Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers a narrow performance window for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The recorded data shows that this pairing is only capable of sustaining a playable frame rate at the lowest settings on a 1080p display. The measured results indicate a significant performance bottleneck, primarily driven by the GPU, which limits the experience at higher resolutions and quality presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the only preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS threshold is Low. The measured average at this setting is 80 FPS, providing enough headroom for the game's fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to an average of 57 FPS, which falls just short of the playable threshold. High and Ultra presets at this resolution are not viable, with averages of 49 FPS and 37 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The strongest result is the Low preset with an average of 58 FPS, which is marginally below the playable threshold. Medium drops to 42 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. The data shows that even the least demanding settings cannot provide a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are substantially worse. The Low preset averages 38 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS, High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. None of these come close to the 60 FPS target, making 4K unplayable with this hardware configuration. The verdict data confirms this, listing no playable settings for either 1440p or 4K resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets clearly identifies the Intel Arc B370 as the primary limiting factor. The GPU's benchmark percentile of 5 places it in the lowest tier of all tested graphics cards, and its average benchmark score of 1184 is minimal. The Arc B370 has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units, but its performance envelope is clearly constrained for modern gaming workloads.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600, is a much stronger component. It sits in the 74th percentile among all tested processors, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 design with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provides more than enough processing power for Lockdown Protocol. The fact that frame rates drop so dramatically when moving from 1080p Low (80 FPS) to 1440p Low (58 FPS), a 22 FPS decrease, and then further to 4K Low (38 FPS), indicates that the GPU is saturated while the CPU has spare capacity.

The scaling pattern confirms this analysis. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 43 FPS (80 down to 37). At 1440p, the same gap is 31 FPS (58 down to 27). At 4K, the gap narrows to 20 FPS (38 down to 18). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, where the graphics card is already at its limit even at Low settings, leaving less room for additional quality settings to impact performance. The CPU's role is largely consistent across resolutions, while the GPU's inability to handle the rendering load is the decisive factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B370 at position 3427 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the configuration in the bottom 8 percent of all tested systems, indicating that it is a below-average performer for this particular game. The ranking reflects the severe GPU limitation, as the CPU is more than capable while the graphics card holds the entire system back.

This low ranking aligns with the measured frame rates. A combo that cannot break 60 FPS at 1440p even on Low settings, and that only achieves 80 FPS at 1080p on Low, will naturally rank near the bottom of a database that includes many more powerful configurations. The position suggests that users with this hardware pairing will need to make significant compromises to play Lockdown Protocol smoothly.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all older or lower-tier cards. The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2 percent higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4 percent lower. These results show that the Arc B370's performance is essentially equivalent to a cluster of decade-old graphics solutions, which explains the difficulty running a modern FPS title.

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are significantly more powerful processors, which highlights how the GPU is the weak link. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454, a 0.1 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, 0.2 percent lower. The AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20422, 0.2 percent lower. The AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363, 0.5 percent lower. In each of these pairings, swapping the Ryzen 5 5600 for a rival CPU would not meaningfully change game performance, because the Arc B370 is the limiting factor in every scenario.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 1080p Low is 80 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1440p?

A: There is no playable preset at 1440p. The best result is Low settings with an average of 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that no settings achieve a playable frame rate at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, scores 20454, a 0.1 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 0.2 percent lower, and the AMD EPYC 9454P is also 0.2 percent lower. Performance is effectively identical across these processors.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck for this game?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs and has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which are much older cards. Frame rate scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Low settings?

A: The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 38 FPS. This is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the verdict data lists no playable settings for 4K resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum frame rate at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 48 FPS, with a maximum of 65 FPS and an average of 57 FPS. The minimum dips below the playable threshold even though the average is close to it.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but with severe limitations. The verdict data shows that the only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 80 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. At 2560x1440, no settings preset is playable, with the best result being Low at 58 FPS, just below the target. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the best result being Low at 38 FPS.

Users with this hardware should plan to play at 1080p with the lowest quality settings. The Medium preset at 1080p is very close to the threshold at 57 FPS, but the minimum frame rate of 48 FPS suggests that it may not hold up consistently during intense gameplay moments. The combination ranks 3427 out of 3714 tested combos, underscoring that this is a low-performance configuration for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU is not the issue, the GPU's limited capabilities are what hold this system back.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows the following results. Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings produce an average of 49 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 37 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are lower across the board. Low settings produce an average of 58 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings produce an average of 36 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 27 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further. Low settings produce an average of 38 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS. High settings produce an average of 23 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 18 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant, but even the best case scenario at 1080p Low is the only configuration that reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings across all three resolutions (48, 35, and 23 FPS respectively) further indicate that this system struggles to maintain consistent performance, even at settings that are close to playable averages.