Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combo lands at rank 1424 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower tier of the database. This is a pairing where the GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus become the decisive factors, while the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom that the game rarely stresses. The data indicates that this system is best suited for 1080p play, where it can achieve smooth frame rates, but it struggles to maintain playability at 4K with higher settings.

FAQ

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

A: This combo ranks 1424 out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 13% of systems tested.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X compare to its closest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (score 27535) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF (score 27827, meaning the 5800X is actually 0.8% behind this rival). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (score 27708) and Intel Core i7-13700H (score 27716) by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti sits at the 55th percentile, meaning it performs better than 55% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 13925.

Q: What is the best 1080p result for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 124.6, achieved with Low settings. The lowest is 60 FPS with Ultra settings.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo averages 76.9 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 34.9 FPS, a reduction of 42 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this system?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU has a high multithreaded score of 23571 in Cinebench R23, while the GPU’s average score is 13925. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a significant drop, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the limiting component in this pairing. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves insufficient for high-resolution textures and effects in Lockdown Protocol. The GPU’s boost clock of 1770 MHz and base clock of 1500 MHz are modest by current standards, and its 1536 shading units deliver 5.437 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The data shows that this hardware cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K, with the Ultra preset yielding an average of just 30.1 FPS.

The GPU’s 12 nm process node and 6,600 million transistors place it firmly in the previous generation. Its 55th percentile ranking against all GPUs reflects this, as it sits near the middle of the pack. The measured results in Lockdown Protocol confirm this middling position. At 1440p, the GPU manages 90.4 FPS on Low, but this falls to 43.3 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are worse, with even the Low preset only reaching 58 FPS. This pattern indicates that while the GPU can handle undemanding settings, it lacks the raw fill rate and memory bandwidth to push high resolutions with detail enabled.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a strong performer that is not the bottleneck in this configuration. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide substantial compute capacity. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 32 MB of L3 cache are well-suited for gaming workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23571 in multicore and 3327 in single-core tests, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s capabilities are underutilized. The frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s 3dmark scores, such as 7586 for 16 threads and 6035 for 8 threads, suggest it can feed the GTX 1660 Ti without issue. The CPU’s 105 W TDP and AM4 socket make it a mainstream part, but its performance is more than sufficient for this game. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU load is highest relative to the GPU, the system achieves 124.6 FPS, indicating no CPU-induced frame cap.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and GTX 1660 Ti ranks 1424 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 13% of all systems tested. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits at the 55th percentile, while the CPU is in the 84th percentile. This mismatch means the system’s overall performance is dragged down by the graphics card.

The GPU’s nearest rivals help contextualize its position. The GTX 1660 Ti’s average benchmark score of 13925 is only 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 570X (score 13871) and 0.8% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (score 13812). It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K10 (score 14029) by 0.7%. These small deltas indicate that the GTX 1660 Ti is not significantly faster than older or lower-tier cards, which is reflected in its 1424th place finish. The CPU’s rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12600KF, are within 0.8% of its average score, showing that the processor is competitive, but this does not help the overall combo rank.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 124.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 90.4 FPS, a 27.5% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 58 FPS, which is 53.5% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline is typical for a GPU with limited memory bandwidth and shading power.

The High settings show a similar trend. 1080p High produces 76.9 FPS, 1440p High drops to 54.6 FPS, and 4K High bottoms out at 34.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is even more demanding, with 60 FPS at 1080p, 43.3 FPS at 1440p, and just 30.1 FPS at 4K. The consistent drop across all settings confirms that the GTX 1660 Ti cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K, and even 1440p requires lower settings to stay above 60 FPS. The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal, as its performance is consistent across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings average 124.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this system. Medium settings drop to 89.3 FPS, High to 76.9 FPS, and Ultra to exactly 60 FPS. All of these are playable, with even the most demanding preset hitting the 60 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades. Low settings average 90.4 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium averages 64.8 FPS, and High drops to 54.6 FPS. Ultra falls to 43.3 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is marginally playable. Medium averages 41.1 FPS, High drops to 34.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30.1 FPS. None of the 4K results except Low are suitable for competitive play, and even the Low preset is borderline.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience at 1080p, the High preset is the best choice, delivering 76.9 FPS with better visual fidelity than Medium’s 89.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is viable at 60 FPS, but the marginal visual gains over High may not justify the 22% performance hit. Low is unnecessary at this resolution, as even Ultra is playable.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides a good balance at 64.8 FPS. High drops to 54.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, so Medium is recommended for consistent frame pacing. Low is playable at 90.4 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 4K, the only acceptable option is Low, which averages 58 FPS. Medium at 41.1 FPS and High at 34.9 FPS are too choppy for an FPS. Ultra at 30.1 FPS is not recommended. The data shows that this combo is best used at 1080p, with 1440p possible on Medium, and 4K only viable on the lowest settings.