Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 7 5700G with the Radeon RX 6650 XT produces a curious split in Lockdown Protocol: the CPU is a Zen 3 octa-core that ranks in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards. The benchmark data shows a system that can push past 165 FPS at 1080p Low but drops to 34.6 FPS at 4K Ultra — a range that reveals where the bottleneck shifts as resolution climbs. This analysis examines the measured frames across twelve configurations, interpreting what the numbers imply about component roles and practical settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but not uniform across settings, which tells a clear story about the limiting component. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 165.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 122 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 79.1 FPS at 3840x2160 — a decline of 26.2% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 35.2% from 1440p to 4K. This pattern suggests the GPU is increasingly stressed as pixel count grows, but the CPU still has headroom at 1080p.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more punishing: 78.2 FPS at 1080p, 55.7 FPS at 1440p, and 34.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28.8% and 37.9% respectively, indicating that the graphics card's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become significant constraints at higher resolutions with maxed-out detail. The Radeon RX 6650 XT's boost clock of 2635 MHz can only compensate so much when the pixel workload quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

Medium settings show a middle ground: 118.2 FPS at 1080p, 88.6 FPS at 1440p, and 53.6 FPS at 4K. The incremental gaps between resolutions are consistent, hinting that neither the CPU's 8 cores nor the GPU's 2048 shading units fully dominates — instead, the combination scales predictably until Ultra settings introduce heavier shading and memory pressure. The data implies that for 4K gaming, this pairing is best suited to Low or Medium presets, as the 4K High average of 48.4 FPS is playable but marginal, while 4K Ultra dips below 35 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and single-core score of 2930 indicate a strong all-rounder, but the 16 MB of L3 cache is modest by modern standards. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears most critical at 1080p Low, where the 165.3 FPS average suggests the processor is keeping up with the GPU's output — the GPU's passmark G3D score of 17166 and the CPU's passmark multithread score of 24419 both point to balanced throughput.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the 5700G's average benchmark score of 25626 is within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485) and 0.5% of the Intel Core 5 210H (25490). The deltaPct values of 0.4% and 0.5% against the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532) and Core 5 210H respectively show the 5700G is effectively neck-and-neck with those parts in synthetic tests. In gameplay, the CPU's 16 threads likely prevent bottlenecking in Lockdown Protocol's FPS scenarios, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls — the 1080p Low result of 165.3 FPS indicates the CPU is not the primary limiter there.

However, the 5700G's PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) could theoretically constrain the RX 6650 XT, which supports PCIe 4.0 x8. The measured data does not show a catastrophic penalty, but the 4K Low result of 79.1 FPS versus 1440p Low's 122 FPS suggests the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting at higher resolutions, with the CPU's role diminishing. The passmark physics score of 999 and single-thread score of 3283 are solid, reinforcing that the CPU can handle game logic and physics without dragging down frame rates in less GPU-bound scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the Navi 23 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its game clock of 2410 MHz and boost clock of 2635 MHz are high for the segment, translating to a pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s. The GPU's average benchmark score of 29024 places it in the 72nd percentile, with nearest rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (29011, deltaPct 0.0%) and AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, deltaPct 0.1%) showing it is statistically tied with those parts.

The GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the 34.6 FPS average is a clear sign that the 8 GB VRAM buffer and 128-bit memory interface are overwhelmed — the 280.3 GB/s bandwidth cannot feed the shading units fast enough at that resolution. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 165.3 FPS average demonstrates the GPU's raw compute is sufficient when memory pressure is low. The FP32 throughput of 10.79 TFLOPS is respectable, but Lockdown Protocol's Ultra preset likely demands more than this card can deliver at 4K.

The measured FPS deltas between settings at the same resolution further illuminate the GPU's behavior. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 165.3 to 118.2 FPS (a 28.5% reduction), then to 105.6 FPS at High, and finally 78.2 FPS at Ultra. This progressive decline is characteristic of a GPU that is capable but not overprovisioned — each settings tier adds shading and texture complexity that directly impacts the frame rate. The 4K Ultra result of 34.6 FPS, compared to the 4K Low of 79.1 FPS, shows a 56.3% performance loss from the lowest to highest preset, which is a significant penalty but not unexpected for a mid-range card at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60 FPS or higher?

