Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

This combination places the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT alongside the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the GPU is a 24 GB RDNA 3.0 flagship. The measured frame rates across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions reveal a pairing that is clearly GPU-bound at higher settings, but whose lower-resolution behavior exposes the CPU's mid-range positioning. The data shows a system capable of very high refresh rates at 1080p, with the GPU taking over as the dominant performance factor as resolution climbs.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600GT provides 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a 3.60 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are typical of the Zen 3 generation. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p with lower settings, where per-frame work is lighter and the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 266.1 FPS; at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 142.9 FPS. This 123.2 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU a substantial number of frames, but the GPU's workload scales heavily with settings.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20740. Its nearest rival in aggregate performance is the Intel Core i7-10700, with a deltaPct of 0, meaning the two are statistically tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 0.3% faster, while the Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.3% slower. This tight grouping suggests that the 5600GT is a competent mid-range processor, but not a top-tier performer. In Lockdown Protocol, the 5600GT's 12 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates, but the data does not show it pushing beyond the 266 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low, which is more likely a GPU limit at that point.

The CPU's boost behavior matters here. With a 4.60 GHz boost clock, single-thread performance is solid, as reflected in a 3dmark single-thread score of 913. However, the 3dmark_max_threads score of 5554 is only modestly higher than the 8-thread score of 4968, indicating that scaling beyond 8 threads yields diminishing returns. In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title that typically uses fewer cores, the 5600GT's 6-core/12-thread configuration is adequate, but it does not provide a notable advantage over 8-core rivals like the i7-10700 in this specific workload.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of how settings affect performance. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 266.1 FPS, Medium 215.0 FPS, High 185.6 FPS, and Ultra 142.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 51.1 FPS (a 19.2% drop), while Medium to High costs another 29.4 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 42.7 FPS. The largest relative drop occurs from High to Ultra, where the frame rate falls by 23.0%. For competitive play, the Low preset's 266.1 FPS is the clear choice for maximum responsiveness, but the Medium preset's 215.0 FPS still exceeds 200 FPS and likely provides a more visually stable image.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts: Low yields 222.1 FPS, Medium 158.1 FPS, High 138.8 FPS, and Ultra 104.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 64.0 FPS (28.8%), which is steeper than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more stressed. At 1440p, the Medium preset represents a balanced point, offering 158.1 FPS while still maintaining a playable visual quality. The Ultra preset at 104.4 FPS remains above 100 FPS, which is acceptable for less demanding scenarios.

At 4K, the settings have an even larger impact. Low produces 143.5 FPS, Medium 101.1 FPS, High 91.8 FPS, and Ultra 69.0 FPS. The Low-to-Medium drop is 42.4 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 22.8 FPS, pushing Ultra below the 70 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 101.1 FPS is the sweet spot, as it stays above 100 FPS while the High preset dips to 91.8 FPS. The Low preset at 143.5 FPS is the only 4K option that exceeds 120 FPS, making it the best for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck dynamics. At High settings, the frame rates are 185.6 FPS (1080p), 138.8 FPS (1440p), and 91.8 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 46.8 FPS (25.2%), and from 1440p to 4K is another 47.0 FPS (33.9%). This consistent reduction indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU would not scale so predictably with resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling is less steep: 266.1 FPS (1080p), 222.1 FPS (1440p), and 143.5 FPS (4K). The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 44.0 FPS (16.5%), but the 1440p-to-4K drop is 78.6 FPS (35.4%). The larger 4K drop suggests that even at Low settings, the RX 7900 XTX is being pushed harder at 4K, while at 1080p Low, the CPU may be limiting the maximum frame rate. The 266.1 FPS at 1080p Low is close to what a 6-core CPU with a 4.60 GHz boost can deliver in an FPS title, and the fact that 1440p Low only drops to 222.1 FPS (a 16.5% reduction) supports the idea that the CPU is the ceiling at lower resolutions.

Comparing Medium settings: 215.0 FPS (1080p), 158.1 FPS (1440p), and 101.1 FPS (4K). The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 56.9 FPS (26.5%), and 1440p-to-4K is 57.0 FPS (36.1%). This near-linear scaling in percentage terms is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The data suggests that to maintain 144 FPS, one must use 1080p Medium or 1440p Low, but 4K requires dropping to Low settings to approach that target.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 235th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 14.4% of all tested configurations. This ranking is strong, but not elite, given the GPU's high-end positioning. The RX 7900 XTX is in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44019, while the CPU is in the 78th percentile. The combo's rank reflects the CPU's relative weakness compared to the GPU; a stronger CPU would likely push this pairing higher.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct -0.4%, meaning the 7900 XTX is 0.4% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (deltaPct 0.8%, the 7900 XTX is 0.8% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (deltaPct -2%, the 7900 XTX is 2% faster). These small deltas indicate that the RX 7900 XTX is a top-tier GPU, but the 5600GT's mid-range standing prevents the combo from breaking into the top 200. The 235th rank out of 1637 is a solid result, suggesting that the system can handle high refresh rates at 1440p and playable 4K, but it is not optimized for maximum frame rates in this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a 24 GB GDDR6 GPU with a 384-bit memory bus and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its base clock is 1929 MHz, boost clock 2498 MHz, and game clock 2365 MHz. The memory runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). These specifications make it one of the most powerful GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 44019 and a 85th percentile ranking. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is evident in the resolution scaling: at 4K Ultra, the combo manages 69.0 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it hits 142.9 FPS. This 73.9 FPS difference is directly attributable to the GPU's workload increasing with pixel count.

The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol, which is not a VRAM-heavy title based on the measured data. The high memory bandwidth (960.0 GB/s) allows the GPU to feed its 6144 shading units efficiently, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1440p Medium (158.1 FPS) and 4K Low (143.5 FPS). The GPU's compute capabilities, including 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 and 96 ray-tracing cores, are not fully stressed in this game, but they contribute to the consistent performance across settings.

At 1080p Low, the 266.1 FPS result is likely near the GPU's peak output in this title, but the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration may be the limiting factor at this resolution. The GPU's benchmark score is 0.8% higher than the RTX 4090 Mobile and 2% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti, yet the combo's 235th rank suggests that pairing this GPU with a stronger CPU would yield better results in Lockdown Protocol. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and high bandwidth ensure that it is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution, making the CPU the primary constraint in this pairing.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 266.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 144 FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Low preset achieves 143.5 FPS, just shy of 144 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 101.1 FPS, so 144 FPS at 4K is only possible with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT (avg score 20740) is statistically tied with the Intel Core i7-10700 (deltaPct 0), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 0.3% faster and the Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.3% slower.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 235th out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14.4% of all configurations.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 yields 158.1 FPS, which is above 144 FPS and represents the best balance between visual quality and performance in the measured data.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to limit performance at 1080p Low?

A: The 1080p Low result of 266.1 FPS, combined with the 1440p Low result of 222.1 FPS (a 16.5% drop), suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, as the GPU would show a larger drop with increased resolution if it were the bottleneck.