Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1473 out of 2828 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the middle of the tested field.

Q: What kind of frame rate can this combo achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, measured average frame rates range from 191 FPS on Low settings down to 89 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset yields 135 FPS, while High produces 118 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have enough video memory for high resolutions?

A: The Radeon RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is sufficient to handle the game's demands at 4K, as evidenced by playable average frame rates at that resolution.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938) and slightly below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta). It also trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4%) and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5%).

Q: How does the GPU's average score compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The Radeon RX 6700 XT averages 27425 in benchmarks. It performs nearly identically to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435) and sits only 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565). It is 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135) and 1.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839).

Q: What is the lowest measured frame rate recorded at any resolution?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 42 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 54 at 4K Medium, with a maximum of 74 FPS in that same configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The data positions this configuration at rank 1473 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places it just past the halfway point of the entire tested field, meaning roughly 1355 combinations performed better while about 1355 performed worse. This is a middle-of-the-pack result for a system pairing a six-core Zen 3 processor with a RDNA 2.0 graphics card.

The percentile data reinforces this assessment. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested, indicating it is a strong processor relative to the broader market. The GPU, however, lands in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. When combined, these two components do not push the pair into the upper echelon for this specific game. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile hints that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the CPU and GPU are closely matched to their nearest rivals. The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 on average, nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938. The GPU scores 27425 on average, essentially matching the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435. This near-parity with direct competitors explains the mid-pack ranking — neither component dramatically outperforms its price-class peers, and the combination lands where the aggregate of two average performers would suggest.

The rank itself becomes more meaningful when examining the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 191 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds for competitive shooters. At 4K Ultra, the same system drops to 42 FPS, which is below the smooth-experience threshold. The spread between these extremes shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at lower resolutions but struggles at the highest settings and resolutions. This wide performance envelope is typical of a mid-range pairing, and the 1473rd rank reflects that balanced but unexceptional positioning.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using the Navi 22 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The GPU contains 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die. Its shading array consists of 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, with 40 ray accelerators for hardware ray tracing support.

Clock speeds are substantial. The base clock runs at 2321 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. Memory operates at 2000 MHz, translating to 16 Gbps effective on the 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer. The 192-bit memory bus delivers 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's pixel rate is 165.2 GPixel/s, and its texture rate reaches 413.0 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is rated at 13.21 TFLOPS for FP32.

These specifications translate into measurable performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly capable of high frame rates across all settings, from 89 FPS at Ultra to 191 FPS at Low. The 12 GB memory capacity prevents capacity-related stutters even at 4K, where the game still runs at acceptable frame rates on lower presets.

The GPU's overall benchmark standing shows it at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27425 places it in a tight cluster with several NVIDIA offerings. The deltaPct values are remarkably small: 0% versus the RTX 4070 Mobile, -0.5% versus the RTX 3090, and 1.1% versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell. This indicates the RX 6700 XT delivers performance essentially indistinguishable from those higher-tier NVIDIA cards in synthetic benchmarks.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity deserves attention. At 4K resolution with Medium settings, the combo produces a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, averaging 64 FPS. This suggests the memory subsystem is adequate for the game's demands at that resolution. The bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s provides sufficient throughput for the texture and geometry data at 4K, though the GPU's compute resources become the bottleneck at Ultra settings where the average drops to 42 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for different priorities. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates. The Low preset produces 191 FPS, Medium yields 135 FPS, High reaches 118 FPS, and Ultra drops to 89 FPS. For competitive play where high refresh rates matter, Low or Medium settings are the clear choice. The Medium preset offers a 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS, which provides a smooth experience for fast-paced matches while maintaining some visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again proves to be the sweet spot. It averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 87 FPS average is also viable, though the tighter frame pacing of Medium makes it the safer recommendation. The Low preset hits 140 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, but sacrifices visual fidelity. Ultra at 65 FPS average is borderline — playable, but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts. The Medium preset delivers 64 FPS average with a 54 FPS minimum, which is acceptable for a cinematic experience. The High preset averages 56 FPS, which is slightly below the ideal smoothness threshold. Low runs at 90 FPS, making it the best choice for 4K players who prioritize frame rate. Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended for a game requiring quick reactions, as the lower frame rate can affect input responsiveness.

