Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a highly resolution-dependent experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 1080p, the combination is overwhelmingly capable, while 4K Ultra presents a significant challenge. The measured results indicate that this system is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or solid 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol provides average FPS figures across three resolutions and four quality presets, with no minimum or maximum frame time data available. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, and the impact of each preset tier is consistent across all resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset produces an average of 153.6 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium drops the average to 109.8 FPS, still a very comfortable margin. The High preset averages 95.9 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 69.4 FPS. This means every preset at 1080p clears the playable threshold, with Ultra being the only setting that falls below 100 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades noticeably but remains largely playable. The Low preset averages 113.9 FPS, which is a 26% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 78.4 FPS, while High drops to 68.0 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 49.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and marks the first unplayable configuration in the dataset. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 64.1 FPS, indicating that the preset selection has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. The Low preset averages 69.5 FPS, barely clearing the playable threshold. Medium drops to 52.1 FPS, High to 46.6 FPS, and Ultra to 34.1 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe; for instance, the High preset loses 21.4 FPS when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. Only the Low preset at 4K remains above 60 FPS, and even that margin is slim at 9.5 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B580 run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which averages 69.5 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra at 3840x2160 all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with averages of 52.1, 46.6, and 34.1 FPS respectively.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays playable, averaging 68.0 FPS at 2560x1440. Ultra drops to 49.8 FPS, so High is the recommended maximum for a smooth experience.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable with this combo?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080, where it averages 69.4 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, Ultra falls to 49.8 and 34.1 FPS respectively, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Low preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: Low averages 153.6 FPS, which is 57.7 FPS higher than High's 95.9 FPS. The difference represents a 60% performance uplift, making Low the choice for maximum frame rates.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset drops from 109.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 52.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 57.7 FPS or roughly 53% of the 1080p performance.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p with High settings?

A: Yes, the High preset at 2560x1440 averages 68.0 FPS, which is 8 FPS above the playable threshold. This is the highest preset at 1440p that maintains playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that Lockdown Protocol's performance scaling is dominated by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with 8 cores and 16 threads, has a 3DMark max-thread score of 6617 and a single-thread score of 901, placing it in the 78th percentile for all CPUs. This level of processing power is unlikely to be the bottleneck at any tested resolution.

The evidence for GPU dominance comes from the resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the system produces 153.6 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU well. However, at 4K Low, the same settings yield only 69.5 FPS, a 54.7% reduction. This drop is far larger than what would be expected from a CPU limitation, indicating that the Intel Arc B580's rendering throughput is the limiting factor.

The preset scaling further confirms this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance by 84.2 FPS (from 153.6 to 69.4). At 4K, the same preset change reduces performance by 35.4 FPS (from 69.5 to 34.1). The absolute drop is smaller at 4K because the GPU is already saturated, whereas at 1080p there is more headroom for the GPU to exploit. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has spare capacity.

The GPU's specifications support this interpretation. The Intel Arc B580 has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2670 MHz. Its pixel rate is 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 427.2 GTexel/s. These figures suggest a mid-range GPU that can handle 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, but struggles with 4K Ultra. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but may be strained at 4K.

At 1080p, the CPU likely has a more significant role. The 153.6 FPS Low result indicates that the CPU can drive high frame rates, and the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1762 suggests strong single-thread performance for game logic. However, the 16-thread score of 6628 shows that multi-threaded workloads are also well-handled, which is useful for modern FPS titles that utilize multiple cores. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the steep frame rate declines with increasing resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provide context for its CPU performance. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, 0.1% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3% lower. All four rivals are within a 0.3% delta, meaning the Ryzen 7 5700's performance is essentially interchangeable with these parts in CPU-bound scenarios. In Lockdown Protocol, the game's frame rates would be nearly identical with any of these CPUs when paired with the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest GPU rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 on average, 0.2% higher than the Arc B580's 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1.0% higher. These deltas are small, indicating that the Arc B580 offers performance comparable to these GPUs. In practice, a system with an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at the same settings, assuming no driver-level differences.

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700's nearest CPU rivals with the Arc B580's nearest GPU rivals would yield a system with nearly identical gaming performance. For example, swapping the CPU for a Ryzen 5 6600H or the GPU for an RTX 2080 would result in frame rates within a few percent of the measured values. This suggests that the tested combo is representative of a broad class of mid-range hardware.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable settings vary significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 69.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra is viable.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The High preset averages 68.0 FPS, making it the best playable option. Ultra at 1440p falls to 49.8 FPS and is not recommended. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 69.5 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 52.1, 46.6, and 34.1 FPS respectively.

The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, which are the most demanding playable presets at those resolutions. At 4K, the user must accept Low settings to maintain playability. The data suggests that this combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, but 4K gaming requires significant compromises in visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2843 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, at approximately the 76.6th percentile of all tested systems. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning; the CPU is in the 78th percentile for all CPUs, but the GPU is in the 68th percentile for all GPUs, which drags the overall combo ranking down.

Given that the game is an FPS with relatively modern requirements, the 2843rd rank suggests that this combo is outperformed by a significant number of higher-end systems. However, the measured FPS data shows that it still delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most presets. The rank is more indicative of the system's position relative to high-end hardware than its absolute capability. For context, the combo's 1080p Ultra average of 69.4 FPS is above the playable threshold, and the 1440p High average of 68.0 FPS is also solid, indicating that the rank is not a barrier to a good experience at mainstream resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 69.4 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it clears the threshold by 9.4 FPS. The Low preset offers 153.6 FPS, Medium 109.8 FPS, and High 95.9 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual quality while remaining playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, averaging 68.0 FPS. This is 8 FPS above the threshold. The Medium preset averages 78.4 FPS and Low averages 113.9 FPS, but High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. Ultra at 49.8 FPS is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, averaging 69.5 FPS. This is the only preset that clears the threshold. Medium at 52.1 FPS, High at 46.6 FPS, and Ultra at 34.1 FPS are all below 60 FPS. Users at 4K must accept Low settings for a playable experience, with the understanding that the visual quality will be significantly reduced compared to lower resolutions.