Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 is positioned at rank 2611 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the bottom 8% of all configurations evaluated, indicating that this combination delivers a level of performance that is significantly below the median of the database. The data shows a substantial gap between this combo and the majority of tested systems, which suggests that while the hardware is functional, it is not optimized for high-end FPS output in this specific title.

The low rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's overall standing in the benchmark hierarchy. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark list include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, all of which are legacy or low-power parts from a different era. The Arc B370’s deltaPct compared to these rivals is minimal, ranging from -0.7% to 1.4%, confirming that its compute and graphics capabilities are on par with hardware that is now over a decade old. This is a critical data point, as it shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing.

In contrast, the CPU is a much stronger component. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, are within a 0.3% deltaPct of its average score, showing that the processor is competitive with modern mid-range offerings. This disparity between a high-performing CPU and a low-performing GPU creates a system where the processor’s potential is largely untapped, as the graphics card cannot keep pace with the demands of the game at higher settings or resolutions. The overall combo rank of 2611 is therefore a direct consequence of the GPU’s limitations, not the CPU’s capabilities.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 3 nm process node. Its clock speeds are modest, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory setup is a significant factor in its performance, as the bandwidth is "System Dependent" and cannot match the dedicated high-speed memory found on discrete graphics cards.

The GPU’s compute specifications are limited. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS. These numbers, when compared to the measured FPS in the game, illustrate a clear ceiling. For example, at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 80, but this drops to 37 at Ultra settings. The GPU’s 5th percentile ranking and its proximity to the ATI Radeon HD 5770 in the benchmark data reinforce that it is not designed for high-fidelity gaming. The 25 W TDP and "IGP" slot width further confirm that this is a low-power, integrated solution, not a performance-oriented discrete card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions, and it tells a clear story about the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 80 FPS. Moving to 1440p with the same Low settings, the average FPS drops to 58, a reduction of 27.5%. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS further drops to 38, which is a 52.5% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign of a GPU-bound system, as the rendering load on the graphics card grows faster than the CPU’s ability to feed it.

The pattern is even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 49 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p (a 26.5% drop) and then to 23 at 4K (a 53.1% drop from 1080p). This consistent scaling behavior indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary factor limiting performance. The CPU, with its high percentile ranking, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at these resolutions. The data suggests that the system is fully saturated by the GPU's rendering workload, and any reduction in resolution or settings is the only way to improve playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact average FPS figures across all tested resolutions and settings, with the data showing a clear hierarchy of performance.

• 1080p Low: 80 FPS average. This is the highest score achieved by the combo and represents the only configuration that approaches a smooth 60+ FPS experience.
• 1080p Medium: 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. This is a playable range, though it dips below the 60 FPS threshold at times.
• 1080p High: 49 FPS average. The frame rate drops significantly, indicating the GPU is struggling with the increased graphical load.
• 1080p Ultra: 37 FPS average. This is a substantial reduction from Low settings, showing the steep cost of Ultra presets on this hardware.

• 1440p Low: 58 FPS average. This is a solid score and demonstrates that the system can handle the resolution increase when settings are low.
• 1440p Medium: 42 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. The frame rate is noticeably lower than at 1080p Medium.
• 1440p High: 36 FPS average. This is a marginal improvement over the 1080p Ultra score, showing that resolution scaling and settings scaling have similar impacts.
• 1440p Ultra: 27 FPS average. This is approaching unplayable territory for a fast-paced FPS.

• 4K Low: 38 FPS average. The system can still produce a frame rate in the thirties, but it is far from ideal.
• 4K Medium: 27 FPS average, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS. The frame rate is inconsistent and dips below 30 FPS.
• 4K High: 23 FPS average. This is a very low score, indicating a poor experience.
• 4K Ultra: 18 FPS average. This is the lowest score in the dataset, making the game essentially unplayable at this preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC and has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU has a 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a substantial amount and is typically beneficial for gaming. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and is compatible with the AMD Socket AM4 platform.

In terms of raw processing power, the CPU's benchmark scores are robust. Its Passmark single-thread score is 2941, and its multithread score is 20363. These are strong numbers for a gaming processor. The 85th percentile ranking and the close competition with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 in the nearestRivals list confirm that the CPU is not the weak link in this system. The data indicates that the CPU has ample headroom to handle the game's logic and physics calculations, even at higher frame rates, if the GPU were capable of delivering them.

However, the CPU's potential is left unrealized in this combination. The benchmark results show that the Lockdown Protocol FPS is heavily constrained by the GPU. For instance, the jump from 1080p Low to 1080p High yields a 31 FPS drop, which is a GPU-side effect. The CPU's role is to prepare frames for the GPU, and with scores like 230392 in Passmark data compression and 34511 in floating-point math, it is more than capable of doing so. The bottleneck lies entirely with the Intel Arc B370, which cannot render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's processing capacity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s priority for frame rate versus visual fidelity. The only configuration that achieves an average above 60 FPS is 1080p with Low settings, which yields 80 FPS. This is the recommended preset for a smooth, competitive experience in an FPS game like Lockdown Protocol. The 1080p Medium preset, with an average of 57 FPS and a minimum of 48 FPS, is a viable alternative if the user can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS for slightly better visuals.

For users with a 1440p monitor, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice, delivering 58 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 42 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. At 4K, no preset provides a consistently playable experience; the Low preset offers 38 FPS, but this is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data clearly shows that the Intel Arc B370 is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced settings. Ultra presets should be avoided entirely, as they yield the lowest frame rates across all resolutions, including 37 FPS at 1080p and 18 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data shows that 1080p with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 80. This is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), are within a 0.2% deltaPct, indicating near-identical performance.

*Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile. The FPS drops significantly with increasing resolution and settings, which is a characteristic of a GPU-bound system.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings is 42, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals, including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), are within a -0.7% to 1.4% deltaPct, showing comparable performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 18, which occurs at 4K resolution with Ultra settings.