Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + Intel Arc B370

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2611th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. The pairing of a mid-range 2019 desktop CPU with a low-power integrated-class GPU produces frame rates that are playable only at lower resolutions and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint throughout the tested range.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2611 out of 2828 tested configurations places this pairing firmly in the lower quartile of performance for Lockdown Protocol. With a percentile ranking of 71 for the CPU and 5 for the GPU among all tested components, the bottleneck is unambiguous: the Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 3600 sits comfortably above the median.

Benchmark results confirm the CPU is not the limiting factor here. The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17,035 in average benchmark performance, placing it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,007) and 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7742 (16,998). It trails the Intel Core i5-11400 (17,067) by just 0.2% and the AMD EPYC 7573X (17,070) by 0.2%. These near-identical scores indicate the CPU is competitive with a range of modern and server-class parts.

The GPU tells a different story. The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, sitting just 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186) and 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190). It edges out the AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168) by 1.4% and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192) by 0.7%. These rivals are all over a decade old, highlighting the Arc B370's position as an entry-level part despite its modern architecture.

The data indicates that the combo's low rank stems almost entirely from GPU performance. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking suggests it could drive substantially higher frame rates if paired with a more capable GPU. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 80 FPS, but this is the ceiling for this GPU.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, built on Intel's 3 nm Xe3-LPG architecture with 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines. The GPU includes 10 ray tracing cores and delivers 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s.

Memory configuration is system-shared, meaning the GPU draws from the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. Memory bandwidth is listed as system-dependent, which introduces variability based on the installed system memory configuration. The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width classify it as an integrated-class part, despite being sold as a discrete component in some form factors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's limitations become apparent in the scaling pattern across settings. Moving from Low to Medium at 1080p drops average FPS from 80 to 57, a 29% reduction. The jump from Medium to High brings another drop to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. This steep scaling curve indicates the GPU is running out of compute and memory bandwidth as settings increase.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 and the 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs place the Arc B370 in territory where modern games at high settings are not realistically achievable. In Lockdown Protocol, the data shows the GPU can manage 1080p Low at 80 FPS, but the performance envelope narrows quickly as graphical demands increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling across resolutions. At Low settings, average FPS drops from 80 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and then to 38 at 4K (a 53% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates the GPU is the limiting component, as a CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller differences across resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 57 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. The 4K result represents a 53% drop from 1080p, consistent with the Low setting scaling. At High settings, the system achieves 49 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The 4K-to-1080p ratio remains nearly identical at 53%.

Ultra settings show the most severe degradation: 37 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The 4K result represents a 51% drop from 1080p, slightly less than other settings but still substantial. The consistency of this scaling pattern across all four settings presets strongly suggests the GPU is saturated at every resolution and settings combination.

The 4K results at every settings level fall below 40 FPS, with Ultra at 18 FPS and Medium at 27 FPS. Even Low settings at 4K only reach 38 FPS, which is borderline playable but below typical 60 FPS targets. The 1440p results are more viable, with Low at 58 FPS providing the only settings level that approaches smooth gameplay at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and acceptable frame rate. At 1080p, Low settings deliver 80 FPS average, which is the only measured configuration that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p achieve 57 FPS, which is playable but with occasional dips to 48 FPS minimum and peaks at 65 FPS.

For 1440p, Low settings at 58 FPS is the only viable option for smooth gameplay. Medium at 1440p drops to 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced play but will feel inconsistent in fast-moving firefights. High settings at 1440p produce 36 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS.

At 4K, no settings level achieves playable frame rates. Even Low settings only reach 38 FPS, and Medium drops to 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 FPS. High and Ultra produce 23 FPS and 18 FPS respectively, which are below acceptable thresholds for a competitive FPS title.

The data suggests the best experience is at 1080p with Low settings, where the 80 FPS average provides headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a 57 FPS average with a 48 FPS minimum, which represents a reasonable visual upgrade if the player can tolerate occasional drops. The 1440p Low configuration at 58 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing resolution over visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with this combo is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K), Ultra settings produce an average of 18 FPS. High settings average 23 FPS. Medium settings average 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and maximum of 31. Low settings average 38 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 27 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS. Medium settings average 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48. Low settings average 58 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 37 FPS. High settings average 49 FPS. Medium settings average 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 and maximum of 65. Low settings average 80 FPS.

The minimum and maximum FPS data points, available only for Medium settings at each resolution, provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 48–65 FPS range represents a 35% variance from minimum to maximum. At 1440p Medium, the 35–48 FPS range shows a similar 37% variance. At 4K Medium, the 23–31 FPS range narrows to a 35% variance, suggesting the GPU is consistently saturated at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1080p is the only resolution where the system exceeds 60 FPS, achieving 80 FPS at Low settings. At 1440p, the maximum achievable average is 58 FPS at Low settings, while 4K results never exceed 38 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Ultra settings produce average FPS of 37 at 1080p, 27 at 1440p, and 18 at 4K. All three results fall below 60 FPS, with only the 1080p result approaching playability at 37 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It sits 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186), 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190), and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17,035, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core i5-11400, all score within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600.

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

A: The measured data shows an average of 42 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS. This represents the second-best 1440p option after Low settings at 58 FPS.

Q: Does the Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The GPU uses system-shared memory with the memory size, type, and bus width all listed as "System Shared." Memory bandwidth is system-dependent, meaning performance will vary based on the host system's memory configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (codename Matisse), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support is limited to DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes and is socketed in AMD Socket AM4. It was released in 2019 with a launch MSRP of $199.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 3600 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 15,045, while single-core reaches 2,124. Geekbench multicore scores 7,372 with single-core at 1,536. PassMark multithread scores 17,700 with single-thread at 2,562. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 696 single-thread to 4,605 at 16 threads, with a slight dip to 4,603 at max threads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark scores include the Intel Core i7-1260P at 17,007 (0.2% behind), the AMD EPYC 7742 at 16,998 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i5-11400 at 17,067 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 7573X at 17,070 (0.2% ahead). These near-identical scores confirm the Ryzen 5 3600 remains competitive with significantly newer and more expensive processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's performance headroom is evident from the resolution scaling analysis. The consistent 52-53% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at every configuration. A CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller FPS differences when resolution increases. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides ample processing power for the game's requirements, with the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,605 and max-thread score of 4,603 suggesting the CPU can maintain consistent performance under full load.