Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600F processor with an Intel Arc B390 graphics solution produces a very specific performance profile. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics component, yet capable of delivering a smooth experience at lower resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, optimal configurations, and the overall viability of this hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination reveal a clear pattern across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium settings at this resolution, the average drops to 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. The High preset at 1080p yields an average of 55 FPS, just below the playable threshold, while the Ultra preset falls further to an average of 41 FPS. This indicates that 1080p is the most viable resolution for this hardware, with a clear step down in performance as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a significant reduction in frame rates. The Low preset manages an average of 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only playable option at this resolution. The High preset averages 40 FPS, the Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. The gap between Low and the next preset is substantial, suggesting that the graphics solution struggles with the increased pixel count and visual complexity of 1440p.

The 3840x2160 results are largely below playable levels. The Low preset averages 42 FPS, which is the highest recorded at this resolution. Medium settings average 30 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High and Ultra presets average 26 FPS and 19 FPS respectively. No preset at 4K reaches the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most forgiving settings leave the system far from a smooth experience. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, with the Low preset dropping from 88 FPS to 42 FPS, a reduction that highlights the limitations of the graphics hardware under heavy load.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the data shows playable performance at 1080p. The Low preset achieves an average of 88 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 63 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra presets fall short at 55 FPS and 41 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset is the only playable configuration at this resolution, with an average of 65 FPS. All other presets, including Medium at 46 FPS and High at 40 FPS, fall below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: No, the recorded data indicates no playable settings at 4K. The best result is the Low preset at 42 FPS, which is still well below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU has a benchmark score of 1482, placing it 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% above the GeForce 800M, 2.5% above the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% above the GT 710. These are very close scores, indicating similar performance levels among these graphics solutions.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938. It is 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018, 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093, and 0.5% below the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112. The deltas are minimal, showing these processors perform within a very tight band of each other.

Q: What percentile does this hardware rank at globally?

A: The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This stark contrast illustrates the significant imbalance between the two components in this pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Medium preset. The recorded average FPS at this setting is 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS minimum and 72 FPS maximum. This setting is the optimal balance between visual quality and smoothness at this resolution. The Low preset offers a higher average of 88 FPS, but only if visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate, the medium setting is the best choice for maintaining playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only setting that achieves the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 65 FPS average. No other preset comes close to reaching the playable threshold, making it the definitive best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware.

No settings at 3840x2160 reach playable levels, making the 60 FPS threshold unattainable at any resolution at 4K. The best average setting at 4K is 42 FPS from Low preset, but this is far below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that resolution is not a viable option for this hardware.

The overall best settings per resolution, the 1080p medium setting at 63 FPS is the recommended preset, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining playable frame rates. The low preset at 1440p offers a better resolution with an average 65 FPS, but at a lower visual quality. The 4K resolution is not a viable option, as no settings reach the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with a conditional yes. At 1920x1080, the system can run the game with Low and Medium presets, with the Medium preset achieving an average of 63 FPS and the Low preset reaching 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system can run the game with the Low preset only, with an average of 65 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at any preset, as the highest average FPS recorded is 42 FPS with the Low preset.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is the best experience for this hardware, with a playable Medium preset. 1440p is playable only at Low settings. 4K is not playable at any settings. This is a system that is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can offer a smooth experience at medium quality. The data indicates that the graphics component is the primary bottleneck, limiting the system's ability to handle higher resolutions and presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is nearly identical at 36938, making it a very close performance match. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is slightly higher at 37018, which is 0.2% above the 5600F. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5% higher. For the CPU, these alternatives would behave very similarly in Lockdown Protocol, with performance differences being within a small margin.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390 has a benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463, which is 1.3% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460, 1.5% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446, 2.5% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 at 1443, 2.7% lower. These are all very close in performance, meaning that any of these graphics solutions would produce a similar frame rate in this game. If a user has a GPU from this performance tier, they can expect results very close to the recorded data for this system.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 3302 out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower percentile of tested hardware configurations. This ranking reflects the significant GPU bottleneck, which limits the system's overall performance. The CPU is a relatively strong component, ranking in the 85th percentile, but the GPU is in the 9th percentile, which pulls the entire system's ranking down to the lower end of the scale. This is a clear indication that the graphics solution is the limiting factor in this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. The GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates are very low, with the best average of 42 FPS at Low settings. This is a direct result of the GPU's limited pixel throughput and shading capabilities. The GPU's benchmark score of 1482 is in the 9th percentile, which suggests it is not well-suited for high-resolution gaming.

The CPU's role is less prominent. It ranks in the 85th percentile and has a high average benchmark score of 36945. At 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU sufficiently, as evidenced by the 88 FPS average at Low settings. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The frame rate drops from 88 FPS at 1080p Low to 42 FPS at 4K Low, a reduction that is almost entirely due to the GPU's inability to handle the increased pixel count.

The scaling between presets also highlights the GPU's importance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 47 FPS (88 to 41). At 1440p, the difference is 35 FPS (65 to 30). At 4K, the difference is 23 FPS (42 to 19). The GPU's limitations become more apparent at higher resolutions, where it cannot maintain acceptable frame rates even at the lowest settings. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this game; the data indicates that the integrated graphics solution is the primary constraint on performance.