Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol CPU/GPU Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 6600

This combination places in the 1341st position out of 1637 tested hardware combos for Lockdown Protocol, putting it in the lower-mid tier of the database. The pairing of AMD's 8-core Ryzen 7 5700 with the RX 6600 delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the Ultra preset at higher resolutions pushes the system past its comfort zone. The data shows a system that is consistently GPU-limited at higher settings, with the CPU having headroom to spare in most scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosting up to 4.60 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture chip, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, scores an 84th percentile rating across all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27220. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 27043, putting the Ryzen just 0.7% ahead; the Intel Core i7-12700H and i7-1370P sit 0.8% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails by 1.2%. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title that typically relies more on GPU throughput than raw CPU muscle, this processor is more than adequate.

The Ryzen 7 5700's multithreaded performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628. Single-thread performance is respectable too, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2916. In Lockdown Protocol, the measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings suggest the CPU is not the bottleneck in most cases. At 1080p Low, the system hits 145.7 FPS average, and even at 4K Low it manages 69.8 FPS. These numbers align with a processor that has ample headroom, since the frame rate scaling between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution shows the GPU taking the brunt of the workload.

The 65W TDP and DDR4 memory support with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s make this a practical pairing for a mid-range gaming rig. The L3 cache of 16 MB is adequate for gaming workloads. The Passmark multithread score of 24303 and floating-point math score of 51427 confirm the CPU can handle physics and game logic calculations without breaking a sweat. When the GPU becomes the limiting factor, which happens at higher settings, the CPU still has resources to spare, ensuring consistent frame delivery rather than stutter from CPU starvation.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its RDNA 2.0 architecture operates with a base clock of 1626 MHz, a boost clock of 2491 MHz, and a game clock of 2044 MHz. The GPU sits at the 69th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, scores 25246, a virtual tie at 0% delta; the RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% behind, the RX 6700M is 0.2% ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti trails by 0.5%. This places the RX 6600 in a competitive mid-range tier for 1080p gaming.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 28 ray tracing cores. The FP32 throughput of 8.928 TFLOPS provides enough raw power for Lockdown Protocol's rendering demands. The 132W TDP and 300W suggested PSU make this an efficient card that doesn't require a massive power supply. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for this class of GPU, though the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is clearly the dominant factor in performance scaling. At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 145.7 FPS on Low to 66.3 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of over half. At 4K, the Ultra preset yields only 30.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The VRAM capacity likely contributes to this, as 8 GB can become strained at 4K Ultra settings in a modern FPS title. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 15096 and DirectX 12 score of 51 indicate it handles modern APIs well, but the hardware simply runs out of headroom when pushed to maximum settings at high resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear pattern: the Low preset provides the smoothest experience at every resolution, while Ultra consistently delivers the lowest frame rates. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 145.7 FPS, which is more than enough for competitive play. Medium at 1080p still offers 106.5 FPS, and High brings 90.4 FPS—both are excellent for a fast-paced FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 66.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for twitch shooting.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 106.8 FPS, Medium drops to 78.5 FPS, and High gives 64.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields only 47.3 FPS, which starts to feel sluggish for an FPS title. At 4K, the situation worsens: Low gives 69.8 FPS, Medium 51.2 FPS, High 45.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.1 FPS. The data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1080p or 1440p is the sweet spot. It maintains frame rates above 60 FPS at both resolutions while offering significantly better visuals than Low or Medium.

For competitive play where frame rate is king, the Low preset at 1080p is the clear choice, delivering 145.7 FPS. This allows for maximum responsiveness with minimal input lag. For a more balanced experience that still looks good, Medium at 1080p (106.5 FPS) or High at 1440p (64.7 FPS) provide solid options. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as even at 1080p it drops below the 70 FPS threshold that many FPS players consider the minimum for comfortable play.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1440p with high settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 64.7 FPS average at 2560x1440 with the High preset. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play?

A: The Low preset at 1080p delivers 145.7 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the dataset. This provides the fastest response time and smoothest motion for competitive scenarios.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 6600 scores 25235 on average, essentially tied with the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0% delta) and the RX 6700M (25180, 0.2% ahead). The RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% behind, and the RTX 3060 Ti is 0.5% behind.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RX 6600?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The frame rate scaling between settings at each resolution follows a GPU-limited pattern, with the CPU's 84th percentile ranking suggesting it has ample headroom for this GPU pairing.

Q: Is 4K playable with this system?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 69.8. The Medium preset drops to 51.2 FPS, High to 45.1 FPS, and Ultra to 30.1 FPS, which are below the smooth playability threshold for an FPS game.

Q: What is the system's overall ranking for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combo ranks 1341st out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the lower third of the database. This indicates it is a budget-oriented setup that can handle the game but not at maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system scales under increasing resolution load. At the Low preset, the average FPS moves from 145.7 at 1080p to 106.8 at 1440p and finally 69.8 at 4K. This represents a 26.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 34.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is relatively linear, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at Low settings.

At the High preset, the drops are more pronounced: 90.4 FPS at 1080p falls to 64.7 FPS at 1440p (a 28.4% drop) and then to 45.1 FPS at 4K (a 30.3% drop from 1440p). This pattern continues at Ultra, where 66.3 FPS at 1080p drops to 47.3 FPS at 1440p (28.7% drop) and then to 30.1 FPS at 4K (36.4% drop). The increasing percentage drops at higher settings and resolutions point to the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity becoming more strained as the workload grows.

The data clearly indicates a GPU-limited system. The CPU's performance does not scale with resolution, so the consistent frame rate reductions across resolution steps are attributable to the RX 6600's rendering capabilities. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a contributing factor at 4K, where texture data exceeds what can be efficiently cached, causing the GPU to struggle more at Ultra settings. At 1080p, the system has enough headroom that even Ultra settings remain playable, but the scaling curve shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 145.7 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 106.5 FPS, High at 90.4 FPS, and Ultra at 66.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 39.2 FPS, while the gap from Medium to High is 16.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 24.1 FPS. This indicates that the Low to Medium transition is the most costly in terms of performance, while High to Ultra has a significant impact as well.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward. Low delivers 106.8 FPS, which remains above the 100 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium achieves 78.5 FPS, High drops to 64.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47.3 FPS. The relative gaps between settings are similar to 1080p, with Low to Medium showing a 28.3 FPS drop, Medium to High a 13.8 FPS drop, and High to Ultra a 17.4 FPS drop. The system maintains playable frame rates up to the High preset at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain smooth performance. Low delivers 69.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 51.2 FPS, High to 45.1 FPS, and Ultra to 30.1 FPS. The Low to Medium gap is 18.6 FPS, Medium to High is 6.1 FPS, and High to Ultra is 15.0 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 30.1 FPS is barely above the slideshow threshold and is not recommended for any serious gameplay. The data shows that 4K is only viable at the Low preset, and even then, it offers less performance headroom than 1080p at Ultra.