A: At 1080p, all four settings presets exceed 78 FPS, with Low reaching 165.3 FPS. At 1440p, Low (122 FPS), Medium (88.6 FPS), and High (75.7 FPS) all stay above 60, but Ultra drops to 55.7 FPS. At 4K, only Low (79.1 FPS) and Medium (53.6 FPS) come close, with High at 48.4 FPS and Ultra at 34.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 25626 is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706), 0.4% higher than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532), 0.5% higher than the Intel Core 5 210H (25490), and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485). These deltaPct values are negligible, making the 5700G statistically comparable to all four.

Q: Is the GPU's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K Ultra averages 34.6 FPS and 4K High averages 48.4 FPS, suggesting the 8 GB buffer is a limiting factor at that resolution. The 128-bit bus and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain the texture and geometry loads of higher presets, so 4K is only viable at Low settings (79.1 FPS) or Medium (53.6 FPS) if 60 FPS is not required.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Low (165.3 FPS) is 111.3% faster than Ultra (78.2 FPS). At 1440p, Low (122 FPS) is 119% faster than Ultra (55.7 FPS). At 4K, Low (79.1 FPS) is 128.6% faster than Ultra (34.6 FPS). The gap widens with resolution, confirming the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1088 out of 1637 total combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower third of tested systems. This ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components, with the CPU in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 72nd percentile of their respective categories.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the 165.3 FPS average suggests the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU. At 4K Ultra, the 34.6 FPS result indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The data does not show a clear CPU bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1088 out of 1637 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 33rd percentile overall — meaning roughly two-thirds of tested combos perform better in Lockdown Protocol. This rank is somewhat lower than the individual component percentiles (CPU at 83rd, GPU at 72nd) would suggest, implying that the combination's performance is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher settings and resolutions. The data supports this interpretation: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 165.3 FPS, which is competitive, but at 4K Ultra, the 34.6 FPS result is far below what a top-tier pairing would deliver.

The rank of 1088 out of 1637 also reflects the CPU's integrated graphics heritage — the Ryzen 7 5700G is a Cezanne APU, and while it has a Radeon Vega 8 iGPU, the discrete RX 6650 XT does the heavy lifting. The measured data shows the combo is not a high-end performer, but it is not at the bottom either. The 4K Low result of 79.1 FPS indicates that with appropriate settings, this combo can handle 4K gaming, just not at high detail levels. Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver smooth frame rates across most presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to Low settings as the only preset that maintains 60+ FPS across all three resolutions: 165.3 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 79.1 FPS at 4K. For players prioritizing frame rate, Low is the clear choice, especially at 4K where it is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium settings offer a good balance at 1080p (118.2 FPS) and 1440p (88.6 FPS), but at 4K the 53.6 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal option for high-refresh displays.

High settings are viable at 1080p (105.6 FPS) and 1440p (75.7 FPS), but at 4K the 48.4 FPS average is playable but not smooth. Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p (78.2 FPS) for those who want maximum visual fidelity, as 1440p Ultra (55.7 FPS) and 4K Ultra (34.6 FPS) both fall below playable thresholds for most competitive FPS players. The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS experience, 1080p High or 1440p Medium are the optimal choices, while 4K requires dropping to Low to maintain smooth performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 165.3 on Low to 78.2 on Ultra, with Medium at 118.2 and High at 105.6. The 1080p results show the widest spread, with a 87.1 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets, indicating the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the averages are 122 FPS (Low), 88.6 FPS (Medium), 75.7 FPS (High), and 55.7 FPS (Ultra), with a spread of 66.3 FPS. The 1440p numbers suggest a more balanced load, where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus start to matter but the 280.3 GB/s bandwidth still holds up.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 79.1 FPS (Low), 53.6 FPS (Medium), 48.4 FPS (High), and 34.6 FPS (Ultra), with a spread of 44.5 FPS. The 4K results reveal the GPU's limitations most starkly — even at Low settings, the card cannot exceed 80 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below 35 FPS. The min and max FPS fields are null in the data, so only average frame rates are available, but the trend is clear: this combo scales poorly to 4K Ultra, while 1080p Low offers the best frame rate at 165.3 FPS. The measured data provides no information on frame pacing or 1% lows, so conclusions must rely on averages alone.