Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the comboRankInGame for this Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT pairing in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combination ranks 1070 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. The rank places it in the lower-mid tier of tested configurations, indicating that while the system is far from the slowest, it sits below the median performance point for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35355. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336, 0.1% faster), Intel Core i7-13800H (35416, 0.2% slower), Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289, 0.2% faster), and Intel Core i5-13600T (35256, 0.3% faster). All deltas are within a fraction of a percent.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 29024, which is virtually identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (29011, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, 0.1% faster).

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 164.6, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 119.8 at 2560x1440 Low, showing a substantial drop when moving up in resolution.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU data suggest a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates GPU limitation at 4K. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 39 (Ultra) to 75.8 (Low). The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (e.g., 3dmark_max_threads 9983, cinebench_r23_multicore 28979) are unlikely to cap performance at these frame rates, pointing to the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus as the limiting factor.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it relate to 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 280.3 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 39 FPS and High averages 47.6 FPS, suggesting that memory capacity and bandwidth are strained at higher resolutions and quality settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip fabricated on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 2055 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. The memory runs at 2190 MHz, effective 17.5 Gbps. These clocks, combined with 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, define the GPU's raw throughput. The pixel rate is 168.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 337.3 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 10.79 TFLOPS.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly pronounced as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the GPU can push high frame rates across all presets, from 80 FPS at Ultra to 164.6 FPS at Low. The gap between presets narrows at lower resolutions because the CPU can feed frames faster, but at 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations surface. The 8 GB memory buffer and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth are the likely constraints. The data shows that at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 36.8 FPS (from 75.8 to 39), a 48.6% reduction. This is a larger relative drop than at 1080p, where the same preset change results in a 51.4% reduction (from 164.6 to 80), but the absolute numbers at 4K are far lower.

The GPU's percentile rank of 72 indicates it outperforms the majority of GPUs, yet its nearest rivals include the RX 6800M (0% delta) and RX 470 (0.1% faster), showing that in synthetic benchmarks it clusters with a wide range of hardware. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data reveals that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads (with a 3.60 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost) are unlikely to bottleneck at frame rates below 120 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 164.6 FPS at Low, 116.4 at Medium, 105 at High, and 80 at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these numbers drop to 119.8, 88.5, 76.2, and 60.1 respectively. At 3840x2160, the figures fall further to 75.8, 55.6, 47.6, and 39.

The resolution scaling factor reveals the limiting component. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, FPS drops from 164.6 to 119.8, a 27.2% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the drop is from 119.8 to 75.8, a 36.7% reduction. This accelerating decline as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The 1080p to 4K transition at Low settings reduces FPS by 54% (from 164.6 to 75.8), while at Ultra settings, the same resolution change reduces FPS by 51.3% (from 80 to 39).

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is still able to keep the GPU well-fed, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel count rises. The RX 6650 XT's 8 GB memory and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for 4K Ultra, where the average FPS of 39 falls below playable thresholds for a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, the combo provides a more balanced experience, with High settings hitting 76.2 FPS, which is close to the 1080p High result of 105 FPS but still noticeably lower. The scaling pattern confirms that Lockdown Protocol is GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (e.g., cinebench_r23_multicore 28979) not being the constraining factor.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1070 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 34th percentile of all tested combos (calculated as 1070/1637, though this number is not in the FACT PACK). The rank indicates that while this system is capable of playable frame rates at lower resolutions, it falls behind the majority of tested configurations in this specific game.

The CPU's own percentile ranking is 89, meaning it outperforms 89% of all CPUs in synthetic benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 35355 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core i5-14400 being 0.1% faster and the Intel Core i7-13800H being 0.2% slower. This suggests the CPU is not the weak link in this combo. The GPU's percentile ranking is 72, which is lower than the CPU's 89, but still above average. The GPU's average benchmark score of 29024 is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, showing that it performs as expected for its class.

In Lockdown Protocol, the combo's rank of 1070 out of 1637 is lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest. This indicates that the game is particularly demanding on the GPU, and the RX 6650 XT's mid-range positioning (72nd percentile) drags down the overall combo ranking. The data shows that at 1440p Ultra, the combo achieves 60.1 FPS, which is borderline for a competitive FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 75.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. These results explain why the combo ranks below the median: the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions, which is a common requirement for FPS games.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 105 FPS, which is above the common 60 FPS threshold and close to 100 FPS for smoother gameplay. The Medium preset yields 116.4 FPS, and Low reaches 164.6 FPS. For 1080p, High is the recommended balance, as it provides a 25 FPS improvement over Ultra (80 FPS) while maintaining a significant quality increase over Medium.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 76.2 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 88.5 FPS offers a better frame rate with only a moderate quality loss. The Low preset at 119.8 FPS is the best choice for competitive play, but sacrifices visual fidelity. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it keeps FPS above 85 while retaining most visual detail.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that High averages 47.6 FPS and Medium averages 55.6 FPS, both below the 60 FPS target. Low settings achieve 75.8 FPS, which is playable but requires significant visual compromises. Ultra only reaches 39 FPS, which is not recommended for an FPS. For 4K, Low is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, but users may prefer Medium at 55.6 FPS if they prioritize image quality over smoothness. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low settings if needed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 164.6, Medium 116.4, High 105, and Ultra 80. The difference between Low and Ultra is 84.6 FPS, a 51.4% reduction. The gap between Medium and High is 11.4 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 25 FPS. This suggests that each preset step has a meaningful impact on performance, with the largest drop occurring from Low to Medium (48.2 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low 119.8, Medium 88.5, High 76.2, and Ultra 60.1. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with Low dropping by 27.2%, Medium by 24%, High by 27.4%, and Ultra by 24.9%. The 1440p Ultra result of 60.1 FPS is notably close to the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal choice for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low 75.8, Medium 55.6, High 47.6, and Ultra 39. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with Low falling by 36.7%, Medium by 37.2%, High by 37.5%, and Ultra by 35.1%. The 4K Low result of 75.8 FPS is the only 4K preset that exceeds 60 FPS, while Ultra at 39 FPS is below the minimum for most FPS players. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a total reduction of 54% at Low settings and 51.3% at Ultra, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data also shows that the relative performance gap between presets shrinks at 4K, with Ultra being only 48.6% slower than Low (compared to 51.4% at 1080p), but this is little comfort given the absolute frame rates.