Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that lands in the lower tier of the database’s tested hardware pool, and the frame rate data for Lockdown Protocol reflects that positioning. This is a system built for 1080p gaming at modest settings, and the benchmark results show clear limits as resolution and graphical load increase. The data indicates that while the CPU is a strong mid-range performer, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck in nearly every scenario, a pattern that holds across all three tested resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows no playable settings for this combo. The most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold does not exist at this resolution. The highest average frame rate recorded at 4K is 38 FPS on Low settings, which falls well short of the playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 27 FPS, High to 23 FPS, and Ultra to 18 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS target, so the verdict is clear: 4K is not viable for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but still fails to reach the playable threshold. The best observed average is 58 FPS on Low settings, which is 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS requirement. The database does not list this as a playable setting because it does not meet the minimum threshold. High settings average 36 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The 1440p resolution remains out of reach for smooth gameplay, regardless of the preset chosen.

At 1920x1080, the system finally finds its footing. The only playable setting, according to the verdict data, is Low, which delivers an average of 80 FPS. This is the single configuration that clears the 60 FPS bar with meaningful headroom. Medium settings average 57 FPS, just under the threshold, while High averages 49 FPS and Ultra averages 37 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, Low at 1080p is the sole recommendation from the measurements.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a stark imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a capable processor, scoring in the 79th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499. However, the Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile against all GPUs, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This massive gap in relative performance explains why the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this diagnosis. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 80 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces the average to 58 FPS, a 27.5% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 38 FPS, another 34.5% drop from 1440p. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing pixel count directly stresses the graphics processor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, but that is not the case here.

Preset scaling further reinforces the GPU’s dominance. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 80 to 57 FPS, a 28.75% hit. Low to High drops from 80 to 49 FPS, a 38.75% reduction. These are substantial losses for what are modest increases in visual complexity, indicating that the Arc B370’s shading units, 1280 in total, and its 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are quickly overwhelmed. The CPU, with 8 cores and 16 threads, has no trouble feeding the GPU at these settings; the graphics hardware simply cannot keep up.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows a narrow range of performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 38 FPS. Medium settings average 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31, the only preset at this resolution with min/max data. High settings average 23 FPS, and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. The spread between the best and worst preset is 20 FPS, which is relatively small in absolute terms, but the gap between Low and Medium (11 FPS) shows how quickly the GPU degrades with added detail.

At 2560x1440, the numbers improve but remain below the playable threshold. Low settings average 58 FPS, the highest figure at this resolution. Medium averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, while Medium to High costs 6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 9 FPS. The data suggests diminishing returns on visual quality per frame lost, but none of these presets provide a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the full range of performance is visible. Low settings lead with 80 FPS average. Medium settings average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65, showing that even the minimum stays below the 60 FPS target. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 23 FPS, the largest single-preset jump in the entire dataset, which underscores how sensitive this GPU is to shader complexity. The min/max spread on Medium, from 48 to 65 FPS, also indicates frame time inconsistency, a common trait of a GPU operating near its capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination as 3427 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems measured, a position that aligns with the GPU’s low percentile standing. The combo rank reflects the overall experience, which is defined by the inability to sustain 60 FPS at any resolution above 1080p Low.

The ranking is heavily weighted by the GPU’s performance, as the CPU is a solid mid-range part. The Ryzen 7 5700X alone would rank much higher in CPU-centric tests, but the Arc B370 drags the combined score down. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 for the GPU is a clear indicator of its position, and the measured FPS data in this game mirrors that benchmark. Users should expect this combo to sit near the bottom of any GPU-intensive title, and Lockdown Protocol is no exception.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are closely matched. The Intel Core i5-12600K has an identical average benchmark score of 27578, with a 0% delta, meaning these two processors are effectively interchangeable in synthetic tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, a 0.2% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636, a 0.2% difference in the opposite direction. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507, a 0.3% delta. For users considering CPU swaps, any of these parts would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the GPU remains the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all significantly older parts, which illustrates the Arc B370’s low position. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% delta from the Arc B370’s 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% delta. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a 0.7% delta, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a 1.4% delta. These comparisons show that the Arc B370 performs at the level of a decade-old discrete GPU, which explains the poor frame rates in this title. Any of these alternatives would behave similarly, meaning none of them would offer a playable experience above 1080p Low.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under a narrow set of conditions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease. This is the only playable configuration in the entire dataset. The verdict data confirms this, listing Low as the best settings at 1080p with an average of 80 FPS.

At 2560x1440, no settings are playable. The closest is Low at 58 FPS, which misses the threshold by 2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with Low averaging 38 FPS and all other presets falling below 30 FPS. For users with 1440p or 4K displays, this combo will not provide a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol, regardless of settings.

The practical takeaway is that this PC is a 1080p machine for this game, and only at the lowest visual preset. Users who accept Low settings at 1080p will see a stable 80 FPS average. Those who want higher visual fidelity or higher resolutions will need to consider a different GPU, as the Arc B370’s performance ceiling is clearly defined by the measured data. The CPU is not the constraint; it has ample headroom for this title. The GPU is the decisive factor, and its capabilities are exhausted at 1080p Low.