Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, though 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. The benchmark data reveals a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the six-core processor keeps pace admirably at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the performance ceiling lies. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 200 FPS at 1920x1080 to 147 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 26.5%. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 95 FPS, which is 52.5% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline as pixel count increases indicates the GPU is doing the heavy lifting at lower settings.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically at Ultra settings. The 1080p Ultra average of 93 FPS drops to 68 FPS at 1440p, then collapses to 44 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra result is only 47.3% of the 1080p Ultra performance, suggesting the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the combination of high resolution and maximal graphical features.

High settings show a more moderate curve: 124 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The step from 1440p to 4K represents a 35.2% performance loss, which aligns closely with the pixel count increase of 225% — indicating memory bandwidth constraints begin to bite at 4K High.

Medium settings provide the most balanced scaling, with 142 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 67 FPS is notably higher than the 4K High result of 59 FPS, suggesting that reducing texture quality or shadow complexity has an outsized impact at higher resolutions.

The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, but at 4K the RX 6750 XT becomes the limiting factor across all settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 51 FPS (95 vs 44), while at 1080p that same gap is 107 FPS (200 vs 93), showing how resolution compression reduces the headroom for settings scaling.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5500 brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide a solid foundation for gaming workloads. The CPU's 3DMark scores show a single-thread result of 836 and a max-thread result of 5411, indicating moderate per-core performance that can handle modern game engines.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes evident when comparing Low settings across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 200 FPS average, which exceeds what most displays can show. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is not heavily constrained at this resolution, as the GPU is still able to render frames quickly.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 with an average score of 19617 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i5-12500 at 19668 (0.4% faster), and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (0.5% slower). These tight margins indicate the Ryzen 5 5500 sits in a competitive performance band.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 suggest the processor can handle both threaded workloads and the lighter single-thread demands typical of game logic. The PassMark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 reinforce this picture.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 interface are worth noting. The PCIe Gen 3 connection to the GPU could theoretically limit bandwidth in some scenarios, but the measured results show strong performance, indicating this is not a practical bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol at these settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The 4K Low average is 95 FPS and 4K Medium averages 67 FPS. At High settings the average drops to 59 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 44 FPS, so 60 FPS at 4K requires Medium or lower.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: At 1080p, the combo achieves 142 FPS on Medium and 124 FPS on High, making it suitable for 120Hz displays. At 1440p, Medium yields 104 FPS and High yields 91 FPS, which suits 90-100Hz monitors. For 144Hz displays, 1080p Low at 200 FPS is the only option that comfortably exceeds that threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19593 is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723), 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12500 (19668), and 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617). It is 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-10700F (19499). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data strongly suggests yes. The steep FPS drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings, combined with the relatively small gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (95 vs 44 FPS), indicates the GPU's rendering capacity and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at this resolution.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 68 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings. This is playable but below the 72 FPS threshold some players prefer for competitive shooters. Dropping to High settings raises this to 91 FPS, which is a substantial improvement.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This pairing ranks 1709th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 54th percentile. This suggests it sits slightly above the median for overall gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU percentile of 71 being stronger than the CPU percentile of 73.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 200 FPS. Medium settings yield 142 FPS average, with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164. High settings average 124 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 93 FPS average. These results show that even at the highest settings, 1080p remains fluid.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 147 FPS. Medium settings average 104 FPS, with a range of 89 to 120 FPS. High settings average 91 FPS. Ultra settings produce 68 FPS average. The 1440p results indicate that Medium is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 95 FPS. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS. Ultra settings average just 44 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 67 FPS is the only sub-1080p setting that maintains a playable frame rate at this resolution.

The minimum FPS data points available are limited to Medium settings: 121 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate frame pacing is stable enough for smooth gameplay, with the 4K Medium minimum of 57 FPS being the lowest recorded value in the measured set.

The delta between Medium and High settings is consistent across resolutions: 18 FPS at 1080p (142 to 124), 13 FPS at 1440p (104 to 91), and 8 FPS at 4K (67 to 59). This shrinking delta at higher resolutions suggests the GPU's shading capacity is the limiting factor, as the additional work from High settings cannot be fully processed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations places this pairing in the upper half of all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. With a percentile of 54, it outperforms roughly half of all tested combos while trailing the top performers. This ranking reflects a balanced system where neither component is dramatically weaker than the other.

The GPU's individual percentile of 71 is notably higher than the combo's overall percentile, suggesting the RX 6750 XT is a stronger component relative to its peers than the complete system. Conversely, the CPU's percentile of 73 is also above the combo ranking, indicating that the pairing's position is limited by how the two components interact rather than by either component's raw capability.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26011 exceeds the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891, 0.5% slower), the AMD FirePro W7100 (25856, 0.6% slower), and the AMD FirePro D700 (25842, 0.7% slower). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740) by 1.1%, though this comparison is unusual given the mobile nature of that competitor.

The rank position suggests that for Lockdown Protocol specifically, the Ryzen 5 5500 and RX 6750 XT create a coherent pairing. The system is not held back by a severe CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions, nor is the GPU overwhelmed at moderate settings. The 1709th position out of 3714 indicates this is a mid-pack performer that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the best experience per the measured data is Medium settings at 142 FPS average. This provides a substantial improvement over High's 124 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low at 200 FPS is the clear choice, though the visual trade-off may not be worth it for most users.

At 1440p, Medium settings at 104 FPS offer the best balance. The jump from High's 91 FPS to Medium's 104 FPS represents a 14.3% performance gain with minimal visual impact in most scenes. For competitive play, Low at 147 FPS is viable, while Ultra at 68 FPS remains playable for those who prioritize image quality.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests Medium settings at 67 FPS is the only reasonable choice. High drops to 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. Low at 95 FPS is playable but sacrifices too much visual quality for a resolution that is meant to showcase detail. Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended for this game.

The Medium preset consistently provides the best balance across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the 142 FPS average exceeds most display refresh rates. At 1440p, 104 FPS is smooth on standard 60Hz and 100Hz monitors. At 4K, 67 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only playable setting at that resolution.

The measured minimum FPS values for Medium settings — 121 at 1080p, 89 at 1440p, and 57 at 4K — indicate frame times remain consistent even during demanding scenes. This consistency makes Medium the safest recommendation for maintaining a stable experience across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution texture streaming in Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU's clock speeds are a significant factor in its performance: a base clock of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. The 40 ray tracing cores suggest the card can handle some RT workloads, though the measured data does not include RT-specific benchmarks for this game.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20700 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 place it in the 71st percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 26011 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with margins of less than 1.1% separating it from the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, AMD FirePro W7100, and AMD FirePro D700.

The 250 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a power-hungry card that requires adequate cooling. The suggested 600 W PSU and dual power connector setup (1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin) are worth noting for system builders, though the benchmark data shows the card delivers strong performance in this game.

The GPU's role as the primary bottleneck at 4K is evident from the resolution scaling data. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings reduces average FPS from 104 to 67, a 35.6% loss. This aligns with the 225% increase in pixel count, suggesting the GPU's raw rendering throughput is being saturated.

The FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s provide context for why the card excels at lower resolutions but struggles at 4K. The 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate means the card can fill pixels quickly at lower resolutions, but the 4K pixel count overwhelms this capability when combined with high-quality settings.