Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol, with clear limitations at 4K. Benchmark data shows the system handles the game smoothly at lower resolutions, but requires significant settings compromises to maintain playable frame rates at higher pixel counts. The measured FPS across resolutions and presets provides a clear picture of this combo’s capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 63 FPS, making it the most demanding playable configuration. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 62 FPS, while at 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches a playable average of 64 FPS.

Q: How does this system perform at 1440p with medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This places it comfortably above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: Is the system capable of running the game at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the system can only maintain playable performance on the Low preset, averaging 64 FPS. The High, Medium, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 40, 46, and 30 FPS respectively.

Q: What are the measured frame times for 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The 1920x1080 Ultra preset produces an average of 63 FPS, though the data does not include separate minimum or maximum values for this configuration. This represents the highest visual quality that maintains playable performance at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29,123 in average benchmark performance, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. It trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i5-13500HX by 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU’s standing relative to similar graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M. It falls 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS varies significantly across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable, delivering an average of 63 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the data, and it clears the playable threshold by a narrow margin. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 96 FPS, providing a much larger performance buffer.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 62 FPS. The Medium preset offers better performance at 71 FPS, but High represents the maximum visual quality that stays above the 60 FPS line. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 46 FPS, making it unplayable by the defined standard.

The 3840x2160 resolution is far more restrictive. The Low preset is the only configuration that reaches the playable threshold, averaging 64 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. Users targeting 4K must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,987 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, indicating that the system sits below the median performance level for this title. The ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning, as the CPU is a high-end desktop part with an 81st percentile score among all processors.

The combo’s position suggests that while it can handle the game at mainstream resolutions, it is not optimized for maximum settings or high-resolution play. The 65th percentile GPU performance limits the system’s ceiling, particularly at 4K where only Low settings are viable. The data indicates this is a functional but not exceptional pairing for this specific game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide context for systems that would perform similarly in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average score of 29,093, a 0.1% deficit to the Ryzen 7 5800X. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29,245, which is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29,270 is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28,940 is 0.6% slower. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU is not the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20,534 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20,582 (0.1% higher). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (0.4% lower), while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20,662 is 0.5% higher. These graphics cards would produce frame rates within a narrow margin of the Arc B570, making them viable alternatives for similar in-game performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the wide spread between presets. The Low preset averages 136 FPS, while Ultra drops to 63 FPS, a reduction of 73 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s rendering load scales strongly with visual quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower overall frame rates. Low averages 100 FPS, High 62 FPS, and Ultra 46 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 54 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p. This suggests the GPU remains the dominant factor, though the CPU begins to have a more noticeable influence as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting component. The Low preset averages 64 FPS, but Medium drops to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. The massive performance drop with each preset tier indicates that the Arc B570’s 10 GB of memory and 160-bit bus are insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for this game, as evidenced by the relatively stable performance across resolutions at the Low preset.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system handles all presets above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 63 FPS. This makes 1080p the most flexible resolution for this combo, allowing users to choose between maximum quality and higher frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 62 FPS, making it playable, but Ultra falls to 46 FPS. Users at this resolution must accept High or lower settings for a smooth experience. The Medium preset offers a comfortable 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum, providing a good balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 64 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fail to reach playable frame rates. The verdict is clear: this system is suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, but 4K play requires significant graphical compromises that may diminish the visual experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across all settings. The Low preset averages 136 FPS, the Medium preset averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, the High preset averages 84 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS. The Medium preset shows the most complete data, with a narrow range of 82 to 111 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, performance drops proportionally. The Low preset averages 100 FPS, the Medium preset averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 81, the High preset averages 62 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 46 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 60 FPS sits exactly at the playable threshold, making it a borderline choice for users who prioritize stability.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles outside of Low settings. The Low preset averages 64 FPS, the Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 and maximum of 52, the High preset averages 40 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 39 FPS represents a significant frame drop, highlighting the GPU’s limitations at this resolution.

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is only playable at Low. The Arc B570’s 10 GB memory capacity and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for lower resolutions but become a bottleneck at 4K, particularly at higher presets where texture and shading demands increase substantially.