Lockdown Protocol

This combo, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, lands at rank 804 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places it squarely in the middle of the pack, a position that reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a dramatic bottleneck, but neither is pushing the other to its limits. The data indicates this is a competent setup for 1080p and 1440p play, with 4K being a stretch that requires careful settings management. The benchmark results show a system that can deliver high frame rates in competitive scenarios, but the 4600G's older Zen 2 architecture will hold back the GPU's full potential at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 804 out of 1637 puts it in the 49th percentile of all tested pairings. This is a classic "mid-pack" result. It means that roughly half of the tested combos perform better, and half perform worse. The data does not show a catastrophic mismatch; instead, it reveals a system that is balanced for its intended use case. The RX 6750 XT is a strong GPU, sitting in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 4600G is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. When combined, the system does not quite reach the 75th percentile for the game, indicating that the CPU is the limiting factor.

Look at the CPU's nearest rivals to understand its position. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is essentially a dead heat, with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-12450H is a hair ahead at 0.1%. The Intel Core i3-14100T and i3-13100F are, surprisingly, slightly behind the 4600G in the average benchmark score, despite being newer parts. This suggests the 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads provide a solid foundation for the game's CPU demands. However, the game's performance is not just about the CPU. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which is 1.3% ahead in average score, and the AMD Radeon 880M, which is 0.9% ahead. This is a competitive field. The RX 6750 XT holds its own, but it is not a dominant force.

The rank is what it is. For a builder, this means the combo is a known quantity. It will deliver a solid, predictable experience. It is not an outlier in either a positive or negative way. The scores show a system that is far more capable than a budget APU build, but it is also not going to compete with top-tier combos featuring faster CPUs and more powerful GPUs. The data suggests this is a pairing for a gamer who wants a dependable 1080p machine with headroom for 1440p, not a high-refresh-rate 4K monster.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows both are viable. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 95.5 (Ultra) to 201.6 (Low). At 1440p, the range is 66 (Ultra) to 146.8 (Low). The 1440p High preset still delivers 90.5 FPS, which is smooth. The 1080p High preset at 122.6 FPS is the sweet spot for high refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance here?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its benchmark scores show a large jump from 2-thread (1430) to 8-thread (4138) performance, indicating the game can utilize multiple cores. The max-thread score of 4889 is only marginally higher than the 8-thread score, suggesting that Lockdown Protocol does not scale perfectly beyond 8 threads, but the 12 threads provide headroom for background tasks.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution?

A: Technically, yes, but with compromises. At 4K High, the average FPS is 61.4, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 46.1, which is below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer. The 4K Low preset achieves 96.6 FPS, but that defeats the purpose of 4K. The GPU is the limiting factor here, as the frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the best preset to use for a competitive advantage?

A: For competitive play, the Low preset is the clear choice. At 1080p, it delivers 201.6 FPS, which is 65% higher than the High preset's 122.6 FPS. This extra smoothness can be a significant advantage in a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset still achieves 146.8 FPS, which is excellent for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its direct rivals in this game?

A: The RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score is 35327. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, scores 35264, a negligible 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 1.3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon 880M is 0.9% ahead. This shows the GPU is competitive with these parts, but not a clear winner.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for the GPU?

A: The data suggests yes, especially at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, and the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 726) can limit the maximum frame rate. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the frame rates are lower and more consistent with GPU-bound scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data clearly shows how the load shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system is more CPU-bound. Look at the Low preset: it hits 201.6 FPS. This high frame rate is a product of the GPU being able to push frames quickly, but it is also a point where the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes critical. The jump from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is a drop from 201.6 to 146.8, a 27% decrease. This is a significant drop, but the frame rate remains high.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. At 1440p High, the system gets 90.5 FPS. At 4K High, it gets 61.4 FPS, a 32% drop. This is a clear sign that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The RX 6750 XT, with its 12 GB of memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, is working hard to fill the 4K pixel count. The data shows that the CPU's influence wanes as resolution climbs. The 4K Ultra preset at 46.1 FPS is a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU's 6 cores have more than enough headroom to keep up.

