Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows markedly different performance characteristics depending on whether the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT or the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the limiting factor. The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings provides a clear picture of a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s capabilities become more apparent at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured results for this specific combination, focusing on how the components interact in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario for this pairing in Lockdown Protocol. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 136 at 1920x1080 to 100 at 2560x1440, a 26% reduction, and then to 64 at 3840x2160, a further 36% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is the definitive signature of the Radeon RX 7700 XT being the primary bottleneck; the rendering workload scales directly with pixel count, and the GPU is what must process those additional pixels.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. Moving from 1080p to 4K, Low settings see a drop from 219 FPS to 104 FPS, Medium settings drop from 156 FPS to 74 FPS, and Ultra settings drop from 102 FPS to 48 FPS. In every case, the most significant performance hit occurs when jumping from 1440p to 4K, suggesting that the RX 7700 XT’s 12 GB memory buffer and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 4K, regardless of the graphical complexity. The consistent scaling pattern indicates that the CPU is not a major factor in these resolution transitions; if it were, the FPS drops would be more pronounced at lower resolutions where the CPU has more influence on frame pacing.

The data suggests that 4K is only viable for this combo when using the Low preset, where it maintains a playable 104 FPS average. At 4K Ultra, the system falls to 48 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold for a competitive FPS. The 1440p resolution appears to be the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity and performance, as even the Ultra preset achieves a 75 FPS average, while High and Medium presets clear 100 FPS. At 1080p, the system is almost always GPU-limited, with the CPU having enough headroom to push frame rates well beyond 200 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is not holding back the GPU at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, place it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20325. This is a capable mid-range processor, but its performance in Lockdown Protocol is secondary to the GPU in most scenarios.

The CPU’s role becomes most evident when examining the frame rate deltas between Low and High settings at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (219 FPS) and High (136 FPS) is 83 FPS, which is a substantial gap. This gap is driven by the GPU having to work harder at High settings, but the fact that the CPU can feed frames at 219 FPS on Low shows it is not a hard bottleneck at this resolution. However, the 83 FPS difference is also a sign that the CPU is starting to influence the upper ceiling; if the CPU were infinitely fast, the Low preset would likely show even higher frame rates.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-12490F has an average score of 20802, which is only 0.3% higher, and the Intel Xeon 6325P is 0.4% higher. This indicates the 5600GT is essentially performance-equivalent to those parts in general benchmarks. In Lockdown Protocol, this means the CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game’s logic and physics, but the measured data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes the sole limiting factor, even at 1080p Low with 219 FPS. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for the game’s demands, but they do not boost the CPU to a position where it can push frame rates beyond what the GPU can render.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 219, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The data shows a 104 FPS average at 4K with Low settings, 74 FPS at Medium, and 64 FPS at High. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 48 FPS, which may not be smooth enough for competitive play.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12490F has an average score of 20802, which is a 0.3% difference from the 5600GT’s 20325. The Intel Xeon 6325P is also 0.4% higher, making these CPUs virtually identical in overall compute performance.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of frame rate and visual quality?

A: 2560x1440 on High settings offers a 100 FPS average, which is smooth for an FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 114 FPS, and even Ultra manages 75 FPS, making 1440p the most flexible resolution for this combo.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for any preset at 1440p?

A: The lowest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 75, which occurs on the Ultra preset. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 97, while the other presets do not have min/max data recorded.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p Low settings?

A: The 219 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests the GPU is still the primary limiter, as the CPU is able to feed frames at that rate. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid becoming a hard bottleneck, but the GPU’s rendering capacity is what caps the frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance depending on the preset. The Low preset achieves a 219 FPS average, which is the highest of any configuration tested. Medium settings drop to 156 FPS, with a minimum of 132 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. High settings yield 136 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 102 FPS. This shows that even at 1080p, the graphical preset has a massive impact on frame rate, with a 117 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down as expected. Low settings maintain a high 161 FPS average, which is still very smooth for an FPS. Medium settings provide 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. High settings drop to 100 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 75 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 26% performance hit on High settings (from 136 to 100 FPS), but the system remains playable across all presets at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings produce a 104 FPS average, which is respectable, but Medium settings fall to 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS. High settings average 64 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 48 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56 FPS, showing that the RX 7700 XT cannot maintain high frame rates with maximum visual fidelity at this resolution. The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is for high refresh rate monitors, 1440p is the optimal balance, and 4K requires significant settings compromises.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2544 MHz, and it has 3456 shading units. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22549, placing it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, which scores 0.5% higher, and the RTX 4060 Mobile, which scores 0.8% lower, indicating the RX 7700 XT is a solid mid-range performer.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role is dominant. The measured FPS data shows that its performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at all tested settings, as there are no signs of texture streaming issues or memory-related stutters in the min FPS data (e.g., 63 FPS at 4K Medium). The GPU’s 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is what drives the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Comparing to its rivals, the RX 7700 XT is 1.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 1.5% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in average benchmark scores. In practice, this means it should perform very similarly to those cards in Lockdown Protocol. The data shows that at 1440p High, the RX 7700 XT can deliver 100 FPS, which is a strong result. The GPU’s 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs handle the game’s fill rate requirements well, and the 2x 8-pin power connectors and 245 W TDP indicate it is a power-hungry part, but that is not directly reflected in the performance metrics.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers the best overall experience for this combo. It provides a 114 FPS average with a minimum of 97 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without any major frame drops. The 97 FPS minimum is well above the typical 60 FPS threshold for playable, and it is high enough for most 1440p monitors with 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rates. The jump from Low to Medium only costs 47 FPS at 1440p (from 161 to 114), while the visual quality improvement is significant.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers 219 FPS, which is ideal for competitive gaming on high refresh rate monitors. However, this comes at a visual cost. The High preset at 1440p is also a strong choice, offering 100 FPS, which is still very smooth and provides better visual fidelity than Medium. At 4K, the Low preset is the only option that maintains a consistently high frame rate at 104 FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this game on this hardware. At 1440p, it yields 75 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for a fast-paced FPS. At 4K, the 48 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and would result in a less responsive experience. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 74 FPS average and 63 FPS minimum, is a borderline option, but the 1440p Medium setting is a better balance of performance and image quality. The data suggests that Medium or High at 1440p is the sweet spot, with Low at 1080p as the fallback for esports-level performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1397 out of 3714 combos. This places it in the top 38% of all tested systems, indicating it is a competent configuration for this game. The rank reflects the combination’s ability to run the game smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, with the measured FPS data showing consistent performance across most presets.

The rank is likely boosted by the RX 7700 XT’s strong GPU performance, which is the dominant factor in this title. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs is decent, but for a GPU-bound game like Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 67th percentile ranking has a greater influence on the overall result. The combo’s position in the middle of the pack is justified by its inability to handle 4K Ultra settings, which is a common limitation for many mid-range systems.

Compared to other combos, this setup excels in 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it does not have the headroom for 4K high-refresh-rate play. The rank of 1397 out of 3714 suggests that there are many faster combinations, but also a significant number of slower ones. For the target resolution of 1440p, this combo is well-positioned, as the data shows it can maintain high frame rates with reasonable visual settings. The overall ranking confirms the balance between the 6-core CPU and the 12 GB GPU, which together provide a solid, if not top-tier, gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol.