Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2987 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the lower third of all recorded hardware pairings, which is a meaningful signal for a game that demands consistent frame pacing. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, so the pairing is not weak in isolation. The ranking reflects how the two parts interact under the game's specific load, not their raw benchmark potential.

The recorded data shows this combo is playable, but only just at higher resolutions. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the system clears that at 1080p and 1440p with the right preset. At 4K, only Low settings stay above the line. The rank of 2987 out of 3714 suggests that many other combos deliver higher average frames, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-pack percentile and the CPU's age. The Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 2 part, and while it still performs well in general workloads, its single-thread score of 204 in Cinebench R15 and 2656 in Passmark single-thread indicate it is not a top-tier gaming chip by modern standards.

The GPU, Intel Arc B570, brings 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units, with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus. Its Passmark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 show a card that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it falls behind at 4K. The data confirms this: at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 30 FPS, which is half the playable threshold. The overall rank is dragged down by these high-resolution results, even though the 1080p numbers are respectable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 3700X in the database's CPU benchmarks are all close in average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, a delta of 0.1 percent from the 3700X's average of 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1 percent away. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, 0.5 percent lower. In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for the game, and none of these alternatives represent a meaningful upgrade for this specific title.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is closely matched by several rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, just 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1 percent higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5 percent higher. The Arc A750 is the most relevant comparison because it is also a desktop Intel card from the previous generation. The recorded data suggests that swapping the B570 for an A750 would produce nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, within a fraction of a percent.

For system builders, this means the B570 is not an outlier in either direction. It sits squarely in a cluster of GPUs that all perform within 0.5 percent of each other. The RTX 3070 Mobile is a laptop part, so it is not a direct purchase alternative, but its presence in the rival list shows that the B570's performance class is well established. The Quadro M4000M and Radeon R9 M390X are older parts, and their similar scores indicate that the B570 is roughly on par with previous-generation mid-range hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows the combo exceeds 60 FPS at every preset at 1920x1080. Low averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for this combo at 1440p?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium also works at 71 FPS, and Low runs at 100 FPS, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all below playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The B570's average benchmark score is 20556, while the A750 scores 20582, a delta of 0.1 percent. The recorded data indicates they perform nearly identically in the database's benchmarks, so Lockdown Protocol frame rates would be very similar.

Q: What frame rates does the combo achieve at 1080p Medium?

A: The average is 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. This preset offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, with the minimum still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to the Intel Core i5-13450HX?

A: The 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, while the i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2 percent higher. The difference is negligible for gaming, so either processor would deliver essentially the same performance in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1080p, the system is fully playable across all presets, with Ultra averaging 63 FPS. That is the best settings tier at that resolution, and it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, High settings average 62 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS and should be avoided. At 4K, only Low settings work, averaging 64 FPS, while Medium and above fall below the playable line.

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 3840x2160, the playable settings list contains only Low, with an average of 64 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 62 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best at 63 FPS. The data indicates that this is a 1080p and 1440p system for Lockdown Protocol, not a 4K machine. The GPU's 10 GB of memory and 160-bit bus are sufficient for the lower resolutions, but the 4K texture and geometry loads overwhelm it.

The CPU is not the limiting factor here. The Ryzen 7 3700X's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it has enough headroom for this title. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking is the bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and Passmark G3D score of 14195 place it firmly in the mid-range class, which aligns with the measured frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows a clear scaling pattern. Low settings average 64 FPS, which is the only playable preset at this resolution. Medium averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 and maximum of 52. High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 18 FPS, which is a substantial jump and indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is strained by the higher detail levels.

At 2560x1440, the system performs much better. Low averages 100 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 81, High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of exactly 60 FPS shows that the system is right at the edge of the playable threshold during demanding scenes, but it holds the line. High's average of 62 FPS leaves less headroom, but it is still above the mark.

At 1920x1080, the combo is comfortable. Low averages 136 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, giving a solid margin. High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding and still clears the threshold by 3 FPS, so there is minimal headroom for frame drops in heavy combat sequences.

The data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases. The 1080p to 1440p transition costs roughly 22 FPS on Low, 25 FPS on Medium, 22 FPS on High, and 17 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p to 4K transition is even more punishing: Low drops by 36 FPS, Medium by 25 FPS, High by 22 FPS, and Ultra by 16 FPS. This pattern is typical for a GPU with 10 GB of memory and a 160-bit bus, as the memory subsystem becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it stays above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no reason to dial down unless you want extra headroom. The minimum frame rate is not recorded for Ultra at this resolution, but the average is close enough to the threshold that a 60 FPS cap or slight settings reduction could smooth out any dips.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the threshold. Medium also works and averages 71 FPS, which offers more margin, but High provides better visual quality while still staying above 60 FPS. Ultra is not recommended here because it averages 46 FPS, which is 14 FPS below the playable line.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the only preset that works at this resolution. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all of which are unplayable. The 4K Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the margin above the threshold is only 4 FPS, so the system is running near its limits.

For practical use, the recommended approach is to run Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Low at 4K. These settings maximize visual quality while keeping the average frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold. The data does not record minimum frame rates for most presets, so the averages should be treated as the primary reference, with the understanding that the 1080p Medium preset showed a minimum of 82 FPS and the 1440p Medium preset showed a minimum of 60 FPS, indicating that the system can hold its average in most scenes.