Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 3427th out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems evaluated. The ranking reflects a severe imbalance: the Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end desktop processor that sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B370 integrated graphics unit sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU is, and the measured frame rates confirm this disparity.

Benchmark results indicate the i7-13700K delivers strong compute performance: its 3DMark multi-thread score reaches 12412, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 30745. These figures place it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535, and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. In contrast, the Arc B370's only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). The GPU's performance tier is a legacy-class integrated solution, and the data shows it cannot drive Lockdown Protocol at acceptable frame rates beyond the lowest settings at 1080p.

The percentile gap between CPU and GPU is the defining characteristic of this combo. The processor could handle far more demanding graphics workloads, but the Arc B370 caps the entire system. For Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title, the GPU's 5th percentile ranking means the combo will struggle even at lower resolutions. The recorded measurements show no playable settings at 1440p or 4K, and only one playable preset at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 frames per second on any settings?

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

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

A: There is no playable setting at 2560x1440. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 58 FPS on Low settings, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to similar GPUs?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% slower). These are all in the same performance class.

Q: Does the CPU limit the GPU in this combo?

A: No. The i7-13700K is far more capable than the Arc B370. The CPU's average benchmark score is 46881, placing it at the 89th percentile, while the GPU is at the 5th percentile. The GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 27, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31. This is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the Arc B370 a discrete graphics card?

A: No. The Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a bus interface of IGP, a 25 W TDP, and system-shared memory. Its slot width is listed as IGP, and it uses no power connectors.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold is Low, with an average of 80 FPS. Medium settings at this resolution average 57 FPS, just under the line, while High averages 49 FPS and Ultra averages 37 FPS.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 58 FPS average, followed by Medium at 42 FPS, High at 36 FPS, and Ultra at 27 FPS.

At 3840x2160, all presets fall far below the threshold. Low averages 38 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS, High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS.

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is therefore: 1080p Low (80 FPS), and no playable preset at 1440p or 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K's closest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, 0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, 0.3% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, 0.5% faster), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, 0.5% faster) would all behave nearly identically in this combo. Any of these processors paired with the Arc B370 would produce essentially the same frame rates, since the GPU is the bottleneck.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% slower) all sit in the same performance bracket. Swapping the Arc B370 for any of these would yield comparable results in Lockdown Protocol, meaning none of them would enable playable settings at 1440p or 4K, and all would only manage 1080p Low at best.

The data suggests that upgrading the GPU is the only meaningful path to better performance, as the CPU is already far above the required tier. However, without changing the GPU, the user is locked into the 1080p Low preset as the sole playable configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a clear progression across presets. Low settings deliver an average of 80 FPS, which is the only measurement above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65, indicating some frames do cross the threshold but the average does not. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The gap from Low to Medium is 23 FPS, while the gap from Medium to High is 8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 12 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar but compressed. Low settings average 58 FPS, just 2 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 16 FPS, from Medium to High is 6 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, all presets are far below playable. Low settings average 38 FPS, Medium settings average 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31, High settings average 23 FPS, and Ultra settings average 18 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 11 FPS, from Medium to High is 4 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 5 FPS. At 4K, the GPU's limits are severe, and even the lowest preset cannot maintain a consistent frame rate.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 48 to 65 FPS, showing high variance. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 35 to 48 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 23 to 31 FPS. This variance pattern suggests the GPU is consistently stressed as resolution increases, with less headroom for frame spikes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only in a very limited configuration. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, the Low preset is playable with an average of 80 FPS, which is 33% above the 60 FPS threshold. No other preset at 1080p clears the bar, and Medium falls just 3 FPS short. At 2560x1440, no settings are playable, with Low averaging 58 FPS, missing the threshold by only 2 FPS. At 3840x2160, all presets are far below playable, with the best case being Low at 38 FPS.

The data indicates this combo is suitable only for 1080p gaming on the lowest settings for Lockdown Protocol. The i7-13700K's processing power is wasted on the Arc B370's limited graphics capability. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the decisive factor, and the measured frame rates confirm that the system cannot handle higher resolutions or more demanding presets. Users who want to play at 1440p or above, or with higher visual fidelity, would need a different GPU entirely. For the specific case of Lockdown Protocol, the verdict is: playable at 1080p Low, and not playable at any higher resolution or preset.