Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

This combination of AMD's 8-core Ryzen 7 3700X and the Radeon RX 6800 XT places at rank 1220 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, putting it in the upper third of all configurations. The pairing demonstrates balanced performance, with the GPU's high-end RDNA 2 architecture complementing the Zen 2 CPU's solid multi-threaded foundation. Benchmark data shows this combo delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the scaling pattern reveals where each component's influence dominates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1220 out of 3714 represents the 32.8th percentile of all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol. This positioning suggests that while the hardware is capable, it sits behind a substantial portion of competing setups that leverage newer architectures. The Ryzen 7 3700X itself holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RX 6800 XT achieves an 85th percentile among all GPUs — indicating that both components are individually strong, yet the combination lands mid-pack due to the game's specific demands.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a delta of just 0.1%, the AMD EPYC 4244P also at 0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at -0.2%. These near-identical scores suggest the 3700X's 8-core, 16-thread configuration remains competitive with much newer parts in general compute. The GPU's nearest rivals show more variance: the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile sits 1.5% ahead, while the Intel Arc A550M trails by 2.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 3% behind — an unusual grouping that positions the RX 6800 XT between mobile and desktop-class competitors.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6800 XT brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory capacity is substantial for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS where textures and geometry load frequently. The GPU's clock behavior shows a base of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz — the game clock representing the expected sustained frequency during typical gaming workloads. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, which aligns well with the 256-bit bus to provide the bandwidth figure above.

The GPU's 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 20.74 TFLOPS for FP32, with FP16 reaching 41.47 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The 72 ray accelerators support DirectX 12 Ultimate features, though Lockdown Protocol's performance appears more reliant on traditional rasterization given the measured FPS patterns. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 24980 in Passmark G3D and 136875 in Geekbench Vulkan, with the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score at 3689.

The relationship between GPU specifications and in-game results becomes clear when examining resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 209 FPS average, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 53 FPS — a range that spans nearly 4x. This indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions and settings, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, though the magnitude varies by settings preset. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 26-28% across all settings: High goes from 150 to 110, Low from 209 to 177, Medium from 172 to 126, and Ultra from 113 to 82. This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count increases by 78% — the frame rate drop is less than proportional, suggesting some CPU involvement at lower resolutions.

Moving from 1440p to 4K, the drops become more severe. High settings fall from 110 to 71 FPS (a 35% reduction), Low from 177 to 115 (35% reduction), Medium from 126 to 81 (36% reduction), and Ultra from 82 to 53 (35% reduction). The consistent ~35% drop across all settings at this transition indicates the GPU is now the clear limiting factor — the RX 6800 XT's rasterization throughput is being fully utilized at 4K regardless of quality preset.

The settings-to-settings deltas at each resolution tell a complementary story. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 209 to 113 FPS, a 46% reduction. At 1440p, the spread is 177 to 82 FPS, a 54% reduction. At 4K, the spread narrows to 115 to 53 FPS, a 54% reduction as well. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, and the Ultra preset's additional load cannot be fully compensated by the hardware. The data shows that the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient even at 4K Ultra, as the game does not appear to hit memory capacity limits — the FPS drops are consistent with compute-bound behavior rather than memory swapping.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 209 FPS, Medium 172 FPS with a range of 146 to 198, High 150 FPS, and Ultra 113 FPS. All 1080p results exceed 100 FPS, making this resolution suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset's minimum of 146 FPS indicates that even during intense moments, the frame rate stays well above typical 144 Hz thresholds.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 177 FPS, Medium 126 FPS with a range of 107 to 145, High 110 FPS, and Ultra 82 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows the tightest min-max spread of all tested configurations, with only a 38 FPS difference between worst and best frames. This consistency suggests the combination of CPU and GPU handles 1440p Medium workload smoothly without significant frame-time spikes.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings still achieve 115 FPS average, Medium 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 94, High 71 FPS, and Ultra 53 FPS. The 4K Medium preset's minimum of 69 FPS is notable — it represents the lowest minimum in the entire dataset, showing that even mid-quality settings at 4K can push the hardware to its limits during complex scenes. The 4K Ultra result of 53 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for competitive play.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is capable of 60+ FPS at 4K only with Low or Medium settings, while 1440p and 1080p provide comfortable margins above 60 FPS even at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom, with an average of 172 FPS and a minimum of 146 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, the CPU delivers single-thread performance that scores 2656 in Passmark single-thread tests and 204 in Cinebench R15 single-core. Multi-threaded scores include 22458 in Passmark multithread, 2092 in Cinebench R15 multicore, and 8899 in Geekbench multicore.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache shared across all cores. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The 65 W TDP and 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die demonstrate efficient power usage relative to performance. The 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates this processor still holds its own in general compute tasks, though newer rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% ahead) and Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.2% behind) show that the 3700X is competitive but not leading.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU has headroom. The 1080p Low result of 209 FPS suggests the 8-core, 16-thread configuration can feed the RX 6800 XT adequately even at high frame rates. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a ~27% drop, which is less than the 78% pixel increase — this indicates the CPU is partially limiting at 1080p, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, evidenced by the consistent ~35% FPS drop from 1440p regardless of settings.

