Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a compelling Lockdown Protocol experience, ranking 549th out of 1,637 tested combos. That places it comfortably in the top third of all configurations, which is notable given the CPU's position at the 78th percentile among all processors and the GPU's 87th percentile standing. The pairing produces frame rates that range from playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally high at 1080p Low, suggesting a system that can adapt to both competitive and visual priorities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 549 out of 1,637 tested combinations reflects a balanced partnership where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,272 and a single-core score of 2,438, which aligns closely with its nearest CPU rivals — the Intel Core i7-10700 (20,746 average, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20,680 average, +0.3% delta). This means the CPU is competitive with mid-range desktop processors from its generation, though it trails slightly behind the Intel Core i5-12490F by 0.3%.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 49,982 puts it within 0.5% of the Intel Arc A550M (49,737) and just 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50,826). More notably, it leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6% in average score, which suggests strong rasterization performance. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 24,980 and DirectX 12 score of 100 indicate it handles modern API workloads well.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when examining the measured FPS spread. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 242.4 FPS, which is roughly double the 116.2 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This 2.1x scaling factor shows the system has headroom for high-refresh displays but also demonstrates that Ultra settings impose a significant cost. The rank of 549 suggests that while this combo isn't at the absolute top, it outperforms roughly two-thirds of tested configurations — a solid position for a mid-generation CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear sweet spot at Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 171.7 FPS compared to 242.4 at Low and 150.9 at High — a 13.8% improvement over High while sacrificing only 29.2% versus Low. At 1440p, Medium produces 128.8 FPS, which is 15.6% better than High's 111.4 and remains well above 60 FPS. Even at 4K, Medium holds 81.5 FPS, making it the only preset besides Low that stays comfortably above 60 FPS at that resolution.

For competitive play, Low settings at 1080p provide 242.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh monitors. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 70.7 FPS (29.2%), which may be too steep for esports-focused users. High settings represent a balanced middle ground: 150.9 FPS at 1080p, 111.4 at 1440p, and 71.6 at 4K — all playable, with the 4K figure right at the edge of smoothness.

Ultra settings should be avoided for serious play. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 54.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider minimum for fluid gameplay. Even at 1440p Ultra, 85.2 FPS is respectable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. Medium is the recommended preset for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with High as a viable alternative for users prioritizing image quality over frame rate headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the limiting component. At Low settings, the progression is 242.4 (1080p) → 174.9 (1440p) → 112.4 (4K), which represents a 53.6% decrease from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rate drops significantly when pixel count increases.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is 116.2 (1080p) → 85.2 (1440p) → 54.6 (4K), a 53.0% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The consistency of this percentage across Low and Ultra (53.6% vs 53.0%) indicates that resolution scaling is roughly uniform regardless of settings, which points to the GPU being the limiting factor in both cases. The RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient memory throughput for 4K workloads, but the 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute is what ultimately caps performance at higher resolutions.

Interestingly, the 1080p to 1440p drop is more moderate: 27.8% at Low (242.4 to 174.9) and 26.7% at Ultra (116.2 to 85.2). This suggests that 1440p is a more natural fit for this combo, where the CPU can still feed the GPU effectively. The larger 1440p to 4K drops (35.7% at Low, 35.9% at Ultra) indicate the GPU's workload becomes more demanding at 4K, but the system remains usable at Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield 242.4 FPS, Medium 171.7 FPS, High 150.9 FPS, and Ultra 116.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 126.2 FPS, showing that settings have a dramatic impact at this resolution. The gap between Medium and High is 20.8 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 34.7 FPS — suggesting that Ultra settings impose a disproportionate penalty.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 174.9 (Low), 128.8 (Medium), 111.4 (High), and 85.2 (Ultra). This represents a 51.7% reduction from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, but the relative ordering remains consistent. Medium at 1440p still achieves 128.8 FPS, which is higher than High at 1080p (150.9) but lower than Medium at 1080p (171.7). The 1440p Ultra figure of 85.2 FPS is still playable, though it requires some compromise.

At 3840x2160, the results are 112.4 (Low), 81.5 (Medium), 71.6 (High), and 54.6 (Ultra). Low at 4K outperforms High at 1440p by just 1 FPS (112.4 vs 111.4), which is an interesting data point showing how resolution and settings interact. Medium at 4K (81.5) is nearly identical to Ultra at 1440p (85.2), suggesting users can trade resolution for settings with minimal frame rate change. Ultra at 4K drops below 60 FPS, making it the only configuration in the measured set that fails to maintain smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the observed performance patterns. With a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz, the GPU has substantial headroom for sustained workloads. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which handles 4K textures without capacity concerns.

The GPU's architecture — RDNA 2.0 on TSMC's 7 nm process with 26,800 million transistors — provides 4,608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. These resources translate to a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s, which are substantial figures for a card in this class. The 72 ray tracing cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate, though Lockdown Protocol's performance at 4K Ultra suggests ray tracing may not be a primary focus for this title.

The PassMark G3D score of 24,980 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 152,200 confirm strong compute performance. The GPU's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, is 0.5% ahead in average score, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER trails by 2.6% — yet the RX 6800 XT's 4K Medium result of 81.5 FPS demonstrates its capability in real-world gaming scenarios. The 300 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry card, but the performance justifies the requirement.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at Medium or Low settings. Medium delivers 81.5 FPS at 3840x2160, while High drops to 71.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 54.6 FPS. Low achieves 112.4 FPS, making it the smoothest 4K option.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Medium provides 128.8 FPS at 2560x1440, which is the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. High offers 111.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 85.2 FPS — all are playable, but Medium gives the most headroom.

Q: How does this combo compare to its closest GPU rival?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49,982, which is 0.5% behind the Intel Arc A550M (49,737) and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50,826). It leads the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6%.

Q: Can this system achieve 240 FPS at 1080p?

A: Only at Low settings, where it hits 242.4 FPS. Medium drops to 171.7 FPS, High to 150.9 FPS, and Ultra to 116.2 FPS, so 240+ FPS requires minimal settings.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as FPS scales consistently with resolution changes. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's single-core score of 2,438 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at most settings.

Q: What is the worst performance this combo can produce?

A: The lowest measured frame rate is 54.6 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. All other configurations exceed 60 FPS, with the next lowest being 71.6 FPS at 4K High.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT serves as a capable foundation for this GPU pairing, though its influence on Lockdown Protocol's performance is secondary to the graphics card. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, based on Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), provide solid multi-threaded performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,272 and a PassMark multithread score of 20,325. Its single-thread performance is equally respectable, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2,035 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,348.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78th among all processors places it above the majority of available CPUs, but its nearest rivals show it's not class-leading. The Intel Core i7-10700 matches its average score (20,746 vs 20,740, 0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X edges ahead by 0.3%. This means the 5600GT is competitive with older Intel HEDT parts and matches its more famous sibling, the 5600X, within a rounding error.

For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,523 and max-thread score of 5,554 suggest the CPU can handle modern game workloads, though the 8-thread score of 4,968 indicates diminishing returns beyond 8 threads. The 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory at 51.2 GB/s provide adequate bandwidth for gaming, and the 65 W TDP keeps thermals manageable.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and base clock of 3.60 GHz are reasonable for a 5000-series part, though its Cezanne architecture (rather than the Vermeer used in the 5600X) means it's built on a mobile-derived design. This doesn't appear to hurt gaming performance, as the measured FPS at 1080p Low (242.4) shows the CPU can sustain very high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant in this discrete GPU configuration but could serve as a fallback.