Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B370 shows a clear performance ceiling tied to resolution. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are low across every preset. The High preset delivers 23 FPS average, while Low improves to 38 FPS. Medium sits between at 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and maximum of 31. Ultra is the weakest at 18 FPS average. None of these numbers approach the 60 FPS playable threshold used by the database.

Dropping to 2560x1440 yields a meaningful step up, but still falls short of the target. High averages 36 FPS, Low reaches 58 FPS, Medium lands at 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48, and Ultra produces 27 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p comes closest to the playable threshold, yet it remains 2 FPS below the 60 FPS mark.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes substantially. Low settings produce an 80 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. Medium averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and maximum of 65, which places it just 3 FPS below playable. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS. The only fully playable configuration in the entire measurement set is 1080p Low.

The min and max values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 48 to 65 FPS, indicating that the frame rate is inconsistent enough that the average sits below the threshold even though some moments exceed it. At 1440p Medium, the range is 35 to 48 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 23 to 31 FPS. The absence of min and max data for other presets means the database cannot confirm whether those configurations exhibit similar variability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component dominates Lockdown Protocol at different settings. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 80 to 58, a reduction of 22 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low, the average drops from 58 to 38, another 20 FPS reduction. This consistent decline as pixel count rises points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor across all tested resolutions.

The Intel Arc B370 has a very low benchmark profile. Its only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, and it sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M, all of which are older, lower-end parts. This is not a GPU designed for high-resolution rendering, and the measured FPS data aligns with that characterization.

The CPU, by contrast, is a much stronger component. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score is 22366, and its single-thread score is 3157. The 96 MB shared L3 cache is a notable feature for gaming workloads. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at Low settings, allowing the 80 FPS average. But at higher resolutions, the GPU's limited pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's capability cannot compensate.

The preset scaling within a resolution further supports this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 80 to 57 FPS, a 23 FPS loss. Moving from Medium to High reduces it further to 49 FPS, and High to Ultra brings it down to 37 FPS. This steep drop as settings increase is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the additional shading and texture work overwhelms the Arc B370's 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs.

At 4K, the same pattern appears but with lower absolute values: Low at 38 FPS, Medium at 27, High at 23, and Ultra at 18. The GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is simply insufficient for the pixel workload at this resolution. The CPU, meanwhile, shows no signs of being a limiting factor, as the frame rates decline smoothly with resolution and settings rather than plateauing due to processor constraints.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the database lists four nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24728, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 24709 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563, 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are much older parts with similarly low scores. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2% lower than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These are all legacy mobile or entry-level desktop GPUs, and they would behave comparably in this game. That means if a user swapped the Arc B370 for any of these parts, the measured FPS at each resolution and preset would likely fall within a few frames of the numbers recorded here.

It is notably the GPU's nearest rivals are not modern gaming cards. The database places the Arc B370 at the 5th percentile, which is an extremely low standing. Users considering this combination should expect performance similar to a decade-old entry-level GPU, not a contemporary discrete part.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined ranking for this CPU and GPU pair in Lockdown Protocol is 3427 out of 3714 tested combinations. That places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. This is a low ranking, and it is driven almost entirely by the GPU. The CPU is in the top 23% of all processors, but the GPU's 5th percentile standing drags the combo down.

The rank of 3427 means there are 287 combinations that perform worse in this game. It also means that 3426 configurations deliver better results. For a game with a 60 FPS playable threshold, this combo only manages to hit that mark at 1080p Low. Most other combinations in the database can at least reach 60 FPS at 1080p Medium or higher, which explains the low standing.

The data indicates that this combo is not competitive for Lockdown Protocol beyond the most modest settings. The GPU's limitations are severe enough that even pairing it with a strong CPU like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D cannot boost the overall performance. Users should treat the 3427 rank as a warning: this is a combination for light or older games, not for a modern FPS at higher quality levels.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. All four presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with the best being Low at 38 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same situation applies: no playable settings. The Low preset reaches 58 FPS, which is close but still below the threshold. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only playable configuration, with an average of 80 FPS.

So, can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, but only at 1080p with Low settings. The 80 FPS average at that configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold by 20 FPS, providing a playable experience. If the user wants to run at 1440p or higher, or if they want to use Medium or above at 1080p, they will be below the threshold.

The Medium preset at 1080p averages 57 FPS, which is just under playable. The minimum of 48 FPS suggests that some scenes will be noticeably stuttery. The High preset at 1080p averages 49 FPS, and Ultra at 37 FPS, both of which are not recommended. At 1440p and 4K, the frame rates are too low for a smooth experience in a fast-paced FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: No. The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 57, which is 3 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum recorded is 48 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination for this system?

A: The only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 80 FPS. All other tested resolutions and presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 3427 out of 3714 combinations in the database, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 77th percentile. The FPS drops consistently as resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound pattern.

Q: What GPU performance level is comparable to the Arc B370?

A: The nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000, all with average scores within 1.4% of the Arc B370.

Q: Is the 1440p Low preset close to playable?

A: The 1440p Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. It is not classified as playable in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The best average is 38 FPS at Low settings, but this is still 22 FPS below playable. The database records no best settings for this resolution because none are playable.

At 2560x1440, the same applies. The Low preset reaches 58 FPS, which is the highest average recorded at this resolution, but it does not clear the threshold. No playable settings exist at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 80 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, which is below the threshold, so it is not recommended. Users who want a stable experience at 1080p should use Low settings, which provides a 20 FPS headroom above the playable threshold.