Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT pairing in Lockdown Protocol presents a fascinating case study in system balance. This combination ranks 1257th out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The data reveals a system capable of solid 1080p performance but one that struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at higher resolutions. This analysis will break down the measured results, explore the role of each component, and determine the optimal settings for this hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 157.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20740, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746) at a 0% delta. It is also within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20680) and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F (20794).

Q: What is the GPU's relative performance ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 5700 XT sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the system fail to reach 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K), the system averages 54 FPS on Medium settings and drops to 45.5 FPS on High, indicating it cannot maintain a 60 FPS experience at this resolution.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is 84.9 FPS, with Low settings producing 157.5 FPS and Ultra producing 72.6 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's score compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile?

A: The RX 5700 XT's average score of 24731 is 0.1% lower than the RTX A5000 Mobile's score of 24763.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are standard for its generation. Its benchmark results show a strong single-threaded performance with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 913, but more importantly, its multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272, suggest it can handle the computational load of an FPS game like Lockdown Protocol.

In synthetic tests, the CPU's average score of 20740 places it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, making it a capable mid-range processor. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, has a nearly identical average score of 20746, indicating that the two processors are essentially interchangeable for gaming workloads. The data shows the 5600GT is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions; this is evident in the 1080p Low setting result of 157.5 FPS, which is a high frame rate that many CPUs would struggle to feed. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant to the final frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is an RDNA 1.0 architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs give it a raw compute throughput of 9.754 TFLOPS. Its benchmark scores, including a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2134 and a Passmark G3D score of 16277, place it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. This makes it a solid performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its 8 GB VRAM and RDNA 1.0 architecture are showing their age in more demanding scenarios.

The GPU's average score of 24731 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24763. This suggests that in raw compute terms, they are comparable, though the mobile nature of the NVIDIA part may have different power characteristics. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is likely a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 32.3. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions, as the FPS scales significantly with changes in resolution while keeping the CPU constant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. Low settings yield an average of 157.5 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings still offer a very playable 113 FPS, while High settings produce 96.2 FPS. Ultra settings, however, drop the average to 72.6 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low settings average 116.2 FPS, which is still high, but the scaling is not linear. Medium settings produce 82.1 FPS, High settings 73.1 FPS, and Ultra settings 54.3 FPS. This last figure is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 73.2 FPS, which is respectable for 4K, but Medium settings drop to 54 FPS. High settings are even more demanding, averaging 45.5 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 32.3 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RX 5700 XT ranks 1257th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This rank of 1257 puts it in the bottom 25% of all tested systems. This is a significant finding, given that both components are individually capable in their respective benchmarks. The CPU is at the 78th percentile, and the GPU is at the 68th percentile, yet their combination results in a lower overall ranking. This suggests that the pairing may not be optimal for this specific game, or that the game is heavily dependent on a single component that is not performing as well as expected in this configuration.

The data shows that the combo's rank is influenced by the game's engine and its demands. The system's ability to hit high frame rates at 1080p Low (157.5 FPS) shows that it is not a weak system overall. However, the 4K Ultra result of 32.3 FPS drags down its average performance. The ranking indicates that for Lockdown Protocol, this hardware combination is more suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can provide a good experience, but it is not competitive with higher-end systems at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this system depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. For 1080p gaming, High settings at 96.2 FPS offer a great balance between visual quality and smoothness. This is the recommended preset for most users, as it provides a high frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS target. For those who prioritize maximum frame rates for competitive play, Low settings at 157.5 FPS are the best choice, though the visual compromise is significant.

At 1440p, the best experience is achieved with Medium settings, which average 82.1 FPS. This is a solid frame rate that is still smooth and responsive. High settings at 73.1 FPS are also acceptable, but the drop to 54.3 FPS on Ultra makes that preset less desirable. For 4K gaming, the system is not well-suited. Low settings at 73.2 FPS are the only preset that provides a playable experience, but the visual quality is heavily reduced. The data suggests that users with a 4K monitor should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the FPS drops from 96.2 to 73.1, a decrease of 23.1 FPS. This is a significant drop, but the system remains playable. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is even more severe, with the FPS falling from 73.1 to 45.5, a decrease of 27.6 FPS. This pattern is consistent across all settings, with the largest percentage drops occurring at the higher resolutions.

This scaling behavior points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor. The RX 5700 XT's 8 GB of VRAM and its compute power are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The CPU's performance, while adequate, is not the bottleneck here. The data shows that the system is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. However, at 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, and the system's performance degrades significantly. This is a classic case of a mid-range GPU struggling with the demands of 4K rendering, and it underscores the importance of matching resolution to the GPU's capabilities.