Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + AMD Radeon RX 6600 — Benchmark Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 targets 1080p and 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The measured frame rates show a configuration that handles competitive settings well but struggles at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, settings scaling, and resolution behavior using verified benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. This indicates a smooth experience for most gameplay scenarios.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2901 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance of the CPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G scores 899 in 3DMark single-thread, 1494 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 3283 in PassMark single-thread. These scores are modest, indicating the CPU can handle the game's logic but may not be the primary strength.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it sufficient?

A: The RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. At 4K with Medium settings, the GPU delivers 49 FPS average, suggesting the VRAM is adequate for this game at these settings.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms a majority of the field but is not a high-end part.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of performance and quality?

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 66 FPS average, while 1080p Ultra hits 68 FPS. For higher fidelity, 1440p High is a solid choice; for maximum smoothness, 1080p Low reaches 146 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process from TSMC. It contains 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1626 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. These clock speeds are moderate, positioning the card as a mid-range option.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. This bandwidth is a limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the 128-bit bus restricts data throughput compared to wider-memory GPUs.

The RX 6600 has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also features 28 ray tracing cores, though Lockdown Protocol's performance suggests ray tracing is not heavily utilized. The pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 8.928 TFLOPS.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes apparent in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 146, indicating the GPU can push high frame rates when the load is light. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 32 FPS, a 78% reduction from 1080p Low. This dramatic decline points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at high resolutions, as the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to feed the render pipeline.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 63 means it outperforms most other GPUs, but the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (-0.1% delta). This suggests the RX 6600 is competitive with those parts but not a top-tier performer. The launch MSRP of 329 USD reflects its mid-range positioning, though pricing details are not discussed further.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU is built on a 7 nm TSMC process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This cache configuration is adequate for gaming, though the 16 MB L3 is smaller than some desktop parts. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel capability, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, which is a generation behind the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface.

Benchmark scores show the CPU's strengths and weaknesses. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12830.5 in multi-core and 1494 in single-core. The multi-core score is solid for an 8-core part, while the single-core score is moderate. PassMark multithread score is 24419, with single-thread at 3283. The 3DMark scores range from 899 in single-thread to 6629 in 16-thread, showing scaling across thread counts.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 79 among all CPUs, meaning it performs better than 79% of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (-0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (0.4% delta), and Intel Core i5-14400T (-0.4% delta). This places the 5700G in a competitive position against older high-end parts and newer mid-range chips.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is less pronounced than the GPU's. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 146 suggests the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. However, at 4K Ultra, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. The 8-core, 16-thread design provides ample parallelism for the game's engine, though the single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark indicates that heavily threaded workloads are not the primary concern.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2901 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 22% of all tested setups. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RX 6600, which are both mid-range parts. The CPU's 79th percentile and GPU's 63rd percentile suggest that the GPU is the weaker link, pulling the overall rank down.

Compared to other combos, this configuration is not designed for maximum settings at high resolutions. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 32, which is below the playable threshold for most competitive FPS games. At 1080p Low, the 146 FPS average is respectable, but the combo still ranks lower than setups with more powerful GPUs.

The rank of 2901 out of 3714 indicates that many other combinations outperform this one, but it also means that this combo is not at the very bottom. It sits above the lowest-performing 813 combinations, suggesting it can handle the game at reduced settings. The data shows that the combo's best performance is at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, where it can achieve high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings to use for the best experience. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 146 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play where high frame rates are critical. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 103 FPS average with a minimum of 88 FPS, providing a balance between visual quality and performance. For players who prioritize smoothness over graphics, 1080p Low is the recommended choice.

At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 107 FPS average, which is still very playable. The Medium preset drops to 76 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. The High preset at 1440p delivers 66 FPS average, which is borderline for competitive play but fine for casual sessions. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 50 FPS, which is too low for fast-paced gameplay.

For players with 4K displays, the data shows that only the Low preset (69 FPS) is viable. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering. The High preset (43 FPS) and Ultra preset (32 FPS) are not recommended for this game. The best experience for 4K is to use Low settings, though this sacrifices visual fidelity.

Overall, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 1080p, Medium is the sweet spot. For 1440p, Low or Medium are the best options. For 4K, only Low is playable. Players should prioritize frame rate over visual quality given the game's FPS nature.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 146 at Low to 68 at Ultra. The Medium preset averages 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. The High preset averages 90 FPS. This shows a smooth scaling from Low to Ultra, with a 78 FPS difference between the extremes.

At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 107 at Low to 50 at Ultra. The Medium preset averages 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. The High preset averages 66 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low preset losing 39 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 18 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at 1440p.

At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 69 at Low to 32 at Ultra. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. The High preset averages 43 FPS. The 4K results show a dramatic reduction in performance, with the Low preset barely reaching 70 FPS and the Ultra preset falling below 35 FPS. This confirms that the RX 6600 is not built for 4K gaming in this title.

The data also shows that only the Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 88 FPS and the maximum is 119 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 64 FPS and the maximum is 87 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 42 FPS and the maximum is 56 FPS. This suggests that Medium settings provide a stable frame rate with less variance compared to other presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component of this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 146 at 1080p to 107 at 1440p, a 27% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 69, a 36% reduction. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 77 FPS, or 53%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance is consistent across resolutions.

At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 103 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p, a 26% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 49, a 36% reduction. The total drop is 54 FPS, or 52%. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 90 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p, a 27% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 43, a 35% reduction. The total drop is 47 FPS, or 52%.

At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 68 at 1080p to 50 at 1440p, a 26% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 32, a 36% reduction. The total drop is 36 FPS, or 53%. The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the scaling is resolution-driven, not settings-driven. This points to the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity as the limiting factors.

The 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in Lockdown Protocol. The 8 GB VRAM is also a constraint, as higher resolutions require more memory for textures and buffers. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, does not show signs of bottlenecking, as the FPS scaling is uniform across settings. This analysis confirms that the RX 6600 is the limiting component when moving to higher resolutions.