Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining playable only at lower presets. The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU keeps pace adequately at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a predictable but steep decline as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 200 FPS average, which drops to 147 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 95 FPS at 4K Low. That represents a 26.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 52.5% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor even at Low settings.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern continues: 142 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The 1440p Medium result retains 73% of the 1080p Medium performance, while 4K Medium retains only 47%. This is typical behavior for a mid-range GPU like the RX 6750 XT when pushed beyond its comfort zone.

At High settings, the drop is even more pronounced. The combo achieves 124 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and just 59 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p here is 26.6%, while the gap to 4K is 52.4%. This consistency across presets indicates that resolution scaling is largely independent of the quality preset applied.

Ultra settings show the harshest degradation: 93 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, and the 1440p Ultra number, while smooth, sits well below the refresh rates of many modern monitors. The pattern across all four presets is clear — the RX 6750 XT is the limiting component at every resolution, with the CPU headroom becoming more apparent as resolution drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1275 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 55% of the systems in the database. This is a respectable mid-pack position, though not a top-tier result.

Given the CPU’s percentile of 85 among all processors and the GPU’s percentile of 71 among all GPUs, the combo rank of 1275 suggests that Lockdown Protocol is more demanding on the graphics side than the processor side. The CPU is a stronger component relative to its peers than the GPU, which explains why the system lands mid-pack rather than higher.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provide context: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (deltaPct -0.2), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (deltaPct -0.4), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (deltaPct -0.5). The 5600F’s average benchmark score of 36945 is essentially tied with these, meaning the processor is performing exactly as expected for its class. It is not a bottleneck in this game.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all significantly weaker in real-world gaming terms: the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (deltaPct 0.5), the AMD FirePro W7100 (deltaPct 0.6), the AMD FirePro D700 (deltaPct 0.7), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (deltaPct 1.1). The RX 6750 XT’s average benchmark score of 26011 is slightly above these, but the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile’s score of 25740 is only 1.1% lower, which shows how close the synthetic numbers are despite the desktop card’s higher power envelope.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) using TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 per core. The 65W TDP and AM4 socket make it an easy drop-in for existing systems.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s performance is more than sufficient. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 200 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the processor can feed the GPU well beyond typical refresh rates. The fact that 1080p Medium yields 142 FPS and 1080p High yields 124 FPS shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at these settings — the GPU is.

The PassMark multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872 place the CPU in the 85th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all within 0.5% of its average score, which means the 5600F is delivering exactly what its specs suggest. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is adequate for modern FPS titles, and Lockdown Protocol does not appear to stress it beyond its capabilities.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is modest by modern standards, but the measured FPS data shows no signs of memory bandwidth limiting performance. The 32 MB L3 cache is generous for a mainstream chip and likely helps with game data locality. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the GPU has full bandwidth for data transfers.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this combo?

A: The sweet spot is 1440p. At Medium settings, the combo delivers 104 FPS average, which is smooth for competitive play. At High settings, it maintains 91 FPS, still very playable. At 1080p, you gain extra headroom (142 FPS Medium, 124 FPS High), but the visual upgrade at 1440p is worth the FPS trade-off.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 95; at 4K Medium, it drops to 67 FPS; at 4K High, it falls to 59 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 44 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, stick with Medium or lower at 4K.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 on average, essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112). The largest delta is only 0.5%, so there is no meaningful performance difference in CPU-bound tasks.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile and what does it mean?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. This indicates it outperforms about 71% of the graphics cards in the database, which is solidly mid-range territory. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.1% of its score, showing it is well-positioned among its peers.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Evidence comes from the FPS scaling: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 200 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 93 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain similar across presets. The 26-52% FPS drops from 1080p to 4K across all presets further confirm the GPU is the constraining component.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT had a launch MSRP of 549 USD.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (Navi 22 chip) using TSMC’s 7 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with 40 ray tracing cores. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for 1440p gaming at high settings.

Clock speeds are substantial: the base clock runs at 2150 MHz, the game clock at 2495 MHz, and the boost clock at 2600 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). These numbers translate to 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and pixel/texture rates of 166.4 GPixel/s and 416.0 GTexel/s respectively.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a mixed picture. The PassMark G3D score of 20700 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 are moderate, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 98089 and Metal score of 137249 are more impressive. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 80 is notably low compared to DirectX 11 (180) and DirectX 9 (263), which may indicate driver overhead or optimization issues in certain workloads.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the GPU demonstrates its strengths and limitations. At 1080p Medium, it pushes 142 FPS average with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 164 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is still above 85, which is solid for competitive play.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient at all tested resolutions and presets. Even at 4K Ultra, there are no signs of VRAM-related stutters or texture pop-in in the measured data. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for the game’s demands, though the 192-bit bus is narrower than higher-tier cards.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, Ultra settings are viable at 93 FPS average, but Medium offers a better balance at 142 FPS with a 121 FPS minimum. The jump from Medium to High only costs 18 FPS (124 vs 142), making High a reasonable choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing much performance. At 1080p, the system has enough headroom to prioritize visuals.

At 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset. The 104 FPS average with a 89 FPS minimum keeps the experience smooth during intense firefights. High settings at 91 FPS are also playable, but the minimum FPS would likely dip below 80 FPS in demanding scenes. Ultra at 68 FPS is borderline — it works for slower pacing but may feel inconsistent in fast-paced action.

For 4K, Low settings at 95 FPS is the only consistently smooth option. Medium at 67 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play, and High at 59 FPS and Ultra at 44 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold. If you must play at 4K, Low or Medium are the only sensible choices.

The data suggests the best overall experience is 1440p Medium. It delivers 104 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above typical 60 Hz displays and matches well with 100-144 Hz monitors. The 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this configuration, and the CPU has enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

For users with high refresh rate 1080p displays (144 Hz or above), High settings at 124 FPS is the sweet spot — it looks good and stays above 120 FPS. For those with 1440p 144 Hz monitors, Medium is the safe choice, as Ultra at 68 FPS would not fully utilize the display’s refresh rate.