Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a unique combination: an eight-core desktop CPU with integrated graphics capabilities, matched with a mobile-derived Intel GPU. In Lockdown Protocol, this pairing produces a performance profile that is heavily resolution-dependent, with playable frame rates appearing only at lower resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that can run the game, but with significant limitations that become more apparent as the graphical load increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rates for this combination in Lockdown Protocol show a clear and consistent decline as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its most playable results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 88 FPS, which is the highest recorded across any configuration. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 63 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 55 FPS, while Ultra settings bring it down to 41 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where the system can consistently approach or exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. Low settings still manage an average of 65 FPS, which remains above the playable threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings drop to 40 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 30 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, particularly at the higher preset levels, showing the GPU's limitations as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable performance across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 42 FPS, Medium settings drop to 30 FPS (with a minimum of 25 and maximum of 34), High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings produce only 19 FPS. None of these configurations reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The recorded data shows that 4K is simply too demanding for this hardware combination in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. The Intel Arc B390, based on its benchmark scores, sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating entry-level performance. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, is a much stronger component, sitting at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol.

Looking at the frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p, there is a clear GPU-bound pattern. At Low settings, the drop from 88 to 65 FPS is a 26% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop from 63 to 46 FPS is also approximately 27%. At High settings, the drop from 55 to 40 FPS is about 27%. This consistent proportional decrease across settings indicates that the GPU's rendering throughput is the limiting factor, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at both resolutions.

The shift from 1440p to 2160p further confirms this. At Low settings, the drop from 65 to 42 FPS is a 35% reduction. At Medium, the drop from 46 to 30 FPS is a 35% reduction. The larger percentage drops at 4K suggest the GPU is even more heavily stressed at this resolution. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, likely has ample processing power for the game's logic and physics at all resolutions, but the GPU's rendering capabilities cap the frame rate well before the CPU becomes a factor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Arc B390 in a very specific performance tier. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which is 1.3% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, which is 1.5% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, which is 2.5% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, which is 2.7% slower. These comparisons place the Arc B390 at the very bottom of the discrete GPU spectrum, alongside legacy integrated-class parts. A system with any of these GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, struggling at higher resolutions and settings.

For the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a much more capable component. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K, which is 0.2% faster, the Intel Core i5-14400T, which is 0.4% faster, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, which is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i7-1370P, which is 0.6% slower. These are all strong processors, and the 5700G performs essentially on par with them. In this specific game combination, the CPU is not the limiting factor, so any of these alternative processors would likely yield very similar results when paired with the same GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows playable performance at 1920x1080 with Low settings (88 FPS average) and Medium settings (63 FPS average). High settings fall slightly short at 55 FPS average, and Ultra settings are not recommended at 41 FPS average.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware?

A: 1920x1080 is the most suitable resolution. The system achieves its highest frame rates here, and it is the only resolution where multiple settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, only Low settings are playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G ranks at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate scaling across resolutions shows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does performance at 1440p compare to 1080p?

A: Performance drops significantly. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 88 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p, a 26% reduction. At Medium settings, it falls from 63 to 46 FPS, a 27% reduction. Higher settings show even more severe declines.

Q: What GPU performance level is the Arc B390 comparable to?

A: Based on the database, the Arc B390 is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% faster), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7% faster). These are all entry-level parts.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this setup?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate recorded is 42 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings average 30 FPS, High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings average 19 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset. At 2560x1440, only Low settings are playable, with an average frame rate of 65 FPS. At 1920x1080, both Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium settings delivering a 63 FPS average. The most demanding playable configuration is 1080p with Medium settings. This system is best suited for lower-resolution gaming, and users should not expect to run the game at higher visual fidelity or resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average frame rate of 63 FPS. This is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, which produces an average of 65 FPS. There is no playable setting at 3840x2160, as the best average frame rate is only 42 FPS on Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS requirement.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Lockdown Protocol, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 ranks at 3302 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the lower 11% of all tested systems for this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's limited performance, as the CPU is a capable part that ranks highly on its own. The system's overall ranking is held back significantly by the Intel Arc B390, which is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This results in a system that can handle the game at lower resolutions and settings, but it will not provide a high-end experience.