Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a starkly limited profile for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS. The recorded data shows this combination struggles significantly, particularly at higher resolutions. The Arc B390, operating as an integrated graphics solution with system-shared memory, anchors the system's performance to a percentile rank of only 9 among all tested GPUs. While the CPU is a strong modern part, the GPU bottleneck defines the experience, resulting in a combo rank of 3302 out of 3714 tested combinations for this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets. The pattern is consistent: playable frame rates are confined to lower resolutions and lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the system is not viable for smooth gameplay. The Low preset delivers an average of 42 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset averages 30 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High settings drop the average to 26 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 19 FPS. The data indicates a severe performance degradation at 4K, with all presets failing to approach the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves only marginally. The Low preset is the sole setting that achieves playable frame rates, with an average of 65 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset records an average of 40 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. This resolution shows a clear dividing line: Low is playable, but every other setting falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. The Low preset achieves a solid average of 88 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the 60 FPS bar, posting an average of 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. The High preset averages 55 FPS, which is just shy of the target. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 41 FPS. This resolution demonstrates that the combination can handle the game, but only when settings are kept in check.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the recorded measurements, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average recorded is 42 FPS on the Low preset, which is still not playable by the standard defined in the database.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Low, which produces an average of 65 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS requirement.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Medium, which delivers an average of 63 FPS. The Low preset also clears the threshold with 88 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still maintaining playable performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the components in this system provide context for how other hardware might behave. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, the nearest rivals are closely matched in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i5-14600T is 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% ahead. These CPU alternatives would likely offer nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, as the game is heavily GPU-bound in this configuration.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are all significantly older NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3% ahead, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M is 1.5% ahead, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% ahead. This grouping underscores the Arc B390's low standing in the performance hierarchy. Systems using these GPUs would exhibit very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, meaning that swapping the Arc B390 for a GT 710 or similar part would not change the gaming experience in a meaningful way.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol depends entirely on the resolution and settings. The verdictByResolution data is definitive.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at a playable level. The playable settings list is empty, and there is no best setting to recommend. All presets fall well below the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game, but only on the Low preset. The best settings are Low, with an average of 65 FPS. Any increase in visual quality will push the frame rate below the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system offers the most flexibility. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at an average of 63 FPS. This is the only resolution where the user has a meaningful choice between presets. The High preset at 55 FPS is close to the threshold but does not clear it, while Ultra at 41 FPS is not recommended.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with modest settings. For users with 1440p displays, the Low preset is the only viable option. 4K gaming is out of reach for this configuration.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 42 on the Low preset, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset is the best playable setting at this resolution, with an average of 63 FPS. The Low preset is also playable with an average of 88 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F a strong CPU for this game?

A: The CPU is a capable part, with a percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs and a strong Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765. However, the overall system performance in Lockdown Protocol is limited by the Intel Arc B390 GPU.

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

A: The Arc B390's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710. These GPUs have average scores within 2.7% of the Arc B390, indicating similar performance levels.

Q: What average FPS does the Low preset achieve at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 65 FPS, with a minimum recorded frame rate of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS on the Medium preset. The Low preset is the only playable setting at this resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS on High settings at 1920x1080?

A: No. The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset is the highest setting that clears the target.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3302 out of 3714 total combos. This places the system in the lower percentile of all tested configurations, which aligns with the GPU's low benchmark standing. The Arc B390's percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs is the primary driver of this low combo ranking. The CPU's strong performance, ranked in the 83rd percentile, does not compensate for the GPU's limitations in this title. The result is a system that sits near the bottom of the performance ladder for Lockdown Protocol, suitable only for the least demanding settings at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear pattern of GPU dominance. The system's frame rates scale dramatically with resolution, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset drops to 65 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 42 FPS. This scaling shows that the rendering workload is overwhelming the Arc B390, which has a 9th percentile ranking among GPUs.

The CPU's role is less prominent in this configuration. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and a strong Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, which is sufficient for most gaming workloads. However, the frame rates are so low that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. The difference between presets at the same resolution also points to the GPU as the bottleneck. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 88 on Low to 41 on Ultra, a reduction of 47 FPS. This wide spread is typical of a GPU that cannot keep up with increasing shader and texture demands.

The integrated nature of the Arc B390, with system-shared memory and no dedicated VRAM, further compounds the issue. The memory bandwidth is listed as system dependent, which means the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory access. This can lead to stutter and inconsistent frame times, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values on the Medium preset across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 53 FPS while the average is 63 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 39 FPS against a 46 FPS average. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 25 FPS against a 30 FPS average. These dips indicate that the shared memory architecture is a significant constraint.

In summary, the Intel Arc B390 is the definitive bottleneck in this system for Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides ample processing power, but it is held back by the GPU's limited rendering capabilities. Users would need to lower resolution and settings to the minimum to achieve playable frame rates, and even then, the experience is only viable at 1080p and 1440p with the Low preset.