Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS, shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is well-balanced but increasingly GPU-bound as visual fidelity and pixel count rise. The data indicates a capable pairing for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p performance, with 4K remaining a challenge for the most demanding presets.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and directly proportional to the graphics load. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 123 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a 28% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields just 59 FPS, which is 52% below the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload on the rendering pipeline increases dramatically with pixel count.

The trend is even more pronounced at the Ultra preset. Here, the system manages 90.4 FPS at 1080p, but this drops to 66.5 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 46.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are strained by the combination of maximum settings and 8.3 million pixels.

Interestingly, the Low preset shows the smallest relative drop between resolutions. The 199.6 FPS at 1080p drops to 149.8 FPS at 1440p and then to 97.3 FPS at 4K. The smaller penalty moving from 1440p to 4K (a 35% reduction) compared to the High preset (a 33% reduction) suggests that at Low settings, the CPU begins to play a more significant role. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is able to keep feeding the GPU, but the data shows that even this capable processor cannot fully eliminate the resolution penalty.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, built on the Zen 3 architecture, brings a unique configuration to the table. Its 8 cores and 16 threads operate at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The defining feature, however, is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache is designed to reduce memory latency, which is often a critical factor in FPS titles. The benchmark data shows a strong single-thread score of 884 in 3dmark and 3397 in Cinebench R23, which provides the foundation for responsive gameplay.

In this pairing, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p with lower settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 199.6 FPS, which is a 62% increase over the Ultra preset at the same resolution. This massive gap highlights that the GPU is not the bottleneck at Low settings; instead, the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls is being fully utilized. The 5800X3D's performance, which ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, ensures that frame rates remain high even when the graphics load is light.

The processor's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24063, also contribute to frame time consistency. While Lockdown Protocol may not use all 16 threads, the headroom provided by the 8-core/16-thread design prevents CPU stalls that could cause hitches. The data shows that the combination of high single-thread performance and a massive cache allows this CPU to push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can deliver at higher resolutions, confirming that the 5800X3D is not the limiting component in this system for most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use for the highest frame rates?

A: The highest average frame rate of 199.6 FPS is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For a more balanced visual experience, 2560x1440 with Medium settings still delivers a smooth 105.1 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: The system can run Lockdown Protocol at 3840x2160, but only the Low preset (97.3 FPS) and Medium preset (70 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. The High preset (59 FPS) is marginal, while the Ultra preset (46.4 FPS) falls below playable thresholds.

Q: How much does the Ultra preset cost in performance compared to High?

A: At every resolution, the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 123 FPS (High) to 90.4 FPS (Ultra), a 26.5% reduction. At 4K, the drop is even steeper, from 59 FPS to 46.4 FPS.

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

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The frame rate scales heavily with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p Low, the high frame rates (199.6 FPS) show that the CPU is capable of supporting fast rendering.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 88.6 FPS. This is a solid result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, though not quite enough for a 144 Hz display.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT's VRAM affect performance?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The drop from 70 FPS at 4K Medium to 59 FPS at 4K High suggests that the memory subsystem is being taxed, but the larger capacity prevents a catastrophic failure even at Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 806 out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper-middle tier of all configurations, which is consistent with its measured performance. The combo outperforms a majority of systems, indicating that it is a solid choice for this FPS title.

This ranking is particularly notable given the individual components' standings. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 79th percentile of all graphics cards. The combo's median placement suggests that while each part is individually strong, their combined performance in this specific game is not greater than the sum of its parts. The data implies that Lockdown Protocol is sensitive to both CPU and GPU capabilities, and this pairing provides a balanced but not exceptional experience.

The rank also reflects the fact that many other combinations, potentially with more powerful GPUs or newer CPUs, achieve higher frame rates. However, the 806th position out of 1637 means that this combo is ahead of more than half of all tested systems, making it a viable and competitive option for playing the game at high settings without requiring top-tier hardware.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features the Navi 22 chip. It operates with a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are responsible for the raw pixel pushing power, which is reflected in its pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's performance in this game is heavily influenced by its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus. The 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows a clear degradation at 4K. The frame rate at 4K Ultra (46.4 FPS) is 49% lower than at 1440p Ultra (66.5 FPS), which is a larger drop than what would be expected from pixel count alone, suggesting memory bandwidth is a constraining factor.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 13.31 TFLOPS for FP32, are put to the test in this FPS. The benchmark results show that the RX 6750 XT is a mid-range performer, ranking in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, scores just 1.3% higher on average, indicating that the RX 6750 XT provides competitive performance in its class. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern rendering techniques, which is essential for a 2024 title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. The Low preset achieves 199.6 FPS, Medium reaches 143.7 FPS, High produces 123 FPS, and Ultra yields 90.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that for competitive play, the Low or Medium presets at 1080p are ideal for maximizing refresh rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 149.8 FPS, which is still excellent for a 144 Hz monitor. The Medium preset delivers 105.1 FPS, while High produces 88.6 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 66.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but may not provide a consistently smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate display.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 97.3 FPS, making it the only 4K setting that is comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 70 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The High preset drops to 59 FPS, which is marginal, and the Ultra preset falls to 46.4 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The data shows that for 4K gaming, users must compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates with this GPU.