Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

The data for Lockdown Protocol, an FPS released on 2024-03-11, shows this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT produces a wide range of frame rates depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 208 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 52 FPS. This spread reveals a system that transitions from CPU-limited at lower resolutions to GPU-limited at higher ones, with the measured results providing a clear picture of where each component's headroom begins and ends.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and consistent across all settings, indicating that the Radeon RX 7800 XT becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 208 FPS at 1920x1080 to 172 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 111 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a reduction of 36 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 61 FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K. The proportional drop is steeper between 1440p and 4K, suggesting the GPU's rendering workload scales aggressively with resolution.

At High settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 146 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and High at each resolution is notable — at 1080p the difference is 62 FPS, at 1440p it is 65 FPS, and at 4K it is 42 FPS. This indicates that while the GPU is clearly stressed at higher resolutions, the settings level also plays a significant role in determining whether the system can maintain high refresh rates.

Medium settings show the only measured minimum and maximum FPS values in the entire dataset. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 and maximum of 192. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 122 FPS with a range of 104 to 141. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 and maximum of 91. The consistency of these ranges suggests that Medium settings provide a stable experience without the extreme frame-time spikes that can occur at Ultra.

The scaling from Medium to Ultra is particularly revealing. At 1080p, Medium produces 167 FPS while Ultra produces 109 FPS — a 58 FPS penalty for the highest quality settings. At 1440p, the difference is 42 FPS (122 vs 80), and at 4K it is 27 FPS (79 vs 52). The shrinking gap at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K; the extra load from Ultra settings becomes relatively less impactful when the GPU is already saturated by pixel count.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, carries 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz and a base clock of 1295 MHz. These specifications position the card to handle the memory-intensive demands of Lockdown Protocol at high resolutions, as evidenced by the 4K High result of 69 FPS staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

The GPU's 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units provide the raw throughput needed for the game's rendering workload. The pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s are directly relevant to how quickly the card can fill frames at 3840x2160. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the card produces 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for many users.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol based on the measured results. There is no indication of memory capacity limiting performance at any settings level, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution rather than showing sudden drops that would suggest VRAM exhaustion. The memory clock of 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective) combined with the 256-bit bus provides the bandwidth necessary to feed the GPU at 4K without causing memory-bound stalls.

It is notably the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 51, and its average benchmark score is 11627. In the nearest rivals list, the RX 7800 XT sits close to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with a deltaPct of -0.5, meaning the GTX 1660 scores 0.5% higher on average. This comparison is based on synthetic benchmarks, not game-specific performance, so the actual Lockdown Protocol results may differ from what these aggregate scores suggest.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1288 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper third of all combinations, which is a solid result given that the CPU is a 4000-series part with integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7) that is not typically paired with a high-end discrete GPU like the RX 7800 XT.

The rank of 1288 out of 3714 means this combo outperforms approximately 65% of all tested configurations. This is notable because the CPU's synthetic benchmark scores are modest relative to its rivals. The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, placing it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with an avgScore of 17482 (deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the 4600G scores 0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i3-14100T with an avgScore of 17648 (deltaPct of -0.8, meaning the 4600G scores 0.8% lower).

The combo rank suggests that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting in Lockdown Protocol, as the CPU's performance class would not typically predict a top-third ranking. This is consistent with the resolution scaling analysis, which shows the GPU becoming the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, where the CPU has more influence, the frame rates are very high (146-208 FPS depending on settings), indicating that even a modest 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 processor can keep up with the RX 7800 XT at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 208, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 172 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, and 167 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows playable frame rates at 3840x2160 across all settings. The lowest average is 52 FPS at Ultra settings, while Medium produces 79 FPS, High produces 69 FPS, and Low produces 111 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for Medium settings. The lowest minimum is 67 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium, while 2560x1440 Medium has a minimum of 104 FPS and 1920x1080 Medium has a minimum of 142 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7800 XT compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, scores 11680, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528, which is 0.9% lower than the RX 7800 XT.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multicore performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 726 in 3dmark single-thread and 4889 in 3dmark max threads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1919 single-core and 13593 multi-core. This indicates that multi-threaded performance scales well across the 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the memory specifications of the GPU?

A: The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The memory clock is 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it has a TDP of 65 W. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 4600G shows competitive multi-threaded performance for its class. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 13593, while the single-core score is 1919. The 3dmark scores range from 726 in single-thread to 4889 in max threads, with the 16-thread score at 4863 and 8-thread score at 4138. These results indicate that the CPU scales well up to 8 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that point.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 71 among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score is 17507. The nearest rivals are all lower-tier or mobile processors: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct of 0.1), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (deltaPct of -0.6), the Intel Core 7 150U (deltaPct of 0.6), and the Intel Core i3-14100T (deltaPct of -0.8). This places the 4600G in a performance band that is adequate for gaming but not exceptional.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p resolution where the GPU has less work to do. The fact that the combo reaches 208 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU can sustain very high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU. However, at 4K, the CPU becomes less relevant as the GPU's workload dominates, and the frame rates are determined primarily by the RX 7800 XT's rendering capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 167 with a minimum of 142 and maximum of 192, providing a comfortable margin above 144 Hz refresh rates. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 122 FPS with a range of 104 to 141, which remains well above 60 FPS and suitable for high-refresh monitors. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 79 FPS with a minimum of 67, which is adequate for smooth gameplay even on 4K displays.

High settings are also viable, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High, the average is 146 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. At 1440p High, the average is 107 FPS, which is above 100 FPS and appropriate for most gaming scenarios. However, at 4K High, the average drops to 69 FPS, which is playable but close to the lower bound of what most players would consider smooth.

Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p gaming, where the average is 109 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 80 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 52 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced FPS gameplay. Low settings provide the highest frame rates (208 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, 111 FPS at 4K) but sacrifice visual fidelity significantly.

For players prioritizing competitive performance, Low or Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p are optimal. For those with 4K displays who want a balance of quality and smoothness, Medium settings at 3840x2160 produce the best measured result at 79 FPS with a minimum of 67.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 208 FPS
• Medium: Average 167 FPS, Minimum 142 FPS, Maximum 192 FPS
• High: Average 146 FPS
• Ultra: Average 109 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 172 FPS
• Medium: Average 122 FPS, Minimum 104 FPS, Maximum 141 FPS
• High: Average 107 FPS
• Ultra: Average 80 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 111 FPS
• Medium: Average 79 FPS, Minimum 67 FPS, Maximum 91 FPS
• High: Average 69 FPS
• Ultra: Average 52 FPS

These numbers reveal a clear hierarchy. The 1080p Low result of 208 FPS is the only measurement above 200 FPS, indicating that the system's absolute ceiling is just above that mark. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only measurement below 60 FPS, and it represents the worst-case scenario for this pairing.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, which provides additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 50 FPS (142 to 192), while at 1440p Medium it is 37 FPS (104 to 141), and at 4K Medium it is 24 FPS (67 to 91). The tighter range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's frame pacing becomes more consistent when it is the limiting factor, whereas at 1080p the CPU's variable load causes wider fluctuations.