Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a very specific performance profile in Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics solution, particularly as resolution increases. The Arc B390, with its system-shared memory and integrated design, delivers playable frame rates only at lower resolutions and settings, while the Ryzen 5 5500 provides ample processing headroom that goes largely unused in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable performance under any setting. The Low preset yields an average of 42 FPS, which drops to 30 FPS at Medium, 26 FPS at High, and a mere 19 FPS at Ultra. The only complete frame time data at this resolution comes from the Medium preset, which records a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, 4K gaming is not a realistic option for this hardware pairing.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains limited. The Low preset achieves an average of 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings drop the average to 40 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 19 FPS loss, showing how quickly the graphics solution becomes the limiting factor as visual fidelity increases.

At 1920x1080, the system finally shows a workable range of options. The Low preset delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is the highest recorded score across all tested configurations. Medium settings produce a 63 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS, just short of the 60 FPS target, while Ultra drops to 41 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can offer a choice between two playable presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings analysis follows directly from the FPS data, identifying the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the playable threshold. The best result, Low at 42 FPS, falls 18 FPS short of the target. The database records no playable settings for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 65 FPS. This is the best playable configuration, as Medium falls to 46 FPS and cannot meet the threshold. The 5 FPS margin above 60 is thin, so users should expect occasional dips below the target in dense scenes.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the most demanding configuration that stays playable, averaging 63 FPS. This is the recommended balance for this resolution, as it provides a 3 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 88 FPS offers more headroom, but the Medium preset's visual improvements come at a modest cost in frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets makes the division of labor clear. This game, at these settings, is overwhelmingly GPU-bound with the Intel Arc B390 installed. The evidence is in the frame rate drops as resolution increases, which is the classic symptom of a graphics-limited system.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is severely overloaded. The jump from Low to Medium costs 12 FPS, and Medium to High costs another 4 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 19 FPS, represents a 55% reduction from Low, showing that the integrated GPU simply cannot handle the pixel throughput required at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with less severity. The 65 FPS at Low drops to 46 FPS at Medium, a 29% reduction. The Ryzen 5 5500's processing power is sufficient to feed the GPU at these settings, as evidenced by the fact that lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p at Low settings only increases performance from 65 to 88 FPS, a 35% gain. If the CPU were the bottleneck, this resolution change would produce a much smaller difference.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to play a slightly larger role. The 88 FPS at Low settings suggests the system is approaching a balance point, but the GPU still dominates. The 25 FPS difference between Low and Medium at 1080p, compared to the 19 FPS difference at 1440p, indicates that the GPU workload is still the primary constraint. The Ryzen 5 5500, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has more than enough throughput for this game's demands; the recorded data shows the Arc B390 is the limiting component at every resolution and preset combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for what this hardware pairing is capable of. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, the closest performers are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i5-12500, which scores 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-10700F and Intel Core i5-11600KF are also nearby, with the i7-10700F scoring 0.5% higher and the i5-11600KF scoring 0.7% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results in this game when paired with the same GPU. Users upgrading from any of these processors would see no meaningful change in Lockdown Protocol performance.

The GPU side tells a more important story. The Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are all NVIDIA integrated or entry-level parts: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1.3% higher, the GeForce 800M scores 1.5% higher, the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 2.5% higher, and the GeForce GT 710 scores 2.7% higher. This places the Arc B390 at the very bottom of the GPU performance spectrum, with a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, any of these alternatives would perform within 3% of the Arc B390, meaning users should not expect a meaningful improvement from swapping to these parts. The performance class is simply too low for demanding gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3302 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This puts it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested, which aligns with the measured FPS data. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5500 is a capable mid-range processor in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, but the Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU standing drags the overall combination down significantly.

This rank means that a large majority of tested systems outperform this pairing in Lockdown Protocol. The game's demands are not extreme, but the Arc B390's system-shared memory and integrated design create a hard ceiling on performance. Users comparing this system to others in the database should expect it to fall behind most discrete GPU configurations, even those with older or slower processors.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only within strict limits. The data shows playable performance at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, with no playable settings available at 3840x2160.

At 1920x1080, the system offers two playable presets: Low at 88 FPS and Medium at 63 FPS. The Medium preset is the best choice for visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold, though the 3 FPS margin is slim. The Low preset provides a much larger performance buffer and is the safer choice for competitive play where frame consistency matters more than graphics.

At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 65 FPS. This configuration works for users who prioritize resolution over detail, but the 5 FPS margin above the threshold leaves little room for demanding scenes. Medium settings at 46 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS under any tested setting. The best result, 42 FPS at Low, falls well short of the playable threshold. Users with 4K displays should run the game at a lower resolution instead.

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive factor in this system. Its performance class, as shown by the 9th percentile GPU rank and the close proximity of its nearest rivals, makes it unsuitable for high-resolution or high-detail gaming. The Ryzen 5 5500 is not the bottleneck; replacing the GPU would yield far greater gains than upgrading the CPU. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, this combo is a 1080p machine that can handle Medium settings, with an acceptable fallback to 1440p Low if resolution is the priority.