Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but clearly GPU-limited experience in Lockdown Protocol. Measured data places this combination at rank 2987 out of 3714 tested systems, placing it in the lower quintile of hardware pairings. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $549, and the GPU’s is 219 USD. At 1920x1080, the pair sustains 63 FPS on Ultra settings, but at 3840x2160 only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 64 FPS. The performance scaling across resolutions is steep and consistent, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 is the decisive bottleneck, while the Ryzen 9 5900X provides ample headroom that never becomes the limiting factor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 5900X posts an average benchmark score of 41376, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (score 41263, delta +0.3%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (score 41215, delta +0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (score 41208, delta +0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-14650HX (score 41576, delta -0.5%). All four of these processors sit within half a percent of the 5900X’s average score, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios within Lockdown Protocol, swapping the 5900X for any of these chips would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates. The 5900X’s 12-core, 24-thread configuration and strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 16262, PassMark multi-thread 39002) ensure that it will not hold back the system at any resolution tested.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 records an average benchmark score of 20556, sitting in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534, delta +0.1%), the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (score 20480, delta +0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (score 20662, delta -0.5%). These four GPUs are all within 0.5% of the B570’s average score, so any of them would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. Given that the game exhibits strong GPU scaling—as evidenced by the measured FPS drops across resolutions—the GPU rival swap is far more impactful than the CPU rival swap. A user with an RTX 3070 Mobile or an Arc A750 would experience essentially the same frame rates as the B570 at every preset and resolution tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant performance factor for this combo in Lockdown Protocol, and the CPU’s role is secondary across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 136 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 100 FPS, a reduction of approximately 26%. Further scaling to 3840x2160 Low yields 64 FPS, a 36% drop from 1440p. This consistent degradation with increasing resolution is a classic signature of GPU-bound performance. The CPU’s single-thread score (3DMark single-thread 941, Cinebench R23 single-core 1527) is strong enough to push well beyond 136 FPS in less demanding scenes, but the B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting resource as pixel count rises.

The same pattern holds across presets. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 63. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 46, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 30. The percentage drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 52%, nearly identical to the 53% drop seen from 1080p Low to 4K Low. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the gap between Low and Ultra presets to widen significantly at higher resolutions, as more complex scenes would tax the CPU harder. Instead, the scaling is flat across presets, confirming that the GPU is the sole constraint. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 65th percentile further supports this: the processor is far stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own. At 1080p Low, the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to hit 136 FPS, but the GPU cannot maintain that pace at higher resolutions. Therefore, any performance upgrade for this combo should focus on the GPU first.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured data defines a clear set of playable settings for each resolution, using the 60 FPS threshold as the playability cutoff. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 64 FPS. Medium drops to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS—all below the playable threshold. Therefore, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K is Low, with an average of 64 FPS.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low (100 FPS), Medium (71 FPS), and High (62 FPS). Ultra falls short at 46 FPS. The most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 62 FPS. This is a marginal pass over the 60 FPS threshold, so users who prefer a safety margin might opt for Medium at 71 FPS, but High remains the highest playable setting according to the data.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable: Low (136 FPS), Medium (96 FPS), High (84 FPS), and Ultra (63 FPS). The most demanding playable preset is Ultra, averaging 63 FPS. This is just above the threshold, but the minimum FPS data for Medium (82 min) suggests that Ultra likely has a minimum in the high 50s or low 60s, though the pack does not provide a specific minimum for Ultra. Still, the average of 63 FPS qualifies as playable. For users seeking the highest visual fidelity at 1080p, Ultra is the recommended setting.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1920x1080 for this combo?

A: Ultra settings are playable, averaging 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets yield higher averages: High at 84 FPS, Medium at 96 FPS, and Low at 136 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which average 64 FPS. Medium drops to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS, all of which fall below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the A750 scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%. They are statistically equivalent in aggregate performance, meaning in Lockdown Protocol they would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS is 60, with an average of 71 and a maximum of 81. This indicates that even at the minimum, the system stays right at the playable threshold.

Q: What percentile does the Ryzen 9 5900X fall into among all CPUs?

A: The CPU is in the 87th percentile, indicating strong performance relative to other processors. Its multi-threaded score (Cinebench R23 multi-core 16262) and single-thread score (1527) are both robust.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2987 out of 3714 tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 19.6% of all systems tested. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU’s mid-range position, as the CPU is significantly stronger.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured frame rate data for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + Intel Arc B570 combo in Lockdown Protocol. Note that minimum and maximum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at each resolution; other presets report only average FPS.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 46 | 39 | 52 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 62 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 100 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 71 | 60 | 81 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 46 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 84 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 136 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 96 | 82 | 111 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 63 | - | - |

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p delivers the widest range of playable settings, while 4K is severely limited. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only min/max data, revealing that the 4K Medium run dips to 39 FPS and peaks at 52 FPS, reinforcing that 4K is not a viable target for this GPU. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 60 FPS is exactly at the playability threshold, making it a borderline choice. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 82 FPS offers a comfortable margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2987 out of 3714 tested systems in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This low ranking is directly attributable to the GPU’s performance ceiling. The CPU sits in the 87th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 41376, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile with an average score of 20556. The game’s measured FPS scaling shows that the GPU is the sole bottleneck at every resolution. At 1080p Low, the system produces 136 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold, proving the CPU is not holding back the system. However, at 4K Ultra, the FPS collapses to 30, a 78% reduction from the 1080p Low figure, entirely due to the B570’s limited pixel throughput and memory bandwidth.

Because the CPU is far stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, upgrading the graphics card would yield a dramatic improvement in the combo’s rank. For instance, swapping the B570 for a GPU with a higher average benchmark score—such as those in the 90th percentile—would likely push the combo into the upper half of the rankings. Conversely, upgrading the CPU would have minimal impact, as the current processor is already capable of delivering frame rates well above what the GPU can sustain. The data indicates that the combo’s rank is essentially a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range position, and users seeking better performance in Lockdown Protocol should prioritize a GPU upgrade over any CPU change.