Lockdown Protocol

AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with Intel Arc B370 presents a mixed picture for Lockdown Protocol. The recorded data shows this combo can handle the game at 1080p with low settings, but it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions. The measurements indicate a system that is heavily GPU-limited, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance unable to compensate for the graphics card's modest output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains FPS measurements for three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are consistently below playable thresholds. The High preset averages 23 FPS, while Medium manages 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31. Low settings improve the average to 38 FPS, but this still falls far short of the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset is the weakest, averaging only 18 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves but remains challenging. The High preset averages 36 FPS. Medium delivers 42 FPS on average, with recorded minimums of 35 and maximums of 48. Low settings reach 58 FPS, which is close to but still below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings drop to 27 FPS, mirroring the 4K High result in terms of playability.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo finally finds workable territory. Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS, which clears the playable threshold with headroom. Medium settings average 57 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line, with a recorded range of 48 to 65 FPS. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS, both of which are below the target.

Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern is consistent: each step down in settings yields a meaningful FPS increase. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at every resolution, indicating that quality presets heavily influence the experience. The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum values for most presets, except for the Medium settings at each resolution, which all include min and max figures.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution, and the best average recorded is 38 FPS on Low. This means the system cannot deliver a smooth 4K experience in Lockdown Protocol under any tested configuration.

At 2560x1440, the same verdict applies. No settings preset reaches 60 FPS on average. The closest result is 58 FPS on Low, which is tantalizingly near the threshold but still under it. The database records no playable settings for 1440p, making it an unsuitable resolution for this title with this hardware.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only configuration that clears the 60 FPS line, averaging 80 FPS. This is the sole playable setting in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, which is close but does not meet the playable threshold. Therefore, the best settings for 1080p are Low, with an average of 80 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36938, essentially matching the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, a delta of -0.2%, meaning it is slightly faster. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a delta of -0.5%. These processors would behave nearly identically in this game, as their performance differences are within a fraction of a percent.

The GPU's nearest rivals are far less encouraging. The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the recorded 3DMark test. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%, making it essentially equivalent. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a delta of 1.4%, meaning the Arc B370 is about 1.4% faster than that older part. These comparisons show that the Arc B370's performance level is roughly on par with legacy graphics cards from over a decade ago, which contextualizes its struggles in modern titles.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The best average is 38 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the results are similar, with no preset reaching 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 58 FPS, which is still below the target.

At 1920x1080, the verdict changes. The Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, which clears the playable threshold with a 20 FPS margin. This is the only resolution and setting combination where the system meets the 60 FPS requirement. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 57 FPS, which falls short, so users must accept Low settings for a smooth experience.

The database's verdictByResolution confirms this: 1080p Low is the only playable configuration. At 1440p and 4K, there are no playable settings listed. This means the system is suitable for 1080p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, but users with higher-resolution displays will need to consider alternative hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The Arc B370's performance, as reflected in its benchmark scores and relative position among rivals, is far below the CPU's capability. The Ryzen 5 5600F scores in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945, while the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The FPS scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU's bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system produces 80 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 58 FPS, a reduction of 22 FPS for a resolution increase. At 4K Low, it falls to 38 FPS, another 20 FPS drop. This linear degradation with increasing pixel count is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is clearly capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the graphics card cannot keep up as the rendering load grows.

The preset scaling also points to GPU limitation. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 80 to 57 FPS, a 23 FPS loss. From Medium to High, it drops another 8 FPS to 49. From High to Ultra, it falls 12 FPS to 37. These are significant performance hits for each quality increase, indicating that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed by higher settings.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions, but even then, the GPU remains the primary constraint. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 20 FPS (38 to 18), which is similar to the resolution scaling effects. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, are more than sufficient for this game's demands, as evidenced by the fact that no resolution shows a CPU-related plateau.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3427 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. The low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's performance, as the CPU alone would rank much higher based on its 85th percentile standing.

This ranking indicates that the vast majority of tested hardware combinations deliver better frame rates in this game. The 287 combos ranked below this one likely involve even older or weaker components. For a system with a 2025-era CPU, this result is disappointing, but the GPU's 2026 release date and its position among legacy rivals explain the outcome.

The data suggests that users with this combo should treat it as a 1080p gaming solution only. The 80 FPS average at Low settings is playable, but the 56 FPS gap between this combo and the top-ranked configurations is substantial. For competitive play, the 60 FPS threshold is met, but for high-refresh-rate displays, this hardware will not provide the headroom needed.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1440p?

A: No. The database records no playable settings at 2560x1440. The best average FPS is 58 on Low, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1080p?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 1920x1080, averaging 80 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, which does not meet the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, all within 0.7% of the Arc B370.

Q: What is the FPS range for Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the recorded minimum is 48 FPS and the maximum is 65 FPS, with an average of 57 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the low frame rates?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. FPS drops consistently with resolution increases, indicating GPU saturation.

Q: How many tested combos does this system outperform?

A: This combo ranks 3427 out of 3714 total combos in Lockdown Protocol, meaning it performs better than 287 other configurations in the database.