Medium result of 53 FPS with a 45 FPS minimum indicates the 8 GB capacity and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth handle Medium settings but struggle with Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 2630 out of 3714 total tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU sits in the 71st percentile and the GPU in the 70th percentile, placing both components in a similar performance tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. Low settings deliver 159 FPS average. Medium settings produce 113 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum and 130 FPS maximum. High settings reach 99 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 74 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 85 FPS, demonstrating a wide range of playability depending on visual preferences.

At 2560x1440, the same settings pattern holds with lower absolute values. Low settings achieve 117 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 83 FPS average with 70 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum. High settings produce 72 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 54 FPS average. The 63 FPS spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is narrower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU begins to limit maximum output.

At 3840x2160, the results compress further. Low settings yield 75 FPS average. Medium settings provide 53 FPS average with 45 FPS minimum and 61 FPS maximum. High settings reach 47 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 35 FPS average. The 40 FPS spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is the smallest of the three resolutions, confirming the GPU is the dominant constraint.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most complete data with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the 96 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay with no major dips. At 1440p Medium, the 70 FPS minimum stays above common stutter thresholds. At 4K Medium, the 45 FPS minimum shows occasional dips below smooth playability, but the 61 FPS maximum indicates the hardware can reach playable levels when the scene allows.

The measured FPS data reveals that this hardware combination is best suited for 1080p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, with Medium settings providing the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate consistency. At 1440p, Medium settings remain viable for players who prefer higher resolutions. At 4K, the system can manage Low settings for competitive play or Medium settings for a more visual experience with occasional frame dips.