Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly specific performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. This combination ranks near the bottom of the database, sitting at rank 2512 out of 2828 tested combos. The data reveals a system heavily constrained by its graphics solution, with CPU headroom that never becomes the primary bottleneck. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, focusing strictly on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and consistent penalty as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 88 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 42 FPS at 4K. This represents a 52.3% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is similarly aggressive on the High preset, which falls from 55 FPS at 1080p to 40 FPS at 1440p, and then to 26 FPS at 4K—a 52.7% drop across the same resolution range.

This pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component at all tested resolutions. The GPU's performance degrades almost linearly with the increase in pixel count, which is characteristic of a graphics card operating at its absolute limits. The data does not show any plateau or flattening of the curve that would suggest a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Low, the system produces 88 FPS, which is solid but not exceptional, and the subsequent drop to 65 FPS at 1440p confirms that the GPU is already saturated. The Arc B390's performance percentile of 9 versus all GPUs places it in the bottom tier of the database, and its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710, which reinforces its position as a very low-end graphics solution.

The scaling from Medium to Ultra settings at each resolution further illustrates the GPU's strain. At 4K, the average frame rate falls from 30 FPS on Medium to 19 FPS on Ultra, a 36.7% performance hit for the higher quality preset. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 23 FPS (42 vs 19), which is a 54.8% performance swing. This wide delta between the lowest and highest settings suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units are fully taxed by the game's visual load, and there is no spare capacity to compensate for increased detail.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the only preset at 1080p that provides a playable frame rate with a reported minimum above 50 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p is higher at 88 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality for that headroom. The High preset at 1080p drops to 55 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably lower than Medium, and the Ultra preset falls to 41 FPS, which is likely too inconsistent for a competitive FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. This is marginally playable, but the minimum frame rate dips below 40 FPS, which could cause stutter in fast-paced scenes. The Low preset at 1440p produces 65 FPS, making it the only viable option for smoother gameplay at this resolution. The High preset at 1440p averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for a responsive shooter experience.

For 3840x2160, no preset provides a comfortable experience. The Low preset achieves 42 FPS, which is the highest average at this resolution, but it is still below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset averages 30 FPS, and the High preset averages 26 FPS. Ultra at 4K is effectively unplayable at 19 FPS. The data suggests that users should avoid 4K with this combo unless they are willing to accept significant compromises. The best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium, which provides the highest minimum frame rate (53 FPS) among all settings that also offer a visual upgrade over Low.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU's benchmark results show a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236. These figures place it in the 85th percentile versus all CPUs, indicating a solid mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (average score 36938) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (average score 37018), with the 5600F scoring 36945 on average.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data does not show any scenario where the CPU becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 88 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all data points. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across different resolutions, as the CPU would cap the output. Instead, the FPS scales down with resolution, which is a clear sign of GPU limitation. The 5600F's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to feed the Arc B390 without causing a stall. The CPU's 65W TDP and 7nm process node indicate an efficient part that does not draw excessive power or generate excessive heat, but these are secondary considerations to the actual frame output.

The data suggests that the 5600F has significant headroom in this pairing. The highest average FPS recorded is 88 at 1080p Low, and the CPU's multithread score of 19236 suggests it could handle higher frame rates if the GPU were faster. However, the combination's rank of 2512 out of 2828 combos indicates that the overall system performance is dragged down by the GPU, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2512 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 11.2% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the overall system capability, and the data indicates that the GPU is the primary reason for this low position. The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, deltaPct 1.3), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460, deltaPct 1.5), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446, deltaPct 2.5). These are all entry-level or legacy mobile/desktop parts, which underscores the Arc B390's low standing.

In contrast, the Ryzen 5 5600F's average benchmark score of 36945 places it near the 85th percentile, with its nearest rivals being the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (deltaPct -0.4). This is a massive disparity in relative performance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU is a competent mid-range part, while the GPU is a bottom-tier component. The rank of 2512 reflects this imbalance, as the system is unable to leverage the CPU's capabilities due to the GPU's limitations.

The measured FPS data confirms this ranking. At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 63 FPS, which is below the 70 FPS threshold that would be expected from a balanced mid-range system. The fact that the combo ranks so low suggests that most other tested configurations, even those with weaker CPUs, outperform it because they have more capable GPUs. The rank is a holistic measure, and the GPU's percentile of 9 is the dominant factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is a graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3nm process node by Intel. It is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a slot width of "IGP" and no power connectors, indicating it is not a discrete card. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The memory is system shared, meaning it uses the system's RAM, and the bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent."

The GPU's performance in Lockdown Protocol is the defining factor of this combo. Its single benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it at the 9th percentile, which is exceptionally low. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with an FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS. These specifications are modest, and the measured FPS data reflects this. At 1080p Low, the GPU manages 88 FPS, but this is the only preset where it exceeds 60 FPS. At 1080p High, it drops to 55 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 41 FPS.

The GPU's memory being system shared is a notable factor. The bandwidth is dependent on the system's memory configuration, and with the Ryzen 5 5600F's dual-channel DDR4 support, the bandwidth is capped at 51.2 GB/s. This shared memory architecture can lead to performance penalties in memory-intensive scenes, and the data supports this. The scaling from Low to Medium at 1080p shows a drop from 88 FPS to 63 FPS, which is a 28.4% reduction. This is a larger drop than typically seen when the GPU has dedicated VRAM, suggesting that the shared memory bandwidth is a contributing bottleneck. The GPU's boost clock of 2500 MHz is high, but it is not enough to overcome the fundamental limitations of the architecture.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390 in Lockdown Protocol:

• 1920x1080, Low: 88 FPS average.
• 1920x1080, Medium: 63 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS.
• 1920x1080, High: 55 FPS average.
• 1920x1080, Ultra: 41 FPS average.
• 2560x1440, Low: 65 FPS average.
• 2560x1440, Medium: 46 FPS average, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS.
• 2560x1440, High: 40 FPS average.
• 2560x1440, Ultra: 30 FPS average.
• 3840x2160, Low: 42 FPS average.
• 3840x2160, Medium: 30 FPS average, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS.
• 3840x2160, High: 26 FPS average.
• 3840x2160, Ultra: 19 FPS average.

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the Low preset is the only one that breaks the 70 FPS barrier, while Medium provides a playable 63 FPS with a reasonable minimum. At 1440p, Low is the only preset above 60 FPS, and at 4K, no preset reaches 45 FPS. The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution, which allows for a closer look at frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 53 FPS is close to the average of 63 FPS, indicating relatively stable frame times. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 39 FPS versus an average of 46 FPS shows more variance, and at 4K Medium, the minimum of 25 FPS versus an average of 30 FPS indicates significant drops.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves playable frame rates across multiple presets. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 88 FPS and the Medium preset averages 63 FPS, while 1440p and 4K see averages drop below 65 FPS and 42 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B390?

A: No. The measured FPS scales consistently with resolution, which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's Passmark multithread score is 19236, and its single-thread score is 2872, which are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at the frame rates observed.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 1482. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463), 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460), and 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446).

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 88, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only data point where the system exceeds 85 FPS.

Q: Which preset provides the most stable frame pacing at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset, which has a reported minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. The difference between the minimum and average (63 FPS) is 10 FPS, which is smaller than the variance seen at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2512 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 11.2% of the database, driven primarily by the GPU's low performance percentile of 9.