Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 580

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 produces a benchmark profile that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound in Lockdown Protocol, with the measured FPS data showing a clear pattern where resolution scaling and settings changes have outsized impacts on frame rates. The combo ranks 3384th out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it in the lower percentile of systems tested for this title, though the data shows distinct playable scenarios at lower resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating that the Radeon RX 580 is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 85 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p, a reduction of 23 frames per second, and then further down to 40 at 4K, representing a 53% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with the scaling curve becoming progressively steeper at higher resolutions.

At High settings, the performance trajectory mirrors this trend: 53 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p costs 14 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 14 FPS, showing a relatively linear degradation. Medium settings follow a similar path: 60 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result including a measured minimum of 24 FPS and maximum of 33 FPS.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling losses, with 40 FPS at 1080p falling to 29 FPS at 1440p and finally 19 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the RX 580's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, combined with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, cannot sustain the increased pixel throughput demanded by 1440p and 4K resolutions in this title. The 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS is particularly telling, suggesting that the GPU's 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for the rendering workload at that resolution.

The scaling behavior also reveals that the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are not the bottleneck at any resolution below 1080p, as the FPS differences between settings at each resolution are substantial enough to attribute performance variation primarily to the GPU. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on the CPU side appear adequate for feeding the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling pattern that tracks pixel count rather than CPU-bound behavior.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate for this combo occurs at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, delivering 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS. This configuration provides a smooth experience that stays above the 60 FPS threshold on average while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity for a competitive FPS title. The Low preset at 1080p offers 85 FPS, which may be preferable for players prioritizing maximum frame rates, but the Medium preset's additional visual features come at a relatively modest 25 FPS cost.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests that Low settings at 62 FPS is the only preset that achieves a playable frame rate, as Medium drops to 44 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS. The 1440p Low result indicates that the GPU can handle the resolution increase when the rendering workload is reduced, but the visual compromise is substantial. For 3840x2160, none of the measured presets deliver a consistently playable experience: Low averages 40 FPS, Medium 29 FPS, High 25 FPS, and Ultra 19 FPS.

The benchmark results indicate that High settings at 1080p, producing 53 FPS, represents a viable middle ground for users who prefer higher visual quality over the Medium preset's smoother frame rate. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p, at 40 FPS, shows diminishing returns in visual quality relative to the FPS cost, making it less recommended for this combination. The data suggests that Lockdown Protocol's Ultra preset imposes a significant rendering burden on the RX 580, with the 40 FPS result at 1080p being 13 FPS below the Medium preset and 45 FPS below the Low preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580, built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture and a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, demonstrates its age in Lockdown Protocol's demanding rendering environment. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for 1080p but becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The memory operates at 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units.

The clock speeds of 1257 MHz base and 1340 MHz boost, combined with the 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, produce the measured performance envelope. The GPU's texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s directly influence how quickly the card can fill frames, particularly at higher resolutions where more pixels require processing. The 185 W TDP and dual-slot cooling design suggest the card operates within its thermal envelope during these tests, though the 450 W suggested PSU indicates the system requires adequate power delivery.

The RX 580's benchmark scores place it at the 53rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 (deltaPct -0.1), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 (deltaPct -0.4), the AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 (deltaPct 0.5), and the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 (deltaPct 0.6). These comparisons show the RX 580 performing essentially on par with the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and GTX 1660 SUPER, though the measured FPS data in Lockdown Protocol may differ from these synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3 API support means it can run Lockdown Protocol's graphics features, but the 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS suggests the card's compute resources are stretched to their limits. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005 and PassMark G3D score of 8813 provide additional context for the GPU's overall capability, though the game-specific measurements are the most relevant for assessing Lockdown Protocol performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 580 delivers its best performance with the Low preset averaging 85 FPS, representing the highest frame rate measured across all configurations in this dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS, providing the most consistent frame pacing among the 1080p options. High settings at 1080p produce 53 FPS, while Ultra drops to 40 FPS, showing a clear hierarchy based on preset quality.

