Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B570 pairing occupies a distinct performance tier in Lockdown Protocol, but nearby hardware offers nearly identical behavior. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 35,909 places it within 0.7% of several alternatives: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802, +0.3%), Intel Core 7 250H (35,728, +0.5%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719, +0.5%), and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35,670, +0.7%). In practical terms, swapping the 7700X for any of these would yield frame rates within a rounding error of each other in CPU-bound scenarios. The GPU side is equally tight. The Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20,556 sits between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, +0.1%) and the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1%), with the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, +0.4%) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662, -0.5%) also clustering within 0.5%. Gamers considering this combo should expect near-identical performance from any of these rivals, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where GPU load dominates.

The Arc B570’s position at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, versus the CPU’s 85th percentile, suggests the pairing is slightly GPU-limited in most scenarios. That imbalance matters most at lower resolutions and settings, where the CPU has headroom to push higher frame rates but the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 136 FPS average, but that figure drops to 84 FPS at High and 63 FPS at Ultra, indicating the GPU’s rendering load scales faster than the CPU can compensate. At 1440p, the same pattern holds with 100 FPS at Low versus 62 FPS at High. The 4K results show the GPU struggling more decisively, with only Low settings clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 64 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 7700X and Arc B570 shifts noticeably across resolutions and presets. At 1080p Low, the combo’s 136 FPS average suggests the CPU is doing substantial work to feed the GPU, but the Arc B570 still manages to keep pace. Dropping to 1080p High reduces the average to 84 FPS, a 38% decrease that points to the GPU becoming the primary limiter as shading and texture work increase. The CPU’s 16 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide ample single-thread performance for Lockdown Protocol’s FPS mechanics, but the GPU’s 2304 shading units and 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cap the output at higher settings.

At 1440p, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The 100 FPS average at Low settings drops to 71 FPS at Medium, then 62 FPS at High, and finally 46 FPS at Ultra. This progression shows the Arc B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth handling increasing resolution demands, but the 160-bit bus width limits bandwidth headroom. The CPU’s contribution is less visible here, as the 7700X’s 32 MB shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to avoid stalling the GPU. The scaling from 1080p High (84 FPS) to 1440p High (62 FPS) represents a 26% drop, consistent with the pixel count increase, confirming the GPU is the dominant factor.

At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The 64 FPS average at Low settings is the only playable result, with High dropping to 40 FPS and Ultra falling to 30 FPS. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are not the constraint here; even the strongest desktop processors would see similar frame rates given the GPU’s 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate. The Arc B570’s 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs handle 4K rasterization, but the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for high-detail textures at that resolution. The measured data shows a 46 FPS average at 4K Medium with a min of 39 FPS and max of 52 FPS, indicating frame time variance that would be noticeable in a fast-paced FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p: The strongest results appear at 1080p, where the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 136 FPS average, Medium yields 96 FPS (min 82, max 111), High reaches 84 FPS, and Ultra maintains 63 FPS. The Ultra result is notable because it clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a slim margin, making it the highest quality preset that remains playable at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS, or 54%, showing the GPU’s sensitivity to lighting and shadow effects. Medium’s 82 FPS minimum ensures consistent performance during intense firefights, while Ultra’s average suggests occasional dips below 60 FPS in complex scenes.

1440p: The 2560x1440 results show a clear tiering of playability. Low settings run at 100 FPS average, Medium at 71 FPS (min 60, max 81), High at 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of exactly 60 FPS means it barely maintains playability, while High’s 62 FPS average offers a small safety margin. Ultra is not playable, falling 14 FPS short of the threshold. The scaling from Low to High represents a 38 FPS drop, or 38%, which is less severe than at 1080p but still significant. This resolution is the sweet spot for the combo, offering a balance between visual quality and frame rate, with High settings being the best playable option.

4K: At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playability with a 64 FPS average. Medium runs at 46 FPS (min 39, max 52), High at 40 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS. The Medium result’s 39 FPS minimum would cause noticeable stuttering in an FPS, while High and Ultra are effectively slideshows. The 24 FPS difference between Low and Ultra represents a 38% drop, similar to the 1440p scaling, but the absolute values are much lower. Low settings at 4K require significant visual compromises, including reduced texture detail and shadow quality, but the 64 FPS average provides a stable experience. The data indicates 4K is only viable with minimal settings, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is thin.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1080p, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 63 FPS average. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution, allowing gamers to max out visual quality while maintaining playability. At 1440p, High settings (62 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS) are playable, as is Low (100 FPS), but Ultra falls short at 46 FPS. The best playable setting at 1440p is High, which offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K, only Low settings clear 60 FPS with a 64 FPS average; Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach the threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p machine, with 4K limited to low-detail play.

The playability thresholds align with the data’s measured results. At 1080p, the Ultra preset’s 63 FPS average is 3 FPS above the threshold, which is a comfortable margin for typical FPS gameplay. At 1440p, the High preset’s 62 FPS average is similarly close, but the Medium preset’s 71 FPS offers more headroom for demanding scenes. The 4K Low result at 64 FPS is the only playable option, and its margin is slim. Gamers seeking a consistent 60+ FPS experience should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium/High, while those prioritizing resolution over detail should use 4K Low.

FAQ

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce a 62 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium also works at 71 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while remaining playable.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which deliver a 64 FPS average. Medium (46 FPS), High (40 FPS), and Ultra (30 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p Ultra?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter. The Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth cap the frame rate at 63 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7700X’s 85th percentile CPU ranking indicates it has headroom to spare.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the RTX 3070 Mobile in benchmark scores?

A: The two are nearly identical. The Arc B570 averages 20,556 in benchmark scores, while the RTX 3070 Mobile averages 20,534, a difference of 0.1%. In-game performance should be very similar.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 82, with an average of 96 and a maximum of 111. This ensures consistent frame delivery during gameplay.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a strong pairing for the Arc B570?

A: The CPU sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile. This suggests the CPU is more capable than the GPU, which is fine for Lockdown Protocol since the game is GPU-bound at most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 2,987th. That places it in the lower 20% of all configurations, which reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning rather than the CPU’s strength. The rank is driven primarily by the Arc B570’s 65th percentile GPU score, which limits performance in a GPU-heavy title like this FPS. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking helps in CPU-bound scenarios, but Lockdown Protocol’s rendering demands favor GPU throughput. The 4K results, where only Low settings are playable, drag the overall ranking down compared to combos with higher-end GPUs. At 1080p and 1440p, the ranking would be more favorable, but the aggregate position accounts for all resolutions. For gamers on a 1080p or 1440p display, this combo delivers solid performance, but the ranking reflects its limitations at higher resolutions.