Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT places at rank 933 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This puts the combo in the 67th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the field while trailing the top third. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a glaring bottleneck, though the data suggests the GPU is doing more of the heavy lifting at higher resolutions while the CPU holds its own at 1080p. For a Zen 3 six-core processor and a RDNA 3 graphics card, this is a mid-to-upper tier result, not a top-tier one, and the measured frame rates confirm that the combo is better suited to high-refresh 1440p play than to maxed-out 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 933 out of 2828 places it in the 33rd percentile from the top, a solidly above-average showing. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 36945 sits at the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU’s average benchmark score of 11627 lands at the 51st percentile among all graphics cards. This disparity is telling: the processor is a stronger relative performer than the graphics card, yet the game’s frame rates at 4K Ultra (52 FPS) suggest the GPU is the limiting factor in the most demanding settings. In contrast, at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 220 FPS, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the RX 7800 XT can render at lower resolutions.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta). These are essentially performance peers, meaning the 5600F is not leaving anything on the table relative to comparable chips. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 at 11680 (-0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT at 11842 (-1.8% delta), which are older or lower-tier cards. The RX 7800 XT’s 16 GB of VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth give it a clear spec advantage over those rivals, yet its benchmark score is only marginally different, suggesting the PassMark suite does not fully capture its gaming potential. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS shows the card performing well above what its raw benchmark percentile would imply.

GPU Role

The RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game’s textures and assets at 4K. The GPU’s base clock is 1295 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, and the memory runs at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). These clocks are moderate by modern standards, but the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 3840 shading units and 96 ROPs delivers 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which translates to strong rasterization performance.

At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 52 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a competitive FPS. Dropping to 4K High raises the average to 69 FPS, a 33% improvement, while 4K Medium hits 79 FPS. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is not the constraint here; the frame rate drops are driven by compute and memory bandwidth saturation at higher settings. The card’s PassMark G3D score of 24176 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4157 are modest, but the measured results in Lockdown Protocol show the card punching above its benchmark weight. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 220 FPS, and the GPU is likely not the bottleneck at that point; the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to push frames that high.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern at higher settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 220 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p (a 22% reduction) and then to 111 at 4K (a 35% further reduction). This steep decline at 4K Low indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution. At High settings, the drop is from 146 FPS at 1080p to 107 at 1440p (27% lower) and then to 69 at 4K (36% lower). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions except possibly 1080p Low.

At Medium settings, the measured data includes min and max FPS values, providing a clearer picture. At 1080p Medium, the average is 167 FPS with a min of 142 and max of 192, showing good frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 122 FPS with a min of 104 and max of 141, a 27% reduction. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 79 FPS with a min of 67 and max of 91, a 35% drop from 1440p. These scaling factors indicate that the RX 7800 XT’s 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the GPU’s compute power is the ceiling. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, and the data confirms that Lockdown Protocol is GPU-bound at 4K regardless of settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured FPS values provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low at 220 FPS, Medium at 167 FPS (min 142, max 192), High at 146 FPS, and Ultra at 109 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 111 FPS, a 51% reduction, showing that the game’s settings have a significant impact on performance even at 1080p. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz are enough to sustain these frame rates, as the PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate solid per-core performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 172 FPS, Medium at 122 FPS (min 104, max 141), High at 107 FPS, and Ultra at 80 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is roughly 22-27%, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 111 FPS, Medium at 79 FPS (min 67, max 91), High at 69 FPS, and Ultra at 52 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS average in the entire dataset, and it is the clearest indication that the GPU is the limiting factor at the highest settings. The 4K Medium result of 79 FPS with a min of 67 shows that the combo can maintain playable frame rates at 4K with moderate settings, but the 52 FPS at Ultra is below the threshold for smooth competitive play.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 107 FPS and 1440p Medium at 122 FPS (min 104, max 141) as the sweet spots. At 1080p, the combo exceeds 146 FPS on all settings, but 1440p offers a better balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, with 4K only viable on Low (111 FPS) or Medium (79 FPS).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average of 52 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, and the scaling from 1440p Ultra (80 FPS) to 4K Ultra (52 FPS) is a 35% drop, which is consistent with GPU-bound behavior. The CPU’s 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache are not the constraint here; the RX 7800 XT’s compute power is.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093). The 5600F is effectively tied with these processors, with a percentile rank of 85 among all CPUs.

Q: Does the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM help at 4K?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures at 4K, as evidenced by the 4K Medium result of 79 FPS. The bottleneck at 4K Ultra is not VRAM capacity but the GPU’s 37.32 TFLOPS compute and 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: The 4K Low setting averages 111 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Medium setting averages 79 FPS with a min of 67 FPS, making it the highest setting that maintains a consistent 60+ FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, which is within 2% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (11680) and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (11842). Despite this benchmark parity, the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol shows the RX 7800 XT performing far better than those older cards at 1440p and 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that High settings at 1440p offer the best overall experience, with an average of 107 FPS and no min FPS data to indicate drops. This setting provides a balance between visual quality and performance, and the 107 FPS average is smooth for a fast-paced FPS. If a higher frame rate is preferred, 1440p Medium at 122 FPS (min 104, max 141) is a viable alternative, with a 14% FPS increase over High at a modest visual cost. At 1080p, High at 146 FPS is the recommended setting for players with high-refresh monitors, as Ultra at 109 FPS offers diminishing returns for a 25% performance hit.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low at 111 FPS is the only setting that provides a high frame rate, while Medium at 79 FPS (min 67) is the highest setting that maintains 60+ FPS with reasonable consistency. High at 69 FPS and Ultra at 52 FPS are below the ideal threshold for competitive play, so they are not recommended unless visual fidelity takes priority over frame rate. The min FPS data for Medium settings across all resolutions shows that frame pacing is stable, with the 4K Medium min of 67 FPS being the only sub-70 FPS minimum in the dataset.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low settings at any resolution will deliver the highest FPS, but the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p (220 to 167 FPS) and 1440p (172 to 122 FPS) is substantial, suggesting that Medium provides a significant visual upgrade for a manageable FPS cost. The best overall recommendation is 1440p High, which balances the combo’s strengths and avoids the GPU-bound territory of 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Its PassMark multithread score is 19236 and single-thread score is 2872, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the combo reaches 220 FPS. At this resolution and setting, the GPU is not fully taxed, and the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates. The processor’s boost clock of 4.00 GHz and 32 MB L3 cache help with game logic and draw calls, but the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution above 1080p. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, and the CPU’s performance is more than adequate to feed the RX 7800 XT.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938 average score, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018 average score, -0.2% delta), and the 5600F is within 0.5% of all four listed rivals. This indicates that the CPU is well-matched to its peers in synthetic benchmarks, and its real-world gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol is consistent with that. The 65 W TDP and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die make it an efficient choice, but efficiency does not translate into a higher rank in this game. The combo’s rank of 933 out of 2828 is driven more by the GPU’s mid-tier benchmark percentile (51st) than the CPU’s strong showing, and the measured FPS confirms that Lockdown Protocol is a GPU-bound title at the resolutions where the combo performs best.