Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and this specific configuration, pairing the Intel Core i5-13400F with the Intel Arc B370, produces a very specific set of outcomes depending on your target resolution. The recorded data shows a system that is severely constrained by its graphics component at higher resolutions but becomes viable at 1080p with reduced settings. The database results are clear: this is not a high-refresh-rate powerhouse, and users must carefully manage expectations.

The Arc B370 operates with system-shared memory, which directly impacts performance. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in the database are legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570. This positions the GPU as a significant bottleneck for the CPU, which is a much stronger component. The Intel Core i5-13400F demonstrates a far more capable profile, with a PassMark multithread score of 25032 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This imbalance is the defining characteristic of this build.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for Lockdown Protocol were recorded at three resolutions and four settings presets. The database provides average FPS for all configurations, with minimum and maximum FPS only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. This data reveals a clear performance hierarchy.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are consistently below playable thresholds. At Low settings, the average FPS is 38. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 27 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS. High settings yield an average of 23 FPS, and Ultra settings produce the lowest result in the entire dataset at an average of 18 FPS. No settings preset at 4K manages to approach the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves but remains firmly in unplayable territory. The Low preset achieves an average of 58 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27 FPS. The gap between the Low and Medium presets is a substantial 16 FPS, indicating a heavy cost for the additional visual features.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system finally finds a playable configuration. The Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, which places it just below the playable mark on average. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to an average of 37 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low to 1080p Low shows a gain of 22 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of resolution on this GPU.

The data shows a clear pattern: average FPS drops consistently as settings increase at every resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 43 FPS, at 1440p it is 31 FPS, and at 4K it is 20 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU has more headroom to be affected by settings changes, while at 4K, it is already so saturated that the absolute FPS difference is smaller, even though the relative percentage drop is similar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance characteristics of this combo in Lockdown Protocol are dominated by the GPU. The Intel Arc B370, with its system-shared memory and low benchmark scores, is the primary limiter. Evidence for this is found in the resolution scaling. When moving from 1080p Low at 80 FPS to 1440p Low at 58 FPS, the frame rate drops by 22 FPS. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low yields another 20 FPS drop to 38 FPS. This steep degradation with increasing pixel count is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The GPU is running out of fillrate and memory bandwidth long before the CPU's processing capabilities are taxed.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-13400F, is a capable 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and PassMark multithread score of 25032 indicate strong processing power. In this pairing, its role in Lockdown Protocol is to feed frames to the GPU, but the GPU cannot keep up. The CPU is likely idle for significant portions of the frame time, waiting on the Arc B370 to complete its rendering tasks.

The settings presets reinforce this GPU-bound conclusion. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 23 FPS (80 down to 57). This is a large drop for a single settings tier, indicating that the GPU is sensitive to the increased shading and texture work. At 1440p, the same settings change results in a 16 FPS drop (58 to 42). At 4K, the drop is only 11 FPS (38 to 27). The fact that the FPS gap narrows as resolution increases shows that the GPU is already so overwhelmed at 4K that additional settings changes have a smaller absolute impact.

The Arc B370's architecture is Xe3-LPG, built on a 3 nm process, and it features 1280 shading units. Its FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS. These specifications are modest, and the benchmark results confirm that Lockdown Protocol is not an exception to this GPU's overall performance level. The GPU's percentile ranking of 5 means it performs worse than 95% of all GPUs in the database, making it a very weak foundation for a gaming PC. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 77th percentile, highlighting the massive capability gap between the two components.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS. Based on the measured data, the system can achieve this goal at only one resolution and settings combination.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average FPS is 38 at Low settings, which is 22 FPS below the target. The database's verdict for 4K lists no playable settings.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No settings preset reaches 60 FPS. The Low preset comes closest with an average of 58 FPS, which is just 2 FPS short of the target. The database's verdict for 1440p also lists no playable settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only playable option. It delivers an average of 80 FPS, which is 20 FPS above the threshold. This is the single viable configuration for this system. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and its minimum FPS of 48 indicates that it will drop into the 40s during demanding scenes, making it an inconsistent experience. The database verdict confirms this, listing only "Low" as a playable setting at 1080p, with an average FPS of 80 at the best settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result is 38 FPS average on Low settings, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 1920x1080, producing an average of 80 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, which fails to meet the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has an average score of 1186, a difference of 0.2%. The Intel GPU ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core i5-13400F is a strong processor with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604, while the Arc B370 is a weak graphics solution with a Steel Nomad score of 1184. The FPS drops heavily as resolution increases, which is a sign of GPU limitation.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the database recorded an average FPS of 42, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p?

A: No. The verdict for 2560x1440 lists no playable settings. The highest average FPS is 58 on Low, which is still below the 60 FPS requirement.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Lockdown Protocol, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 holds a rank of 3427 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the bottom portion of all configurations tested, reflecting the GPU's poor performance. Only 287 combos performed worse in this game.

The rank is heavily influenced by the Arc B370. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 (a 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with an average score of 25201 (a 0.4% delta), show that the processor is competitive with other mid-range parts. However, the GPU's nearest rivals are all older, low-performance cards. For example, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M has an average score of 1192, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc B370, and the AMD FirePro M2000 has a score of 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

This combination of a high-performing CPU and a very low-performing GPU results in a system that is poorly suited for Lockdown Protocol at higher settings. The rank of 3427 out of 3714 is a clear indicator that most other tested PCs will provide a better experience in this title. The data suggests that a user would see massive improvements by pairing this CPU with a significantly stronger GPU.

The Verdict

The data provides a definitive answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under very specific conditions. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold exclusively at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset, achieving an average of 80 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is not playable. The best attempt, Low settings, produces an average of 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of the target. While this might feel close, the lack of a minimum FPS record for that preset means it could dip lower during gameplay. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 35 FPS, indicating significant frame drops are possible in that configuration.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is also not playable. All settings presets produce average FPS well below the threshold, with the highest being 38 FPS on Low.

The practical advice for a user with this system is to run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with the Low preset. The 80 FPS average provides a smooth experience. Attempting to use the Medium preset at 1080p, which averages 57 FPS and dips to 48 FPS, will result in noticeable stutter and an inconsistent frame pacing. Higher resolutions are not viable. The fundamental issue is the Intel Arc B370, whose performance level is simply insufficient for the demands of this game at higher resolutions and settings. The Intel Core i5-13400F is not the problem; it has ample headroom for this task. This is a system where the graphics card must be upgraded to unlock the full potential of the processor. Until then, 1080p Low is the only playable configuration according to the recorded measurements.