Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, an FPS released on 2024-03-11, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination. The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals how this pairing handles the game's rendering load. This analysis draws exclusively from the measured results and component specifications.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear, consistent decline as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 243.9 on Low to 112.4 on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings yield 180.2 and 81.7 respectively. At 3840x2160, the range narrows to 116.5 on Low and 52.5 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced, especially at higher settings. For example, the Ultra preset falls from 112.4 at 1080p to 81.7 at 1440p, then to 52.5 at 4K. This pattern suggests that the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, while at 1080p the CPU's strong single-thread performance allows the GPU to stretch its legs. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is large—116.5 versus 52.5—indicating that the quality preset has a significant impact on the GPU's workload at high pixel counts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1825 MHz, boost clock 2250 MHz, and game clock 2015 MHz; memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The GPU packs 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 72 RT cores, with a peak FP32 throughput of 20.74 TFLOPS. These specifications support the frame rates observed in Lockdown Protocol, particularly the high averages at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's average benchmark score is 49982, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A550M (49737, 0.5% delta), NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826, -1.7%), NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071, 1.9%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48704, 2.6%). The RX 6800 XT is end-of-life, with a launch MSRP of 649 USD. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for Lockdown Protocol's textures, and the high memory bandwidth helps maintain smooth performance even at 4K, where the Low preset still achieves 116.5 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 112.4 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, with the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24974 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25057 (-0.3%), AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25064 (-0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX at 24897 (0.4%). The CPU's percentile is 82.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K?

A: Based on measured averages, Low yields 116.5 FPS, Medium 80.5, High 72.3, and Ultra 52.5. Low is the only preset above 100 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: The RX 6800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested configurations?

A: It ranks 561 out of 1637 combos in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500F and RX 6800 XT ranks 561 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper portion of the field, though not at the very top. The CPU's percentile is 82, and the GPU's percentile is 87, indicating that both components are well above average individually. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24993, while the GPU's is 49982. The measured FPS data confirms that this pairing delivers high frame rates across most settings, with the only sub-60 result being 4K Ultra at 52.5 FPS. The rank reflects a balanced system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining playable at 4K with lower presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 72.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 116.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 80.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 52.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 107.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 180.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 124.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 81.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 149.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 243.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 173.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 112.4 |

All values are average FPS; min and max FPS were not recorded. The data shows a clear hierarchy: lower resolutions and lower presets yield higher frame rates, with the 1080p Low result of 243.9 FPS being the highest measured.

Settings Recommendations

At 4K, the Low preset is the only one that maintains a frame rate above 100, delivering 116.5 FPS. Medium and High are playable at 80.5 and 72.3 respectively, but Ultra drops to 52.5, which may be below the threshold for smooth competitive play. For 1440p, Medium offers a strong balance with 124.8 FPS, while Low reaches 180.2 and High sits at 107.6. Ultra at 1440p still provides 81.7 FPS, making it a viable option for those who prioritize visual fidelity. At 1080p, all presets exceed 112 FPS, with High at 149.3 and Low at 243.9. The data suggests that for a smooth experience at 4K, Low is the recommended preset; for 1440p, Medium provides a good mix of quality and performance; and for 1080p, High delivers high frame rates without sacrificing much visual detail.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Its single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2759. Multi-threaded results include a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a Geekbench multicore score of 12686. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24993, with a percentile of 82. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.4% delta, indicating that the 7500F is competitively positioned. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's high single-thread performance helps drive the impressive frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU is less constrained. The 6-core configuration is sufficient for this FPS title, and the boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensures responsive gameplay. The CPU's launch MSRP is $179, and it is an unlocked multiplier part, allowing for overclocking if desired.