Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B370 combination lands at rank 2611 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 8% of configurations. This is a pairing defined by a modest but capable CPU paired with an integrated GPU that struggles under the game's demands. The measured data shows a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with reduced settings, but falls short of smooth performance at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600GT holds up its end of the bargain with solid multi-threaded compute, while the Arc B370's integrated nature becomes the clear limiting factor as resolution climbs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP. This is a desktop part for the AMD Socket AM4 platform, featuring 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but in this configuration, the system pairs it with the separate Intel Arc B370 GPU.

Benchmark data shows the 5600GT's compute characteristics. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17272 in multi-core and 2438 in single-core. The Geekbench results are 7986 multi-core and 1843 single-core. The 3DMark scores scale from 913 in single-thread to 5554 in max-thread tests, with 8-thread performance at 4968. PassMark's multi-thread score is 20325, with a single-thread score of 3348. The average benchmark score across all tests is 20733, placing the CPU in the 74th percentile of all CPUs tested.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 5600GT sits within a tight cluster. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802, a delta of -0.3% from the 5600GT. The Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20821, also -0.3% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826 at -0.4%, and the AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845 at -0.5%. These sub-1% deltas indicate the 5600GT is essentially performance-equivalent to these four competitors in aggregate CPU benchmarks, despite their different architectures and market positions.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 12 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide adequate processing power for game logic, physics, and AI. The game's FPS results at 1080p Low, 80 average FPS, suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower settings. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores, particularly the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 17272, indicate it can handle the game's background tasks without dragging down frame rates. However, as settings increase, the GPU's limitations become more apparent, and the CPU's headroom goes unused.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU clocks run from a 300 MHz base to 2400 MHz boost. Its memory configuration is system shared, meaning it draws from the CPU's DDR4 memory pool, with bandwidth marked as system dependent. The FP32 compute is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The TDP is 25 W, and it uses no power connectors.

The GPU's benchmark presence is minimal, a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This places the Arc B370 in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it sits near the bottom of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals highlight this positioning: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (delta -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (delta -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (delta -0.7%). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% below the Arc B370. These deltas show the Arc B370 is statistically tied with a set of legacy discrete GPUs from over a decade ago.

The integrated nature of the Arc B370 means it shares memory bandwidth with the CPU, which explains the steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the GPU manages 80 FPS, but at 1440p Low it drops to 58 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 38 FPS. The system shared memory and 25 W TDP constrain the GPU's ability to maintain fill rates at higher pixel counts. The 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate, while respectable for an integrated part, cannot sustain high resolutions in a modern FPS like Lockdown Protocol.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2611 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the bottom 7.7% of all configurations tested. The rank reflects the GPU's extreme low percentile (5th) dragging down what would otherwise be a mid-pack CPU (74th percentile). The disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles is stark, the 5600GT sits well above average, while the Arc B370 sits near the floor.

The aggregate benchmark scores tell the same story. The CPU's average benchmark score of 20733 is competitive with its nearest rivals, all within 0.5% of each other. The GPU's average score of 1184 places it alongside GPUs like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which was a mid-range discrete part from 2009. The combination's rank of 2611 out of 2828 suggests that most other tested combos feature either stronger GPUs paired with similar CPUs, or more balanced CPU-GPU pairings.

The data indicates that this combo is GPU-bound in almost every scenario tested. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking means it has ample headroom for more powerful graphics solutions. The measured FPS results confirm this: the frame rates scale more with settings changes than with resolution changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited system. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming at Low to Medium settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 18 FPS shows the hard ceiling of this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS (with min 48, max 65), High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 80 FPS is the only setting across all resolutions that approaches high-refresh territory, and even it falls short of 144 Hz monitors. The gap between Low and Medium is 23 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 12 FPS. This suggests diminishing returns as settings increase, with the GPU struggling more at each step.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low settings average 58 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS (min 35, max 48), High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The 1440p Low result of 58 FPS is the only setting at this resolution that remains playable by most standards. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 22 FPS, a 27.5% reduction. The Medium setting at 1440p, at 42 FPS, is 15 FPS below its 1080p counterpart.

At 3840x2160, the results become marginal. Low settings average 38 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS (min 23, max 31), High averages 23 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. None of these results reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Low setting at 38 FPS will feel stuttery in a fast-paced FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 18 FPS is effectively a slideshow, and the 4K High result of 23 FPS is barely interactive. The Medium setting at 4K, with its min of 23 FPS, shows significant frame time variance.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU as the primary limiting component. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 80 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p, then to 38 at 4K. That is a 52.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the drop is from 57 to 42 to 27, a 52.6% reduction. High settings go from 49 to 36 to 23, a 53.1% reduction. Ultra settings go from 37 to 27 to 18, a 51.4% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops, all hovering around 52-53%, indicates a GPU that is uniformly bandwidth or fill-rate limited, rather than a CPU bottleneck that would show different scaling patterns.

The resolution scaling data also shows how the GPU's system shared memory affects performance. The 4K results, in particular, show the Arc B370 struggling to maintain playable frame rates even at Low settings. The 38 FPS at 4K Low represents a 42 FPS drop from 1080p Low. This steep decline, combined with the GPU's 5th percentile ranking, makes it clear that the Arc B370 is designed for low-resolution, low-settings gaming at best.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's 16 MB L3 cache and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at all settings tested. The fact that the FPS drops are proportional to pixel count increases, rather than plateauing at a CPU limit, confirms that the Arc B370 is the bottleneck. For users considering this combo, the data suggests that 1080p with Medium settings (57 FPS) is the realistic ceiling for smooth gameplay, with 1440p Low (58 FPS) as an alternative if resolution is prioritized over visual quality.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p Medium provides 57 FPS average with a minimum of 48 FPS, which is the highest settings level that maintains a consistent frame rate above 50 FPS. The 1080p Low setting achieves 80 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured results show 4K performance is poor across all settings. The best 4K result is 38 FPS at Low settings, with Ultra dropping to 18 FPS. None of the 4K settings reach 60 FPS, and even the Low setting at 38 FPS may feel inconsistent in a competitive FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733 is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802), Intel Xeon 6325P (20821), Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826), and AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845). These deltas, ranging from -0.3% to -0.5%, indicate the 5600GT is effectively tied with these processors in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile, and what does it mean?

A: The Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192), all within 0.7% of the Arc B370's score.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 74th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 5th. The resolution scaling shows FPS dropping by roughly 52-53% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario rather than a CPU limitation.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the measured results show 58 FPS at Low settings, 42 FPS at Medium, 36 FPS at High, and 27 FPS at Ultra. The Low setting at 58 FPS is the only 1440p configuration that approaches playable smoothness, while Medium at 42 FPS may be acceptable for less demanding players.