Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol presents an interesting scaling challenge for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Radeon RX 7800 XT pairing. The measured data reveals a component balance that shifts dramatically depending on the resolution and quality preset chosen.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but not uniform, which tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 sees average frame rates fall from 232.1 FPS to 112.1 FPS, a reduction of roughly 52%. This halving of performance when pixel count quadruples suggests the RX 7800 XT is still largely in command at 1080p, with the CPU (8 cores, 16 threads, boosting to 4.60 GHz) doing its share of the work to feed those high frame rates.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more severe proportionally. The 1080p Ultra average of 110.6 FPS drops to 52.2 FPS at 4K, a 53% decline. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at these higher quality levels, as the gap between 1440p and 4K becomes more pronounced. Moving from 2560x1440 Ultra at 80.7 FPS to 3840x2160 Ultra at 52.2 FPS represents a 35% hit, while the same resolution jump at Low settings (170.8 FPS to 112.1 FPS) is a 34% decline. The consistency of these drops indicates that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth (624.1 GB/s) are being saturated in a predictable manner.

The most telling data point is at Medium settings. Here, the 1080p to 1440p drop is from 167.7 FPS to 119.3 FPS, a 29% reduction, and then to 78.3 FPS at 4K, another 34% cut. This shows that as the resolution increases, the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 3840 shading units are increasingly the primary constraint, with the CPU's role diminishing. The Ryzen 7 5700G's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s) are sufficient to avoid becoming a major bottleneck until frame rates approach the 200 FPS territory seen at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RX 7800 XT achieves a combo rank of 622 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the 62nd percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 62% of all tested pairings for this specific title. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier result, reflecting a balanced pairing that isn't at the extreme top end but is well above average.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 83, and its average benchmark score of 25626 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 25706 with a deltaPct of -0.3%. The GPU's percentile is 76, with an average score of 32619, placing it slightly below the NVIDIA P104-100 (32747, deltaPct -0.4%) and the NVIDIA T600 Mobile (32849, deltaPct -0.7%). This data suggests the combo's overall rank is slightly dragged down by the GPU, which is performing within a hair of its direct competitors, while the CPU is a relative standout. The fact that the GPU's nearest rivals are a mix of workstation and mobile parts underscores the RX 7800 XT's position in the broader market.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience is a trade-off between frame rate and visual fidelity. At 1080p, High settings at 143.6 FPS is the sweet spot for competitive play, offering a high refresh rate experience without the performance hit of Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 33 FPS (143.6 to 110.6), a 23% penalty for what is often a marginal visual gain. For players with 144Hz monitors, High is clearly the target.

At 1440p, the data points to Medium as the most balanced preset. The 119.3 FPS average at Medium is close to the 105.6 FPS at High, but the drop to Ultra (80.7 FPS) is substantial. The 38.6 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra at this resolution is a 32% hit, making Ultra a poor choice for maintaining smooth gameplay. Medium at 1440p provides a frame rate that is high enough for responsive play while still offering improved detail over Low.

At 4K, the choice is stark. High settings at 71.1 FPS is the only preset that approaches a playable 60 FPS baseline, while Ultra drops to 52.2 FPS. Low at 112.1 FPS is viable for those prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but the 58.9 FPS gap between Low and High at 4K suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra graphical work. The data clearly shows that Ultra is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p for this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured dataset reveals a predictable pattern across all settings. At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low 232.1 FPS, Medium 167.7 FPS, High 143.6 FPS, and Ultra 110.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 121.5 FPS, indicating that the CPU is well-utilized at lower settings and the GPU is the primary limiter as quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 170.8 FPS, Medium 119.3 FPS, High 105.6 FPS, and Ultra 80.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra narrows to 90.1 FPS, showing the GPU's increasing load. The drop from 1080p Low (232.1 FPS) to 1440p Low (170.8 FPS) is 61.3 FPS, a 26% decrease, which is less than the 52% drop seen when moving to 4K Low.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 112.1 FPS, Medium 78.3 FPS, High 71.1 FPS, and Ultra 52.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59.9 FPS, the smallest of any resolution. This compression of frame rates at 4K confirms that the GPU is fully saturated, and the CPU's influence on performance is minimal. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is likely sufficient, but the 256-bit memory bus and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is a significant asset for Lockdown Protocol, a modern FPS that can be memory-hungry at 4K Ultra. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, with the average FPS (52.2) falling below the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered the minimum for a smooth experience.

The GPU's clock behavior is also relevant. With a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, the card can ramp up its frequency to meet demand. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (232.1 FPS) suggests that the boost clock is being hit frequently, as the GPU is not the bottleneck and can run at higher speeds. Conversely, at 4K Ultra, the sustained load likely keeps clocks closer to the game clock of 2124 MHz, as the GPU is working at full capacity.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its role as a strong performer. Its passmark G3D score of 24176 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4157 are indicative of a card that can handle demanding titles. However, its percentile of 76 and the close deltaPct to its nearest rivals (all within 0.7%) suggest that it is not an outlier in performance but rather a solid, mainstream choice. The 60 RT cores are present for ray tracing, but their impact on this game's measured FPS is not directly quantified in the data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this combo?

A: 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides a balanced 119.3 FPS average, offering a good mix of visual quality and performance. 1920x1080 at High (143.6 FPS) is better for high refresh rate displays.

Q: Is the RX 7800 XT's 16 GB VRAM enough for 4K?

A: The measured data at 3840x2160 shows playable frame rates at Low (112.1 FPS) and Medium (78.3 FPS), indicating that 16 GB is sufficient for this game at 4K, though Ultra (52.2 FPS) is not ideal.

Q: How does this combo compare to others in the database?

A: It ranks 622nd out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper 38% of all tested pairings.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings?

A: Only at 1080p, where it achieves 110.6 FPS. At 1440p (80.7 FPS) and 4K (52.2 FPS), the performance drop makes Ultra less desirable than High or Medium.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU?

A: At 1080p Low, the 232.1 FPS average suggests the CPU is keeping up, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU's 83rd percentile score indicates it is a capable partner.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP is 499 USD.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G plays a supporting role that becomes less critical as resolution increases. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, this CPU is well-equipped for modern gaming. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide ample single-thread performance for game logic and physics, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2930 and 3DMark single-thread score of 899.

The CPU's benchmark results show it is a strong performer in its class. Its average benchmark score of 25626 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its score, indicating a tightly contested field. The multicore performance, highlighted by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and Passmark multithread score of 24419, ensures that background tasks and game thread scheduling are handled efficiently.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 232.1 FPS average is likely near the CPU's limit for this title. The drop to 170.8 FPS at 1440p Low is a 26% reduction, which is less than the 52% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low. This pattern suggests that the CPU is less of a factor as the GPU load increases. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s) are adequate for feeding the GPU, but the PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) could theoretically limit data transfer rates compared to newer Gen 4 or Gen 5 platforms, though the measured FPS data does not indicate a major issue.