Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in any configuration?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the recorded average FPS is 80. No other resolution or preset combination reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: There is no playable setting at 2560x1440. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is 58, which falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-10400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU sits at the 68th percentile of all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 14185, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163) and 0.5% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115). It is 0.3% slower than the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232) and 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277).

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU sits at the 5th percentile of all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 1184. It is 0.2% slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), 0.7% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192), and 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the worst performance recorded for this combo?

A: The worst recorded performance is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops to 18. At the same resolution with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 23.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 3427 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics processor. The Intel Arc B370, with its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, presents a clear bottleneck at every resolution and preset combination tested. The CPU, by contrast, ranks at the 68th percentile among all processors, indicating it has substantially more headroom than the GPU is able to utilize.

At 3840x2160, the scaling between presets reveals the GPU's limitations. Moving from Low to Medium reduces the average FPS from 38 to 27, a drop of 11 FPS. Moving from Medium to High reduces performance further to 23 FPS, and Ultra falls to 18 FPS. This steep degradation across preset levels indicates that the graphics processor is saturated with pixel work at 4K, and each additional visual feature exacts a heavy toll on frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats but with slightly more breathing room. Low settings produce 58 FPS, Medium drops to 42 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 11 FPS is identical to the 4K gap, suggesting that the GPU's shading and memory resources are the limiting factor regardless of resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to show its influence more clearly. Low settings reach 80 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS. The fact that Low settings at 1080p achieve 80 FPS while Medium drops to 57 FPS indicates that the transition from Low to Medium imposes a significant load increase, likely from additional lighting or shadow computations that the Arc B370 cannot sustain.

The resolution scaling between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings shows a drop from 80 to 58 FPS, a 27.5% reduction. Between 1440p and 4K at Low settings, the drop is from 58 to 38 FPS, a 34.5% reduction. These scaling factors are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count dominates performance. The CPU's role is secondary throughout, as even at the lowest resolution and settings, the system only reaches 80 FPS, which is far below what the i5-10400F's 68th percentile standing would suggest it can support in a less GPU-limited environment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows consistently low performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 38 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings average 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31. High settings average 23 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra settings average 18 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. The spread between Low and Ultra is 20 FPS, and no preset at this resolution comes close to the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance improves but remains below playable levels. Low settings average 58 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded, just 2 FPS shy of the threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48. High settings average 36 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra settings average 27 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset shows a 13 FPS range between its minimum and maximum, indicating some frame time variance during the benchmark run.

At 1920x1080, the dataset shows the only playable configuration. Low settings average 80 FPS, the highest figure recorded for this combo in any configuration. Medium settings average 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65, meaning the maximum FPS at Medium clears the threshold even though the average does not. High settings average 49 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra settings average 37 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded.

The overall pattern across all resolutions shows that Low settings consistently deliver the best results, Medium settings impose a substantial penalty, and the gap between High and Ultra is smaller than the gap between Low and Medium. This suggests that the Medium preset includes a major rendering feature that disproportionately affects this GPU, while the incremental additions in High and Ultra are comparatively lighter.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database provide a reference point for expected behavior in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F, so it should perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher, both representing marginally stronger CPU performance. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower, making it the closest rival on the slower side. In this game, however, the GPU bottleneck is so pronounced that these small CPU differences would likely be imperceptible in the measured FPS.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are significantly older parts, which contextualizes the Arc B370's low percentile ranking. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2% higher, and would be expected to deliver essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, both offering marginal improvements. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower, making it the closest rival on the slower side. Systems paired with any of these GPUs would show the same fundamental limitation: none of them can push Lockdown Protocol past 60 FPS except at 1080p with Low settings, and even then only barely in the case of the marginally faster rivals.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low settings at 38 FPS, which is 22 FPS short of playable. Medium settings reach 27 FPS, High reaches 23 FPS, and Ultra reaches 18 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution, and the best achievable average FPS is 38.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold either. Low settings come closest at 58 FPS, a 2 FPS shortfall. Medium settings average 42 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution, and the best achievable average FPS is 58.

At 1920x1080, Low settings are the only playable preset, averaging 80 FPS. Medium settings average 57 FPS, which falls 3 FPS short of the threshold. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The database records Low as the best playable setting, with an average FPS of 80 at that preset. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under a narrow set of conditions. The verdict data records playable settings exclusively at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average FPS is 80. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable 20 FPS margin, providing headroom for minor frame time spikes during gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS in any preset. Low settings produce 58 FPS, which is tantalizingly close but still below the threshold. Players targeting 1440p would need to accept frame rates in the 30 to 50 range depending on preset, with Medium at 42 FPS and High at 36 FPS being the more visually detailed options.

At 3840x2160, the system is not viable for playable frame rates. Even Low settings only reach 38 FPS, and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. This resolution is beyond the capabilities of the Intel Arc B370 in this title.

The practical verdict is that this combo is a 1080p machine for Lockdown Protocol, and only with reduced visual settings. The 80 FPS at 1080p Low is the sole configuration that meets the playable standard. Users who prefer Medium or higher presets will need to accept frame rates below 60 FPS, with the Medium preset at 1080p delivering 57 FPS on average and a maximum of 65 FPS, which may occasionally touch the threshold during less demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3427 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the 8th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 92% of tested combinations deliver better performance in this game.

The low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU. The Intel Arc B370's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs is the dominant factor, as the i5-10400F's 68th percentile CPU ranking is comparatively strong. The combination of a mid-range CPU with an entry-level GPU results in a system that is severely GPU-limited in Lockdown Protocol, a game that clearly scales with graphics hardware across all presets and resolutions tested.

The ranking reflects the narrow playability envelope: only one out of twelve tested configurations (1080p Low) meets the 60 FPS threshold. Systems ranked higher in the database would typically offer playable frame rates at higher resolutions or with more demanding presets enabled, while systems ranked lower would struggle to reach even the 80 FPS recorded at 1080p Low. For this combo, the 1080p Low configuration represents the ceiling of its performance in Lockdown Protocol.