Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Lockdown Protocol. The data set shows a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the processor's strong multi-threaded performance provides a solid foundation. The measured frame rates reveal a clear performance hierarchy that shifts depending on the resolution and quality preset selected.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the GTX 1650 is the limiting component. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 77.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 57.5 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 38.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 26% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 33% reduction when moving to 4K. The pattern is similar at High settings, where the average drops from 44.9 FPS at 1080p to 33.1 FPS at 1440p and finally to 22.9 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior changes dramatically with the quality preset. At Ultra settings, the frame rate is already low at 1080p with 34.1 FPS, and it craters to 16 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the Ultra preset is extremely demanding, likely pushing the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units to their absolute limits. The data shows that the 4K resolution at Ultra is essentially unplayable, while 1080p at Ultra is borderline. The scaling from Medium to High settings is also notable: at 1080p, the average drops from 51.5 FPS at Medium to 44.9 FPS at High, a 13% penalty. This indicates that the GPU's 4 GB of VRAM and 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth are working hard to handle the increased texture and shader complexity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the clear performance limiter in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. The card's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest by modern standards. The benchmark results show the GPU sits in the 43rd percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile and the AMD Radeon 550X, which score within 0.4% of the GTX 1650, indicating that this card is positioned at the lower end of the performance spectrum.

The clock speeds are a key factor in the GPU's behavior. The base clock runs at 1485 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and the memory operates at 2001 MHz (or 8 Gbps effective). With 896 shading units and 32 ROPs, the card achieves a pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS is sufficient for 1080p gaming on lower presets, but the data shows it struggles at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K High is 22.9 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the 38.3 FPS average is not ideal for a competitive FPS game like Lockdown Protocol. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 35 in PassMark is notably low, confirming that it is not built for modern high-end rendering workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides a strong foundation for this combination, and the data suggests it is rarely the limiting factor. The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant asset for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data access patterns. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157. In Geekbench, it scores 10108 multi-core and 1922 single-core.

The CPU sits in the 82nd percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 24673. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which is 0.3% higher. This places the 5700X3D in a competitive position, performing similarly to these alternatives. The CPU's multi-threaded capability is reflected in the PassMark multithread score of 26318 and the integer math score of 81257. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title, the 8-core configuration ensures that background tasks and game logic do not create a bottleneck. The data indicates that even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 77.9 FPS, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The single-thread performance, while not exceptional, is adequate for the game's requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the GTX 1650 ranks 1596 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 2.5% of all combinations, which is a clear indication that this pairing is not optimized for this specific game. The low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's limited capabilities, as the CPU is a strong performer on its own. The data shows that while the processor is in the top 18% of all CPUs, the graphics card is in the bottom 57% of all GPUs. This mismatch creates a situation where the GPU is unable to leverage the CPU's full potential, especially at higher resolutions.

The ranking suggests that users looking for a better experience in Lockdown Protocol would need to pair a more capable graphics card with this processor. However, the data also shows that the system can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p on Medium and High settings, with averages of 51.5 FPS and 44.9 FPS respectively. The 4K performance is poor across all settings, and even 1440p High produces an average of only 33.1 FPS. The rank of 1596 out of 1637 is a stark reminder that this combination is suited for lower-resolution gaming rather than high-fidelity experiences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a clear picture of the performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 77.9 FPS at Low, 51.5 FPS at Medium, 44.9 FPS at High, and 34.1 FPS at Ultra. These numbers show that 1080p is the most viable resolution for this combo, with Low and Medium settings providing smooth gameplay. High is acceptable for most players, while Ultra requires a compromise on frame rate. At 2560x1440, the averages drop to 57.5 FPS at Low, 39.9 FPS at Medium, 33.1 FPS at High, and 25.1 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p resolution is playable at Low and Medium, but the frame rates at High and Ultra are marginal. At 3840x2160, the averages are 38.3 FPS at Low, 25.1 FPS at Medium, 22.9 FPS at High, and 16 FPS at Ultra. The 4K resolution is not suitable for this combination, as even Low settings fail to reach 40 FPS.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a predictable pattern. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 43.8 FPS, highlighting the significant GPU workload increase. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 32.4 FPS, and at 4K it narrows further to 22.3 FPS. This narrowing at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming more saturated, and the settings have less impact on the final frame rate. The data shows that the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM buffer is likely being exceeded at 4K, causing performance to degrade regardless of the preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 44.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

Q: Is the GTX 1650's VRAM a limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant drop in performance at 3840x2160, with the average frame rate falling to 22.9 FPS at High settings, suggesting the 4 GB VRAM is not sufficient for this resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average frame rate at 77.9 FPS, while 1080p Medium offers a good balance at 51.5 FPS.

Q: What percentile does the GPU rank in among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks in the 43rd percentile among all tested GPUs.

*Q: How many tested combos does this system outperform in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: This combination ranks 1596 out of 1637 tested combos, meaning it outperforms 41 other combinations.