Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol shows a heavily GPU-bound pairing. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has ample headroom, but the Intel Arc B390, with its 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 24 ROPs, becomes the limiting factor at every resolution. The measurements span three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates ranging from 19 FPS at 4K Ultra to 88 FPS at 1080p Low.

At 3840x2160, none of the four presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra averages 19 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Medium averages 30 FPS with a recorded minimum of 25 FPS and maximum of 34 FPS. Low is the best 4K result at 42 FPS average, but even that falls 18 FPS short of the playable threshold. The scaling from Ultra to Low is only 23 FPS, suggesting the GPU's fixed throughput, not the preset, is the dominant constraint.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves but remains limited. Ultra averages 30 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Medium averages 46 FPS with a 39 to 53 FPS spread. Low finally crosses 60 FPS, averaging 65 FPS. That is the only 1440p preset that clears the threshold. The gap between Medium and Low is 19 FPS, while the gap between Ultra and High is 10 FPS, indicating that the Low preset removes enough shading work to meaningfully raise the frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the combination becomes viable for standard refresh rate play. Ultra averages 41 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, and Medium averages 63 FPS with a 53 to 72 FPS range. Low averages 88 FPS, the highest recorded result in the entire dataset. The jump from High to Medium is 8 FPS, and from Medium to Low it is 25 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1080p is still 22 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium clears it by 3 FPS. The measured data indicates a steep performance cliff between Medium and Ultra, likely due to the B390's 48 TMUs and 24 ROPs being saturated by the heavier preset.

The 1080p Medium result of 63 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS, shows occasional dips below 60 FPS. The 1440p Low result of 65 FPS average has no recorded minimum, so the consistency at that setting cannot be fully assessed from the database, but the average exceeds the threshold by 5 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in the database provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this pairing.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, the nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average benchmark score of 53,288. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, a delta of 0.2% slower. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53,469, a delta of 0.3% faster. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52,974, a delta of 0.6% slower. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620, a delta of 0.6% faster. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver near-identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same Intel Arc B390, because the GPU is the bottleneck. The 7900X itself sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with a single-thread score of 4,238 in Passmark and a multi-thread score of 51,406, so CPU-side limitations are not the issue here.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are dramatically different in class. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 1,482 and sits at only the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1,463, a delta of 1.3% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460, a delta of 1.5% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446, a delta of 2.5% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443, a delta of 2.7% slower. This means a system built around any of these GPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol as the B390, regardless of which CPU is installed. The B390's 1,482 score in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test is its only recorded benchmark, and it places it in the same performance tier as these legacy NVIDIA parts.

A user looking at the full platform should understand that swapping the Ryzen 9 7900X for an EPYC 7313P or a Core i7-14700F would change the measured FPS by less than 1%, while swapping the Arc B390 for a GT 710 or GT 625 OEM would also result in near-identical performance. The data shows the GPU tier is the decisive factor.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium presets. The measured average FPS is 88 on Low and 63 on Medium. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 53 FPS, so it can dip below 60, but the average clears the playable threshold. Ultra and High do not reach 60 FPS, averaging 41 and 55 respectively.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The best resolution with a playable result is 2560x1440 on the Low preset, which averages 65 FPS. At 1920x1080, both Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the highest quality playable preset at 63 FPS average. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best result is Low at 42 FPS.

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

A: The B390 has an average benchmark score of 1,482, placing it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1,463 (1.3% slower), followed by the GeForce 800M at 1,460 (1.5% slower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1,446 (2.5% slower), and the GeForce GT 710 at 1,443 (2.7% slower). A user should expect nearly identical Lockdown Protocol performance from any of these GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X holding back the Intel Arc B390?

A: No. The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288 on average and ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F, is only 0.6% faster, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is only 0.2% slower. In every measured FPS result, the GPU is the limiting component, so the CPU has no meaningful impact on the frame rates listed.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. To reach 60 FPS at 1440p, you must use the Low preset, which averages 65 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset, which averages 63 FPS. Its recorded minimum is 53 FPS, so it does not stay strictly above 60 FPS at all times, but the average is above the threshold. The next preset up, High, drops to 55 FPS average and is not playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3,302 out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 11% of all recorded systems, which is consistent with the GPU's 9th percentile standing among all GPUs. The combo rank reflects the fact that the Arc B390 is the performance ceiling; even with a top-tier CPU like the Ryzen 9 7900X, the system cannot overcome the GPU's limited throughput.

To put this in perspective, the Ryzen 9 7900X alone would rank near the top of the CPU distribution, at the 91st percentile. But the combo rank is dragged down by the B390, which scores only 1,482 in the Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. The delta between the CPU's strength and the GPU's weakness is stark. The 3,302nd position out of 3,714 combos means more than 400 recorded systems outperform this pairing, and the vast majority of those will do so because they pair a more capable GPU with a comparable or weaker CPU.

The measured FPS data confirms the rank. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 41 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it averages 30 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it averages 19 FPS. These are all results that would place a system near the bottom of the database. The only settings that clear 60 FPS are 1080p Low, 1080p Medium, and 1440p Low, and those are low-demand scenarios where even a modest GPU can perform adequately. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, this rank means the system is only suitable for low-to-medium preset gaming at mainstream resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question directly: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on the Low preset (88 FPS average) and the Medium preset (63 FPS average). At 2560x1440, it clears the threshold on the Low preset only (65 FPS average). At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best result is 42 FPS on Low.

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any preset. At 2560x1440, the playable settings list contains only Low, with a best average of 65 FPS. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with the best playable average being 63 FPS on Medium. The database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the system meets or exceeds that only in these three scenarios.

The practical conclusion is that this is a 1080p-oriented setup. A user who owns this combination should target 1080p Medium for a balance of quality and performance, accepting that the minimum FPS of 53 may cause occasional stutter. For a smoother experience, 1080p Low at 88 FPS average provides substantial headroom. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option, and at 4K, the system falls short across the board. The Ryzen 9 7900X is not the limiting factor in any of these results; the Intel Arc B390's modest 7.680 TFLOPS and 24 ROPs define the system's ceiling.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended setting from the database. The best measured average is 42 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with a measured average of 65 FPS. This is the only playable setting at this resolution. Medium falls to 46 FPS average, so it is not viable.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with a measured average of 63 FPS. The recorded minimum for this setting is 53 FPS, meaning it dips below 60 during heavy scenes, but the average clears the threshold. The Low preset at 88 FPS average is the safer choice for consistent performance, while High at 55 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS are not playable.

For users who prioritize frame rate consistency over visual quality, the 1080p Low preset offers the largest margin above the 60 FPS threshold, with an 88 FPS average. For users who want the best visual quality while staying playable, 1080p Medium at 63 FPS average is the maximum the system can sustain. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only option, and at 4K, the system should be avoided for this game entirely.