Lockdown Protocol

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 pool. This configuration places the 5600G in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,088. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i3-1220P and Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, score within 0.1% to 0.4% of the 5600G, indicating a tightly contested performance band.

For Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS, the 5600G's single-thread performance is often the limiting factor in frame pacing. In the 3DMark single-thread test, the CPU scores 872, which is modest compared to its multi-threaded results. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,451 and the max-thread score of 5,455 show that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but the game's logic may not fully utilize all 12 threads. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: a multi-core score of 10,551 versus a single-core score of 1,409. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,177 further highlights that per-core speed is adequate but not exceptional for driving high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

In the measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 88 FPS average, which drops to 55 FPS at High settings. This 33 FPS gap suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower settings, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings increase. The 5600G's 16 MB L3 cache is relatively small for a modern gaming CPU, which could cause cache misses in complex scenes, but the benchmark data does not show catastrophic frame drops, as min FPS values are recorded only for Medium settings. The CPU's 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a flexible choice, but its integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are not used in this configuration since a discrete GPU is present.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2,500 MHz. Its memory is system shared, meaning it relies on the host system's RAM, with bandwidth described as system dependent. The GPU's theoretical performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the Arc B390 scores 1,482, placing it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This is a low score, and its nearest rivals are older NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463 (1.3% slower), the GeForce 800M scores 1,460 (1.5% slower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446 (2.5% slower), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443 (2.7% slower). The B390 is thus ahead of these legacy parts, but it is far below modern discrete GPUs. The 80 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate that this GPU is designed for power efficiency rather than raw performance.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's shared memory architecture is a critical constraint. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo manages only 19 FPS average, which is unplayable. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average rises to 30 FPS, still below a smooth 60 FPS target. The GPU's 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs are insufficient for high-resolution rendering, causing the frame rate to scale steeply with resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 88 FPS, but this is the only setting where it approaches playable frame rates. The B390's 12 RT cores do not provide a measurable benefit in this game, as the benchmark data does not include ray tracing performance. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern APIs, but the hardware lacks the compute power to leverage them effectively.

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. At this resolution, the average FPS ranges from 41 on Ultra to 88 on Low, while 2560x1440 ranges from 30 to 65 FPS, and 3840x2160 ranges from 19 to 42 FPS.

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

A: The B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M. It is 2.5% and 2.7% faster than the GT 625 OEM and GT 710, respectively. This indicates it is competitive with those older parts but far from modern performance.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G a bottleneck at lower settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 88 FPS, but at High settings, it drops to 55 FPS. The CPU's single-thread score of 872 in 3DMark suggests it can handle the game's logic, but the GPU's shared memory and limited ROPs become the primary constraint as settings increase.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G is in the 74th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 21,088. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P, scores 21,066, which is 0.1% lower, showing the 5600G is slightly ahead.

Q: Does the Arc B390 support modern graphics APIs needed for this game?

A: Yes, the B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This ensures compatibility with Lockdown Protocol, but the hardware's 9th percentile ranking limits its ability to run the game at high settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2,512 out of 2,828 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. This is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in Lockdown Protocol is at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This configuration yields an average of 88 FPS, which is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth frame rate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at the same resolution drops to 63 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS, which is still playable but less stable. High and Ultra settings at 1920x1080 produce averages of 55 and 41 FPS, respectively, which may be acceptable for single-player but risky for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 65 FPS average, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS, indicating frame pacing issues. High and Ultra at this resolution reduce averages to 40 and 30 FPS, which are not recommended. At 3840x2160, all settings produce averages below 42 FPS, with Ultra at 19 FPS and Medium at 30 FPS (with a minimum of 25 FPS), making this resolution unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as lowering settings from Ultra to Low provides significant gains: at 1080p, the average FPS more than doubles from 41 to 88. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking suggests it is not the limiting factor at these settings. Therefore, the best experience is to prioritize Low or Medium settings at 1080p, sacrificing visual fidelity for playable frame rates. The Medium preset offers a balance between visuals and performance, but the minimum FPS of 53 at 1080p may cause occasional stutters. For the most consistent experience, Low settings at 1080p is the recommended choice.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + Intel Arc B390 combo ranks 2,512 out of 2,828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU's severe performance limitations. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the dominant factor, as the CPU's 74th percentile ranking is comparatively strong. The combo's rank indicates that it is not suitable for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution gaming, but it can handle the game at low settings and 1080p.

In comparison to other combos, the CPU's nearest rivals (Intel Core i3-1220P, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) all have similar average scores within 0.4% of the 5600G, so the CPU choice is unlikely to significantly change the combo's rank. The GPU's nearest rivals (NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, GT 710) are all older parts, and the B390 is slightly faster, but the performance gap is small (1.3% to 2.7%). This suggests that combos with similar low-end GPUs will cluster in the same rank range.

The data shows that the combo's rank is driven by the GPU's inability to handle the game's demands at higher settings. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 is a clear indicator of low compute throughput, and the measured FPS values confirm this. For users seeking a better experience, upgrading the GPU would yield the largest improvement, while the CPU is adequate for the task.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 42 FPS average
• Medium: 30 FPS average (min 25, max 34)
• High: 26 FPS average
• Ultra: 19 FPS average

At 4K, the combo is severely limited. The Low preset is the only option that breaks 30 FPS, but the 42 FPS average is still below a smooth 60 FPS target. The Medium preset's minimum of 25 FPS indicates significant frame drops, and High and Ultra are unplayable.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 46 FPS average (min 39, max 53)
• High: 40 FPS average
• Ultra: 30 FPS average

At 1440p, the Low preset is playable at 65 FPS, but the Medium preset's 46 FPS average with a 39 FPS minimum suggests instability. High and Ultra are below 40 FPS, making them unsuitable for competitive play.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 88 FPS average
• Medium: 63 FPS average (min 53, max 72)
• High: 55 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the best experience at 88 FPS average. The Medium preset offers a playable 63 FPS, but the 53 FPS minimum may cause occasional stutters. High and Ultra are below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 41 FPS being noticeably less smooth.

The data shows a clear trend: the combo scales linearly with resolution and settings, with 1080p Low providing the only consistently smooth experience. The GPU's shared memory and low ROP count are the primary causes of the steep performance drop at higher resolutions.