Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a clear ceiling at higher resolutions and settings. This combination ranks 924th out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The percentile positioning is consistent with the component-level scores: the CPU sits at the 86th percentile against all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 77th percentile against all graphics cards. This suggests the pairing is balanced, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other in a way that would skew the final results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 924 out of 1637 tested combinations indicates this is a mid-pack performer, not a top-tier contender. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 29774 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, with a delta of just 0.1% against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. Similarly, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 33721 is within 1.3% of the NVIDIA RTX A5000 and 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800. This tight clustering suggests that the overall game performance is largely determined by the combination’s ability to feed frames efficiently, rather than any single component’s raw dominance.

The measured FPS data confirms that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 1440p on High settings, which is a common target for competitive FPS titles. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 41.1, which is below the smooth-playability threshold for most players. The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo performs best at 1080p, where even Ultra settings hit 88.1 FPS, and Low settings reach 189.8 FPS. This distribution indicates that the system is well-suited for esports-style play at lower resolutions, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is listed at 2000 MHz, which translates to 16 Gbps effective. The GPU’s boost clock is 2581 MHz, with a base clock of 2321 MHz and a game clock of 2424 MHz. These specifications position the card as a mid-range to upper-mid-range option, and the benchmark results reflect this.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU’s raw throughput becomes the limiting factor. The measured data supports this: at 4K Low, the average FPS is 91, but at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 41.1. This 54.8% drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is the largest across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is being saturated by the higher settings. The GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 165.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1440p High, where it achieves 85.8 FPS, but not for 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 32 MB L3 cache. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794, while its single-core score of 3359 is adequate for gaming. The CPU’s percentile rank of 86 against all processors indicates it is well above average for general compute tasks.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is less demanding than the GPU’s at higher resolutions, but it still matters at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 189.8 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. However, at 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 88.1, indicating that the CPU’s single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 959) is sufficient but not exceptional. The CPU’s 16 threads and 8 cores are more than enough for this FPS title, as the game likely does not scale beyond a handful of cores. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary constraint at any resolution, as the FPS drops more steeply with settings increases than with resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 189.8 on Low to 88.1 on Ultra, with Medium at 135.3 and High at 116.3. This spread of 101.7 FPS between Low and Ultra shows that the game is highly sensitive to settings at this resolution.

At 1440p, the averages are 142.7 on Low, 100.7 on Medium, 85.8 on High, and 65.5 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 77.2 FPS, which is slightly less than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a factor. At 4K, the averages are 91 on Low, 66.9 on Medium, 58.6 on High, and 41.1 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 49.9 FPS, which is the smallest absolute drop but the largest percentage drop, confirming that the GPU is heavily loaded.

The data shows that the combo is capable of hitting 60 FPS or above at 1440p High and below, but drops below 60 FPS at 4K High. This makes 1440p the practical ceiling for a smooth experience with high visual quality, while 1080p allows for maximum frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 189.8 at 1080p to 142.7 at 1440p (a 24.8% decrease) and then to 91 at 4K (a 36.2% decrease from 1440p). This gradual decline suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases, but the CPU still has headroom.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 88.1 at 1080p to 65.5 at 1440p (a 25.7% decrease) and then to 41.1 at 4K (a 37.3% decrease from 1440p). The percentage drops are similar across settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain more constant as resolution increases, but the data shows a consistent decline, pointing to GPU saturation.

The 4K Low result of 91 FPS is notable, as it shows the GPU can handle the pixel count if settings are reduced. However, the 4K Ultra result of 41.1 FPS is the lowest measured value, and it underscores that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming with maximum details.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 116.3 FPS offers a balanced experience, providing good visual quality while staying well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 88.1 FPS is also playable, but the 28.2 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual gains for a fast-paced FPS.

For 1440p, the High preset at 85.8 FPS is the best recommendation, as it delivers smooth gameplay with solid visuals. The Medium preset at 100.7 FPS is a viable alternative for players who prioritize frame rate over graphics, while the Ultra preset at 65.5 FPS is borderline, as it dips close to the 60 FPS threshold.

For 4K, the Low preset at 91 FPS is the only setting that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 66.9 FPS is playable but close to the edge, while High at 58.6 FPS and Ultra at 41.1 FPS are not recommended for competitive play. The data suggests that players with 4K displays should either lower settings to Low or consider dropping to 1440p for a better experience. Overall, the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with High settings, where it delivers a strong balance of performance and visual fidelity.