Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the recorded data showing that playable frame rates are reserved for the lowest settings at 1080p. Across all resolutions, the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS at anything above Low, and 4K remains firmly in slideshow territory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rate data for this CPU and GPU pair across three resolutions and four quality presets. The results paint a consistent picture: this is a configuration built for 1080p gaming at minimal graphical fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the lowest preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, the only measurement in the entire dataset that clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium yields 57 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 65 FPS. High settings produce 49 FPS on average, while Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, a 43 FPS difference that underscores how sensitive this GPU is to preset changes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation degrades noticeably. Low settings average 58 FPS, just shy of the playability threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS with a range of 35 to 48 FPS. High drops to 36 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 27 FPS. The 1440p Low result is worth noting: it is the closest this hardware gets to playable outside of 1080p, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets approach playable performance. Low averages 38 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS with a range of 23 to 31 FPS, High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The 4K results show a steep cliff after Low, with the GPU clearly exceeding its memory bandwidth and compute capabilities at this resolution.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: every preset loses roughly 20 to 25 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 10 to 15 FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that provides headroom above the 60 FPS target, and even that headroom is modest at 20 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, based on average benchmark scores. These comparisons help contextualize where this hardware sits relative to other components.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700, the closest alternatives are all within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark score. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 0.1 percent lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H also scores 0.1 percent lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 0.1 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 0.3 percent higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these processors would deliver virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that the processor itself is not the bottleneck in this system.

The Intel Arc B370 tells a different story. Its percentile rank is 5, meaning it outperforms only about 5 percent of all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 0.2 percent higher, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 0.5 percent higher, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 0.7 percent higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1.4 percent lower. These are all parts from a much older era, which highlights just how limited the Arc B370 is in absolute terms.

For a user considering alternatives, the data suggests that swapping the CPU would have little effect on game performance. Any of the four nearest rival processors would produce nearly identical frame rates. Swapping the GPU, however, would require moving to a significantly more powerful part to achieve playable performance at higher presets or resolutions, since the current GPU is already at the bottom of the performance distribution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. The processor is a solid mid-range part, ranking at the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The graphics solution, however, ranks at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This mismatch means the Arc B370 is the overwhelming bottleneck in this system.

The evidence for GPU dominance appears in the scaling between presets. At 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra to Low increases average FPS from 37 to 80, a 116 percent improvement. This dramatic swing is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where reducing pixel and shading work directly translates to higher frame rates. If the CPU were the limiting factor, preset changes would have a much smaller impact.

The resolution scaling reinforces this conclusion. Moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low reduces average FPS from 80 to 58, a 27.5 percent drop. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low reduces average FPS from 58 to 38, a 34.5 percent drop. These losses track closely with the increase in pixel count, which is the signature of a GPU that is saturated at every resolution.

At 1080p Medium, the frame rate range of 48 to 65 FPS suggests some variation in scene complexity, but the average of 57 FPS still indicates the GPU is working near its limit. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its benchmark scores, but it never gets a chance to flex that headroom because the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough at higher settings.

The practical takeaway is that users should not expect CPU upgrades to improve Lockdown Protocol performance. The processor is already capable of handling the game's physics, AI, and game logic at frame rates far above what the GPU can deliver. Any meaningful performance gains would require a GPU upgrade, and given the Arc B370's position at the 5th percentile, that upgrade would need to be substantial.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol has a straightforward answer based on the verdict data: it can run the game, but only at 1080p with Low settings. The database defines 60 FPS as the playability threshold, and the measured results show exactly one configuration that clears this bar.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, which is comfortably above the threshold. This is the only playable setting at any resolution. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 57 FPS, which falls short of the threshold, and High and Ultra are progressively worse at 49 FPS and 37 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, no settings are playable. The best case is Low at 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 42, 36, and 27 FPS respectively, all well below playability.

At 3840x2160, the situation is hopeless for gaming. Low averages 38 FPS, and every other preset is below 30 FPS. Ultra averages 18 FPS, which is effectively unplayable for any fast-paced FPS title.

The overall combo rank in the game database is 3427 out of 3714 combinations, placing this system in the bottom 8 percent of tested configurations. This is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking and confirms that Lockdown Protocol will be a compromised experience on this hardware.

For users who own this system, the recommendation is to run the game at 1080p with Low settings for a smooth experience. Those who insist on higher visual quality or higher resolutions will need to accept frame rates well below the playability threshold, or consider a hardware upgrade.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this PC in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 80 FPS. All other settings at 1080p, and all settings at 1440p and 4K, fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1440p?

A: No. The closest result is Low settings at 2560x1440, which averages 58 FPS, just 2 FPS short of the playability threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra at this resolution average 42, 36, and 27 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B370 ranks at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 0.2 percent higher, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 0.5 percent higher. These are all legacy parts from a much earlier generation.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The CPU ranks at the 78th percentile among all processors, and its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, all score within 0.3 percent of it. The GPU is the limiting factor in this system.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average is 57 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 65 FPS. This is just below the 60 FPS playability threshold, so expect occasional dips below playable levels during intense scenes.

Q: Does this system ever reach 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. Even at Low settings, the average at 3840x2160 is 38 FPS. Medium averages 27 FPS, High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. This GPU is not capable of 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. Based on the measured data, only one resolution qualifies.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 80 FPS. This is the only preset at any resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The next step up, Medium, averages 57 FPS and fails the playability criterion.

At 2560x1440, no preset meets the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 58 FPS, but since this falls short of the required average, there is no recommended setting. Users at this resolution must accept sub-60 FPS performance or reduce resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. Low averages 38 FPS, and all other presets are below 30 FPS. This resolution is not viable for Lockdown Protocol with this hardware.

The practical guidance is simple: run the game at 1080p with Low settings for the only smooth experience this system can provide. Any attempt to increase visual quality or resolution will result in frame rates below the playability threshold, with the severity of the drop scaling directly with the preset and pixel count.