Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 551st out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the top third of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall capability for this FPS title. The rank reflects a balanced system where both the six-core processor and the high-end GPU contribute meaningfully to the game's performance, though the data shows the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 551 out of 1,637 tested combinations places it in the 66th percentile of all tested pairings. This is a solid position, though not elite, suggesting that while the hardware is capable, there are faster configurations available. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: the Ryzen 5 5600X provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game's core logic, while the RX 6800 XT delivers the raw graphics throughput needed for high frame rates. The data indicates this combo sits comfortably above the median tested setup, making it a reliable choice for Lockdown Protocol at most settings and resolutions, though users seeking the absolute highest frame rates may need to look at more powerful components.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz provide substantial compute throughput, with the GPU achieving 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The card's 4,608 shading units and 128 ROPs handle Lockdown Protocol's rendering demands efficiently, as evidenced by the measured frame rates. The GPU holds the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,982. This places it just 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M in aggregate benchmarks, though 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the GPU's capabilities shine at 1440p and 4K, where the data shows the graphics card is the primary performance driver.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 147.4 FPS, dropping to 113 FPS at 1440p and further to 73.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 50% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating the GPU is increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. The Low settings show a similar trend: 242.2 FPS at 1080p, 178.6 FPS at 1440p, and 114.7 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 26% drop at Low settings, while the 1440p to 4K transition drops another 36%. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be limiting performance at lower settings, as the GPU has ample headroom. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with performance scaling closely matching the pixel count increase.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 551st out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the top third of all tested pairings.

Q: What is the best resolution for high frame rates with this combo?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 242.2 FPS, while 1440p Low delivers 178.6 FPS and 4K Low reaches 114.7 FPS. For high refresh rate monitors, 1080p or 1440p are the most suitable.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49,982, placing it 0.5% above the Intel Arc A550M and 1.9% above the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, while trailing the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%.

Q: What CPU benchmark scores does the Ryzen 5 5600X achieve?

A: The CPU scores 18,578 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 2,622 in single-core, and 7,802 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its average benchmark score is 20,680, which is 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT.

Q: What are the GPU's clock speeds and memory specifications?

A: The RX 6800 XT has a boost clock of 2250 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How does the combo perform at Ultra settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 115.4 FPS. This drops to 83.9 FPS at 1440p and 54.9 FPS at 4K, showing a 52% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 73.6 FPS on High, 80.9 FPS on Medium, 114.7 FPS on Low, and 54.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra figure is the lowest measured, indicating that maximum settings at 4K push the GPU to its limits. At 2560x1440, performance improves substantially: High reaches 113 FPS, Medium 124.3 FPS, Low 178.6 FPS, and Ultra 83.9 FPS. The 1440p High result of 113 FPS is nearly identical to the 4K Low result of 114.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU workload at these two points is similar. At 1920x1080, the combo shows its full potential: Low hits 242.2 FPS, Medium 171.2 FPS, High 147.4 FPS, and Ultra 115.4 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 242.2 FPS is the highest measured frame rate, indicating the CPU can support very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,622. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency in gaming workloads. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes apparent at 1080p with lower settings, where the GPU is not fully utilized. The 242.2 FPS result at 1080p Low demonstrates that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates, though the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (a 26% drop) suggests the GPU begins to take over as the limiting factor. The CPU holds the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,680. This places it 0.3% below the Intel Core i7-10700 and 0.5% below the Intel Core i5-12490F, while sitting 0.7% above the Intel Xeon 6325P.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data suggests different settings depending on the target resolution and frame rate. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 242.2 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 171.2 FPS still provides excellent smoothness while offering improved visual quality. The High preset at 147.4 FPS remains well above 144 Hz, making it a strong choice for 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 115.4 FPS is still playable but sacrifices some smoothness for maximum visual fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset at 113 FPS is the recommended balance, providing a smooth experience for 100Hz+ displays. The Medium preset at 124.3 FPS offers even higher frame rates, while the Low preset at 178.6 FPS is excellent for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 83.9 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may feel less responsive in fast action. At 4K, the Low preset at 114.7 FPS is the only setting that maintains high frame rates, while the Medium preset at 80.9 FPS and High preset at 73.6 FPS are playable but require a 60Hz display to avoid screen tearing. The Ultra preset at 54.9 FPS is only suitable for 60Hz displays with V-Sync enabled. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, delivering 124.3 FPS, which is 10% higher than the High preset at the same resolution.