Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT lands at rank 1239 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The ranking reflects a pairing where neither component dominates the other, but the overall result suggests that the system is better suited to 1080p and 1440p play rather than pushing 4K at maximum quality. The data shows a system that can handle the game competently at mainstream resolutions, though enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance would need to look higher up the rankings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo sits at the 75.7th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly a quarter of tested systems perform worse and three-quarters perform better. This is a modest placement for a pairing of two components that individually rank higher in their respective categories. The Ryzen 5 5500 holds a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RX 6600 XT sits at a 71st percentile among all GPUs. The combined result being lower than either individual percentile suggests that the pairing introduces some inefficiency in Lockdown Protocol specifically, likely due to how the game balances CPU and GPU workloads.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 20875 is remarkably close to the Intel Core i5-12500 at 20897, a delta of just -0.1%. This near-identical synthetic performance does not necessarily translate to identical gaming results, as Lockdown Protocol's engine may favor one architecture over another. For the GPU, the RX 6600 XT's average score of 27985 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, while trailing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 by 0.9%. These small synthetic deltas mask potentially larger differences in real-world gaming scenarios where driver optimization and feature support matter.

The rank of 1239 out of 1637 indicates that while this combo is functional, it does not excel in Lockdown Protocol. The game appears to favor higher-end GPUs more heavily than this mid-range card, as evidenced by the FPS drops at higher resolutions and settings. The data implies that for competitive play where frame rates matter most, this combo can deliver, but for high-fidelity experiences, it will struggle.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU core operates between a 1968 MHz base clock and 2589 MHz boost clock, with a 2359 MHz game clock. These specifications place the card firmly in the mid-range segment, and the benchmark results reflect this positioning.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings increase. The card's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS. These raw compute figures translate to playable frame rates at 1080p across all settings, but the card begins to show its limits at 1440p Ultra and especially at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at the tested settings, as no VRAM-related bottlenecks appear in the measured FPS data.

The GPU's 71st percentile ranking among all GPUs and its proximity to the GTX 980 Ti in synthetic benchmarks suggest it performs like a previous-generation high-end card. In Lockdown Protocol, the RX 6600 XT delivers 158.7 FPS at 1080p Low, which drops to 75.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This 83.3 FPS spread across settings shows the GPU has substantial headroom at lower settings but becomes the limiting factor when visual quality demands increase.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, delivering 158.7 FPS at Low settings and 98 FPS at High settings. At 2560x1440, performance drops to 117.5 FPS at Low and 72.3 FPS at High, while 3840x2160 only reaches 74.4 FPS at Low and 47.2 FPS at High.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 20875 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500's 20897 and 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE's 20900. It also trails the Intel Core i5-12600T by 0.2%, which scores 20917.

Q: Is the GPU's performance closer to older or newer NVIDIA cards?

A: The RX 6600 XT's average benchmark score of 27985 is 0.1% higher than the GTX 980 Ti's 27956, but 0.9% lower than the RTX 3070's 28238. This places it between a previous-generation flagship and a current-generation mid-high-end card.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 72.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay but not sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the combo perform better at Low or Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings yield 74.4 FPS while Ultra settings drop to 33.7 FPS. The difference of 40.7 FPS shows that the GPU is heavily taxed by Ultra settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo's rank compare to its component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 1239 out of 1637, which is roughly the 75.7th percentile, lower than both the CPU's 79th percentile and the GPU's 71st percentile. This suggests the pairing underperforms relative to what each component achieves individually.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 158.7 FPS, Medium reaches 111.4 FPS, High achieves 98 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 52.5% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as settings increase. All 1080p results exceed 60 FPS, making this resolution viable for all quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. Low settings deliver 117.5 FPS, which remains excellent for competitive play. Medium settings produce 81.9 FPS, High reaches 72.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 55.7%, slightly steeper than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU's compute resources are becoming more constrained as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 74.4 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 53.3 FPS, High falls to 47.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.7 FPS. The Ultra result at 4K is below the 60 FPS threshold and approaches the 30 FPS minimum for playability. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40.7 FPS, a 54.7% reduction that closely mirrors the scaling seen at other resolutions.

The data shows consistent scaling patterns across all resolutions, with Low to Medium typically producing the largest FPS gains. From Low to Medium at 1080p, the drop is 47.3 FPS; at 1440p, it is 35.6 FPS; and at 4K, it is 21.1 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's headroom diminishes as resolution increases, making Medium settings at 4K a borderline choice.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards, but the 7 nm process node and 65 W TDP keep power efficiency reasonable. Synthetic benchmarks show this CPU performing well in multithreaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 1080p Low settings where the GPU is less stressed. The 158.7 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at high frame rates, though the 16 MB L3 cache and 12 threads may limit performance in scenes with many entities or complex physics. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 indicate balanced performance that should not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking and its near-tie with the Intel Core i5-12500 in synthetic tests suggest that it provides sufficient processing power for this game. However, the combo's overall rank being lower than the CPU's individual percentile implies that the GPU, not the CPU, is the primary limiter in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 158.7 FPS, which is likely approaching the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability, but at higher settings and resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing frame rate at 1920x1080, Low settings deliver the best experience at 158.7 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings at 111.4 FPS provide a balanced experience with improved visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. High settings at 98 FPS offer a good compromise for those who want better visuals without sacrificing too much performance, while Ultra at 75.4 FPS remains playable but may not satisfy competitive players.

At 2560x1440, the data indicates that Medium settings at 81.9 FPS offer the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. High settings at 72.3 FPS are still playable, but Low at 117.5 FPS is the recommended choice for competitive play where frame rate matters most. Ultra at 52 FPS falls below the ideal threshold and should be avoided unless visual quality is prioritized over smoothness.

For 3840x2160, the measured data shows that only Low settings at 74.4 FPS provide a consistently playable experience. Medium at 53.3 FPS is borderline, while High at 47.2 FPS and Ultra at 33.7 FPS are not recommended for serious gameplay. Players with 4K displays should either reduce resolution or accept significant compromise in visual quality.

The overall recommendation across all resolutions is to prioritize Medium or High settings at 1080p for the best experience, or Low at 1440p for competitive play. The data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p, where it can deliver high frame rates at any setting preset.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 158.7 FPS at 1080p to 117.5 FPS at 1440p and 74.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 53.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is less than the 75% increase in pixel count, suggesting that the GPU is not the sole limiting factor at Low settings.

At High settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 98 FPS at 1080p drops to 72.3 FPS at 1440p and 47.2 FPS at 4K, a 51.8% reduction. This steeper drop indicates that the GPU becomes more dominant as settings increase. At Ultra settings, the pattern continues: 75.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 52 FPS at 1440p and 33.7 FPS at 4K, a 55.3% reduction that closely tracks the pixel count increase.

The data suggests that at Low settings, the CPU plays a more significant role in limiting performance, as the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is less than proportional to the pixel increase. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the FPS drop closely follows the pixel scaling. This interpretation is supported by the fact that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 158.7 FPS, which may approach the CPU's frame delivery limit, while at 4K Ultra, the GPU's compute resources are exhausted at 33.7 FPS.

The resolution scaling analysis indicates that players using this combo should stay at 1080p to fully utilize the GPU's capabilities, or accept that at 4K, only Low settings provide a playable experience. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions.