Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 form a desktop pairing that lands at position 2795 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, an FPS released on 2024-03-11. The CPU, a 6-core 12-thread Zen 3 part on the AM4 socket, holds a 75th percentile standing among all tested processors, while the GPU, Intel's Battlemage-based Arc B580 with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, sits at the 68th percentile among all tested graphics cards. The measured frame-rate data shows this system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p across every preset, at 1440p up to High settings, and at 4K only on Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's in-game rank of 2795 out of 3714 means the majority of tested combinations deliver higher average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing in the lower portion of the database, which might surprise buyers given the individual component percentiles. The Ryzen 5 5600X sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749, a delta of just 0.1 percent — effectively a statistical tie. The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874) and Intel Core i7-11700 (21891) are each within 0.5 percent, and the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899) trails by 0.6 percent. In other words, the 5600X is a thoroughly average mid-range processor, competitive with a wide swath of laptop and desktop chips from multiple generations.

The Intel Arc B580, meanwhile, holds a 68th percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are a mixed bag: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2 percent ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6 percent behind), the RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7 percent ahead), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (1 percent ahead). The B580's position between the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 in raw compute benchmarks is notable for a card with 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs, but the in-game rank tells a different story.

Why does the combo rank so low if the parts are individually mid-pack? The answer lies in how Lockdown Protocol scales with resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 154 FPS on average; at 4K Ultra, that number collapses to 34 FPS. The GPU's 12 GB frame buffer and 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for lower resolutions, but the card's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the limiting factor as pixel count climbs. The CPU, by contrast, is rarely the bottleneck — its single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1541, Passmark single-thread score of 3364) is more than adequate for a competitive FPS at 1080p. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11838, feed the Arc B580 without obvious starvation at any tested resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining which component matters more in Lockdown Protocol requires examining the frame-rate scaling across resolutions and presets. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU dominates performance once resolution increases, while the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p with low settings.

At 1080p Low, the combo averages 154 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 113 FPS. Pushing to 4K Low yields 73 FPS. This consistent degradation as resolution climbs is the signature of a GPU-bound workload — the CPU is delivering frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher pixel counts. The same pattern holds at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 72 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 52 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 34 FPS. The consistency of these declines across Low and Ultra presets suggests that resolution scaling is independent of settings — the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck in both cases.

The CPU's role becomes clearer when examining settings scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low (154 FPS) to Medium (109 FPS) to High (95 FPS) to Ultra (72 FPS) shows a steady decline as settings increase. At 4K, the same settings progression goes from 73 FPS (Low) to 52 FPS (Medium) to 45 FPS (High) to 34 FPS (Ultra). The proportional declines across resolutions are similar, indicating that settings changes primarily stress the GPU, not the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600X's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11838, are sufficient to feed the Arc B580 at every resolution tested.

The GPU's memory subsystem deserves attention here. With 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus delivering 456.0 GB/s, the B580 has ample bandwidth for 1080p and 1440p, but the card's raw compute limits — 13.67 TFLOPS FP32, 427.2 GTexel/s texture rate, 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate — are what hold it back at 4K. The measured minimum frame rates support this: at 4K Medium, the min FPS is 44 and the max is 59, indicating the GPU is consistently near its ceiling. At 1440p Medium, the min is 68 and max is 92, a much healthier range. At 1080p Medium, the min is 93 and max is 126.

The data also shows that the Arc B580's 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs scale predictably with resolution. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are the physical limits that govern how many fragments and texels the card can process per second, and the measured FPS at 4K reflects those limits. The CPU, by contrast, has a Passmark multi-thread score of 21858 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5588, which places it well above the threshold needed for this title's simulation and game logic at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame-rate data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Medium presets include min and max FPS values; other presets report only averages.

1920x1080: At Low settings, the combo averages 154 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 109 FPS on average, with a minimum of 93 and a maximum of 126 — the tightest min-max spread of any Medium preset, indicating stable frame pacing. High settings drop the average to 95 FPS. Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS playable threshold with an average of 72 FPS. Every preset at 1080p is playable, and the gap between Low and Ultra is the largest of any resolution, reflecting the GPU's headroom at this pixel count. The 1080p Medium preset's 93 FPS minimum is particularly strong — even the worst-case frame times stay well above the playable line.

