Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B370 shows a clear performance ceiling across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate achieved was 38 FPS on Low settings, while High settings dropped to 23 FPS, Medium to 27 FPS, and Ultra to 18 FPS. The only 4K entry with min and max values recorded was Medium, ranging from 23 to 31 FPS, indicating noticeable frame pacing instability under load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results improve but remain below the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings produced an average of 58 FPS, which is the closest approach to playability at this resolution. High averaged 36 FPS, Medium 42 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p showed a min of 35 FPS and a max of 48 FPS, a spread of 13 FPS that suggests the combination struggles to maintain consistent output when settings exceed Low.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the only crossing of the 60 FPS mark. Low settings delivered an average of 80 FPS, comfortably above the playability threshold. Medium averaged 57 FPS, just shy of 60, with min and max of 48 and 65 FPS respectively. High averaged 49 FPS, while Ultra fell to 37 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium at 1080p represents a 23 FPS drop, a substantial penalty for one settings tier. The jump from Medium to High costs another 8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 12 FPS.

The absence of min and max values for most presets limits frame time analysis, but the available data for Medium at all three resolutions reveals that the Intel Arc B370, with its 25 W TDP and system-shared memory, is the constraining element in this pairing. The Ryzen 5 7600, with 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 5.10 GHz, is not the bottleneck in these measurements.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The best recorded average is 38 FPS on Low settings. Medium offers 27 FPS, High 23 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at 4K for this combination.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No settings tier reaches 60 FPS. Low comes closest at 58 FPS, a 2 FPS shortfall that places it just outside the playable range. Medium, High, and Ultra average 42, 36, and 27 FPS respectively. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low is the only playable preset, averaging 80 FPS. This is the sole configuration in the entire dataset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 57 FPS, which is below the threshold despite being close. The verdict data confirms Low as the best playable setting at 1080p, with an average of 80 FPS. Users seeking higher visual fidelity would need to accept frame rates in the 37 to 57 FPS range, all of which fall short of the playability bar.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at 3427 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 7.7 percent of all tested systems, a position consistent with the measured frame rates. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The Ryzen 5 7600, by contrast, sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324.

The disparity between the CPU's strong percentile ranking and the GPU's weak one explains the overall combo ranking. A processor in the upper quartile paired with a graphics solution in the bottom 5 percent produces a system that is heavily unbalanced for gaming workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 for the Arc B370 is the only GPU benchmark recorded in the database, and it reflects a part designed for integrated graphics duty rather than discrete performance.

The ranking position suggests that most other tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in this title. The gap between the CPU and GPU performance percentiles, 78 versus 5, is among the widest possible in the database, indicating that the graphics solution is the dominant factor limiting this system's game performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B370, based on average benchmark scores, are all older discrete and mobile graphics parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2 percent difference from the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4 percent lower. These deltas are all within 1.4 percent, meaning the Arc B370 delivers performance statistically indistinguishable from these legacy parts in the database's benchmark suite.

For the CPU side, the nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 7600 are much closer in absolute terms. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX averages 26274, a 0.2 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS averages 26402, 0.3 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF averages 26212, 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U averages 26187, 0.5 percent lower. These CPUs would all behave similarly in this game when paired with the same GPU, since the graphics card is the limiting factor.

A system builder considering alternatives would find that swapping the Ryzen 5 7600 for any of these near-identical CPUs would produce negligible frame rate changes in Lockdown Protocol. Swapping the Arc B370 for any of its rivals would likewise yield nearly identical results, as the performance deltas are all under 1.5 percent.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a pronounced GPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080, lowering settings from High to Low increases the average frame rate from 49 to 80 FPS, a 63 percent improvement. At 2560x1440, the same settings change moves the average from 36 to 58 FPS, a 61 percent improvement. At 3840x2160, it moves from 23 to 38 FPS, a 65 percent improvement. The consistency of these percentage gains across resolutions indicates that settings changes affect the GPU workload proportionally, regardless of pixel count.

Resolution scaling further confirms the GPU's dominant role. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops the average from 80 to 58 FPS, a 27.5 percent reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K drops it from 58 to 38 FPS, a 34.5 percent reduction. The frame rate declines as pixel count rises, which is the expected behavior when the graphics processor is saturated. The CPU, with its strong single-thread score of 999 in 3DMark and 1852 in Cinebench R23, is not the limiting factor at any resolution.

The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324 places it at the 78th percentile, and its multithreaded Cinebench R23 score of 12735 indicates ample headroom for game logic and draw call processing. The Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures that align with its 5th percentile ranking. In this game, the GPU is responsible for the observed frame rates, and no CPU change would meaningfully alter the outcome.

FAQ

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

A: No. The best average at 3840x2160 is 38 FPS on Low settings, and no preset reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium averages 27 FPS with a range of 23 to 31 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1080p?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 1920x1080, averaging 80 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4 percent lower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600 ranks at the 78th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks at the 5th percentile among GPUs. Settings and resolution changes produce frame rate shifts consistent with GPU saturation.

Q: What average frame rate does Medium settings produce at 1440p?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks 3427 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it averages 80 FPS. Every other configuration falls short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the best available average is 58 FPS on Low, just 2 FPS below playable. At 3840x2160, the best average is 38 FPS on Low, far from playable.

The verdict data is unambiguous: 1080p Low is the only playable setting, and it clears the threshold by a comfortable 20 FPS margin. Medium at 1080p misses by 3 FPS, and High at 1080p misses by 11 FPS. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality can achieve a smooth experience, but those who want Medium or higher settings will need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or consider a different GPU.

The Ryzen 5 7600 is not the reason for these limitations. Its 78th percentile CPU ranking and strong benchmark scores indicate it can handle modern game workloads. The Intel Arc B370, with its 5th percentile GPU ranking and 25 W TDP, is the decisive factor. This system is suitable for esports-style play at 1080p Low, but it is not equipped for higher fidelity gaming in Lockdown Protocol.