Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the margin for error depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold across every settings preset, including Ultra at 72 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440, the system maintains 60+ FPS through High settings, but Ultra drops to 52 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable, with an average of 73 FPS, while Medium dips to 52 FPS and High falls to 45 FPS. The data indicates a clear performance ceiling that scales predictably with resolution and graphical load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which posts an average benchmark score of 24964 compared to the 8400F's 25005, a delta of just 0.2 percent. This means the 7500F would deliver virtually identical frame pacing in this game. The Intel Core i7-11850H trails by 0.3 percent with a score of 24935, while the Intel Core i7-13620H sits at 24911, a 0.4 percent gap. On the upper side, the AMD EPYC 9474F reaches 25103, outpacing the 8400F by 0.4 percent, though this server-class chip is unlikely to appear in a gaming build.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B580's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 on average versus the B580's 23021, a delta of -0.2 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 comes within 0.6 percent at 22895, meaning it would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads the group at 23172, a 0.7 percent advantage, while the NVIDIA P106-100 posts 23249, which is 1 percent higher. These deltas are small enough that swapping any of these GPUs into the system would not materially change the measured FPS at any resolution or preset.

The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a dense performance cluster. A user upgrading from an RTX 2080 to the Arc B580 would see no meaningful improvement in this title, and the same holds for the Ryzen 5 7500F versus the 8400F. The bottleneck profile is consistent across the group, so the verdict at each resolution would remain unchanged.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that Lockdown Protocol scales primarily with GPU load, but the CPU still matters at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 154 to 72, a drop of 82 FPS that reflects increasing GPU workload. The CPU, which posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these settings. The PassMark single-thread score of 3685 reinforces that the 8400F handles the game's logic without becoming the limiting factor at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the scaling shifts. Low settings produce 113 FPS, Medium drops to 80 FPS, and High falls to 70 FPS, while Ultra bottoms out at 52 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is only 10 FPS, whereas the gap between Low and Medium is 33 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count rises, but the CPU still contributes enough to keep frame rates above 60 until Ultra. The 8400F's 3DMark max-threads score of 6165 and 16-thread score of 6091 indicate that multi-threaded workloads are handled efficiently, though Lockdown Protocol does not appear to stress all 12 threads equally.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. Low settings yield 73 FPS, Medium drops to 52 FPS, and High falls to 45 FPS, while Ultra manages only 34 FPS. The CPU's influence is minimal here; the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are the relevant factors. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15748 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 place it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but insufficient for 4K Ultra. The data shows that at 4K, the B580's 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs cannot sustain high frame rates regardless of CPU performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This is the highest setting tested, and the system clears the threshold comfortably. Medium runs at 109 FPS, High at 95 FPS, and Low at 154 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings cap at High, which averages 70 FPS. Medium runs at 80 FPS and Low at 113 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains above 60 FPS. Ultra falls to 52 FPS, below the playable threshold, so it is not recommended. The 44 FPS minimum recorded at Medium on 4K does not apply here, but the 68 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium shows consistent frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings stay at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 73 FPS. Medium drops to 52 FPS, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires sacrificing all graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K still delivers 73 FPS average, which is functional, but users seeking higher quality should drop to 1440p.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear from the measured data. At 1920x1080, the combo runs Lockdown Protocol at Ultra settings with 72 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets are playable at this resolution, making it the optimal target for this hardware. At 2560x1440, High settings at 70 FPS are playable, and Medium at 80 FPS and Low at 113 FPS also qualify. Ultra at 52 FPS does not meet the threshold, so users must avoid it. At 3840x2160, only Low settings at 73 FPS are playable; Medium at 52 FPS, High at 45 FPS, and Ultra at 34 FPS all fall short.

The overall picture is that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience is resolution-dependent. The combo ranks 2795 out of 3714 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle range. This rank reflects that many other systems deliver higher frame rates, but the 8400F and B580 pairing still provides a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K results are usable only at Low settings, which may be acceptable for competitive play but not for visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a steep performance curve. Ultra settings produce an average of 34 FPS, which is the lowest recorded result. High settings improve to 45 FPS, Medium reaches 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS, and Low tops out at 73 FPS. The Medium preset's min-max range of 44 to 59 FPS indicates frame time variance that could cause stutter, even though the average is 52 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are more consistent. Low settings average 113 FPS, Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a tighter range than at 4K, suggesting better frame pacing. High settings lack min-max data, but the 70 FPS average is stable enough to clear the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, performance is strongest. Low settings average 154 FPS, Medium averages 109 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS, High averages 95 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 93 FPS means even the worst-case frame rate stays well above 60 FPS. Ultra settings at 72 FPS average is the only preset that approaches the threshold, but it still clears it by 12 FPS. The lack of min-max data for High and Ultra at 1080p means only averages are available, but the overall trend shows no risk of dropping below playable levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2795 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 75th percentile of all tested systems. This means roughly one in four systems performs worse, while three in four perform better. The rank reflects the GPU's 68th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 77th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU is comparatively stronger than the GPU, which suggests that Lockdown Protocol is GPU-bound in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions.

The rank of 2795 is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo delivers frame rates that many higher-ranked systems match, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Systems ranked above this combo likely feature GPUs with higher PassMark G3D scores or more VRAM, allowing them to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p Ultra or 4K Medium. The B580's 12 GB memory is sufficient for this game, but its raw compute of 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 caps performance at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 72 FPS, High averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 109 FPS, and Low averages 154 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 average 70 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 52 FPS and is not playable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 73 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium averages 52 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the RTX 2080?

A: The B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, a delta of 0.6 percent. In Lockdown Protocol, the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 8400F's single-thread score of 3685 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 are sufficient to keep up. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as indicated by the steep FPS drops at higher settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2795 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile and the GPU in the 68th percentile among their respective categories.