Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a combination that can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. The recorded data shows a clear ceiling: at 4K, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p, only Low settings clear the bar, while at 1080p, both Low and Medium settings are playable. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p is Medium, which averages 63 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the data records no playable settings. The best average FPS at this resolution comes from the Low preset, which delivers 42 FPS, still well below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 19 FPS, High sits at 26 FPS, and Medium reaches 30 FPS with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. None of these configurations approach playability, so the database does not assign a best playable setting for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly. The Low preset is the only one that clears the 60 FPS line, averaging 65 FPS. The database lists Low as the best playable setting at this resolution, with an average FPS of 65. The Medium preset falls short at 46 FPS (minimum 39, maximum 53), while High averages 40 FPS and Ultra averages 30 FPS. For a 1440p display, users must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs best. The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. Low settings push higher, averaging 88 FPS, but the database identifies Medium as the best playable setting because it offers more visual fidelity while still clearing the threshold. High settings average 55 FPS, just below the 60 FPS mark, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. For 1080p gaming, Medium is the recommended ceiling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The GPU's average benchmark score places it in the 9th percentile among all tested GPUs, a very low position, while the Ryzen 5 5600G sits in the 74th percentile among CPUs. This imbalance suggests the GPU constrains performance more heavily than the processor.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this dynamic. From 1080p Low (88 FPS) to 1440p Low (65 FPS), the frame rate drops by 26.1%, and from 1440p Low to 4K Low (42 FPS), it drops by another 35.4%. This steep decline with increasing pixel count is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has headroom, but the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough as resolution grows.

Preset scaling at each resolution reinforces the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, moving from Low (88 FPS) to Medium (63 FPS) costs 28.4% of performance. At 1440p, the same preset step drops from 65 FPS to 46 FPS, a 29.2% decline. At 4K, Low (42 FPS) to Medium (30 FPS) represents a 28.6% reduction. These consistent losses across resolutions indicate that the GPU's shading units, texture units, and raster operations are saturated regardless of resolution. The CPU's role is secondary; its 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate processing power, but the Arc B390's 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs cannot translate that into high frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710. The Arc B390 outperforms each by margins between 1.3% and 2.7%. This places the GPU in a performance class that predates modern gaming demands. The CPU, by contrast, trades blows with the Intel Core i3-1220P, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, all within 0.4% of its average score. The processor is not the bottleneck; the graphics solution is.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest recorded average FPS is 42 on Low settings. Medium averages 30 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Low settings are the only playable option at 2560x1440, averaging 65 FPS. Medium falls to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS.

Q: What settings should be used at 1080p?

A: Medium settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. Low settings average 88 FPS, while High averages 55 FPS and Ultra averages 41 FPS.

Q: Which component limits performance in this game?

A: The Intel Arc B390 GPU is the limiting factor. It ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600G ranks in the 74th percentile among CPUs. Frame rates drop steeply as resolution increases, a pattern consistent with GPU saturation.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482. It leads the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX by 1.3%, the GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the GT 710 by 2.7%. All four rivals are close in performance, indicating the GPU operates at a very low tier.

Q: Is the CPU strong enough for this game?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 5600G's average benchmark score is 21088, placing it in the 74th percentile. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i3-1220P and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, score within 0.4% of it. The processor provides sufficient performance; the GPU holds the system back.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only at 1080p and 1440p with reduced settings. At 1920x1080, the database lists Low and Medium as playable, with Medium being the best playable setting at 63 FPS average. High settings miss the threshold at 55 FPS, and Ultra misses at 41 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low is playable, averaging 65 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable; the best average is 42 FPS on Low.

For users with a 1080p monitor, the system delivers a playable experience at Medium settings, though the 53 FPS minimum means occasional drops below 60 FPS are possible. For 1440p users, Low settings are required, and the experience will look noticeably less detailed. For 4K, the system is not viable for this game. The verdict is conditional: it runs the game at mainstream resolutions with visual compromises, but it cannot handle high presets or 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows the following: Low settings average 42 FPS. Medium settings average 30 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High settings average 26 FPS. Ultra settings average 19 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 23 FPS, a 54.8% reduction in performance.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 65 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 40 FPS. Ultra settings average 30 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 35 FPS, a 53.8% reduction.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 88 FPS. Medium settings average 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS. Ultra settings average 41 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 47 FPS, a 53.4% reduction.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each preset step from Low to Ultra costs roughly half the performance, regardless of resolution. The minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution indicate that frame time variance exists but does not spike dramatically. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 53 FPS sits close to the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that demanding scenes may cause brief dips below playable levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3302 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 11.1% of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the GPU's low standing: the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 1482 is only marginally higher than the GeForce GT 520MX at 1463.

The CPU's strong relative position does not compensate for the GPU's weakness. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 74th percentile ranking and average score of 21088 place it well above the GPU's tier, but the system's overall performance is constrained by the graphics solution. The combo rank of 3302 indicates that most other tested configurations deliver better results in this game. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, this pairing is a low-tier option, suitable only for 1080p Medium or 1440p Low at 60 FPS, with no headroom for higher resolutions or more demanding presets.