Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a wide spread of framerates in Lockdown Protocol, depending entirely on the resolution and quality preset selected. The recorded data shows this combination is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p across all settings, but struggles at 4K with higher presets. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS figures, contextualizes the combo's overall ranking, and details which component is the limiting factor at each stage.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest performance. With the Low preset, the average FPS reaches 151.9, which is the single highest figure recorded for this pairing. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 110.7 FPS, still a very comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset records an average of 94.7 FPS, while Ultra, the most demanding setting at this resolution, still maintains an average of 71.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of 80.7 FPS, demonstrating a steep performance cost for the higher visual quality, but every preset clears the playability bar.

At 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, which is a strong result. Medium follows at 77.6 FPS, and High drops to 67.8 FPS, which remains playable but with less headroom. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 54.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, marking the first point where this combo cannot maintain smooth gameplay. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 55.8 FPS, a significant gap that highlights the GPU load increase.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. Low is the only preset that clears the threshold, averaging 72 FPS. Medium averages 53.7 FPS, which is below playable. High averages 43.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32.4 FPS, the lowest figure recorded in the entire dataset. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 39.6 FPS, and the performance penalty for each step up in quality is severe. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable when visual settings are minimized.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at position 2844 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the lower portion of the overall distribution, specifically around the 23rd percentile of tested systems. The rank reflects the balanced but mid-tier nature of both components. The Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. When combined, their joint performance in this specific game lands them in a lower relative position because many tested combos feature higher-end processors or graphics cards that push the average FPS much higher.

The rank is not a measure of failure; it simply indicates that a large number of other configurations deliver higher framerates. The combo's ability to hit 151.9 FPS at 1080p Low shows it can be competitive at lower settings, but its standing among 3714 combos is dragged down by the 4K Ultra result of 32.4 FPS. The database's overall assessment positions this pairing as a capable 1080p performer and a marginal 1440p option, with 4K reserved for the least demanding presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is doing the heavy lifting in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the CPU has a more prominent role, as the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings. The jump from Low at 151.9 FPS to High at 94.7 FPS shows a 57.2 FPS drop, which is largely driven by increased GPU workload. However, the CPU still needs to feed the frames fast enough to reach the 151.9 FPS figure, indicating that the Ryzen 5 4600G is holding up its end at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU workload grows and the framerate drops accordingly. The High preset at 1440p averages 67.8 FPS, a reduction of 26.9 FPS compared to the same preset at 1080p. This shift demonstrates that the Arc B580 is becoming the limiting factor, as the additional pixel count demands more from the graphics card. The CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU's, though the 4600G still provides sufficient throughput to avoid severe bottlenecking.

At 4K, the GPU is unquestionably the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset drops to 32.4 FPS, and even Medium only manages 53.7 FPS. The CPU has far less influence at this resolution because the Arc B580 cannot render the frames quickly enough to expose any CPU limitation. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 4600G has enough headroom to drive higher framerates at 1080p, but the Arc B580's rendering capacity caps performance at higher resolutions. In short, the GPU is the primary limiter at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU and GPU are more evenly matched at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies drastically by resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination clears the 60 FPS threshold on every preset. The Ultra preset averages 71.2 FPS, which is the best visual quality available while still maintaining smooth gameplay. The database lists all four settings at this resolution as playable, with Ultra as the recommended best setting.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more selective. The High, Low, and Medium presets all clear 60 FPS, with High averaging 67.8 FPS as the best playable option. The Ultra preset falls short at 54.2 FPS, so users at this resolution should stick to High or below to maintain a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 72 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with figures of 53.7, 43.9, and 32.4 respectively. The database's verdict is clear: this combo is not suited for 4K gaming with higher quality settings. For a 1080p-focused build, this pairing delivers a solid experience across the board. For 1440p, it works with some settings reduced. For 4K, it only works with the lowest settings enabled.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average score of 17482, which is 0.1% higher than the 4600G's 17507 average. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, 0.6% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, 0.8% higher. These processors would behave similarly in CPU-bound scenarios, meaning any of them paired with the Arc B580 would produce comparable framerates in Lockdown Protocol at 1080p.

On the GPU side, the Arc B580's nearest rivals are a mix of older and newer cards. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP has an average score of 23061, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B580's 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. These GPUs would all deliver a similar FPS range in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same processor, meaning users with any of these graphics cards could expect nearly identical performance at each resolution and preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average is 151.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080, where the Ultra preset averages 71.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 54.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it averages 32.4 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which settings are playable at 3840x2160?

A: Only the Low preset is playable at 4K, averaging 72 FPS. Medium averages 53.7 FPS, High averages 43.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 32.4 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 3080 in the database?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% higher. The two GPUs are statistically very close in overall performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 2844 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database's tested systems for this game.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G or the Arc B580 the main bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 1440p. The High preset drops to 67.8 FPS from 94.7 FPS at 1080p, a 26.9 FPS reduction that reflects the Arc B580's increased rendering load at higher pixel counts.