Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB delivers a mid-pack result in Lockdown Protocol, ranking 883rd out of 1,637 tested combos. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 23,794) and the GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 322.3 GB/s bandwidth produce playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra drops to 42.5 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and the combo’s standing relative to other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent reduction as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 193.5 at 1920x1080 to 142.3 at 2560x1440 and 94.9 at 3840x2160. Medium settings follow a similar pattern: 141.5, 101.8, and 66.2. High settings yield 120.4, 91.2, and 57. Ultra settings produce 90.8, 67.8, and 42.5. The near-uniform drop across all presets indicates that the frame rate is primarily limited by the graphics pipeline’s ability to fill pixels, not by the CPU’s processing power. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to reach 193.5 FPS on Low, but at 4K the GPU’s rendering load dominates.

The scaling pattern is consistent: the 4K average is roughly half of the 1080p average for every preset. For example, Low goes from 193.5 to 94.9, Medium from 141.5 to 66.2, High from 120.4 to 57, and Ultra from 90.8 to 42.5. This halving effect is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels quadruples from 1080p to 4K but the frame rate only halves, suggesting that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The CPU’s role becomes less significant as resolution climbs, because the workload shifts from geometry and draw calls to pixel shading and memory access.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB features a boost clock of 3130 MHz, a game clock of 2530 MHz, and a base clock of 1700 MHz. Its memory runs at 2518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective, delivering 322.3 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s performance is average, as its percentile rank is 50. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 42.5, the lowest of all tested settings, indicating that the GPU’s memory subsystem is stressed at that resolution. At 1080p, the GPU can deliver 193.5 FPS on Low, showing that it is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, where the highest preset still yields 90.8 and 67.8 FPS respectively. However, at 4K Ultra, the combination of 8 GB VRAM and 322.3 GB/s bandwidth appears to be insufficient to maintain a smooth frame rate. The GPU’s 128-bit memory bus is a notable constraint; with only 8 GB of GDDR6, the effective bandwidth is 322.3 GB/s, which is modest for 4K rendering. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution, but the 4K Ultra result of 42.5 FPS suggests that the memory capacity or bandwidth is the primary limiting factor at that extreme setting.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It has 32 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory. Its benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core 23,794, single-core 3,359, and Passmark multithread 27,988. The CPU’s percentile rank is 86, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the FPS scales with resolution. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 193.5 FPS, which is a high frame rate that many CPUs would struggle to achieve.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this FPS title, which likely does not heavily utilize more than a few threads. The high single-thread score of 3,359 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in games. The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database are within 0.3% of its average score of 29,774, but that metric is not game-specific. In this game, the CPU’s contribution is evident at 1080p, where the frame rate reaches 193.5 on Low, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 883rd out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The CPU’s strong benchmark standing (86th percentile) is offset by the GPU’s median position (50th percentile), which explains why the overall rank is not higher. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 322.3 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the limiting factors at 4K, while the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread design with a 4.80 GHz boost clock is capable of sustaining high frame rates at 1080p. With 882 combos ranking higher and 754 ranking lower, this configuration sits just below the median of all tested systems.

The disparity between CPU and GPU performance is clear: the CPU is in the top 14% of all CPUs, while the GPU is exactly at the 50th percentile. This imbalance suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, and that a more powerful GPU would likely improve the combo’s rank significantly. The measured FPS data supports this, as the frame rates at 4K are relatively low, and even at 1440p Ultra the average is only 67.8 FPS. The combo’s rank of 883 out of 1,637 reflects this GPU-bound nature.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 193.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 141.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 120.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 90.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 142.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 101.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 91.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 67.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 94.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 66.2 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 57 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 42.5 |

The table shows a clear hierarchy: lower settings yield higher FPS at every resolution, and higher resolutions reduce FPS for each setting. At 1080p, the range from Low to Ultra is 193.5 to 90.8, a difference of 102.7 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 142.3 to 67.8, a difference of 74.5 FPS. At 4K, the range is 94.9 to 42.5, a difference of 52.4 FPS. The relative impact of settings is consistent across resolutions, with Ultra typically delivering about half the FPS of Low. This consistency indicates that the game’s settings scale uniformly, and that the GPU’s performance is the primary driver of frame rate changes.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $249, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Q: How does this combo rank in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 883rd out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High delivers 120.4 FPS, while Ultra delivers 90.8 FPS. High offers a strong balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck?

A: At 1080p, the CPU can push 193.5 FPS on Low, so the GPU is not limiting. At 4K, the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 322.3 GB/s bandwidth likely limit performance, as seen in the 42.5 FPS at Ultra.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s and an effective memory speed of 20.1 Gbps.

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p, High is recommended as it delivers 120.4 FPS while retaining visual quality. Ultra at 90.8 FPS is also playable, but the 29.6 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the quality increase for all users. At 1440p, High provides 91.2 FPS, which is smooth, but Medium offers 101.8 FPS for a higher refresh rate; the choice depends on whether frame rate or visual fidelity is prioritized. At 4K, Low is the only preset that reaches 94.9 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. Medium at 66.2 FPS is acceptable for those who prefer higher quality, but High at 57 FPS and Ultra at 42.5 FPS are below the threshold for fluid motion. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring Low settings to maintain a high frame rate.