Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is not a combination capable of delivering a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol at mainstream resolutions. The recorded data shows that this setup only achieves playable performance at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it averages 80 FPS. At every other setting and resolution, the frame rates fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this pairing suitable only for the most modest visual configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination show a clear pattern of diminishing performance as resolution and graphical demands increase. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested preset, Low, delivers an average of 80 FPS. Moving up to Medium at the same resolution drops the average to 57 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 48 and 65 FPS respectively. High settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 49 FPS, while Ultra reduces the average further to 37 FPS. These figures indicate that the combination struggles to maintain fluid motion even at 1080p once settings rise above Low.

At 2560x1440, the situation worsens considerably. The Low preset yields an average of 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at this resolution deliver an average of 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings drop the average to 36 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS. The gap between the Low and Medium presets at 1440p is 16 FPS, a substantial loss for a single step in visual quality.

The 3840x2160 results are the weakest of the entire dataset. At this resolution, Low settings average 38 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31 FPS, High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 20 FPS, representing a 53% reduction in average frame rate. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, confirming that this hardware combination is unsuitable for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol.

The data also shows that the gap between the lowest and highest presets widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 43 FPS. At 1440p, that difference is 31 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 20 FPS. This narrowing suggests that at higher resolutions, the system becomes constrained by factors that limit even the Low preset, leaving less headroom for preset scaling.

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data identifies only one playable configuration across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only setting that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS, achieving exactly 80 FPS. This is the sole instance in the entire dataset where the combination meets the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low with an average of 58 FPS, which falls 2 FPS short of the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all produce averages of 42, 36, and 27 FPS respectively, none of which are viable for smooth gameplay. The database records no playable settings for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are even more limited. Every preset, from Low at 38 FPS to Ultra at 18 FPS, falls well below the 60 FPS threshold. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution. Users who require 60 FPS must restrict themselves to 1080p with Low settings, and even that configuration offers no margin for raising visual quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor in this pairing, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU is an integrated-class part with a 25 W TDP, and its performance profile places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The CPU, by contrast, is a capable desktop processor in the 77th percentile, with a 6-core, 12-thread configuration based on Zen 4 architecture.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this assessment. At 1920x1080 Low, the combination averages 80 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 58 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 38 FPS, a further 34% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload outpaces the graphics processor's capabilities.

Preset scaling at a fixed resolution tells a similar story. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 80 to 37 FPS, a 54% drop. This large swing indicates that the GPU struggles with the increased shader and texture work at higher presets. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded performance, does not appear to be the bottleneck in these measurements. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12362, suggest it has ample headroom for this game's demands.

The data does not show any resolution where the CPU becomes the dominant constraint. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the frame rate rises to 80 FPS but does not indicate a CPU ceiling. The consistent pattern of performance loss with resolution and preset points directly to the GPU as the limiting component.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3427 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the overall distribution, specifically in the 8th percentile of all tested combinations. The rank reflects the GPU's weak absolute performance, as the CPU is a relatively strong component on its own.

A ranking of 3427 out of 3714 means that 287 tested combinations performed worse than this setup, while 3426 performed better. This is a bottom-tier result for a game that requires consistent frame delivery. The combination's performance is consistent with its component-level metrics: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, but the GPU sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The overall result is dragged down by the graphics processor.

The low rank also aligns with the measured FPS data. Since only one preset and resolution combination reaches 60 FPS, the pairing cannot compete with systems that maintain playable frame rates across multiple settings. For Lockdown Protocol, this combination is positioned near the bottom of the database's tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24935 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with an average score of 25005 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 24911 and a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core 5 210H with an average score of 24872 and a delta of 0.4%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. For Lockdown Protocol, however, the GPU dominates the frame rate, so these CPU substitutions would not meaningfully change the measured FPS.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B370 are all significantly older or lower-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 has an average score of 1186 with a delta of -0.2%, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 has an average score of 1190 with a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M has an average score of 1192 with a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD FirePro M2000 has an average score of 1168 with a delta of 1.4%. These deltas indicate that the Arc B370 performs within a narrow band of these legacy parts, all of which are far below the performance level needed for modern FPS titles at high settings. A user replacing the Arc B370 with any of these rivals would see essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, which is to say, mostly below the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 1920x1080?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings. The measured average at 1920x1080 Low is 80 FPS. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: There is no playable setting at 2560x1440. The highest average at this resolution is 58 FPS on Low, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 42, 36, and 27 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 and a delta of -0.2%, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 and a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with a score of 1192 and a delta of -0.7%. All are within a small percentage of the Arc B370's performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7500F sits in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Frame rates drop sharply with resolution and preset, which is consistent with GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 3427 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it near the bottom of the database, with only 287 tested combinations performing worse.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7500F have close CPU alternatives that would perform similarly?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i7-11850H has a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-13620H has a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core 5 210H has a delta of 0.4% compared to the Ryzen 5 7500F. These differences are negligible, but CPU swaps would not change Lockdown Protocol's frame rates since the GPU is the bottleneck.