Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 in Lockdown Protocol shows a steep performance curve tied directly to resolution and graphics preset. At 3840x2160, the combination struggles across the board. The High preset delivers an average of 23 FPS, while Medium improves slightly to 27 FPS with a recorded range of 23 to 31 FPS. Dropping to Low raises the average to 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 18 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and the min/max data available for Medium confirms that even the best-case frame rate stays below 32 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains firmly below playable levels. High settings produce an average of 36 FPS, Medium reaches 42 FPS with a range of 35 to 48 FPS, and Low climbs to 58 FPS. Ultra drops to 27 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution is the closest the combo comes to the 60 FPS target, but the average still falls short by 2 FPS. The frame range data for Medium shows that the minimum dips to 35 FPS, indicating noticeable dips during intense scenes.

At 1920x1080, the data shows a meaningful step forward. Low settings deliver an average of 80 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 57 FPS with a range of 48 to 65 FPS, meaning it sits just under the target on average but can exceed it in lighter moments. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS. The jump from 1440p Low to 1080p Low is substantial: 58 to 80 FPS, a gain of 22 FPS. This indicates that pixel count is a dominant factor for this hardware pairing.

Comparing presets at the same resolution, the scaling is consistent. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 23 FPS on average, from Medium to High costs another 8 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 12 FPS. At 1440p, the same steps cost 16 FPS, 6 FPS, and 9 FPS respectively. At 4K, Low to Medium costs 11 FPS, Medium to High costs 4 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 5 FPS. The gap between presets narrows as resolution increases, a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, no preset in the database achieves an average of 60 FPS. The best recorded average is 38 FPS on Low settings, which is 22 FPS below the playability threshold. The verdict data confirms that zero playable settings exist at this resolution for this combination.

For 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. The highest average is 58 FPS on Low, which misses the 60 FPS target by a narrow 2 FPS margin. Medium averages 42 FPS, High 36 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS. The database lists no playable settings at this resolution either.

For 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. It averages 80 FPS, which is 20 FPS above the playability target. Medium sits at 57 FPS, just 3 FPS below the threshold, so it is not classified as playable according to the recorded data. The best settings per resolution therefore are: none for 4K, none for 1440p, and Low for 1080p with an average of 80 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: No. The highest average FPS recorded at 3840x2160 is 38 FPS on Low settings, and the verdict data lists zero playable settings at this resolution. Ultra averages 18 FPS, High 23 FPS, and Medium 27 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 is the only preset that reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, averaging 80 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS, High 49 FPS, and Ultra 37 FPS.

Q: How close does 1440p Low get to 60 FPS?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High 36 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS.

Q: What frame rates can be expected on Medium settings at 1080p?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. This means the average falls just short of the 60 FPS target, but some scenes can exceed it.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 a strong GPU for this game?

A: The GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, indicating entry-level performance.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to other CPUs?

A: The CPU sits in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, while sitting 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H.

The Verdict

The data is clear: this combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but only at 1080p with the Low preset. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1920x1080 is the sole playable resolution, with Low settings averaging 80 FPS. Every other resolution and preset combination falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best case is 38 FPS on Low, which is 22 FPS short of playable. At 2560x1440, the best case is 58 FPS on Low, a narrow miss. At 1920x1080, Low delivers a comfortable 80 FPS, while Medium nearly hits the mark at 57 FPS but is not classified as playable due to the average falling below 60.

The practical takeaway is that users should target 1080p and accept Low settings for a smooth experience. Medium at 1080p may be tolerable for those who prefer visual quality over a strict 60 FPS average, but the recorded average of 57 FPS means occasional dips to 48 FPS. Higher resolutions are not viable for this pairing in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Arc B370. The CPU is a mid-range desktop part from the Rocket Lake generation, with 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting to 4.40 GHz. It ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 17177, and its nearest rivals include server and mobile parts with similar aggregate scores. This suggests the CPU has adequate headroom for most gaming workloads.

The GPU, however, is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M, all of which are over a decade old. The GPU's 25 W TDP and integrated graphics form factor indicate it is designed for low-power systems, not high-end gaming.

The scaling data confirms this. At 1080p, dropping from High to Low yields a 31 FPS gain (49 to 80 FPS), while at 4K the same preset change yields only a 15 FPS gain (23 to 38 FPS). This pattern indicates that the GPU is saturated at higher resolutions, leaving little room for preset adjustments to recover performance. The CPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario; the GPU's raw throughput caps the frame rate.

At 1440p, the Low preset nearly reaches 60 FPS (58 FPS), which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 80 FPS while 1440p Low drops to 58 FPS shows that pixel fill rate, not CPU processing, is the dominant constraint. For users considering upgrades, replacing the GPU would yield the largest performance gain in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3427 out of 3714 combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested setups, reflecting the GPU's weak standing in the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU alone is respectable, sitting in the 71st percentile with a score of 17177, but the GPU drags the overall combination down. The GPU's score of 1184 is comparable to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, within 0.2%) and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, within 1.4%). These are not modern gaming parts, and the recorded FPS data reflects that reality.

The rank of 3427 out of 3714 means that 287 combinations performed worse, but the vast majority of tested combinations delivered better results in Lockdown Protocol. This ranking aligns with the measured FPS data, which shows playable performance only at 1080p Low. Users with this combo should set expectations accordingly: it is a low-end solution for this game, suitable only for modest resolutions and reduced settings.