Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with resolution and quality settings. This analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F processor paired with the Intel Arc B570 graphics card, using measured frame rate data to determine optimal configurations. The data indicates that this combination is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a compromise on visual fidelity. The following sections break down the measured performance, component roles, and provide a clear verdict on what this hardware combo can achieve.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which produces an average frame rate of 64 FPS. The data shows that Medium settings at this resolution drop to 46 FPS average, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. High settings at 4K yield an average of 40 FPS, and Ultra settings drop further to 30 FPS. Therefore, to maintain a fluid experience at 4K, users must select the Low preset, as it is the only option that clears the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, achieving an average of 62 FPS. This is a marginal pass over the threshold, but it is consistently playable according to the data. Medium settings at this resolution provide a more comfortable margin with an average of 71 FPS, a minimum of 60 FPS, and a maximum of 81 FPS. The Low preset produces 100 FPS on average, while Ultra settings fall to 46 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Consequently, at 1440p, High is the best-looking preset that maintains playability, though Medium offers a safer buffer above the minimum frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This provides a playable experience at the highest quality settings. High settings at 1080p yield 84 FPS average, Medium produces 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS, and Low reaches 136 FPS average. The data confirms that at 1080p, the full range of settings from Low to Ultra is playable, with Ultra being the most demanding option that still meets the 60 FPS criterion.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scales from 63 FPS on Ultra to 136 FPS on Low, a difference of 73 FPS between the most and least demanding presets. This substantial scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor; as the rendering load decreases with lower settings, the frame rate increases significantly, showing that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data at this resolution. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be sufficient for the game’s CPU demands at 1080p, allowing the Arc B570’s performance to be the determining factor.

When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate scaling between presets becomes more compressed. Ultra produces 46 FPS, while Low reaches 100 FPS, a difference of 54 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows the GPU’s increased workload. For example, High settings drop from 84 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 26% . This indicates that the GPU is still the dominant constraint, but the CPU’s headroom is also being reduced. The fact that Medium at 1440p (71 FPS) is lower than Medium at 1080p (96 FPS) confirms the GPU is taking on more work per frame.

At 3840x2160, the scaling pattern changes further. Low settings average 64 FPS, while Medium drops to 46 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 34 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p. More notably, the gap between 1440p and 4K at the same preset is substantial. For instance, Low settings produce 100 FPS at 1440p but only 64 FPS at 4K, a 36% reduction. This steep decline indicates that at 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the frame rate, and the CPU’s role becomes less influential. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F provides enough processing power to avoid being a significant bottleneck at 4K, but the Arc B570’s rendering capabilities are the clear limiting factor at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, with the CPU’s influence diminishing as resolution increases. The data does not show any scenario where the CPU is the main constraint, as frame rates scale predictably with GPU load across presets and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160: The data includes four settings. At Low, the average frame rate is 64 FPS. At Medium, the average is 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High produces an average of 40 FPS. Ultra yields an average of 30 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution.

2560x1440: At Low, the average frame rate is 100 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. High produces an average of 62 FPS. Ultra averages 46 FPS. Minimum and maximum values are only provided for the Medium preset at this resolution.

1920x1080: At Low, the average is 136 FPS. Medium averages 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. High yields 84 FPS average. Ultra produces an average of 63 FPS. As with other resolutions, the minimum and maximum figures are only recorded for the Medium preset.

The data reveals that the Medium preset consistently provides the only recorded minimum and maximum frame rates across all three resolutions. This suggests that frame time variance is most notable at this setting, potentially due to a balance between CPU and GPU load. For example, at 1080p Medium, the minimum of 82 FPS is well above the playable threshold, while at 4K Medium, the minimum of 39 FPS drops below it, which aligns with the overall average being below 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 on Low is 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra settings at 4K all fall below this threshold, with averages of 46 FPS, 40 FPS, and 30 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The data shows that High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 62 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Medium settings provide a higher average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, making it a safer choice for consistent performance.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 1080p?

A: Yes, Ultra settings at 1920x1080 achieve an average frame rate of 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the highest quality preset that is playable at 1080p.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between 1080p and 1440p on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 on High, the average frame rate is 84 FPS. At 2560x1440 on High, it drops to 62 FPS. This represents a 26% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 on Medium, the minimum frame rate is 60 FPS and the maximum is 81 FPS, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the only setting at this resolution with recorded min/max values.

Q: Is there any setting at 4K that provides a minimum frame rate above 60 FPS?

A: No. The only 4K preset with a recorded minimum is Medium, which has a minimum of 39 FPS. The Low, High, and Ultra presets at 4K do not have min/max data available, but their average frame rates are 64 FPS, 40 FPS, and 30 FPS, respectively. Since only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS, it is the sole playable option.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, the closest performance match is the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a score difference of 0.1% . The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is also very close, at 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 sits at 0.3% higher. These processors would likely produce very similar CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol, given their near-identical average scores.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with a 0.1% higher average score. The Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% lower. These GPUs would exhibit comparable frame rates in this game, assuming no other system bottlenecks. The data suggests that swapping the Arc B570 for an Arc A750 would result in nearly identical performance, while the RTX 3070 Mobile might offer a marginal improvement of about 0.1% .

In practical terms, users with any of these alternative components could expect similar gameplay experiences. The small delta percentages indicate that the differences are within a negligible range, likely not perceptible in real-world scenarios. However, it is important to note that these rival scores are based on synthetic benchmarks, not game-specific measurements, so actual in-game performance may vary.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, including Ultra, which averages 63 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution, allowing players to choose any quality level. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with High averaging 62 FPS as the best visual option. Ultra at 1440p drops to 46 FPS and is not recommended. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playability, with an average of 64 FPS. All other 4K presets fall below 60 FPS, with Medium at 46 FPS, High at 40 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p offers full flexibility with Ultra playable, 1440p requires dropping to High or lower for smooth performance, and 4K demands Low settings to stay above the playable threshold. The system is therefore best suited for 1080p gaming at maximum quality or 1440p gaming at high quality, while 4K is only viable with significant graphical compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2987 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking distribution, indicating that while it can play the game, many other hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates. The rank is a composite measure that reflects overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings.

The percentile data for the individual components provides context for this ranking. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all tested CPUs, meaning it outperforms most processors in general computing benchmarks. The GPU, however, is at the 65th percentile among all tested GPUs, which is a more moderate position. This suggests that the system’s overall rank is likely constrained by the GPU’s relative performance rather than the CPU’s. The data shows that the combo’s rank is a result of the GPU being the limiting factor, as the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers.

Given the GPU’s percentile and the system’s rank, this combo is positioned as a mid-to-lower tier option for Lockdown Protocol. It can handle the game at playable frame rates for 1080p and 1440p, but it will not compete with higher-end configurations that achieve significantly higher averages, especially at 4K. The ranking reflects this reality, placing it in the bottom 20% of tested combos while still confirming that it meets the minimum playability standard for several settings.