Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a stark example of a high-end CPU dragging a very weak integrated GPU through a modern FPS. Benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show that this combination only achieves playable frame rates at 1080p with the Low preset, delivering an average of 80 FPS. At higher resolutions or more demanding settings, the system falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making the combo effectively unsuitable for anything beyond entry-level 1080p gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 3427 out of 3714 combinations. That places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a direct consequence of the GPU’s extreme weakness. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a strong processor, sitting in the 90th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49394. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.8% lower), confirm that the CPU is not the limiting factor. In contrast, the Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of just 1184. This GPU is so far down the performance ladder that it drags the entire combo to a near-bottom rank, regardless of the CPU’s capability. The measured FPS data reflects this imbalance: the CPU can easily feed frames, but the GPU simply cannot render them at acceptable speeds.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1440p?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 is 58 on Low, 42 on Medium, 36 on High, and 27 on Ultra. All of these are below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 80 FPS. Medium drops to 57 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to other graphics solutions?

A: The Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% higher) and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (0.7% higher), indicating it performs at a level similar to legacy mobile parts.

Q: Is the CPU the reason for the low frame rates?

A: No. The Core i5-14600KF is in the 90th percentile for CPU performance, with an average score of 49394. The bottleneck is entirely the GPU, which is confirmed by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the average FPS is only 80, a number typical of a weak integrated solution.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that are playable?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 38 on Low, with Medium at 27, High at 23, and Ultra at 18. None approach the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers three resolutions and four quality presets. For each resolution, the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum frame rates, while other presets only provide averages.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Low preset averages 38 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS with a range of 23 to 31, High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. No setting reaches even half of the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, performance improves but remains insufficient. Low averages 58 FPS, just below the playable threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS with a range of 35 to 48, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. Only the Low preset comes close to playability, but it still misses the mark.

At 1920x1080, the picture is brighter. Low averages 80 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS line. Medium averages 57 FPS with a range of 48 to 65, meaning some moments may hit 60 but the average is below. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The only truly playable configuration is 1080p Low.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 38 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 27 | 23 | 31 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 23 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 58 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 42 | 35 | 48 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 36 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 27 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 80 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 57 | 48 | 65 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 49 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 37 | - | - |

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 0.4% higher, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 0.8% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% lower. Any of these processors would deliver essentially identical CPU-side performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the bottleneck would remain the GPU.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B370’s nearest rivals are all legacy parts with scores within 1.5% of its own. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% higher, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% higher, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% lower. These comparisons highlight the Arc B370’s performance class: it is on par with integrated or low-end discrete graphics from over a decade ago. For a user considering alternatives, swapping the GPU to any of these would yield nearly identical frame rates, while upgrading the CPU alone would not improve FPS meaningfully because the GPU is the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database defines playable as maintaining an average FPS at or above 60. Applying that rule to each resolution yields the following:

• 3840x2160: No preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 38 FPS on Low, so there is no recommended setting.
• 2560x1440: No preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 58 FPS on Low, which is still below the threshold.
• 1920x1080: The Low preset is the only option that clears the bar, with an average of 80 FPS. Medium falls short at 57 FPS, and higher presets are worse.

Thus, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1080p is Low, and it is the only playable configuration across all resolutions.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer is yes, but only in a very narrow configuration. According to the verdict by resolution, the combo achieves playable performance solely at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, where it averages 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS, with Low averaging 58 FPS. At 3840x2160, no setting comes close, with the best case being 38 FPS on Low.

The data clearly shows that the Intel Core i5-14600KF is not the constraint; it is a top-tier processor with a 90th percentile ranking. The Intel Arc B370, however, is a 5th percentile GPU, and its performance is comparable to integrated graphics from a previous era. This combination is only suitable for 1080p gaming at the lowest quality settings, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is modest. For anyone expecting to run Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions or with better visual fidelity, this combo will disappoint. The recorded benchmark results leave no room for interpretation: this system is a 1080p Low machine and nothing more.