Lockdown Protocol

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT lands at rank 2630 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing in the 29th percentile of all tested configurations — meaning roughly 71% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this FPS title. The ranking reflects the combined capability of both components, and the data suggests this is a mid-to-lower tier setup for this specific game.

Looking at the individual component standings provides context for the combo's position. The CPU holds a 74th percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits at a 70th percentile against all graphics cards. When both components sit near the 70th percentile, a combo ranking in the 29th percentile indicates that Lockdown Protocol is particularly demanding on the overall system balance, or that the game favors configurations with different strengths than what this pairing offers.

The rank of 2630 out of 3714 is not an indictment of either component in isolation — both are respectable performers in their respective markets. However, the game's demands clearly push this pairing toward the lower end of tested configurations. The measured frame rates confirm this positioning, with the combo struggling to maintain high refresh rates at higher resolutions and settings. This suggests that Lockdown Protocol's engine places significant stress on both the CPU and GPU simultaneously, and this mid-range pairing simply cannot keep pace with higher-tier combinations.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These specifications place the card in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (0.7% higher score), the Intel Arc A350M (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (0.8% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (1.1% higher). The RX 6600 XT sits remarkably close to all four rivals, with delta percentages under 1.2% in every case.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by playable frame rates across all settings. At 4K, however, the memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s and the 128-bit bus become limiting factors. The card's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs provide a solid foundation for rasterization, but the 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance constrains what this GPU can achieve at higher resolutions.

The RX 6600 XT's RDNA 2.0 architecture with 32 ray tracing cores supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but Lockdown Protocol's measured results suggest the game relies more heavily on traditional rasterization performance. The GPU's texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s are respectable for the mid-range tier, yet the 4K results show the card hitting its performance ceiling. The gap between 1080p and 4K performance is substantial, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions despite the CPU's capable multi-threaded performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and its 16 MB L3 cache provides adequate data locality for gaming workloads. The processor holds a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20733.

Its nearest rivals in benchmark performance are remarkably close: the Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802 (-0.3% delta), the Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20821 (-0.4%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826 (-0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845 (-0.5%). All four rivals sit within 0.5% of the 5600GT's average score, demonstrating that this processor delivers performance squarely in a competitive cluster.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate processing power for game logic and physics calculations. The single-thread performance, measured at 913 in 3DMark single-thread and 2438 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is sufficient for the game's primary thread. Multi-threaded performance is stronger, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scoring 17272 and 3DMark max-threads scoring 5554. The PassMark multi-thread score of 20325 and single-thread score of 3348 further confirm the processor's balanced capabilities.

The data suggests the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the frame rates at 1080p Low (159 FPS) indicate the processor can feed the GPU effectively when graphical load is light. However, at 4K Ultra (35 FPS), the GPU clearly becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 159 FPS on Low settings, 113 FPS on Medium (with a 96-130 FPS range), 99 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a progressive decline as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra reaching 85 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably: 117 FPS on Low, 83 FPS on Medium (70-95 FPS range), 72 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results maintain playable frame rates across all settings, though Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further: 75 FPS on Low, 53 FPS on Medium (45-61 FPS range), 47 FPS on High, and 35 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show that only Low settings maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, while Medium and High hover in the 45-61 FPS range, and Ultra falls to a barely playable 35 FPS.

The Medium settings provide the only complete FPS data across all resolutions, with 1080p showing 96-130 FPS, 1440p showing 70-95 FPS, and 4K showing 45-61 FPS. These ranges demonstrate consistent scaling and provide the most reliable comparison points across the three resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, performance drops from 159 FPS at 1080p to 117 FPS at 1440p (a 26.4% decrease) and then to 75 FPS at 4K (a 35.9% decrease from 1440p). The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 52.8%, indicating significant GPU limitation at higher resolutions.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 113 FPS at 1080p drops to 83 FPS at 1440p (26.5% decrease) and then to 53 FPS at 4K (36.1% decrease from 1440p). The total decrease from 1080p to 4K is 53.1%. High settings follow the trend: 99 FPS at 1080p falls to 72 FPS at 1440p (27.3% decrease) and then to 47 FPS at 4K (34.7% decrease from 1440p), for a total reduction of 52.5%.

Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline: 74 FPS at 1080p drops to 54 FPS at 1440p (27.0% decrease) and then to 35 FPS at 4K (35.2% decrease from 1440p), totaling a 52.7% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops — all falling between 52.5% and 53.1% from 1080p to 4K — strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions across all settings.

The relatively uniform scaling pattern suggests that the CPU can maintain its end of the workload regardless of resolution, while the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count. The RX 6600 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth create a consistent bottleneck that manifests as nearly identical percentage drops regardless of quality preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings produce playable results, with Low hitting 159 FPS for competitive play, Medium at 113 FPS offering a balanced experience, and Ultra at 74 FPS providing maximum visual quality while still maintaining smooth gameplay.

For 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 83 FPS (70-95 FPS range), which provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 72 FPS remain playable, but Ultra at 54 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players prefer. Low at 117 FPS offers the highest frame rates but sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot for this combo.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. Low settings at 75 FPS provide a playable experience, while Medium at 53 FPS (45-61 FPS range) sits on the edge of playability. High at 47 FPS and Ultra at 35 FPS are unlikely to satisfy players seeking smooth gameplay. For 4K, Low settings are the only reliable option for maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience, providing the only complete FPS data range and demonstrating stable performance. The data suggests that players should prioritize Medium settings for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, with adjustments made based on resolution and personal preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combo ranks 2630 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 29th percentile of all tested setups.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60+ FPS with this combo?

A: At 1080p, all settings deliver 74 FPS or higher. At 1440p, Low (117 FPS), Medium (83 FPS), and High (72 FPS) all exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (75 FPS) maintain 60+ FPS.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 53 FPS, with a range of 45-61 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733 is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802), Intel Xeon 6325P (20821), Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826), and AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across all settings (52.5-53.1%), suggesting consistent GPU-bound behavior at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the combo delivers 74 FPS at 1080p and 54 FPS at 1440p, representing a 27.0% decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p.