Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a clear, resolution-dependent picture for Lockdown Protocol. The benchmark data indicates that this combo is a solid 1080p performer, a capable 1440p option, but one that cannot keep up with the most demanding settings at 4K. The measured frame rates show a system that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical presets, offering a distinct set of trade-offs for the player.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combination spans three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—across four settings presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The results show a clear hierarchy of performance, with the average frame rate dropping consistently as resolution and graphical demands increase.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its strongest performance. With the Low preset, the average frame rate is a very high 136 FPS. Moving to the Medium preset, the average dips to 96 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 84 FPS. The most demanding setting at this resolution, Ultra, still manages an average of 63 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the system has considerable headroom, even at the highest settings, keeping well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance begins to tighten. The Low preset produces an average of 100 FPS, still a strong result. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, placing it right at the edge of the playability threshold. The High preset delivers an average of 62 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS mark. However, the Ultra preset at this resolution falls below the target, with an average of 46 FPS. This shows that while the system can handle 1440p, it requires a compromise on the highest quality settings to maintain a smooth experience.

The picture changes dramatically at 3840x2160 (4K). Here, the system struggles with the higher presets. The Low setting is the only one that remains comfortably playable, with an average of 64 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, showing significant frame drops. The High preset averages only 40 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at an average of just 30 FPS. At 4K, the data suggests the system is heavily constrained, making only the lowest settings a viable option for a fluid experience.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the gap between presets is not uniform. The jump from Low to Medium has a significant performance cost at all resolutions, while the difference between High and Ultra is also substantial, particularly at 1440p and 4K. The min and max frame data for the Medium preset at 1440p and 4K shows that frame pacing can be inconsistent, with the minimum FPS dropping well below the average, which could lead to noticeable stutters during intense gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playability threshold, the optimal settings for each resolution are clear. The goal is to select the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It achieves an average of 63 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This allows the player to experience the game with all visual features enabled while still maintaining smooth performance. The data shows that all presets at this resolution are playable, so players have the full range of options.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding that still meets the performance target, with an average of 62 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 46 FPS, so it is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The Medium preset also clears the threshold at 71 FPS, but High offers superior visual quality for a small performance trade-off.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option for maintaining 60 FPS, with an average of 64 FPS. All other presets—Medium, High, and Ultra—fall below the playability threshold, with averages of 46, 40, and 30 FPS respectively. To play at 4K with this hardware, a significant reduction in graphical quality is required.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows the combo achieves an average of 63 FPS at 1080p with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding that maintains 60 FPS, with an average of 62 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution only reaches an average of 46 FPS.

Q: Is this system capable of playing at 3840x2160?

A: It is only capable at the lowest settings. The Low preset averages 64 FPS, but the Medium preset drops to 46 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets average 40 FPS and 30 FPS, respectively, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is significant. The Low preset averages 136 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS. This represents a drop of over half the frame rate when moving to the highest quality settings.

Q: At which resolution does the system start to struggle to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS (46 FPS average). At 3840x2160, only the Low preset can maintain 60 FPS, indicating a significant struggle at this resolution with higher settings.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: At 1920x1080, the minimum FPS is 82. At 2560x1440, it is 60. At 3840x2160, the minimum FPS drops to 39, showing a more inconsistent frame rate at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the composite benchmark scores, other hardware combinations would likely produce similar performance in Lockdown Protocol. The data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G shows it is closely matched with several other processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores a near-identical average benchmark (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-14400T (0.4% lower). On the AMD side, the Ryzen AI 7 445 and Intel Core i7-1370P are also within a small margin of performance (0.4% and 0.6% higher, respectively). A system built with any of these CPUs would be expected to offer a very similar experience in terms of CPU-bound scenarios.

For the graphics card, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher score) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower score). The data also lists the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% higher) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower) as being in the same performance tier, though these are less likely to be found in a modern gaming desktop. A system with an RTX 3070 Mobile or Arc A750 would likely produce frame rates very close to those measured for the Arc B570 in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets provides insight into which component is the primary bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings, from 136 FPS at Low to 63 FPS at Ultra. This suggests that at this resolution, neither component is being pushed to its absolute limit, and the game can leverage both the CPU and GPU effectively. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is primarily a result of increased GPU workload.

The transition to 1440p and 4K reveals the GPU's growing importance. At 1440p, the Ultra preset's average drops to 46 FPS, and at 4K, the same preset averages only 30 FPS. This steep decline with resolution is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has sufficient performance to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as the pixel count increases, the Arc B570's rendering capabilities become the limiting factor. The fact that the 4K Low preset (64 FPS) and 1440p Ultra preset (46 FPS) produce different results shows that the GPU's workload is highly sensitive to both resolution and settings.

The data implies that the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is more than adequate for this game, even at 4K. The bottleneck is clearly the Intel Arc B570, which cannot maintain high frame rates with demanding settings at higher resolutions. The CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation, which it does, allowing the GPU's performance ceiling to be the deciding factor in overall playability.

The Verdict

The benchmark results provide a definitive answer: yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but with important caveats depending on the player's display and quality preferences.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. It clears the 60 FPS threshold at every settings preset, including a 63 FPS average at Ultra. Players can enjoy the game with maximum visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable but requires a settings compromise. The High preset is the best option, with a 62 FPS average that just clears the playability target. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as its 46 FPS average falls short of a consistently smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at the Low preset, which averages 64 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fail to reach 60 FPS, with averages of 46, 40, and 30 FPS respectively. This resolution is best avoided unless the player is willing to make significant visual sacrifices.

In summary, this hardware combination is a strong performer for 1080p gaming and a decent one for 1440p, but it is not suitable for high-settings 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and an Intel Arc B570 ranks 2987 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum. While the measured frame rates show it is perfectly capable of running the game at 1080p and playable at 1440p, its overall standing suggests that many other hardware combinations in the database achieve higher performance. This ranking is a relative measure against all other CPU and GPU pairings tested for this game, and the data indicates that while this combo is functional, it is not a top-tier performer in the broader context of all possible systems.