Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti lands at rank 1431 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower 13% of all configurations. This is a decisive result: the combo sits firmly in the bottom tier for this FPS title, with the CPU’s strong synthetic standing unable to compensate for the GPU’s limitations. The Ryzen 5 7500F alone ranks in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993, sitting within 0.4% of rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897) and Intel Core i7-11850H (24974). The GTX 1660 Ti, however, only reaches the 55th percentile among GPUs, with an average score of 13925, placing it within 0.8% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (13812) and AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871). The data suggests a fundamental imbalance: the processor is capable of feeding far more frames than the graphics card can render, making the GPU the clear bottleneck in every scenario measured.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1431 out of 1637 tested configurations is a stark indicator of its overall standing. To contextualize, this means roughly 87% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks tell a story of ample headroom: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and single-core score of 3218 are robust, and its PassMark multithread score of 26825 reflects strong computational throughput. Yet, when paired with the GTX 1660 Ti, these advantages do not translate into competitive gaming performance. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 12871 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1061 indicate a mid-range part that struggles under the load of this title at higher settings. The delta between the CPU’s 82nd percentile and the GPU’s 55th percentile is the key takeaway: the processor is not the limiting factor. The nearest rival combos, while not listed directly, would likely feature similarly mid-range GPUs, but the data shows this specific pairing underperforms relative to its components’ individual potentials. The rank is a composite measure, and here it reflects that the GTX 1660 Ti simply cannot keep pace with the Ryzen 5 7500F’s output in Lockdown Protocol’s demanding scenes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average frame rate reaches 122.9 FPS. This is the only configuration that breaks the 120 FPS threshold, providing the smoothest gameplay for a fast-paced FPS. At Medium settings on the same resolution, the average drops to 89.6 FPS, which remains playable but introduces a noticeable reduction in fluidity. The jump to High settings yields 77.6 FPS, while Ultra falls to 56.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target many players prefer for competitive shooters. At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 91.4 FPS, which is acceptable for less demanding play, but Medium drops to 65.7 FPS and High to 57.7 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is marginal at 41 FPS. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 56.9 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 27.6 FPS. The data clearly indicates that to maintain high frame rates, users must prioritize Low or Medium settings at 1080p, with Low being the only setting that fully utilizes the CPU’s headroom. For a balance of visual fidelity and performance, Medium at 1080p offers a 27% reduction in FPS compared to Low, but the visual upgrade may be worth it for some users. However, the benchmark results suggest that any setting above Medium at 1080p, or above Low at 1440p, will result in frame rates that compromise the competitive edge.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F bottlenecking the GTX 1660 Ti in Lockdown Protocol?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU’s synthetic scores are strong (82nd percentile, Cinebench R23 multi-core 22799), while the GPU’s scores are mid-range (55th percentile, PassMark G3D 12871). The measured FPS drops significantly as settings increase, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, all settings except Ultra (56.1 FPS) achieve above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low (91.4 FPS) and Medium (65.7 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS, with the highest being Low at 56.9 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 Ti’s 6 GB VRAM affect performance at higher resolutions?

A: The 6 GB GDDR6 memory with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely insufficient for Ultra settings at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, where frame rates drop to 41 FPS and 27.6 FPS respectively. The Low setting at 4K (56.9 FPS) suggests that reducing texture loads helps, but the GPU’s compute limits remain.

Q: How does this combo compare to the CPU’s nearest rivals in terms of overall performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F’s average benchmark score of 24993 is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897) and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24974). This means the CPU’s performance is essentially tied with these parts, so any FPS differences in Lockdown Protocol are attributable to the GPU.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 77.6 FPS. This is a 37% reduction from Low settings (122.9 FPS) and a 13% reduction from Medium settings (89.6 FPS), showing that each step up in quality has a significant cost.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 Ti’s performance consistent with its synthetic benchmarks?

A: Yes, its PassMark G3D score of 12871 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1061 rank it in the 55th percentile. The measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol aligns with this mid-range positioning, struggling at 4K and only excelling at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the performance curve is steep: Low settings produce an average of 122.9 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Medium settings drop to 89.6 FPS, a 27% decrease. High settings fall further to 77.6 FPS, a 13% decrease from Medium. Ultra settings bottom out at 56.1 FPS, a 28% decrease from High. This trend illustrates a consistent penalty for each quality tier, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium. At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats but at lower absolute values. Low settings average 91.4 FPS, Medium 65.7 FPS (a 28% drop), High 57.7 FPS (a 12% drop), and Ultra 41 FPS (a 29% drop). The 1440p resolution reduces frame rates by roughly 26% to 29% compared to 1080p at the same settings. At 3840x2160, the combo struggles significantly. Low settings achieve 56.9 FPS, which is the only playable option. Medium drops to 43 FPS, High to 35.9 FPS, and Ultra to 27.6 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is substantial, with 4K Low being 38% slower than 1440p Low. The data shows that this combo is only viable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, or at 1440p with Low settings. The progression from Low to Ultra at any resolution demonstrates that the GTX 1660 Ti’s compute resources (5.437 TFLOPS FP32) are the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not fully utilized beyond 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the primary determinant of frame rates in this combo, and its specifications explain the measured results. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at lower settings, but the data shows it is overwhelmed at 4K, where even Low settings only reach 56.9 FPS. The core clock runs at 1500 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost, with 1536 shading units and 48 ROPs. The pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s are moderate figures that align with the GPU’s 55th percentile ranking. The card’s FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS is a key metric; it indicates the raw compute power available for Lockdown Protocol’s rendering tasks. The benchmarks show that this compute capacity is insufficient for Ultra settings at any resolution above 1080p, where the average frame rates fall to 41 FPS at 1440p and 27.6 FPS at 4K. The GPU’s 12 nm Turing architecture, with a die size of 284 mm² and 6,600 million transistors, does not include ray tracing cores or tensor cores, which means it relies entirely on traditional rasterization. The measured FPS data reflects this: the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with no unexpected spikes or drops. The GTX 1660 Ti’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 570X (deltaPct 0.4%) and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (deltaPct 0.8%), have similar average benchmark scores (13871 and 13821, respectively), indicating that this GPU is statistically indistinguishable from these parts. In Lockdown Protocol, the GTX 1660 Ti’s role is clear: it provides playable frame rates only at 1080p with reduced settings, and its 6 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 1440p or 4K gaming. The CPU’s Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 32 MB L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, is never the constraint; the GPU’s compute and memory limits dictate the experience.