Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B580 is a mid-range combination that delivers playable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K. Benchmark results show this combo ranks at 2795 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 25th percentile of all systems tested for this game. The data indicates a clear performance ceiling at higher resolutions, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2795th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower third of all tested configurations, which aligns with its mid-range component selection. The ranking reflects that while this setup can run the game smoothly at mainstream resolutions, it falls behind higher-end combinations that maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The CPU itself sits in the 85th percentile against all CPUs, indicating strong processing capability. Its average benchmark score of 36945 places it within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112). This clustering means the processor delivers performance nearly identical to those alternatives, with deltas ranging only from 0% to -0.5%.

The GPU, however, ranks in the 68th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals show a wider performance spread: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2% higher), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7% higher). This positions the Arc B580 as a capable but not exceptional graphics solution.

The combination's rank suggests that while the CPU is strong for its class, the GPU holds the system back at higher resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the pairing works well together, but at 4K, frame rates drop below the playable threshold except at the lowest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components reveals what other hardware would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the closest match, with a benchmark score 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600F. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is virtually identical with a score just 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T are also within 0.5% either direction, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the nearest equivalent, scoring just 0.2% higher than the Arc B580. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 bracket the Arc B580 from both sides, with the RTX 2080 scoring 0.6% lower and the RTX 3080 scoring 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% behind. Substituting any of these GPUs would result in frame rates within 1% of what the Arc B580 delivers in Lockdown Protocol.

A system using the Ryzen 5 5500X3D with the RX 580 2048SP would be the closest direct alternative, delivering nearly identical performance characteristics. The benchmark deltas indicate that users with any of these CPU or GPU combinations should expect similar playability results: comfortable 60+ FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but difficulty maintaining smooth gameplay at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the system achieves 154 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU provides sufficient headroom for high frame rates. The GPU becomes the primary constraint only at higher resolutions, where pixel throughput demands increase.

Looking at the scaling between resolutions on High settings, the frame rate drops from 95 FPS at 1080p to 70 FPS at 1440p, then falls to 45 FPS at 4K. This pattern shows the GPU's workload scaling almost linearly with resolution. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, since the Ryzen 5 5600F's strong single-thread performance (2872 in Passmark single-thread tests) is more than adequate for the game's logic at all tested resolutions.

Between presets, the CPU shows its influence: at 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 154 to 72, a 53% drop. At 4K, the same preset change reduces FPS from 73 to 34, a 53% drop as well. The consistent ratio suggests the GPU is the dominant factor at both ends of the resolution spectrum, with the CPU maintaining pace throughout.

The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings only reach 73 FPS, while High settings fall to 45 FPS. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU would need to be severely bottlenecked to explain such a dramatic drop from 1440p performance. Conversely, at 1080p, the system achieves 72 FPS on Ultra, showing balanced performance where neither component is severely limiting.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this system can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates, defined as 60 FPS or higher, at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, playability is limited to Low settings only.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is narrow: only Low settings achieve playable performance, with an average of 73 FPS. Medium settings fall short at 52 FPS, and High and Ultra are unplayable at 45 and 34 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system offers more flexibility. High settings average 70 FPS, Medium delivers 80 FPS, and Low reaches 113 FPS. Ultra settings just miss the playable threshold at 52 FPS. Users can comfortably choose High settings for the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all settings are playable. Ultra settings average 72 FPS, providing the best visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. High settings reach 95 FPS, Medium achieves 109 FPS, and Low hits 154 FPS. The system has significant headroom at this resolution, making it the ideal target for this hardware combination.

The data shows this PC is best suited for 1080p gaming, capable at 1440p with preset adjustments, and only marginally playable at 4K with reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed picture of performance across all resolution and preset combinations.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 73 FPS average
• Medium: 52 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 and maximum of 59
• High: 45 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 113 FPS average
• Medium: 80 FPS average, with a minimum of 68 and maximum of 92
• High: 70 FPS average
• Ultra: 52 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 154 FPS average
• Medium: 109 FPS average, with a minimum of 93 and maximum of 126
• High: 95 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

The Medium settings at each resolution include min/max data, showing the frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the range from 44 to 59 FPS indicates noticeable frame pacing variance, though all values remain below the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the range from 68 to 92 FPS stays comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range from 93 to 126 FPS demonstrates excellent consistency with no dips below the playable threshold.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution: at 1080p the difference is 82 FPS, at 1440p it is 61 FPS, and at 4K it is 39 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as pixel count rises.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for maintaining at least 60 FPS average frame rate are as follows:

3840x2160: Low settings provide the only playable option, averaging 73 FPS. Medium settings fall short at 52 FPS, making Low the definitive choice for 4K gaming. Visual quality will be significantly reduced, but gameplay remains smooth.

2560x1440: High settings are the best playable option, averaging 70 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. Medium settings offer higher frame rates at 80 FPS but with reduced graphical quality. Ultra settings are not viable at 52 FPS.

1920x1080: Ultra settings are fully playable, averaging 72 FPS. This delivers the maximum visual quality the game offers while maintaining smooth gameplay. For users seeking higher frame rates, High settings reach 95 FPS, and Medium achieves 109 FPS, but Ultra provides the best experience without sacrificing playability.

The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot for this hardware combination, offering the best visual experience within the playable threshold. At 1440p, High settings provide a strong experience, while 4K users must accept Low settings for playable performance. This system is clearly optimized for mainstream resolutions, with diminishing returns at 4K that make it a secondary consideration rather than a primary target.