Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly capable but resolution-dependent experience. Data indicates that this pairing is firmly playable at 1080p across all tested settings, including Ultra, where it maintains an average of 63 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains above the 60 FPS threshold at High, Medium, and Low presets, but it falls short at Ultra, averaging 46 FPS. The 4K experience is only playable on the Low preset, which yields 64 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all drop below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The CPU is a top-tier performer, ranking in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile, making the graphics card the primary bottleneck in this configuration, especially at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Benchmark data places the Intel Core i7-13700K in close competition with several other processors, meaning users upgrading from these parts would see nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 46881, which is nearly indistinguishable from the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971, a negligible -0.2% difference. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a -0.3% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, a +0.5% delta from the i7-13700K. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 also falls in this range with a score of 46653, a +0.5% delta. For gaming, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the differences are within measurement error. The i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, ensure that it will not be the limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol at any of the tested resolutions.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, placing it directly alongside several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a +0.1% delta, meaning it is effectively a performance twin for this title. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a -0.1% delta, again showing near-identical performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a +0.4% delta, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, a -0.5% delta. For Lockdown Protocol, choosing any of these GPUs over the Arc B570 would result in virtually the same frame rates, assuming identical CPU and memory configurations. The Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the tested presets, though the 4K Ultra preset, which averages only 30 FPS, shows the GPU’s limits. The B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 18 ray tracing cores are robust, but the data shows that 4K High (40 FPS) and 4K Ultra (30 FPS) are not viable for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B570 run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, this combination runs Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with an average of 63 FPS on the Ultra preset, and 84 FPS on High, 96 FPS on Medium, and 136 FPS on Low. All tested settings at this resolution clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The best playable setting at 1440p is High, which achieves an average of 62 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 71 FPS, and Low runs at 100 FPS, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the Intel Arc B570 and i7-13700K?

A: 4K gaming is only possible on the Low preset, which delivers an average of 64 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all of which fail to maintain the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750 in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is nearly identical to the Arc A750’s score of 20582. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the B570 is slightly slower, but the difference is negligible for Lockdown Protocol performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end processor that provides ample headroom for gaming. Its average benchmark score is 46881.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B570 support modern graphics APIs needed for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the Arc B570 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are the modern APIs required for contemporary FPS titles like Lockdown Protocol. Its architecture, Xe2-HPG, is designed for DirectX 12 workloads.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 64 FPS. The Medium preset falls below the threshold with 46 FPS, and High and Ultra are far lower at 40 FPS and 30 FPS respectively. Therefore, at 4K, users must sacrifice visual quality to Low to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best setting that maintains 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 71 FPS, and Low runs at 100 FPS, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS, making it unplayable. High is the recommended preset for the best visual fidelity that remains fluid.

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 63 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra is playable, and it still leaves headroom above the threshold. High runs at 84 FPS, Medium at 96 FPS, and Low at 136 FPS, all comfortably above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all presets from Low to Ultra clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is just above the playable line, while High (84 FPS) and Medium (96 FPS) offer smoother experiences with higher visual quality headroom. At 2560x1440, the verdict is that High is the best playable setting, averaging 62 FPS, with Medium (71 FPS) and Low (100 FPS) also viable, but Ultra (46 FPS) is not recommended for competitive play. For 3840x2160, the system only passes the 60 FPS test on the Low preset, which averages 64 FPS; all higher presets fail, with Medium at 46 FPS, High at 40 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS. The Intel Core i7-13700K is not the limiting factor here, as its 89th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 46881 provide more than enough processing power. The Intel Arc B570, with its 65th percentile ranking and average score of 20556, is the component that dictates these results, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU’s 10 GB memory and 11.52 TFLOPS are stretched. Users seeking 4K High or Ultra gameplay would need a more powerful GPU, but for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, this combination is solid.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates for Lockdown Protocol are as follows: the Low preset achieves 64 FPS, the Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, the High preset averages 40 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. The min and max values for Low, High, and Ultra were not recorded, but the averages clearly show that only Low meets the 60 FPS playable standard. The Medium preset’s minimum of 39 FPS indicates significant frame drops, which would be noticeable in fast-paced gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset runs at an average of 100 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, meaning it barely touches the playable threshold at its lowest point. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the line, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 46 FPS. For 1440p, the data shows a clear gradient: Low and Medium are highly playable, High is marginally playable, and Ultra is not.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 136 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset averages 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. The High preset averages 84 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is the lowest among the playable settings at this resolution. Even the Ultra preset’s average of 63 FPS leaves only 3 FPS of headroom above the threshold, but the data confirms it remains playable. The measured FPS breakdown across all resolutions shows that the Arc B570 scales predictably with settings, and the i7-13700K’s strong single-thread performance (a 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116) prevents CPU bottlenecks in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks at position 2987 out of 3714 total combos. This places the system in the 80th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 80% of other hardware pairings tested for this game. The rank of 2987 is driven primarily by the GPU’s mid-range position, as the CPU is a top performer in the 89th percentile. The Arc B570’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the constraining factor, and this is reflected in the combo’s overall standing. For context, the nearest rival GPUs (RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc A750, Quadro M4000M, Radeon R9 M390X) all have average scores within 0.5% of the Arc B570, so any of these would yield a similar combo rank if paired with the same CPU. The combo’s rank is also influenced by the game’s specific demands; Lockdown Protocol appears to be moderately GPU-intensive, as evidenced by the 4K performance degradation. At 1080p, the combo’s rank would be higher in relative terms because the CPU’s strength ensures high frame rates, but the overall rank of 2987 reflects the average performance across all resolutions. Users with this combo can expect a smooth 1080p experience and a playable 1440p experience at medium-to-high settings, but the system is not among the top-tier configurations for 4K gaming. The data shows that this rank is consistent with the measured FPS results: the combo is a solid mid-range option that excels at mainstream resolutions but struggles at the highest fidelity settings.