Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a revealing performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The benchmark data shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limitations as pixel counts climb. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, examines the roles of the CPU and GPU, and contextualizes the combo’s standing among the 1,637 tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a steep performance curve that points directly at the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 159.5 FPS at 1080p to 74.9 FPS at 4K—a drop of 84.6 FPS, or roughly 53%, indicating that the rendering load at 4K is overwhelming the RX 6600 XT’s capabilities. The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets, though the absolute losses vary with the starting frame rate.

At Medium settings, the system produces 114.7 FPS at 1080p but only 55.4 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 59.3 FPS. The High preset shows a similar trajectory, falling from 98.8 FPS to 46.8 FPS, a 52 FPS decline. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, drops from 75.8 FPS at 1080p to 33.3 FPS at 4K—a 42.5 FPS loss. These consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU’s compute and memory throughput are being saturated at higher resolutions, rather than the CPU or memory subsystem holding things back.

The data implies that 1440p is the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay with this pairing. At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 115.9 FPS, which is still excellent, but High and Medium presets drop to 72.9 FPS and 84.1 FPS respectively. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra (33.3 FPS), are below the threshold for a playable experience in a competitive FPS, confirming that this combo is not designed for native 4K gaming. The scaling behavior indicates a GPU-bound scenario as resolution increases, with the CPU’s 5.30 GHz boost clock having ample headroom at lower resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s, and the GPU operates with a base clock of 1968 MHz and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, but the 4K Ultra results (33.3 FPS) suggest that memory capacity and bandwidth constraints are contributing to the performance ceiling.

The GPU’s shading units (2048) and 32 ray tracing cores provide the raw compute power, yet the FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS is modest by current standards. This explains why the 4K High preset struggles at 46.8 FPS, as the rendering pipeline is likely fill-rate limited. The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p but become stressed at higher resolutions, as seen in the proportional FPS drops.

In terms of relative standing, the RX 6600 XT’s average benchmark score of 27985 puts it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (deltaPct 0.4), which are older architectures. Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is only 0.9% ahead in average score, yet the RX 6600 XT’s performance in Lockdown Protocol at 4K suggests that real-world results can diverge from synthetic benchmarks. The GPU’s 160 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are adequate for the 1080p and 1440p results, but the data indicates that higher resolutions require more memory bandwidth than this card can provide.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700 and RX 6600 XT achieves a rank of 1188 out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is notable given the individual components’ performance percentiles. The CPU sits in the 91st percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 71st percentile, yet their combined rank suggests that the GPU holds the combo back significantly.

The delta between the combo’s rank and the CPU’s percentile is stark—the Ryzen 7 7700 is a top-tier processor, but it is paired with a mid-range GPU that cannot fully utilize its potential in this game. The rank of 1188 implies that many other combos, likely those with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs, outperform this pairing in Lockdown Protocol. This is consistent with the resolution scaling data, which shows GPU-bound behavior at higher settings.

Comparing to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468, just 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. These competitors, when paired with more powerful GPUs, would likely rank higher. The combo’s position at 1188 out of 1637 indicates that the RX 6600 XT is the limiting factor, and the data supports this conclusion: even at 1080p Low, the system only reaches 159.5 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional for a high-end CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 159.5 FPS on Low, 114.7 FPS on Medium, 98.8 FPS on High, and 75.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the GPU’s comfort zone, with even the most demanding preset exceeding 75 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 115.9 FPS (Low), 84.1 FPS (Medium), 72.9 FPS (High), and 53.8 FPS (Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, particularly at Ultra, where the frame rate falls by 22 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160), the results are 74.9 FPS (Low), 55.4 FPS (Medium), 46.8 FPS (High), and 33.3 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire dataset, showing a 42.5 FPS reduction from 1080p Ultra.

The scaling between settings at each resolution is consistent. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 83.7 FPS, while at 1440p it is 62.1 FPS, and at 4K it is 41.6 FPS. This narrowing delta at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the settings impact diminishes when the resolution itself becomes the primary constraint. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on averages, which are still sufficient to identify the performance trends.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a Zen 4 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136. In the 3DMark tests, it scores 8484 on 16 threads and 1049 on a single thread, indicating robust multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s high single-thread performance is likely a key factor in achieving the 159.5 FPS at 1080p Low. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU’s role diminishes. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across settings, which would not be the case if the CPU were the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU is likely capable of pushing even higher frame rates, but the GPU’s rendering limits cap the output.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core i9-13905H (deltaPct -0.6), which have similar average scores. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700 is competitive with these processors, but the combo’s overall rank is dragged down by the GPU. The data implies that if the RX 6600 XT were replaced with a stronger GPU, the combo’s rank would improve significantly, as the CPU has ample headroom to support higher frame rates.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers 114.7 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and smoothness. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 159.5 FPS is the best choice, while the High preset at 98.8 FPS is still playable. The Ultra preset at 75.8 FPS is acceptable for those who want the best visuals, but the drop from Medium is notable.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 115.9 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset at 84.1 FPS is a good middle ground, while the High preset at 72.9 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 53.8 FPS is borderline, and players may prefer to drop to High for smoother gameplay. At 4K, only the Low preset at 74.9 FPS is consistently playable, with Medium at 55.4 FPS and High at 46.8 FPS being marginal. The Ultra preset at 33.3 FPS is not recommended for an FPS game.

The data suggests that the best experience is achieved at 1080p with Medium or High settings, or at 1440p with Low or Medium settings. These presets provide frame rates above 80 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced gameplay. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p Low preset at 159.5 FPS is the standout choice, offering the highest measured performance in the dataset.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest average FPS is 159.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 33.3, which is the lowest recorded value in the dataset.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1188 out of 1,637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: The data shows a 72.9 FPS average at 2560x1440 High, and the consistent FPS drops across settings indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Low and 4K Low?

A: The difference is 84.6 FPS, with 159.5 FPS at 1080p Low and 74.9 FPS at 4K Low.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average score of 27985, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti has a score of 27956, a delta of 0.1%.