The 2560x1440 results show a significant step down: Low averages 62 FPS, Medium 44 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS and maximum of 51 FPS, High 39 FPS, and Ultra 29 FPS. The 1440p Medium result's minimum of 38 FPS indicates occasional dips below playable thresholds, though the average remains acceptable for less demanding scenarios. The 1440p Ultra result of 29 FPS is 11 FPS below the 1080p Ultra result, demonstrating the resolution penalty.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal across all presets: Low averages 40 FPS, Medium 29 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS and maximum of 33 FPS, High 25 FPS, and Ultra 19 FPS. The 4K Medium results show the narrowest frame range among all measured configurations, with a spread of 9 FPS between minimum and maximum, suggesting consistent but low performance. The 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS is the lowest measured average in the entire dataset, indicating that this resolution and preset combination should be avoided.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 85 FPS is 2.1 times higher than the 4K Low result of 40 FPS, while the 1080p Ultra result of 40 FPS is 2.1 times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS. This consistent ratio across settings suggests that the GPU's performance scales predictably with pixel count, confirming that Lockdown Protocol's rendering demands scale linearly with resolution for this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination holds the 3384th position out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower 9% of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's age and performance level relative to other tested hardware, as the CPU component is significantly more capable than the GPU in this pairing.

The Ryzen 7 5700's CPU benchmarks show it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25517, indicating strong processing capability. Its nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 25530 (deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U at 25446 (deltaPct 0.3). These scores place the 5700 in a competitive position among desktop and mobile processors, suggesting that the combo's low ranking in Lockdown Protocol is attributable to the GPU rather than the CPU.

The RX 580's 53rd percentile GPU ranking and average benchmark score of 12928 further support this analysis, as the GPU sits near the midpoint of all tested graphics cards. The combo's 3384th rank out of 3714 suggests that most other configurations in the database feature more powerful GPUs, which is expected given the RX 580's 2017 release date and end-of-life production status. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial improvements in Lockdown Protocol performance, while the CPU would not be a limiting factor in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings delivers 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS, making it the optimal balance of frame rate and visual quality among all tested configurations.

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

A: The 4K results are marginal at best, with Low settings averaging 40 FPS, Medium 29 FPS, High 25 FPS, and Ultra 19 FPS. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum of 24 FPS, indicating that 4K is only viable at the lowest settings for less demanding play.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score of 12928 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, deltaPct -0.1) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986, deltaPct -0.4), and slightly above the AMD Radeon 740M (12870, deltaPct 0.5).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 CPU bottlenecking the RX 580 in this game?

A: The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a PassMark multithread score of 24303, combined with the FPS scaling pattern across resolutions, indicate that the GPU is the limiting component rather than the CPU.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 85 FPS while Ultra settings average 40 FPS, representing a 45 FPS difference. This 53% reduction in frame rate demonstrates the significant rendering cost of Ultra preset features.

Q: How does this combo's rank in Lockdown Protocol compare to its overall hardware percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 3384th out of 3714 tested combos (lower 9%), while the CPU sits at the 78th percentile and the GPU at the 53rd percentile. This indicates that the GPU's mid-range standing drags the combo down relative to configurations with more powerful graphics cards.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename and built on TSMC's 7 nm process, provides substantial processing headroom that prevents CPU bottlenecks in Lockdown Protocol. With 8 cores and 16 threads operating at a 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock, the CPU delivers a 65 W TDP and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core ensure that game data can be accessed quickly without stalling the rendering pipeline.

The CPU's benchmark performance demonstrates its capability: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916, Geekbench multicore of 9959 and single-core of 1907, and PassMark multithread of 24303 with a single-thread score of 3296. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and 8-thread score of 5585 indicate strong multi-threaded performance that would benefit from Lockdown Protocol's utilization of multiple cores, while the single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark suggests adequate per-core performance for game logic.

The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load across resolution and settings changes. At 1080p Low, the 85 FPS result indicates the GPU can be fed with frames without CPU-induced stalls, while the 4K results show the GPU becoming the sole bottleneck. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25517, places it well above the GPU's 53rd percentile, confirming that the Ryzen 7 5700 has ample performance to support the RX 580 in this title. The PCIe Gen 3 interface with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's data transfer needs, and the 7 nm process node ensures efficient power delivery to maintain boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.