Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a remarkably smooth experience across most settings, with the data showing that the system is well-balanced for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p play. The pairing of a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 processor with a RDNA 3.0 GPU creates a system that handles the FPS title with authority, though the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the hardware to its limits. Benchmark results indicate that users should prioritize the High preset for the most consistent performance, as it offers the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom without the steep cost of the Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly points to the High preset as the sweet spot for this combo. At 1920x1080, High delivers 135.5 FPS average, which is a substantial 32 FPS advantage over Ultra and only a 20.7 FPS drop from Low. This suggests that High captures nearly all the performance headroom of the lower settings while providing significantly better visual quality. At 2560x1440, High maintains a strong 97.8 FPS average, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on most monitors. The 4K High result of 61.7 FPS is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes, making it a viable option for single-player or less competitive modes.

For competitive play where maximum frame rates matter, the Medium preset offers an excellent compromise. At 1080p, Medium achieves 156.2 FPS, which is 20.7 FPS higher than High and only 52.9 FPS below Low. The scaling from Medium to High at 1440p shows a 16.3 FPS difference, indicating that the visual upgrade is relatively modest compared to the performance cost. The Ultra preset is the only setting that causes significant drops, with 4K Ultra falling to 45.3 FPS and 1440p Ultra dropping to 75.1 FPS. These numbers suggest that Ultra is best reserved for systems with more headroom or for users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over competitive responsiveness.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at high frame rates?

A: Yes, the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz provides ample processing power. The 1080p Low result of 209.1 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates, and the 1080p High result of 135.5 FPS shows sustained performance under normal gaming loads.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT handle 1440p gaming in this title?

A: The data shows strong 1440p performance. High settings average 97.8 FPS, Medium achieves 114.1 FPS, and Low reaches 159.4 FPS. These results indicate that 1440p is a comfortable resolution for this GPU, with only Ultra dropping below the 80 FPS mark at 75.1 FPS.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between settings presets?

A: The largest gap occurs between Low and Ultra at every resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 105.6 FPS (209.1 vs 103.5), at 1440p it is 84.3 FPS (159.4 vs 75.1), and at 4K it is 56.8 FPS (102.1 vs 45.3). This suggests that Ultra settings impose a heavy cost on the GPU.

Q: Can this combo achieve 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. High settings at 4K average 61.7 FPS, which is playable, while Medium hits 71.7 FPS. Low is very smooth at 102.1 FPS, but Ultra drops to 45.3 FPS, making it unsuitable for fast-paced gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's integrated graphics affect performance?

A: The Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics are not utilized in this configuration since the discrete RX 7700 XT handles all rendering. The CPU's performance is what matters, and its benchmarks show a 75th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with a multithread score of 15992 in PassMark.

Q: What is the expected lifespan of this combo for future updates?

A: The data shows the CPU sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, placing it ahead of rivals like the Intel Core i3-13100F by 1% in average benchmark score. The GPU is at the 73rd percentile versus all GPUs. This positioning suggests the combo has headroom for several years of gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G operates with 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 2 Renoir architecture built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz provide the computational foundation for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's benchmark scores indicate a solid mid-range performer: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 13593, and single-core hits 1919. PassMark multithread scores 15992, while the single-thread score is 2653. These numbers place the 4600G at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489.

The CPU's role in this game becomes evident when examining the frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 209.1 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the processor is not a bottleneck at high frame rates. The 3DMark scores support this: 16-thread performance is 4863, while single-thread is 726. The CPU's position relative to nearest rivals shows it trades blows with the Intel Core i3-14100T and i3-13100F, with a deltaPct of -0.8% and -1% respectively. This means the 4600G is essentially on par with these modern low-end processors, making it a capable partner for the RX 7700 XT in this FPS title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 759th out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where both components contribute meaningfully to the final frame rates. The GPU's performance is strong, as evidenced by its 73rd percentile ranking versus all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 30097. The GPU sits close to rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (deltaPct 0%) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 (deltaPct -0.2%), indicating that the RX 7700 XT is a competitive performer in its class.

The ranking of 759 out of 1637 suggests that while this combo is not at the top tier, it delivers performance that would satisfy most gamers. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking and the GPU's 73rd percentile ranking combine to create a system that is well above average. The 1080p High result of 135.5 FPS and 1440p High result of 97.8 FPS are indicative of a setup that handles modern FPS titles with ease. For users considering this combo, the data shows it provides a strong foundation for competitive gaming without the need for overclocking.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the workload shifts between components. At 1080p High, the system averages 135.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 97.8 FPS, a reduction of 37.7 FPS (27.8%). At 4K High, the average falls to 61.7 FPS, another 36.1 FPS drop (36.9% from 1440p). This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's capability is shown by the 1080p Low result of 209.1 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output. As resolution rises, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become more critical, and the RX 7700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth handles the load well but ultimately cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution also illustrates GPU scaling. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 105.6 FPS, while at 4K, the gap narrows to 56.8 FPS. This reduction in the gap at 4K suggests that the GPU is becoming fully saturated, and the impact of settings diminishes as the resolution scales up. The CPU remains a consistent contributor, but the data indicates that the RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of frame rate variation across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings deliver 209.1 FPS, Medium achieves 156.2 FPS, High reaches 135.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103.5 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is 52.9 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is 20.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 32.0 FPS. These numbers show that Low provides the highest frame rates, but Medium and High offer more balanced performance for typical gaming.

At 2560x1440, the scaling continues: Low hits 159.4 FPS, Medium reaches 114.1 FPS, High achieves 97.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 45.3 FPS, between Medium and High is 16.3 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 22.7 FPS. This resolution demonstrates a more significant performance cost for Ultra, which drops below the 80 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the data shows: Low averages 102.1 FPS, Medium reaches 71.7 FPS, High achieves 61.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 30.4 FPS, between Medium and High is 10.0 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 16.4 FPS. These results confirm that 4K Ultra is not viable for competitive play, but High and Medium offer playable frame rates. The 4K Low result of 102.1 FPS is notably strong, suggesting that users with 4K displays can still enjoy high refresh rates by lowering settings.