Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2987th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing in the lower third of all tested systems, but the ranking alone does not tell the full story—the combo clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested, provided the right preset is selected. This is a system that can run the game, but it requires deliberate settings management, especially at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 2987 of 3714 combos, this pairing sits in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU itself is stronger than the ranking suggests—the i5-13400F sits in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. The GPU is the limiting factor, as the Arc B570 lands in the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 20556. The combination of a mid-high tier CPU with a mid-tier GPU drags the overall combo ranking down, but the data shows this pairing is balanced enough to deliver playable frame rates in this title.

The measured FPS data confirms the ranking is not a verdict of unplayability. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 63 FPS average. At 1440p High, it reaches 62 FPS. Even at 4K Low, it manages 64 FPS. The system is consistently near the playability threshold across resolutions, which explains why the combo rank is low despite the system being functional—it rarely excels, but it also rarely fails outright.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases, while the CPU holds steady throughout. At 1080p, the combo delivers 136 FPS on Low, 96 FPS on Medium, 84 FPS on High, and 63 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 73 FPS drop, which indicates the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher presets even at the lowest resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates compress downward: 100 FPS on Low, 71 FPS on Medium, 62 FPS on High, and 46 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54 FPS, less severe than at 1080p but still substantial. At 4K, the range tightens further: 64 FPS on Low, 46 FPS on Medium, 40 FPS on High, and 30 FPS on Ultra. The 34 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K shows that the GPU is saturated across all presets at this resolution.

The CPU's role is more visible in the minimum FPS figures. At 1440p Medium, the combo reports a 60 FPS minimum, which exactly matches the playability threshold. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 82 FPS, well above the threshold. These minimums suggest the i5-13400F has enough headroom to feed the GPU consistently at lower resolutions, but at 4K the GPU's limitations dominate, and the CPU's performance becomes secondary.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The data shows 64 FPS average at 3840x2160 on Low. Medium drops to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this setup?

A: High settings deliver 62 FPS average at 2560x1440, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Medium runs at 71 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still clearing the threshold.

Q: Is the i5-13400F or the Arc B570 more responsible for the frame rate limits?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint. At 1080p, the combo scales from 136 FPS on Low to 63 FPS on Ultra, a performance drop driven by GPU workload. The CPU's benchmark scores (77th percentile among CPUs) are much stronger than the GPU's (65th percentile among GPUs), indicating the Arc B570 is the bottleneck.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in raw performance?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), the Intel Arc A750 (20582), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662). All five GPUs are effectively tied in average score.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Ultra?

A: The combo averages 63 FPS at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings. This is the only 1080p preset that sits close to the 60 FPS threshold; Low, Medium, and High all exceed it by a wider margin.

Q: Does this system maintain playable minimum frame rates?

A: The only reported minimum FPS figures are at Medium settings: 39 FPS at 4K, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 1080p. The 1440p Medium minimum exactly hits the playability threshold, while the 1080p Medium minimum is comfortably above it. The 4K Medium minimum falls well below 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% delta from the i5-13400F's 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% lower. Any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the i5-13400F in Lockdown Protocol, given the same GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% delta from the Arc B570's 20556. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% higher. Swapping the Arc B570 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game.

For a system builder, this means the combo's performance is representative of a broad cluster of mid-range hardware. The i5-13400F's closest CPU rival, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, offers a 0.3% higher average score, which would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay. The Arc B570's closest GPU rival, the Arc A750, is 0.1% higher, also imperceptible. The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a performance plateau where component swaps within the rival group yield no meaningful change.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium falls to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS—none are playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, High is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 62 FPS. Medium runs at 71 FPS and Low at 100 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while clearing the threshold. Ultra drops to 46 FPS and is not playable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 63 FPS. High runs at 84 FPS, Medium at 96 FPS, and Low at 136 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, making 1080p the only resolution where the full settings range is available.

The verdict data confirms these choices: the system's best settings are Low at 4K (64 FPS), High at 1440p (62 FPS), and Ultra at 1080p (63 FPS).

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable across all presets—Ultra averages 63 FPS, and even the most demanding settings stay above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, playability is limited to Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best visual option at 62 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, hitting 64 FPS average.

The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering the full range of presets with comfortable headroom. 1440p is viable but requires sacrificing Ultra settings, and 4K is only playable on the lowest preset. The i5-13400F provides ample CPU performance, but the Arc B570's mid-tier position means the GPU dictates the ceiling. For a 1080p gamer, this is a solid combination. For 4K enthusiasts, the system will need significant settings compromises to stay playable.