The pattern is consistent. The performance gap between Low and Ultra presets also widens at 4K. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 201.6 to 95.5, a 106.1 FPS difference. At 4K, the gap is 96.6 to 46.1, a 50.5 FPS difference. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so stressed that even lowering settings does not yield the same proportional gains as it does at 1080p. For a builder, this means the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p. If you plan on 4K, you will need to accept lower settings and frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows offer a clear hierarchy. For a balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended starting point. At 1440p, it delivers 90.5 FPS, which is smooth for most players. At 1080p, it achieves 122.6 FPS, which is great for a 120Hz monitor. The High preset is the "best experience" because it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium without the steep performance cost of Ultra.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 1080p, it drops to 95.5 FPS, a 22% reduction from High. At 1440p, it falls to 66 FPS, which is just at the edge of playability. At 4K, it is a slideshow at 46.1 FPS. The visual fidelity gains from Ultra to High are typically not worth the performance hit, especially in a fast-paced FPS where frame rate matters more than shadows.

The Low preset is the competitive choice. The data shows it is the only way to push past 200 FPS at 1080p (201.6 FPS). For esports-style play, this is the only option. At 1440p, Low still provides 146.8 FPS, which is excellent. The Medium preset is a middle ground. It provides 141.4 FPS at 1080p and 102.7 FPS at 1440p, but it does not offer a significant advantage over High in terms of frame rate to justify the loss in visual quality.

In summary, the recommendation is simple. Use High for the best overall experience. Use Low if you are playing competitively and need maximum frame rate. Avoid Ultra unless you have a 60Hz monitor and prefer maximum eye candy. The data does not support using Medium as a "sweet spot" because High is only slightly more demanding.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Here is the exact measured performance data for this combo in Lockdown Protocol:

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 96.6 FPS
• Medium: 69.3 FPS
• High: 61.4 FPS
• Ultra: 46.1 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 146.8 FPS
• Medium: 102.7 FPS
• High: 90.5 FPS
• Ultra: 66 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 201.6 FPS
• Medium: 141.4 FPS
• High: 122.6 FPS
• Ultra: 95.5 FPS

The data reveals a consistent performance hierarchy. The Low preset is always the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The frame rate differences are substantial. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is over 100 FPS. At 4K, the difference is exactly 50.5 FPS. This shows that the settings have a huge impact on performance.

The scaling between resolutions is also linear. For the High preset, the frame rates are 122.6 (1080p), 90.5 (1440p), and 61.4 (4K). Each resolution jump results in a roughly 30 FPS drop. This is a predictable pattern. The 1440p numbers are the most balanced, offering a good mix of resolution and frame rate. The 1080p numbers are the most competitive, with the Low preset being the only one that breaks the 200 FPS barrier.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and it boosts to 4.20 GHz. The benchmark data shows that its multi-threaded performance is respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 6093. However, its single-thread performance is where it lags behind newer parts. The 3dmark_single_thread score is 726, and the Passmark single-thread score is 2653.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role changes with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, especially at lower settings where the GPU can render frames quickly. The 2-thread score of 1430 shows the CPU is capable, but the single-thread score of 726 indicates it is not a top-tier performer for lightly-threaded workloads. This means that at 1080p Low, the CPU may struggle to keep up with the GPU's ability to produce frames, capping the frame rate below the GPU's potential.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's workload becomes less demanding relative to the GPU. The 8-thread score of 4138 is close to the max-thread score of 4889, suggesting the game uses multiple cores but not excessively. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient for this game. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is adequate, but not exceptional.

The 4600G's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics is not relevant for this discrete GPU setup, but it does mean the CPU has a higher transistor count (9,800 million) that generates heat. The 65W TDP is low, making it easy to cool. The data shows that this CPU is not a performance king, but it is a capable partner for the RX 6750 XT. It provides enough multi-threaded grunt for the game's engine, but its single-thread performance is a bottleneck at high frame rates. For this game, the CPU is the weaker link, but not so weak that it ruins the experience.