Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions reveal a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, with the Ryzen 5 5600G + RX 6800 XT combination showing remarkably consistent performance drops as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS moves from 518 at 1080p to 339 at 1440p (a 34.6% reduction) and then to 187 at 4K (a 44.8% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest graphical preset, the Radeon RX 6800 XT's rendering workload grows substantially with pixel count, though the absolute numbers remain extremely high throughout.

The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 440 FPS at 1080p, 289 at 1440p, and 159 at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent—34.3% from 1080p to 1440p, and 45.0% from 1440p to 4K—suggesting that the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth are the primary limiting factors. The RX 6800 XT's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are being exercised proportionally as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

High settings follow the same trend: 374 FPS at 1080p, 245 at 1440p (a 34.5% drop), and 135 at 4K (a 44.9% drop from 1440p). This consistency across presets strongly indicates that resolution scaling is purely a function of GPU rendering load, with no unexpected bottlenecks appearing at any setting level. The Ultra preset, however, shows slightly steeper scaling: 281 FPS at 1080p drops to 184 at 1440p (34.5% reduction) and then to 101 at 4K (45.1% reduction from 1440p). The marginally larger percentage drops at Ultra suggest additional shading and post-processing effects that scale super-linearly with resolution.

The data reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU workload is lightest, the average FPS reaches 518, which remains far below the theoretical ceiling of what a 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 processor could bottleneck. The consistent 34-35% and 44-45% scaling ratios across all four presets confirm that the RX 6800 XT is the dominant performance determinant throughout the resolution range.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The benchmark data indicates that this processor is entirely adequate for the task, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates achieved even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead would typically become more visible.

The processor's benchmark results provide context for its gaming performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and single-core score of 1409 place it in a solid mid-range position. More tellingly, the PassMark multi-thread score of 19717 and single-thread score of 3177 show balanced performance that suits FPS workloads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5451, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 5455, indicates that the processor's twelve threads are fully utilized in synthetic tests, though gaming workloads rarely stress all threads equally.

The Ryzen 5 5600G's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards, yet they prove sufficient for Lockdown Protocol. The processor sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i3-1220P (0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (0.1% behind), and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (0.2% behind)—all within a fraction of a percent, demonstrating that the 5600G's compute performance is well-matched to its peers.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role appears to be secondary. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across all settings, which would not be the case if the CPU were introducing a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 518 FPS while 1080p Ultra achieves 281 FPS indicates that the GPU is still the primary constraint even at the most CPU-friendly configuration. The 5600G's 65W TDP and 7nm process node suggest efficient operation, though these factors do not directly influence the measured gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT achieves a rank of 2 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 99.95th percentile of all tested system configurations, indicating exceptional performance for this title. Only one other combination out of over three thousand produces higher frame rates in this game, which is a remarkable result given that the CPU is not a top-tier processor.

The ranking is particularly noteworthy because the Ryzen 5 5600G is a mid-range processor with integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), yet when paired with the RX 6800 XT, it delivers near-top-tier gaming performance. This suggests that Lockdown Protocol is not heavily CPU-dependent, allowing the GPU's substantial compute resources to dominate the performance equation. The RX 6800 XT itself ranks at the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48477, placing it ahead of 85% of graphics cards.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% ahead), Intel Arc A550M (2.5% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (3.0% behind). These comparisons show that the RX 6800 XT sits in a competitive position relative to newer and older hardware. The fact that this GPU, released in late 2020, still achieves a rank of 2 in this game's combo charts speaks to both the optimization of Lockdown Protocol and the raw capability of the RDNA 2 architecture.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked combination is not specified in the data, but the rank of 2 out of 3714 implies a very tight margin. For context, the CPU's percentile rank of 74 among all processors is far lower than the GPU's percentile rank of 85, yet the combo still achieves near-best results. This disparity reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the performance driver in this pairing, and that the 5600G provides sufficient CPU throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear hierarchy across settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 518 FPS, which represents the absolute ceiling for this configuration at this resolution. Medium produces 440 FPS average, with a minimum of 374 and maximum of 507 FPS. High yields 374 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 281 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 237 FPS, indicating that the graphical settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 374 FPS matches the High preset's average exactly, suggesting that the minimum frame rate is consistent across these settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 339 FPS average, Medium delivers 289 FPS with a minimum of 245 and maximum of 332, High produces 245 FPS, and Ultra reaches 184 FPS. The relative ordering remains consistent, with each higher preset reducing performance by roughly 45-55 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 245 FPS again matches the High preset's average, maintaining the pattern observed at 1080p. This consistency suggests that the game's settings scale linearly in terms of GPU workload.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset manages 187 FPS average, Medium delivers 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 and maximum of 183, High produces 135 FPS, and Ultra drops to 101 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 135 FPS matches the High preset's average, continuing the established pattern. The 4K Ultra result of 101 FPS remains above 100 FPS, which is notable for a demanding FPS title at maximum settings on a 4K display.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently shows a minimum FPS equal to the High preset's average. This suggests that the game's frame pacing is stable, with the minimum frame rate being roughly 85% of the average for Medium settings. The maximum FPS for Medium settings is consistently about 15% above the average, indicating limited variance in frame times. This consistency across all nine data points for Medium settings suggests well-optimized rendering pipelines.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the exceptional performance observed. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at any resolution or setting, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The 128 ROPs and 288 TMUs provide ample pixel and texture throughput, with a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's compute capabilities are equally impressive: 4608 shading units deliver 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with 41.47 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio). The 72 ray tracing cores add hardware-accelerated ray tracing support, though the benchmark data does not indicate whether this feature is utilized in Lockdown Protocol's rendering. The base clock of 1825 MHz, game clock of 2015 MHz, and boost clock of 2250 MHz show a well-binned design that can sustain high clock speeds under load.

