Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2795th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly three-quarters of configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The rank reflects the Arc B580's mid-pack standing more than the CPU's strength; the processor sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU lands in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Benchmark results indicate the combo is fundamentally capable, but it is not a high-end performer for this FPS. The gap between the CPU's strong compute showing and the GPU's modest standing explains why the system clears 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with most presets, yet falls short at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2795th position out of 3714 combos tells a clear story: this is a mid-pack configuration for Lockdown Protocol. The Core Ultra 5 245 brings substantial CPU headroom — its average benchmark score of 48995 places it within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-14600K and just 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. On the GPU side, the Arc B580's average score of 23021 sits within 1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 2080, indicating the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The data shows the CPU rarely bottlenecks the system; instead, the GPU's 68th percentile standing caps performance. In practical terms, the combo delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but 4K requires dropping to Low settings to stay above 60 FPS. The ranking reflects this mixed profile — strong CPU, adequate GPU, and a system that handles mainstream resolutions comfortably while struggling at the high end.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1440p monitor?

A: Yes, at 1440p the system achieves 70 FPS average on High settings, 80 FPS on Medium, and 113 FPS on Low. The only preset that fails the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution is Ultra, which averages 52 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 3840x2160, delivering an average of 73 FPS. Medium drops to 52 FPS, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is 0.6% higher than the RTX 2080's 22895, 0.2% lower than the RX 580 2048SP's 23061, 0.7% lower than the RTX 3080's 23172, and 1% lower than the P106-100's 23249. These are near-identical scores, indicating essentially equivalent rasterization performance.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 245 strong enough for this game, or will it bottleneck the GPU?

A: The CPU is not the limiting factor. Its 48995 average benchmark score places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and it outperforms the Core i5-14600K by 0.8% in average score. The GPU's lower percentile ranking is the performance ceiling.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times, or are there dips?

A: Measured data shows notable variance at Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 109 FPS with a minimum of 93 and maximum of 126. At 1440p Medium, the average is 80 FPS with a range of 68 to 92. At 4K Medium, the average is 52 FPS with a range of 44 to 59.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings deliver 95 FPS, Medium 109 FPS, and Low 154 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Low, which averages 73 FPS. Medium falls to 52 FPS, so there is no headroom for higher visual quality at 4K. The 73 FPS average on Low provides some buffer above the threshold, but the jump to Medium costs 21 FPS, making it an impractical step.

At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset, averaging 70 FPS. Medium runs at 80 FPS and Low at 113 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while staying 10 FPS above the threshold. Ultra at 1440p drops to 52 FPS, which is not playable by the 60 FPS standard.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best preset and averages 72 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system can run maximum settings above 60 FPS. High yields 95 FPS, Medium 109 FPS, and Low 154 FPS, but Ultra provides the full visual experience with a 12 FPS margin above the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

On the CPU side, the Core Ultra 5 245's nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, effectively identical at 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, also 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.6% higher than the Ultra 5 245. The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% higher. Any of these processors would deliver essentially the same CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the frame rate differences between systems would come entirely from the GPU.

On the GPU side, the Arc B580's nearest rivals show similar clustering. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. These delta values are within measurement noise, so swapping the Arc B580 for any of these cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game. For users considering alternatives, the RTX 3080 and RX 580 2048SP are the closest direct substitutes, while the RTX 2080 would be a slight downgrade and the P106-100 a marginal upgrade.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 73 FPS average on Low settings. Medium settings produce 52 FPS average with a minimum of 44 and maximum of 59. High settings average 45 FPS. Ultra settings average 34 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline — each preset step costs roughly 10 to 20 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 113 FPS. Medium settings average 80 FPS with a range of 68 to 92. High settings average 70 FPS. Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 61 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra is the most punishing at 18 FPS, pushing the system below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 154 FPS. Medium settings average 109 FPS with a minimum of 93 and maximum of 126. High settings average 95 FPS. Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The system maintains at least 72 FPS across all presets at this resolution, with the Medium setting showing a 33 FPS spread between minimum and maximum frame times.

The data shows consistent behavior across resolutions: the gap between Low and Medium is the largest performance jump, while the gap between High and Ultra is smaller but still significant. The 4K Medium reading of 44 FPS minimum indicates the GPU struggles with complex scenes at high resolutions, and the 1440p Ultra average of 52 FPS confirms that Battlemage's Xe2-HPG architecture favors lower resolutions for this title.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 72 FPS average. This is the sweet spot for the Arc B580 — full visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 70 FPS average, which is playable and visually strong, while Ultra falls to 52 FPS and should be avoided. The 1440p High preset is the best balance of image quality and performance for this configuration.

At 3840x2160, the system barely remains playable. Low settings average 73 FPS, which passes the threshold, but Medium drops to 52 FPS. The verdict is clear: 4K owners must accept Low settings or lower the resolution. The CPU is not the constraint — the Core Ultra 5 245's 90th percentile ranking provides ample headroom. The Arc B580's 68th percentile GPU standing is the deciding factor, and its near-identical benchmark scores to the RTX 3080 and RTX 2080 suggest users should expect RTX 2080-class performance in this game. For 1080p and 1440p gamers, this combo delivers a smooth experience; for 4K enthusiasts, it is a compromise build that requires significant settings reductions.