Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, this combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all tested presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 38 FPS, which is the strongest result at this resolution. Medium drops to 27 FPS average with a recorded range of 23 to 31 FPS. High falls further to 23 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 18 FPS average. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the minimum frame rates at Medium sit well below what a competitive FPS title demands.

Moving to 2560x1440 improves matters, though the situation remains marginal. Low preset produces 58 FPS average, just shy of the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 42 FPS with a range of 35 to 48 FPS. High comes in at 36 FPS average, while Ultra manages only 27 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 16 FPS, indicating that the preset scaling has a substantial impact on performance. No settings at 1440p consistently hold 60 FPS, meaning users would need to accept either a slight dip below the target or lower the resolution entirely.

At 1920x1080, the picture becomes more viable. Low preset reaches 80 FPS average, comfortably clearing the playability threshold. Medium averages 57 FPS with a range of 48 to 65 FPS, meaning the average falls just under 60 but the upper end of the range crosses it. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration across all tested resolutions and settings that delivers a definitive playable experience, with a 23 FPS advantage over Medium and a 43 FPS advantage over Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at 3427 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the lower 8 percent of all tested systems, a position consistent with the measured frame rates. The combination sits far below the median performer, and the recorded data indicates that most other pairings in the database deliver higher average FPS across the same resolution and preset matrix.

The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation more than the CPU's capability. The Intel Arc B370, with its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, lands in the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database. That places it in the bottom tier of graphics hardware, and the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol aligns directly with that standing. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 94th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 70879. The disparity between the two components is stark: a top-tier processor paired with a bottom-tier graphics solution.

In practical terms, the combo rank means that for every 100 tested systems in the database, roughly 92 of them deliver better performance in Lockdown Protocol. The only resolutions and settings where this pairing approaches acceptable frame rates are 1080p Low and, marginally, 1440p Low. Every other configuration falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, and the highest preset at 4K produces less than one-third of the target frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a system where the GPU is the decisive bottleneck at every resolution. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, with 20 cores and 20 threads, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and a 125 W TDP, is far more capable than the integrated-class Arc B370 graphics solution. The GPU's 25 W TDP, 1280 shading units, and system-shared memory architecture indicate a part designed for basic graphics output, not demanding FPS gaming. The measured frame rates reflect that design intent.

Resolution scaling makes the GPU limitation even clearer. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings drops the average from 80 FPS to 58 FPS, a 27.5 percent reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings drops the average from 58 FPS to 38 FPS, a 34.5 percent reduction. These are large swings for resolution changes alone, and they point directly at the GPU as the limiting factor. A CPU-bound system would show much smaller frame rate differences across resolutions, because the processor's workload stays relatively constant regardless of pixel count.

Preset scaling tells the same story. At 1080p, Low to Ultra spans 80 FPS down to 37 FPS, a 43 FPS spread. At 1440p, the same preset range spans 58 FPS down to 27 FPS. At 4K, it spans 38 FPS down to 18 FPS. The absolute frame rate drops as resolution increases, but the relative impact of preset changes remains consistent. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where each increase in graphical load directly reduces output.

The CPU's role in this pairing is essentially to stay out of the way. Its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35850 and a single-core score of 2020, place it among the fastest desktop processors in the database. In Lockdown Protocol, the processor has ample headroom to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls without becoming the limiting factor. The recorded data shows no scenario where raising resolution or preset produces a flat frame rate curve, which would indicate CPU saturation. Instead, every graphical increase produces a corresponding FPS drop, confirming that the Arc B370 is the component that determines playability.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 38 on Low settings. Medium averages 27 FPS, High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. No preset at this resolution reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The only configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 80 FPS. Medium at 1080p averages 57 FPS, just below the threshold, and 1440p Low averages 58 FPS, also just below it.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the Core Ultra 7 265K ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Frame rates drop substantially with each resolution increase, which indicates GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 3427 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 8 percent of the database. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is the primary reason for this low ranking.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p?

A: Low settings average 58 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a range of 35 to 48 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. None of these maintain a consistent 60 FPS.

Q: Does upgrading the CPU help this system's performance in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data does not suggest that. The CPU is already in the 94th percentile, and the frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. A stronger GPU would be required to improve FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Xeon 6511P scores 71051 on average, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Core Ultra 7 265K's 70879. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71370, 0.7 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, 1 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, 1.3 percent lower. Any of these processors would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol, since none of them would change the GPU-bound outcome.

The GPU's nearest rivals paint a different picture. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2 percent higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4 percent lower. These deltas are all within 1.5 percent, meaning any of these GPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The Arc B370 is not an outlier among its peers; it simply sits in a very low performance tier.

For users considering this system, the database shows that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would have no measurable impact on Lockdown Protocol performance. The game's frame rates are governed entirely by the GPU tier. Likewise, swapping the GPU for one of its nearest rivals would shift performance by less than 1.5 percent, which is within run-to-run variance. The practical takeaway is that this combination occupies a specific performance class, and the alternatives in that class behave similarly.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no tested preset reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best result is Low at 38 FPS average, which is 22 FPS short of the target. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, meaning users should not expect a smooth experience at 4K regardless of graphical configuration.

At 2560x1440, the situation is nearly identical. Low settings produce 58 FPS average, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution either. While 58 FPS is close, it does not meet the playability criterion, and the next preset up, Medium, drops to 42 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, Low settings are the only playable configuration, delivering 80 FPS average. This is the single preset and resolution combination in the entire measured dataset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 1080p averages 57 FPS, which misses the mark by 3 FPS. The database designates Low at 1080p as the best settings option, with 80 FPS average at that configuration.

For anyone using this hardware, the recommendation from the recorded data is straightforward: run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Low settings. That configuration provides a 20 FPS margin above the playability threshold. Dropping to Medium sacrifices that margin and lands just below 60 FPS, while higher presets and resolutions produce progressively worse results. The Arc B370's integrated-class performance simply does not support higher graphical loads in this game.