Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + Intel Arc B580

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a distinctive performance curve in Lockdown Protocol, one that shifts from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at 4K. This combination ranks 2795th out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with high settings, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with maximum quality. The Ryzen 5 5600G, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, brings substantial compute power, while the Arc B580 with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Together, they form a pairing whose behavior in this FPS title is best understood by examining how frame rates scale with resolution and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K in Lockdown Protocol is steep but not uniform across all settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 154 FPS at 1920x1080 to 113 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26.6% reduction, and then to 73 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 35.4% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern indicates that at Low settings, the system is still relatively capable at 4K, but the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as resolution climbs. At High settings, the progression is 95 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K — a 52.6% total reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows 109 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K, with a 52.3% total drop. Ultra settings demonstrate the most dramatic scaling: 72 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K, representing a 52.8% decline from the lowest to highest resolution.

The consistency of the percentage drop across High, Medium, and Ultra presets — all hovering near 52-53% from 1080p to 4K — suggests that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor at these settings. When the resolution increases, the rendering workload scales with pixel count, and the Arc B580’s capabilities determine the outcome. The Low preset’s smaller relative drop from 1080p to 1440p (26.6%) compared to the other presets hints that at Low settings, the CPU still has headroom to push more frames at 1440p before the GPU becomes the bottleneck. However, the 1440p-to-4K drop at Low (35.4%) is larger than the corresponding drops at other settings, indicating that even the least demanding preset eventually saturates the GPU at 4K.

Data from the measured FPS rows confirms that 1080p is where this combo is most comfortable. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 154 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution grows as resolution increases: at 1080p the difference is 82 FPS (154 vs 72), at 1440p it is 61 FPS (113 vs 52), and at 4K it narrows to 39 FPS (73 vs 34). This narrowing spread indicates that at 4K, even dropping to Low settings cannot fully compensate for the GPU’s workload limits. The Arc B580, with its 2670 MHz base and boost clocks, delivers strong performance at lower resolutions but faces diminishing returns as pixel count rises.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580’s specifications play a central role in these results. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the card provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a GPU in its class. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, and the 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units define its raw throughput. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s indicate how quickly the card can fill pixels and sample textures, which directly impacts Lockdown Protocol’s rendering at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS and FP16 of 27.34 TFLOPS (2:1) position it as a mid-range part, and the benchmark results reflect this. In the PassMark G3D test, the Arc B580 scores 15748, putting it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (0.2% lower average score), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (0.7% lower), and NVIDIA P106-100 (1.0% lower). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the Arc B580 performs at a level comparable to these older high-end cards in synthetic benchmarks, though Lockdown Protocol’s real-world results may differ.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is a notable asset in a modern FPS. At 4K with Ultra settings, the game likely approaches memory limits, but the measured 35 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra suggests the GPU’s compute capabilities, not memory size, are the primary constraint. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is ample for the data throughput required at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU achieves 154 FPS at Low and 95 FPS at High respectively. The architecture, Xe2-HPG on a 5 nm process with 19,600 million transistors, delivers efficiency that shows in the consistent frame rates across presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 offers the most balanced experience, delivering 109 FPS average with a minimum of 93 FPS and maximum of 126 FPS. This frame rate comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced FPS, and the minimum FPS of 93 indicates that even in demanding scenes, performance remains fluid. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 80 FPS average with 68 FPS minimum and 92 FPS maximum, which is still playable, though the lower minimum may cause occasional stutter during intense firefights. The 4K Medium result of 52 FPS average with 44 FPS minimum falls below the ideal 60 FPS target, making it a less desirable choice for competitive play.

High settings at 1080p yield 95 FPS average, which is respectable but 14 FPS lower than Medium. The trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate favors Medium in this case, especially since the minimum FPS at High is not reported, making it difficult to guarantee consistent performance. At 1440p, High produces 70 FPS average, which is acceptable for casual play but not ideal for competitive scenarios. Ultra settings at 1080p deliver 72 FPS average, which is playable, but the 34 FPS at 4K Ultra is clearly not suitable for smooth gameplay.