2560x1440: Low settings average 113 FPS. Medium settings average 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 92 — the minimum stays above the 60 FPS threshold, which is important for competitive play. High settings average 70 FPS, still comfortably playable. Ultra settings fall to 52 FPS on average, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold and making this preset unplayable by the database's standard. The 1440p results show a clear ceiling: High is the highest playable preset, and the gap between High (70) and Ultra (52) suggests Ultra demands more GPU compute than the B580 can deliver at this resolution. The 1440p Medium preset's 68 FPS minimum is close to the 60 FPS line but does not cross it, which is reassuring for players who favor Medium settings.

3840x2160: Low settings average 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold — the only 4K preset to do so. Medium settings average 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59; the maximum is still below the playable threshold, meaning even the best-case frame times at Medium are insufficient. High settings average 45 FPS. Ultra settings average 34 FPS, the lowest figure in the dataset. The 4K results demonstrate that the Arc B580 is not a 4K gaming card for this title beyond the lowest settings. The 4K Medium preset's 44 FPS minimum and 59 FPS maximum show the GPU is consistently overwhelmed — even the peak frame rate fails to reach 60 FPS.

The min/max data at Medium settings provides additional insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 93 FPS minimum ensures no dips below the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the 68 FPS minimum is close to the 60 FPS line but does not cross it. At 4K Medium, the 44 FPS minimum and 59 FPS maximum show the GPU is consistently overwhelmed — even the peak frame rate fails to reach 60 FPS. The 4K Medium max of 59 FPS is particularly telling: it means there is no moment during that preset where the system achieves a playable frame rate.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution and settings. The database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict data is unambiguous.

At 1920x1080, the combo is playable at every settings tier. Ultra settings average 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the resolution where the pairing shines — the Ryzen 5 5600X's single-thread performance and the Arc B580's 12 GB frame buffer combine to deliver smooth frame rates even at maximum quality. The 1080p Medium preset offers 109 FPS with a 93 FPS minimum, making it the safest choice for players who want consistent frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, three of four presets are playable: High (70 FPS), Medium (80 FPS), and Low (113 FPS). Ultra falls short at 52 FPS. The 1440p High preset is the recommended ceiling, offering a margin above the threshold. Players who prefer maximum visual fidelity at 1440p will need to accept the 52 FPS average at Ultra, which is below the playable standard. The 1440p Medium preset's 68 FPS minimum provides a solid buffer for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the threshold, averaging 73 FPS. Medium (52 FPS), High (45 FPS), and Ultra (34 FPS) are all unplayable by the database's standard. The 4K Low preset provides a playable experience, but the visual trade-offs are significant. The Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is simply insufficient for higher 4K presets in this title.

The overall picture is a system that is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The combo's rank of 2795 out of 3714 reflects this — it is not a top-tier performer, but it delivers playable frame rates at the two most common gaming resolutions. For 4K, the Low preset is the only option, and players should temper their expectations.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 73. Medium settings drop to 52 FPS average (min 44, max 59), High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. None of the higher presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p?

A: Ultra settings average 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest preset at 1080p and the only resolution where Ultra is playable. Medium settings at 1080p average 109 FPS with a 93 FPS minimum for players who prefer extra frame-rate headroom.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The B580's average benchmark score is 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061 (0.2 percent ahead). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6 percent behind), the RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7 percent ahead), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (1 percent ahead).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The 5600X holds a 75th percentile rank among all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 4800H, is within 0.1 percent. The frame-rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 93 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 68 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 44 FPS. Only the 1080p and 1440p Medium minimums stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X is at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B580 is at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21771, and the GPU's is 23021.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, based on the measured data:

1920x1080: Ultra settings, 72 FPS average. This is the maximum quality preset, and it clears the playable threshold. No other resolution in the dataset achieves playable frame rates at Ultra. For players who want additional frame-rate margin, Medium settings deliver 109 FPS with a 93 FPS minimum.

2560x1440: High settings, 70 FPS average. This is the highest playable preset at 1440p. Medium settings offer 80 FPS with a 68 FPS minimum, which may be preferable for players who want more frame-rate margin, but High is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

3840x2160: Low settings, 73 FPS average. This is the only playable preset at 4K. Medium settings average 52 FPS, with a maximum of 59 FPS that still falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

For players who prioritize frame-rate stability over visual quality, the Medium presets at 1080p (109 FPS average, 93 FPS minimum) and 1440p (80 FPS average, 68 FPS minimum) provide the best min-FPS guarantees in the dataset. The 4K Low preset's 73 FPS average is playable, but the lack of min/max data for that preset means frame pacing is less certain. The data overall points to 1080p Ultra and 1440p High as the sweet spots for this combo, with 4K reserved for players willing to drop to Low settings.