The data suggests the Medium preset is the balanced choice across all resolutions. It provides the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability, with consistent minimum FPS figures that prevent noticeable hitches. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, Low settings unlock the full potential of the display. For 4K users, Medium is the only preset that maintains a minimum above 50 FPS, making it the practical ceiling for this GPU in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a consistent pattern across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 191 FPS. Medium averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. High averages 118 FPS. Ultra averages 89 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 25-30% at each step up in quality.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 140 FPS. Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. High averages 87 FPS. Ultra averages 65 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 41 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 22 FPS. The Medium preset shows the tightest frame pacing relative to its average, with a maximum spread of 30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the numbers compress further. Low averages 90 FPS. Medium averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. High averages 56 FPS. Ultra averages 42 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48 FPS, compared to 102 FPS at 1080p. This compression indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the gap between quality presets narrows because the rendering workload is dominated by resolution rather than settings.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only complete data set with min and max values. At 1080p, the 115 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p, the 84 FPS minimum remains above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the 54 FPS minimum dips below 60, but remains playable. The maximum values of 156 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K show the upper bounds of what the combo can deliver in lighter scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It runs on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and is fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The 65 W TDP makes it a relatively efficient part. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and includes ECC memory support.

Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU. The multiplier is unlocked, though the production status is Active and its release date is listed as 2025-09-15.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates balanced performance. The PassMark single-thread score is 2872, which is a strong result for a desktop processor. The multithread score is 19236, and the physics score is 1043. Integer math scores 59339, floating point math scores 34548, and extended instructions score 16266. Data compression scores 232836, data encryption scores 13839, and random string sorting scores 23422. The find prime numbers test produces a score of 120.

The CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5%). The maximum delta among these rivals is only 0.5%, indicating the 5600F is performance-equivalent to a wide range of competing processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's contribution is visible in the high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 191 FPS, which is well above what most displays can show. This high ceiling suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates. The 32 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing in a fast-paced FPS where data access patterns can vary rapidly. The six cores and twelve threads provide sufficient parallelism for the game's workload, though the CPU's performance at 4K is less critical since the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU workload. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 191 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 140 FPS, a 26.7% reduction. At 4K Low, it reaches 90 FPS, a 52.9% reduction from 1080p. The scaling is not linear with pixel count, indicating that factors beyond raw pixel throughput affect performance.

Looking at the Medium preset provides a more nuanced picture. At 1080p, the average is 135 FPS. At 1440p, it falls to 99 FPS, a 26.7% drop. At 4K, it reaches 64 FPS, a 52.6% drop from 1080p and a 35.4% drop from 1440p. The consistent percentage drops across Low and Medium presets suggest the game scales predictably with resolution when settings are held constant.

The High preset shows similar behavior: 118 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p (26.3% drop), and 56 FPS at 4K (52.5% drop). The Ultra preset follows the pattern: 89 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (27.0% drop), and 42 FPS at 4K (52.8% drop). The consistency of these percentages — all falling between 52.5% and 52.9% for the 1080p to 4K transition — indicates the game's rendering pipeline scales uniformly with pixel count across all quality settings.

This uniform scaling suggests the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller frame rate drops at higher resolutions, since the CPU workload stays constant while the GPU workload increases. Instead, the proportional drops across all settings indicate the GPU's rendering throughput is the constraining factor throughout. The CPU's high percentile ranking (85th) relative to the GPU's (72nd) supports this interpretation — the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in this pairing.

The practical implication is that users should prioritize GPU-bound settings adjustments when seeking higher frame rates. Lowering resolution provides predictable gains regardless of quality preset. At 4K, the Low preset's 90 FPS average is the only option that approaches the frame rates achievable at lower resolutions, while at 1080p, even Ultra settings remain playable at 89 FPS. This scaling behavior makes the combo predictable: the GPU is the lever that controls performance, and the CPU will not become a limiting factor until frame rates reach well beyond what the RX 6700 XT can deliver.