Low settings at 1080p achieve 154 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra frames when Medium already provides 109 FPS. At 1440p, Low hits 113 FPS, and at 4K it reaches 73 FPS, the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS at 4K. For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, Low at 1440p or 4K offers the best performance, but for a balance of quality and speed, Medium at 1080p is the recommended choice based on the data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2795th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 75th percentile of the database (lower rank means better performance). This position reflects the pairing’s overall capability in this game, which is modest but not bottom-tier. The CPU itself, in isolation, sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 21088, while the GPU is at the 68th percentile with an average score of 23021. The combo’s rank is slightly worse than either component’s individual percentile, suggesting that Lockdown Protocol does not fully utilize the strengths of this pairing.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i3-1220P (0.1% higher average score), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (0.2% lower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (0.4% lower). These deltas are negligible, meaning the Ryzen 5 5600G performs essentially at parity with these other processors. The GPU’s rivals are similarly close, with the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (0.2% lower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (0.7% lower), and NVIDIA P106-100 (1.0% lower) all within 1% of the Arc B580’s average score.

Given these proximate rival scores, the combo’s 2795th rank out of 3714 is somewhat lower than expected. This may be due to Lockdown Protocol’s specific engine characteristics, which could favor one component over the other. The measured FPS data shows strong performance at 1080p, but the system falls behind at 4K, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor in this game. The rank suggests that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs tested in this database achieve better results in Lockdown Protocol, likely due to more balanced pairings or components with higher raw performance.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides the best experience, delivering 109 FPS average with a minimum of 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium achieves 80 FPS average, while at 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 73 FPS average.

Q: Does this combo perform better at lower settings or higher resolutions?

A: The data shows that dropping settings has a larger impact at lower resolutions. At 1080p, Low achieves 154 FPS compared to Ultra at 72 FPS, a difference of 82 FPS. At 4K, the gap narrows to 39 FPS (73 vs 34), indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: In the benchmark database, the Arc B580 scores 15748 on PassMark G3D, with the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scoring 0.2% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scoring 0.6% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scoring 0.7% lower, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scoring 1.0% lower. All rivals are within 1% of the Arc B580’s average score.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this setup?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS, achieving 73 FPS average. Medium produces 52 FPS average, High produces 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. For smooth 4K gameplay, Low settings are required, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2795th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The CPU sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU at the 68th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications for gaming?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features 16 MB of L3 cache and a 65W TDP, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 10551.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS values for Lockdown Protocol with this combo is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 154 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 109 FPS with a minimum of 93 and maximum of 126. High settings produce 95 FPS average, and Ultra yields 72 FPS. These results show that at 1080p, this system comfortably exceeds 60 FPS on all presets, with even Ultra providing playable performance.

At 2560x1440, Low reaches 113 FPS average. Medium achieves 80 FPS with 68 minimum and 92 maximum. High produces 70 FPS, and Ultra delivers 52 FPS. The 1440p results are playable at Medium and below, with High being acceptable and Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, Low hits 73 FPS average. Medium achieves 52 FPS with 44 minimum and 59 maximum. High produces 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings maintain an average above 60 FPS, and the minimum FPS of 44 at Medium indicates occasional dips below 45 FPS.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, showing minimum FPS values of 93 at 1080p, 68 at 1440p, and 44 at 4K. These minimums follow the same scaling trend as the averages, reinforcing the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G plays a significant role in this combo’s performance at lower resolutions. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, the CPU provides robust multi-threaded performance that supports the GPU effectively at 1080p. The base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are augmented by 16 MB of L3 cache, which helps in game scenarios where data reuse is common. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10551 and single-core score of 1409 indicate solid performance for a mid-range desktop part.

In the benchmark database, the Ryzen 5 5600G’s average score of 21088 places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i3-1220P scores 0.1% higher, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 0.1% lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 0.4% lower. These differences are within measurement noise, meaning the CPU’s performance is essentially equivalent to these other processors in synthetic benchmarks.

The CPU’s role in Lockdown Protocol is most evident at 1080p and Low settings, where the 154 FPS result suggests the GPU is not the bottleneck. At this resolution and preset, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, and the frame rate is likely limited by the CPU’s instruction throughput or the game engine’s single-threaded performance. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU’s influence diminishes. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: at 4K, even Low settings only achieve 73 FPS, which is far below the 154 FPS seen at 1080p Low, indicating the GPU cannot keep pace with the increased pixel workload regardless of CPU capability.

The CPU’s 65W TDP is modest, and its integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are not used in this configuration, but they do add to the die complexity. The 7 nm process node and 10,700 million transistors give the CPU a compact 180 mm² die size, which contributes to its efficiency. The CPU’s memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for feeding the Arc B580’s 456.0 GB/s bandwidth without major bottlenecks in most scenarios. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes provides the connection to the GPU, though the Arc B580 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is backwards compatible and unlikely to limit performance in this game.