Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24964, just 0.2% above the 8400F's 25005 average. The Intel Core i7-11850H lands at 24935 (0.3% higher), while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4% higher). On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F posts 25103, which is 0.4% lower than the 8400F. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially indistinguishable performance in Lockdown Protocol, so users upgrading from one to another should not expect measurable frame rate changes.

For the Intel Arc B370, the situation is more striking. Its average benchmark score is 1184, and the nearest rivals are all legacy parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 reaches 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M posts 1192 (0.7% higher). The AMD FirePro M2000 is the only rival that scores lower, at 1168, which is 1.4% below the Arc B370. This means the Arc B370 behaves like a GPU from a much older generation in raw compute terms. Users coming from any of those older cards would see nearly identical performance, not an upgrade.

The database places the Arc B370 at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. That percentile ranking tells the story clearly: this is a very low-end part by modern standards. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 77th percentile, which is a solid mid-range to upper-mid-range position. This pairing is unusual, a strong processor harnessed to a very weak graphics solution, and the measured frame rates in Lockdown Protocol reflect that imbalance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at every resolution and preset tested. Consider the scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low. The average frame rate drops from 80 FPS at 1920x1080 to 38 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of more than half. That kind of drop is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, because raising resolution increases the pixel fill and shading workload that the graphics card must handle.

The CPU's role is less visible in the data, but it matters for the ceiling. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 80 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at that resolution. However, the Arc B370's low compute throughput (6.144 TFLOPS FP32) means that even at 1080p, the graphics card cannot push much beyond that level. The 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor in any of the tested configurations.

Preset scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 80 FPS to 57 FPS, and from Low to High it falls to 49 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset change from Low (58 FPS) to High (36 FPS) shows a similar proportional loss. At 3840x2160, Low delivers 38 FPS, Medium 27 FPS, and High only 23 FPS. These are steep penalties for graphical quality, which is exactly what happens when a weak GPU is forced to do more work per frame.

The min FPS readings also indicate GPU pressure. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 48 FPS and the maximum 65 FPS, a spread of 17 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 35 to 48 FPS, a 13 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 23 to 31 FPS. As resolution climbs, the frame time variance compresses because the GPU is saturated and cannot produce bursts of higher output. This is a textbook GPU-bound signature.

The CPU, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, is more than capable of handling game logic and draw calls for a title like Lockdown Protocol. The 8400F's 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and 2-thread score of 1874 indicate strong per-core performance. None of the measured frame rates approach a level where the CPU would be the constraint. The verdict is straightforward: upgrade the GPU before touching the CPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

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

Q: What happens at 1440p?

A: The system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset. At 2560x1440 Low, the average is 58 FPS, just under the threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High 36 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 38 FPS on Low settings. Medium delivers 27 FPS, High 23 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS. None of these approach 60 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). These are all very old parts, and the B370 performs like them.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F holding back the system?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25005, placing it at the 77th percentile. Its nearest rivals, like the Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and Core i7-13620H (24911), are within 0.4%. The GPU is the limiting component in every measured scenario.

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

A: Low is the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. It averages 80 FPS. Medium falls to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 can run Lockdown Protocol, but with severe limitations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance only on Low settings, where the average frame rate is 80 FPS. That is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the margin is large enough for stable gameplay.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 58 FPS, which is technically below the threshold but might be tolerable for some users. The database lists no playable settings for 1440p, so the official verdict is that this resolution fails the requirement.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. The best average is 38 FPS on Low, and every other preset falls to 27 FPS or lower. This resolution is not viable for smooth play.

The overall picture is that this PC is a 1080p Low machine for Lockdown Protocol. It can hit 80 FPS there, but any attempt to raise quality or resolution will push it below the 60 FPS line. Users who prioritize frame rate should stick to 1080p Low. Those who want higher settings would need a stronger GPU, as the CPU is not the bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 80 FPS. Medium falls to 57 FPS, which is 3 FPS short of the threshold. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience, Low is the recommended choice.

At 2560x1440, no preset meets the 60 FPS requirement. Low comes closest at 58 FPS, just 2 FPS below the line. Medium averages 42 FPS, High 36 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS. If 1440p is mandatory, Low is the least bad option, but it still falls short of the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the database reports no playable settings. Low averages 38 FPS, Medium 27 FPS, High 23 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS. None of these are close to 60 FPS, so 4K should be avoided entirely for this game with this hardware.

The recommendation is clear: run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Low settings for the best playable experience. The 80 FPS average provides headroom for dips, and the min FPS at Medium (48 FPS) suggests that even low settings should stay above the threshold in most scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3427 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. In other words, roughly 92% of tested systems perform better in this game.

That low rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU. The Arc B370's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs, combined with its benchmark score of 1184, puts it in the company of parts from the early 2010s. The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer at the 77th percentile, so the pairing is fundamentally lopsided.

For context, the combo rank means that even modest integrated graphics solutions or older discrete cards from the database's test pool would likely outperform this setup. The 8400F is not the problem, and users who own this CPU should consider a different graphics card if they want to play Lockdown Protocol at higher settings or resolutions. The data suggests that any GPU with a higher percentile rank would improve the frame rates substantially, given that the CPU has ample headroom.