Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a specific performance profile for Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a system that can handle the game at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K. The recorded measurements indicate that the integrated graphics solution is the primary limiting factor, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the system does not achieve a playable experience at any preset. The highest average FPS recorded at this resolution is 42 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset drops to 30 FPS average, High falls to 26 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 19 FPS. No settings combination at 4K reaches the target, so the database records no best playable settings for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low. The average FPS at Low settings is 65, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a small margin. This is the best settings option at this resolution because it is the only one that maintains playability. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all of which fall short of the target.

At 1920x1080, the system offers two playable presets: Low and Medium. Low produces an average of 88 FPS, while Medium produces an average of 63 FPS. The best settings option at this resolution is Medium, since it delivers 63 FPS average while providing higher visual quality than Low. High averages 55 FPS and Ultra averages 41 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling in Lockdown Protocol indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the dominant factor across all resolutions. The Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463 and trails by 1.3%, and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460, which trails by 1.5%. These are all entry-level graphics solutions, and the recorded FPS numbers reflect that positioning.

The CPU side tells a different story. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048, which trails by 0.1%, and the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144, which leads by 0.2%. The Ryzen 7 7700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, and its multi-threaded performance is strong, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760.

The division of labor becomes clear when examining FPS scaling. At 1920x1080 Medium, the system delivers 63 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Medium drops that to 46 FPS, a reduction of 17 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average falls to 30 FPS, another 16 FPS reduction. This steep decline with each resolution step points directly at the GPU, as the pixel throughput requirements outpace what the Arc B390 can deliver.

The CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 7700 has ample single-thread and multi-thread capacity, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4063 and a Passmark multithread score of 34470. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8484 and the 3DMark max-thread score of 8479 confirm that the processor is not struggling with the game's workload. Instead, the GPU's limited FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS and its pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s constrain the frame rate.

At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 25 FPS (88 to 63), which suggests the GPU is already working hard even at the lowest preset. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low averages 65 FPS while Medium drops to 46 FPS. The GPU is the limiting factor in both cases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows a narrow range of performance across presets. Low settings produce an average of 42 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 30 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High settings produce an average of 26 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 19 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 23 FPS, which shows that even dropping to the lowest preset cannot rescue playability at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain limited. Low settings produce an average of 65 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings produce an average of 40 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 30 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 19 FPS, and the gap between Medium and Ultra is 16 FPS. Only Low crosses the 60 FPS line.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best results. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings produce an average of 55 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 41 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 25 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 8 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 14 FPS.

The minimum FPS data points matter for stability. At 1080p Medium, the minimum recorded is 53 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS average but stays within a playable range. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 39 FPS, which is noticeably lower. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 25 FPS. These minimums show that the Arc B390 can experience frame drops under load, particularly at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

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

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: Low settings is the only playable option at 2560x1440, producing an average of 65 FPS. All other presets fall below 60 FPS: Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS.

Q: Is 1080p Medium a good choice for this system?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, Medium settings produce an average of 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the best playable preset at this resolution, since it clears the 60 FPS threshold while offering better visual quality than Low, which averages 88 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It sits 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463, and 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, which scores 1460. It also leads the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 by 2.7%. These are all low-end GPUs, and the Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 holding back performance?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 7700 ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, scores 40048 and trails by 0.1%, while the Intel Core 5 221E leads by 0.2% at 40144. The CPU is not the constraint; the Arc B390 is the limiting component.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the system averages 41 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so Ultra is not recommended for this combination.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, but only at specific resolutions and presets. The verdictByResolution data confirms that 1920x1080 is the most viable target, with Low settings averaging 88 FPS and Medium settings averaging 63 FPS. Both clear the 60 FPS threshold, and Medium is the best playable preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system barely remains playable. Low settings average 65 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS line. This is the only playable setting at 1440p. Players who want higher quality at this resolution will need to accept frame rates in the 30 to 46 FPS range.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset. The best result is 42 FPS on Low, and every other preset falls further behind. The database records no playable settings at 4K.

The practical takeaway is straightforward. For a smooth experience above 60 FPS, run the game at 1080p with Medium settings. For a lighter load or competitive play, 1080p Low delivers 88 FPS. At 1440p, drop to Low settings to maintain playability. Avoid 4K entirely, as the Arc B390 does not have the throughput to handle Lockdown Protocol at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3302 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower portion of the database, which is consistent with the GPU's performance class. The Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts like the GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce GT 710.

The CPU is not the reason for this ranking. The Ryzen 7 7700 is a strong processor, sitting at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40081 puts it in the same tier as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core 5 221E. The processor has 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, all of which are more than sufficient for this game.

The ranking reflects the imbalance between the two components. A high-tier CPU paired with a low-tier GPU produces a system that is limited entirely by graphics performance. The data shows this clearly: at 1080p Medium, the system hits 63 FPS, but the GPU cannot maintain that at higher resolutions. The 3302nd place ranking out of 3714 combos is a direct result of the Arc B390's position in the GPU hierarchy. Players with this combination should treat it as a 1080p machine for Lockdown Protocol and adjust settings accordingly.