Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a highly variable experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the integrated graphics solution acting as the primary constraint. The data shows this pairing can handle the game at lower resolutions and settings, but struggles significantly as resolution and visual fidelity increase. The following analysis breaks down the recorded measurements to determine precisely where this system stands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding setting that comes closest is Low, which records an average of 42 FPS. This falls well short of the target, and the medium preset drops to 30 FPS average (with a minimum of 25 FPS and maximum of 34 FPS), while High and Ultra average 26 FPS and 19 FPS respectively. The database indicates no playable settings at this resolution, so the best configuration is effectively the lowest available preset, Low, despite its inability to reach playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves. The Low preset is the only playable option, delivering an average of 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS (minimum 39, maximum 53), High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The best settings for this resolution are therefore Low, as it is the sole configuration that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system finally shows its strengths. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, while Medium averages 63 FPS (minimum 53, maximum 72), and both clear the 60 FPS line. High falls just short at 55 FPS average, and Ultra trails at 41 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 63 FPS. This represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data clearly shows that the Intel Arc B390 GPU dominates the performance profile in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with 8 cores and 16 threads, provided sufficient processing power in all scenarios, as evidenced by the consistent scaling patterns across resolutions.

Looking at the 1920x1080 results, the jump from Low (88 FPS) to Medium (63 FPS) represents a 28% drop in average frame rate, while the move from Medium to High (55 FPS) is a 13% decline, and High to Ultra (41 FPS) is a 25% drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at every step, as the workload per pixel increases with each preset level.

When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 63 to 46, a 27% reduction. This scaling is directly proportional to the increase in pixel count (which is about 78% more pixels), suggesting that the GPU is fully saturated at these settings. The CPU does not appear to limit performance, as the frame rate drops are consistent with pure rendering load increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is even more clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset at 4K averages 42 FPS, which is worse than the 1080p Medium result (63 FPS). This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the 4K pixel count overwhelms the Arc B390. The Ultra preset at 4K averages only 19 FPS, a fraction of the 1080p Low result of 88 FPS.

The CPU's role is more passive but still relevant. The Ryzen 7 5700X has a single-thread benchmark score of 921 in 3dmark, which is adequate for this title. The fact that the 1080p Low preset reaches 88 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU enough data at lower resolutions, but as resolution increases, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the sole constraint. In essence, the GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions, with the CPU only becoming a potential issue at very low resolutions and high frame rates, though the data does not show such a scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3302 out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's low benchmark standing.

The Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482, and it ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older, low-end NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, 1.3% slower), the GeForce 800M (score 1460, 1.5% slower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446, 2.5% slower), and the GeForce GT 710 (score 1443, 2.7% slower). This places the Arc B390 at the very bottom of the GPU performance spectrum, which directly explains its inability to handle higher resolutions or presets in this game.

The CPU, in contrast, is a strong performer. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578 and ranks in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K (score 27578, 0% difference), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (score 27535, 0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (score 27636, 0.2% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (score 27507, 0.3% slower). This CPU is clearly not the bottleneck in this pairing.

The stark contrast between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the GPU's low ranking explains the combo's overall position. The system is held back almost entirely by the integrated graphics solution, which is designed for low-power mobile use rather than gaming at high resolutions. The database ranking reflects this imbalance: a capable CPU paired with a very weak GPU results in a bottom-tier gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS at this resolution is 42 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium averages 30 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves playable performance, with an average of 65 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so Low is the only viable option.

Q: Which component limits performance in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Intel Arc B390 GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, ranks in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets indicates the GPU is fully saturated.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It is 1.3% faster than the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the GeForce GT 710. All of these are low-end, legacy parts.

Q: What is the best overall setting for this system at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides the best balance, averaging 63 FPS (minimum 53, maximum 72). This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, but Medium offers improved visuals while still clearing the threshold.

Q: What is the system's rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 3302 out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's low performance tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded frame rates are as follows: Low settings average 42 FPS, Medium settings average 30 FPS (minimum 25, maximum 34), High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings average 19 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra, indicating that only the average was captured for those presets.

At 2560x1440, the data shows: Low settings average 65 FPS, Medium settings average 46 FPS (minimum 39, maximum 53), High settings average 40 FPS, and Ultra settings average 30 FPS. Again, only Medium has complete min/max data, while the other presets only have average values recorded.

At 1920x1080, the performance improves substantially: Low settings average 88 FPS, Medium settings average 63 FPS (minimum 53, maximum 72), High settings average 55 FPS, and Ultra settings average 41 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data at this resolution.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: the GPU's performance degrades rapidly as settings increase. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 47 FPS (from 88 to 41), at 1440p it is 35 FPS (from 65 to 30), and at 4K it is 23 FPS (from 42 to 19). This shows that higher resolutions compress the performance envelope, as the GPU reaches its limits more quickly.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with Intel Arc B390 can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. According to the verdict by resolution, at 3840x2160 there are no playable settings, and the system cannot achieve 60 FPS at any preset. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is playable with an average of 65 FPS, although this is the only option that clears the threshold. At 1920x1080, both Low (88 FPS) and Medium (63 FPS) are playable, with Medium being the best visual quality that maintains playable performance.

For users who primarily play at 1080p, this system is acceptable for Lockdown Protocol, provided they are willing to use Medium settings or lower. The 63 FPS average on Medium is above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though the minimum recorded FPS of 53 indicates some dips below the target. The Low preset offers a more comfortable margin with an 88 FPS average.

At 1440p, the system is barely playable, and only on the lowest settings. The 65 FPS average on Low is close to the threshold, and any increase in visual quality will result in frame rates below 60 FPS. For 4K, this combination is not suitable for Lockdown Protocol, as even the lowest settings fail to reach playable performance.

The data indicates that this system is CPU-heavy and GPU-light, and the Arc B390's performance tier (9th percentile among GPUs) is the decisive factor. With a stronger discrete GPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X would likely provide a much better experience, but as configured, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium settings or below.