The CPU's single-thread performance appears sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's FPS genre demands, where low-latency input and consistent frame pacing matter more than raw core counts. The 16 threads provide headroom for background processes and streaming, though the game's engine likely scales primarily on fewer threads. The Passmark physics score of 1181 and data compression score of 296379 suggest the CPU handles physics calculations and asset loading without introducing noticeable stutter.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on measured data, 1440p offers the best balance. At 2560x1440, High settings achieve 110 FPS average, Medium reaches 126 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 82 FPS — all comfortably above 60 FPS. The 4K results are playable only at Low (115 FPS) or Medium (81 FPS), while 1080p exceeds 150 FPS but doesn't fully utilize the GPU's capabilities.

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

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 48477 places it 1.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M, and 3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This grouping shows the RX 6800 XT sits between mobile and newer desktop GPU tiers, with the RTX A1000 Mobile being the closest competitor at 1.5% higher score.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RX 6800 XT in this game?

A: The data suggests partial CPU limitation at 1080p. The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is only ~27% despite a 78% pixel increase, indicating the CPU constrains performance at lower resolutions. At 4K, the consistent ~35% drop across all settings shows the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, making the CPU less relevant at higher resolutions.

Q: What settings preset provides the most consistent frame pacing at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows the tightest min-max range in the entire dataset, with an average of 126 FPS, minimum of 107, and maximum of 145. This 38 FPS spread indicates stable frame times, making Medium the most consistent choice for competitive play at 1440p.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Low, the average is 115 FPS, and at 4K Medium it's 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS. However, 4K High drops to 71 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 53 FPS, which may feel less smooth. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient even at Ultra, as the performance drops are consistent with compute-bound behavior rather than memory capacity issues.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect the game?

A: The 3700X scores 2656 in Passmark single-thread and 204 in Cinebench R15 single-core, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. This level of single-thread performance supports high frame rates at 1080p, as evidenced by the 209 FPS Low result, though newer rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% higher average score) show that significant headroom exists in newer architectures.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play where frame rate consistency matters most, the 1080p Medium preset delivers the optimal experience. With an average of 172 FPS and a minimum of 146 FPS, this configuration maintains high refresh rates while providing better visual fidelity than Low. The 146 FPS minimum ensures the frame rate never dips below the 144 Hz threshold, making this the safest choice for fast-paced FPS action.

At 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 126 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum keeps gameplay smooth, while the 38 FPS min-max spread indicates excellent frame pacing. The High preset at 110 FPS average is also viable, but the tighter consistency of Medium makes it the superior choice for maintaining competitive responsiveness.

For 4K users, the Low preset at 115 FPS average provides the only option that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 81 FPS is playable but approaches the 60-70 FPS range during demanding scenes, as shown by the 69 FPS minimum. The High and Ultra presets at 71 and 53 FPS respectively fall below the threshold that most FPS players consider acceptable for competitive play, making them suitable only for casual or visually-focused sessions.

The Ultra preset at 1080p, with its 113 FPS average, remains viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates. However, the data suggests that Medium settings at any resolution provide the best combination of visual quality, frame rate, and consistency — with the 1080p Medium configuration offering the highest minimum FPS of all tested settings at 146 FPS. For players with high-refresh-rate displays, 1080p Medium is the clear recommendation, while 1440p Medium serves those seeking a balance between resolution and performance.