Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a specific performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS title. Data measured for this combination shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets, with the system capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p under several settings, while 4K remains more restricted. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the components to nearby alternatives, and outlines the best settings for each resolution based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, posts an average benchmark score of 69,996 and sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, which is 0.2% lower than the 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, placing it 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, which is 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355, 0.9% lower. These deltas are all under one percent, meaning that in synthetic CPU workloads, the 9700F would behave nearly identically to any of these four processors. For Lockdown Protocol, a game that does not show extreme CPU scaling based on the measured FPS data, swapping between these CPUs would likely produce no noticeable difference in frame rates.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, achieves an average benchmark score of 23,021 and ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a similarly tight grouping. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23,061, which is 0.2% higher than the B580. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22,895, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23,172, 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23,249, 1% higher. Again, these deltas are minor, indicating that the Arc B580’s raw compute performance is comparable to these four GPUs. In practice, for Lockdown Protocol, the B580’s measured frame rates at each resolution and preset would be expected to closely match what those rival GPUs would produce, assuming no driver-level anomalies.

The combination of the 9700F and B580 means that, for users considering similar hardware, the performance envelope is defined by this CPU-GPU pairing. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking suggests it is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, while the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking places it as the more likely limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The nearest rival combos would involve pairing any of the four similar CPUs with any of the four similar GPUs, and the resulting Lockdown Protocol performance would be statistically indistinguishable from the measured data here.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold for Lockdown Protocol, and how does this system meet it?

A: The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed this threshold, with average FPS ranging from 154 at Low to 72 at Ultra. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low clear 60 FPS, with averages of 70, 80, and 113 FPS respectively, but Ultra falls to 52 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 73 FPS, while Medium averages 52 FPS, High 45 FPS, and Ultra 34 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, scores 70,163, a delta of -0.2% (the 9700F is slightly lower). The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, 0.2% lower than the 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355, 0.9% lower. These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p to maintain a smooth experience?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 70 FPS. Medium averages 80 FPS, and Low averages 113 FPS, but High offers higher visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is not recommended as it drops to 52 FPS average.

Q: Does the GPU’s benchmark score indicate it can handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23,021 and ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. In Lockdown Protocol at 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 73 FPS. Medium averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that while the GPU can push 4K at low settings, higher presets require reduced resolution.

Q: How many frames per second does the system achieve at 1080p on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the High preset, the system averages 95 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 109 FPS, and Low averages 154 FPS, but High provides a balance of quality and performance.

Q: What is the system’s overall rank among tested combos for this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2,795 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested systems, which aligns with the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 94th percentile ranking, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is as follows.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which yields an average of 73 FPS. The next step up, Medium, drops to 52 FPS average, which fails the playable threshold. Therefore, Low is the best setting for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, averaging 70 FPS. Medium averages 80 FPS and Low averages 113 FPS, both also playable, but High offers the highest quality among the playable options. Ultra averages 52 FPS and is not playable.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best setting, averaging 72 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 95 FPS, Medium 109 FPS, and Low 154 FPS, but Ultra provides the maximum visual fidelity while remaining playable.

These recommendations are based solely on average FPS data. The only min/max data available is for the Medium preset at each resolution: at 4K, Medium shows a min of 44 and max of 59 FPS; at 1440p, Medium shows a min of 68 and max of 92 FPS; at 1080p, Medium shows a min of 93 and max of 126 FPS. This suggests that even where average FPS is above 60, the lowest frame rates can dip below that threshold in demanding scenes, particularly at 4K Medium.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 72 FPS, High averages 95 FPS, Medium 109 FPS, and Low 154 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution, allowing users to prioritize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at three of four presets. High, Medium, and Low all average above 60 FPS, with 70, 80, and 113 FPS respectively. Ultra, however, falls to 52 FPS average, so it should be avoided. For a 1440p monitor, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a solid average of 70 FPS with better visuals than Medium or Low.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at the Low preset, which averages 73 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 52, 45, and 34 FPS respectively. This means 4K gaming is possible but requires significant graphical compromises. The min/max data for 4K Medium shows a range of 44 to 59 FPS, further confirming that this preset is not suitable for smooth gameplay.

In summary, the Ryzen 7 9700F and Arc B580 combination delivers a solid 1080p experience at any preset, a good 1440p experience at up to High settings, and a limited 4K experience restricted to Low settings. The CPU’s high percentile ranking ensures it is not the bottleneck; the GPU’s lower percentile ranking is the determining factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this system in Lockdown Protocol is as follows, with average FPS provided for all presets and min/max FPS only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 45 FPS. Low averages 73 FPS. Medium averages 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59. Ultra averages 34 FPS. This shows a steep drop-off as settings increase, with a 39 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, High averages 70 FPS. Low averages 113 FPS. Medium averages 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 92. Ultra averages 52 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 61 FPS, indicating strong scaling with settings.

At 1920x1080, High averages 95 FPS. Low averages 154 FPS. Medium averages 109 FPS, with a minimum of 93 and a maximum of 126. Ultra averages 72 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra spans 82 FPS, showing that the system is most responsive to settings changes at this resolution.

These numbers reveal a consistent pattern: as resolution decreases, the average FPS increases for every preset. The Medium preset’s min/max data also shows that frame pacing is stable at 1080p and 1440p, with minimums above 60 FPS, but at 4K, the minimum drops to 44 FPS, which would cause noticeable stutter.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2,795 out of 3,714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This puts the system in the 75th percentile of all tested combos (calculated from 2795/3714), meaning roughly a quarter of tested systems perform worse. However, this rank is significantly lower than the CPU’s individual percentile ranking of 94, which indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The GPU’s individual percentile ranking is 68, which is much closer to the combo’s overall rank.

The rank of 2,795 suggests that while the CPU is high-end, the GPU holds the system back relative to other tested configurations. Users with similar CPU but faster GPUs would see higher ranks, while users with similar GPUs but slower CPUs might see similar ranks. The data does not specify which combos are above or below this rank, but the delta between the CPU’s 94th percentile and the combo’s 75th percentile position highlights the GPU bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the CPU and GPU play distinct roles depending on the resolution. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with its high 94th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 69,996, provides ample processing power. The Intel Arc B580, with a 68th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 23,021, is the more constrained component.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The FPS drops from 73 at Low to 34 at Ultra, a 53% reduction. This scaling is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where higher settings increase pixel and shading workloads. The CPU’s role is minimal here, as even the Low preset, which reduces GPU load, only reaches 73 FPS. The min/max data for Medium (44-59 FPS) further confirms that the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K with medium settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU remains the primary limiter, but the CPU’s headroom becomes more apparent. The Low preset reaches 113 FPS, indicating that the GPU is capable of high frame rates when the load is reduced. The drop to 52 FPS at Ultra shows that the GPU still struggles with the highest settings. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as the system scales smoothly from Low to Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU roles become more balanced. The Low preset hits 154 FPS, suggesting that the GPU can output very high frame rates, but the CPU may start to become a factor at these levels. The Ultra preset still averages 72 FPS, which is above the playable threshold, indicating that the GPU handles the increased load adequately. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 82 FPS, which is the largest of any resolution, suggesting that both components have headroom.

The data indicates that the GPU matters more at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU provides sufficient power across the board. At 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck. At 1440p, the GPU still limits peak performance, but the CPU allows for high frame rates at lower presets. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, and the CPU’s capabilities allow the system to exceed 150 FPS at Low settings. As resolution decreases, the relative importance of the CPU increases, but the GPU remains the deciding factor for Ultra presets at all resolutions.