Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + AMD Radeon RX 7700

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the combo ranking in the 55th percentile of tested configurations. The pairing leverages a 6-core Zen 3 processor with a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 graphics card, producing playable frame rates across most settings, though 4K Ultra remains a challenge. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data, component roles, and optimal settings for this specific hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1275th out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the middle-to-upper tier of all configurations evaluated for this game.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, which is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11600KF (score 19723) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F (score 19499). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 by just 0.1%.

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 on average, sitting 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (score 16129) but 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (score 15679). It ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Lockdown Protocol at high resolutions?

A: With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 624.1 GB/s bandwidth, the RX 7700 has ample memory capacity. Data shows 4K Medium achieves 67 FPS average, indicating the VRAM allocation is sufficient even at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the best preset for smooth gameplay at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides the best balance, yielding 104 FPS average with a minimum of 88 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS. This is notably smoother than High (91 FPS) and far ahead of Ultra (68 FPS).

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 95 FPS average, while Medium drops to 67 FPS and Ultra falls to 44 FPS. For 4K, Low or Medium presets are viable, but High (59 FPS) and Ultra are below the 60 FPS threshold for ideal smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1275 out of 2828 tested configurations places it at roughly the 45th percentile from the top, meaning about 55% of all tested combos outperform it in Lockdown Protocol. This is a mid-pack result that reflects the balanced nature of the pairing. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 58th percentile of all graphics cards, suggesting the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card in general compute terms.

However, the measured frame rates tell a more nuanced story for this specific game. At 1080p, the combo achieves 200 FPS average on Low settings, which is exceptional for competitive play. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU provides headroom that many rival cards lack, and the data shows the system scales well from Low through Ultra presets across all three tested resolutions. The rank reflects all combos tested, including those with much higher-end CPUs and GPUs, so mid-pack placement is expected given the mid-range positioning of both components.

Compared to the nearest rival CPUs, the Ryzen 5 5500's performance envelope is tight. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 (0.1% higher). This means CPU-bound scenarios will see nearly identical performance to these alternatives. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, scores 1.7% higher, which could translate to a few frames in GPU-bound situations, but the RX 7700's larger VRAM pool may offer advantages in texture-heavy scenes.

The data indicates this combo is neither a top-tier competitor nor a weak performer. It occupies a pragmatic middle ground where tweaking settings can unlock high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS at 1440p, with 4K playable only on lower presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture using the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It packs 28,100 million transistors across a 346 mm² die, with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. The card also includes 40 ray tracing cores, making it capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported titles.

Clock speeds are substantial: the base clock runs at 1900 MHz, the game clock at 2041 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2459 MHz. Memory runs at 2438 MHz, translating to 19.5 Gbps effective. The 16 GB GDDR6 frame buffer on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key asset for Lockdown Protocol's large environments and texture streaming. Pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 25.18 TFLOPS.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is most evident in the scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 200 FPS, but dropping to 4K Low reduces that to 95 FPS—a 52.5% decrease that isolates GPU load. The 16 GB VRAM ensures no memory-related stutters even at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 44 FPS, indicating compute limits rather than memory exhaustion. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its mid-range position, and its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, is only slightly faster in average benchmark score.

The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility mean it can fully utilize modern APIs that Lockdown Protocol likely employs. With a 200 W TDP and dual-slot design, it requires a 550 W power supply, which is reasonable for this performance class.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing the Medium preset across most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 142 FPS average with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 163 FPS, comfortably above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh monitors. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 104 FPS average with 88 FPS minimum and 120 FPS maximum, which is excellent for competitive play and smooth for most users.

High settings at 1080p yield 124 FPS average, which is still very playable, but the 18 FPS drop from Medium suggests diminishing returns. Ultra at 1080p drops to 93 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS gameplay. At 1440p, High gives 91 FPS, while Ultra falls to 68 FPS—the latter being borderline for smooth gameplay.

For 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low settings at 3840x2160 produce 95 FPS average, which is surprisingly strong and likely the best option for 4K play. Medium drops to 67 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive scenarios. High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less recommended.

The optimal approach depends on the user's monitor and priorities. For 1080p high-refresh displays, Medium offers the best combination of visual quality and speed. For 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot. For 4K, Low provides the only high-frame-rate option, while Medium is acceptable for less demanding play styles. The measured data strongly indicates that Medium is the best all-around preset for this combo, offering the highest minimum FPS at every resolution where it was tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo shows clear scaling across presets. Low settings achieve 95 FPS average, Medium drops to 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77, High reaches 59 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 44 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 28 FPS, while Medium to High is only 8 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings. The minimum FPS at Medium (57) indicates some frame dips, but the average remains playable.

At 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. Low settings hit 147 FPS average, Medium delivers 104 FPS with a range of 88 to 120, High reaches 91 FPS, and Ultra manages 68 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is 43 FPS, but from Medium to High is only 13 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance for most users, with Medium providing a robust 104 FPS average that stays above 88 FPS even in demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the combo shines. Low settings produce 200 FPS average, Medium reaches 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 163, High achieves 124 FPS, and Ultra delivers 93 FPS. The 1080p results show that this combo can drive high-refresh monitors easily on Medium and even High, with only Ultra requiring a compromise. The minimum FPS at Medium (121) is higher than the average FPS at Ultra (93), emphasizing the preset's efficiency.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low provides a significant boost over Medium, while the gap between Medium and High is smaller, and Ultra demands a heavy toll. The data shows no anomalies or outliers, with smooth scaling that reflects the balanced nature of the CPU-GPU pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 3. The 7 nm process from TSMC packs 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This is a modest L3 allocation for a 6-core chip, but the Zen 3 architecture's efficiency compensates. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 16429, while single-core reaches 2319. Geekbench multicore hits 7976 and single-core 1730, with 3DMark max threads at 5411.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is critical for maintaining consistent frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where GPU load is lighter. The 1080p Low result of 200 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates. The 6 cores and 12 threads handle the game's simulation and physics well, as evidenced by the minimal frame dips at 1080p Medium (121 FPS minimum). The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors places it above the GPU's 58th percentile, suggesting the processor is less likely to be a bottleneck.

The nearest rival comparisons show the Ryzen 5 5500 is well-matched: it trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 by 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-12500 by 0.4%, while leading the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.5% and the Intel Core i5-11600KF by 0.7%. These tiny margins mean users would see virtually identical CPU performance with any of these alternatives. The CPU's ability to sustain high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol is validated by the measured data, particularly at 1080p where it maintains 200 FPS on Low and 142 FPS on Medium without significant dips.