Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable but not exceptional experience in Lockdown Protocol, ranking in the 23rd percentile of tested configurations. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: This configuration ranks 1258 out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 154.9, achieved with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its average benchmark score of 24673 is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-1360P, which is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which is 0.3% faster.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The Radeon RX 5700 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: At which resolution does the system fail to maintain a 60 FPS average on High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate drops to 48.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The average FPS drops from 112.5 on Low to 56.3 on Ultra at 2560x1440, a significant reduction of 56.2 FPS due to increased graphical load.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing in a challenging position. With a rank of 1258 out of 1637 combos, the system sits in the 23rd percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This indicates that while the hardware is capable of running the game, a substantial majority of other tested CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates. This rank reflects the balance between the 8-core CPU and the older GPU architecture.

The CPU’s performance is a strong point. Its average benchmark score of 24673 puts it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i7-1360P (24627) and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24605) being virtually indistinguishable in synthetic tests. However, the GPU tells a different story. With an average benchmark score of 24731, it sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile and Intel Arc A350M, indicating a mid-range standing. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a lower-percentile GPU creates a bottleneck that prevents the system from climbing higher in the game-specific rankings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves 98.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate falls to 69.1 FPS, a 29.6% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average FPS plummets to 48.4, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is saturated by the increasing pixel count.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. On Low, the frame rate drops from 154.9 at 1080p to 74.6 at 4K. The scaling suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700X3D has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the RX 5700 XT's compute and memory resources are exhausted as resolution increases. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p, but they become a constraint at 4K, where the game's demands on texture memory and fill rate increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results show a system that can handle 1080p gaming with ease but struggles at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 154.9 FPS, providing a highly responsive experience. Medium settings still deliver 114.2 FPS. High settings produce 98.1 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 74.3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates become more moderate. The Low preset is still very playable at 112.5 FPS. Medium drops to 80.6 FPS, and High falls to 69.1 FPS. The Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS line with an average of 56.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. The Low preset is the only one to maintain a playable frame rate, averaging 74.6 FPS. Medium drops to 53.4 FPS, High to 48.4 FPS, and Ultra becomes difficult to play at 33.5 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the decisive component in this pairing's performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is a critical resource. In Lockdown Protocol, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is stark, with frame rates dropping from 154.9 to 74.3. This 80.6 FPS gap indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by higher graphical fidelity.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. With a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, the card is running at its designed limits. The memory clock of 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective, provides the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the data shows the GPU cannot keep up, as the average FPS on High (48.4) falls below the 60 FPS target. This is a clear sign that the GPU's 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for the resolution's demands. The card's 68th percentile ranking versus all GPUs and its proximity to mobile parts like the NVIDIA RTX A5060 Mobile underscore its mid-range status in 2024.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings balance is found at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This configuration delivers an average of 98.1 FPS, which is high enough to fully utilize a 144Hz monitor and provides a significant visual improvement over the Medium preset's 114.2 FPS. The jump to Ultra yields 74.3 FPS, which is a 24.3% performance loss for a marginal increase in visual quality, making it a less efficient choice.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers 80.6 FPS, which is smooth and playable, while the High preset at 69.1 FPS is also viable. The Ultra preset at 56.3 FPS is too close to the 60 FPS threshold to be reliable for competitive play. For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 74.6 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently playable experience. The data shows that attempting to use Medium (53.4 FPS) or High (48.4 FPS) at this resolution will result in a sub-optimal frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides a robust foundation for this system. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it is well-equipped for modern gaming workloads. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant asset, likely helping to maintain stable frame times in CPU-intensive scenarios. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance is evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a 3DMark max-thread score of 6755.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 154.9 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to reach high frame rates. The bottleneck appears when the GPU is stressed at higher resolutions. The CPU’s negligible performance difference from its nearest rivals, like the Intel Core i5-11600 (0.5% slower), means it is not holding back the system. The single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 804, is sufficient for the game's logic, allowing the GPU to be the sole limiting factor.