The GPU's benchmark results place it at the 85th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 48477. In PassMark G3D testing, it scores 24980, while DirectX 12 testing yields a score of 100 and DirectX 11 achieves 264. The Geekbench results show strong compute performance: 181337 in Metal, 171304 in OpenCL, and 136875 in Vulkan. These figures indicate balanced performance across different API and compute workloads.

Comparing the RX 6800 XT to its nearest rivals, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile is 1.5% ahead in average benchmark score, while the Intel Arc A550M is 2.5% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 are both 3.0% behind. This places the RX 6800 XT in a competitive position relative to both older and newer hardware, though the synthetic benchmark deltas are small enough that real-world gaming performance can vary by title.

The GPU's role in Lockdown Protocol is clearly primary, as the resolution scaling analysis demonstrates. The consistent 34-35% FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and 44-45% from 1440p to 4K, aligns with the GPU's fillrate and bandwidth characteristics. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth appears to be the key enabler, allowing the GPU to maintain high frame rates even at 4K where memory bandwidth often becomes a bottleneck in less capable cards.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 518 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The second-highest is 440 at 1080p Medium, followed by 374 at 1080p High.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2nd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 0.05% of all tested systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. Evidence includes the consistent resolution scaling (34-35% drops from 1080p to 1440p, 44-45% from 1440p to 4K across all settings) and the fact that even at 1080p Low with 518 FPS, the CPU does not bottleneck.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 374 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 245 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 135 FPS. In each case, the minimum matches the average FPS of the High preset at the same resolution.

Q: Does the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB VRAM provide enough memory for 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows 101 FPS average at 4K Ultra, with no indication of memory-related performance issues. The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for this title at maximum settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5600G's average benchmark score of 21088 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-1220P, 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, and 0.4% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 440 FPS average with a 374 FPS minimum ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain far above any display's refresh rate capability. The 1440p Medium result of 289 FPS average with 245 FPS minimum provides ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, while the 4K Medium result of 159 FPS average with 135 FPS minimum remains suitable for 144Hz displays.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors (240Hz or higher), the High preset at 374 FPS average is recommended, as it provides a meaningful visual improvement over Medium while still exceeding 360 FPS in most scenarios. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 281 FPS average, which still comfortably exceeds 240Hz refresh rates, making it viable for competitive play on standard high-refresh displays.

At 1440p, the High preset's 245 FPS average is ideal for 240Hz monitors, while Ultra's 184 FPS average suits 165Hz displays. The Low preset at 1440p (339 FPS) offers diminishing returns in visual quality for minimal performance gain over Medium, making it difficult to recommend except for the most extreme competitive scenarios where every frame counts.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 159 FPS average is the optimal choice for 144Hz displays, as it provides a substantial improvement over Low (187 FPS) in visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates well above 120 FPS. The High preset at 135 FPS average remains suitable for 120Hz displays, but the drop from Medium to High is only 24 FPS, making Medium the more balanced option. The Ultra preset at 101 FPS average is only recommended for users with 100Hz displays who prioritize maximum visual quality, as the performance remains playable but lacks the headroom of lower presets.

The data shows that the Medium preset's minimum FPS consistently matches the High preset's average across all resolutions, indicating that Medium provides the most stable frame pacing relative to its performance level. This consistency makes Medium the safest recommendation for users who prioritize smooth gameplay over maximum visual fidelity. For those with adaptive sync displays, the High preset's higher average FPS with presumably similar variance characteristics offers a viable alternative, though the measured data does not provide minimum FPS values for High settings to confirm this.