Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT pairing in Lockdown Protocol presents a compelling case of component balance. The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings reveals a system where the load shifts decisively from one component to the other as graphical demands change. This analysis explores those shifts, using only the provided benchmark results and hardware specifications.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, showing that the game becomes progressively more GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 236.5 at 1920x1080 to 173.9 at 2560x1440, a drop of 62.6 FPS. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 110.1, representing a 126.4 FPS difference from the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The average FPS at 1080p is 109.7, which falls to 77.6 at 1440p, and then to 51.5 at 4K. This represents a 58.2 FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K, a 53% decrease. The data suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU’s rendering workload becomes the primary bottleneck, especially at 4K where the RX 7800 XT’s 16 GB of memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are fully engaged. The game’s FPS is clearly resolution-sensitive, with the most significant performance penalty occurring between 1440p and 4K, where the pixel count nearly doubles.

GPU Role

The GPU’s specifications are central to understanding these results. The Radeon RX 7800 XT has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 51.5, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider smooth. This suggests that the GPU’s raw compute power, measured at 37.32 TFLOPS FP32, is strained by the game’s highest settings at that resolution. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for handling high-resolution textures. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is stark: 110.1 FPS versus 51.5 FPS. This 58.6 FPS gap is larger than at any other resolution, highlighting how the GPU’s shading units and ROPs are tasked with progressively more work as settings increase.

The GPU’s 96 ROPs and 240 TMUs are responsible for pixel output and texture filtering. At 1080p Low, the 236.5 FPS average demonstrates the GPU is not the constraint. However, as resolution and settings rise, the GPU’s pixel fill rate and texture rate become the deciding factors. The benchmark results imply that the RX 7800 XT is a capable 1440p performer, with a 108.1 average at High settings, but 4K gaming requires settings adjustments to maintain high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing achieves a rank of 613 out of 1637 total combos. This places it in the top 37% of all tested systems, a solid but not top-tier position. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 86, and the GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 76. When combined, these parts perform in a way that suggests they are well-matched, but the overall rank indicates that other pairings offer higher performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 29774, while the GPU’s is 32619. The combo rank reflects the combined performance in Lockdown Protocol, which is not perfectly correlated with synthetic benchmarks, as the game’s engine has its own unique hardware demands. The rank of 613 implies that there are 612 other combinations that deliver higher average FPS in this specific game, meaning there is room for improvement if maximizing frame rates is the primary goal.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 236.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Is this combo capable of smooth 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 69.3, which is playable. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 51.5, indicating that 4K Ultra is not a smooth experience.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 142.9 at 1080p to 69.3 at 4K, a reduction of 73.6 FPS.

Q: What is the boost clock of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT?

A: The boost clock is 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz.

Q: How many cores does the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT have?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in the database for this game?

A: The combo ranks 613 out of 1637 tested combinations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT’s role is to feed the GPU with data, and its performance is most critical at lower resolutions and settings. With 8 cores and 16 threads, and a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, the CPU has substantial processing power. The single-thread performance, indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959, is vital for game logic and frame pacing. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 236.5 suggests the CPU is handling the game’s draw calls efficiently, allowing the GPU to run at its maximum potential. The CPU’s L3 cache of 32 MB helps with game data access, reducing latency.

However, the CPU’s influence wanes as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU’s role is less prominent. The data shows that the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K is much larger than the difference between the CPU’s multi-threaded scores, such as the cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794. This indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is sufficient for this game, as the GPU’s own memory bandwidth is much higher. The benchmark results suggest that the 5800XT is a strong pairing for the RX 7800 XT, providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p and 1440p, which are the resolutions where this combo is most effective.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, all settings are playable, but the High preset at 142.9 FPS offers a good balance between visual quality and speed. For a competitive edge, Low at 236.5 FPS provides the highest frame rate. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 108.1 FPS is the best choice for a smooth experience, while Medium at 124.5 FPS is also a strong option. The Ultra preset at 77.6 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 69.3 FPS is the highest quality setting that maintains a frame rate close to 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 77.6 FPS is a viable alternative for slightly higher performance. The Ultra preset at 51.5 FPS is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset at 110.1 FPS is the best for maximum performance at 4K, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The data indicates that High settings at 1440p provide the best overall experience, balancing visual quality and performance, with the 108.1 FPS average being sufficiently above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 236.5 FPS average
• Medium: 165.1 FPS average
• High: 142.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 109.7 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 173.9 FPS average
• Medium: 124.5 FPS average
• High: 108.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 77.6 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 110.1 FPS average
• Medium: 77.6 FPS average
• High: 69.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 51.5 FPS average

The data shows a consistent trend: for each resolution, the FPS decreases as settings increase. The largest delta between Low and Ultra is at 1080p, with a difference of 126.8 FPS. At 1440p, the delta is 96.3 FPS, and at 4K, it is 58.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s workload scales more significantly with settings at lower resolutions, where the CPU can keep up. The minimum and maximum FPS were not recorded, so the average is the sole metric for comparison. This breakdown allows for precise selection of settings based on resolution and desired performance.