Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination in Lockdown Protocol occupies the 1191st position out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics processor at higher resolutions, while the 12-core processor provides ample headroom for the game’s computational demands.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, drawing up to 105 W TDP. The processor features 64 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39453.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s single-thread performance is relevant for game logic and physics. The 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and PassMark single-thread score of 3469 indicate solid per-core capability. However, the multi-threaded results are where this processor distinguishes itself: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33150 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11877 demonstrate substantial parallel processing power. The 3DMark max-threads score of 10075 and 16-thread score of 9075 suggest that the processor can handle heavily threaded workloads without bottlenecking.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 5900X shows a deltaPct of 0.2% versus the AMD EPYC 4245P and 0.9% versus the Intel Core i7-13700F. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-13700 by 1%. These margins are negligible, meaning the 5900X performs on par with these alternatives. For Lockdown Protocol, the data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 161.3 FPS, which suggests that the processor can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 6601 and 4-thread score of 3588 further support the notion that even with fewer active threads, the processor delivers sufficient performance for this FPS title.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. The card includes 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 10.60 TFLOPS, and it has a TDP of 160 W.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 71st percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 27985. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti with a deltaPct of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 0.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at -0.9%. These comparisons show that the RX 6600 XT performs similarly to the GTX 980 Ti in synthetic tests, while the RTX 3070 holds a slight edge. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1804 and PassMark G3D score of 16461 provide additional context for its gaming capabilities.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p Low, the system hits 161.3 FPS, but this drops to 97.4 FPS at High settings. This 64 FPS gap between Low and High at 1080p shows that the GPU is already being taxed by graphical settings even at the lowest resolution. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s demands, but the 128-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in texture-heavy scenes. The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 161.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 120 FPS, a 25.6% reduction. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 73.9, which is 54.2% lower than 1080p Low. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU’s performance headroom remains unchanged across resolutions.

The High settings show a similar trend. At 1080p High, the system delivers 97.4 FPS. At 1440p High, this drops to 73.1 FPS, a 25% reduction. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 46 FPS, representing a 52.8% drop from 1080p High. The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor, not the CPU or memory subsystem.

Ultra settings exacerbate this GPU limitation. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 73 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 54.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 35.3 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result of 73 FPS is notable because it is lower than the 1440p High result of 73.1 FPS, indicating that the visual complexity of Ultra settings at 1080p is comparable to High settings at 1440p in terms of GPU load. The 4K Ultra result of 35.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in roughly a 25% performance loss, while scaling from 1080p to 4K results in roughly a 54% loss. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count increases geometrically. The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads are underutilized in this game, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate drops are consistent across all settings presets when resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1191st out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 27th percentile of all combos, meaning that roughly 73% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates. The rank is primarily influenced by the GPU’s performance, as the CPU’s 90th percentile ranking among all processors is significantly higher than the GPU’s 71st percentile.

The ranking suggests that the RX 6600 XT holds back the 5900X in this title. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, would likely achieve similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as their performance deltas are within 1%. Conversely, pairing the 5900X with a more powerful GPU would likely move this combination significantly higher in the rankings.

The combo’s position in the lower-middle tier is consistent with its measured FPS. At 1080p High, the system achieves 97.4 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional for a competitive FPS. At 1440p High, the 73.1 FPS result is adequate for most players, but the 46 FPS at 4K High is below the smoothness threshold. The rank of 1191 out of 1637 reflects the GPU’s inability to push high frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong synthetic scores do not translate into a top-tier gaming experience in this specific title.

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. For 1080p gaming, the Low preset delivers 161.3 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found in gaming monitors. The Medium preset at 114.1 FPS still provides a smooth experience for high-refresh displays, while the High preset at 97.4 FPS is acceptable for 100 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 73 FPS is playable but does not take full advantage of high-refresh displays.

At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 120 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset at 82.9 FPS offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, suitable for 75 Hz or 85 Hz displays. The High preset at 73.1 FPS is playable on standard 60 Hz monitors but may cause noticeable frame drops in fast-paced scenes. The Ultra preset at 54.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, only the Low preset at 73.9 FPS provides a playable experience, though it may still exhibit occasional dips. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is borderline, while the High preset at 46 FPS and Ultra preset at 35.3 FPS are not recommended for this GPU. The data indicates that the RX 6600 XT is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K reserved for Low settings or lower graphical fidelity.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p provides 82.9 FPS, which balances visual quality and smoothness. Alternatively, the High preset at 1080p offers 97.4 FPS for players who prioritize frame rate over resolution. The Low preset at 1080p with 161.3 FPS is the best choice for competitive players seeking maximum responsiveness. Given the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, players should consider capping their resolution at 1440p to maintain playable frame rates across all settings presets.