Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Lockdown Protocol, landing at rank 2512 out of 2828 tested combos. The pairing of a capable six-core CPU with an integrated-class GPU produces playable frame rates only at lower settings, with the data showing a hard ceiling that forces significant compromises at higher resolutions and quality presets.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It carries a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 per core, alongside 64 KB of L1 per core. This is a desktop part on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, supporting dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 74th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 20733. The nearest rival in synthetic testing is the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20802, a delta of -0.3% — essentially a statistical tie. Similarly, the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, -0.4%), Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, -0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, -0.5%) all sit within half a percent, indicating the 5600GT is extremely well-positioned against its direct peers in raw compute.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is largely to feed the GPU, and the data suggests it does so without becoming a bottleneck at the frame rates this combo achieves. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 indicate solid thread scaling, with the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5523 versus the max-thread score of 5554 showing that the processor's 12 threads are nearly fully utilized under heavy load. The single-thread 3DMark score of 913, however, is modest, which matters for an FPS title where game logic and draw calls often depend on single-core performance.

The 5600GT also includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, though in this configuration the discrete (or integrated, in this case) Intel Arc B390 handles rendering. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is a limiting factor for the GPU, as the Arc B390 relies on system memory. The processor's PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes is another potential constraint, though the measured frame rates indicate the CPU is not the primary limiter — the GPU clearly is, as the resolution scaling data will show.

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

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process under the Panther Lake chip. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a TDP of 80 W. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS and FP16 of 15.36 TFLOPS.

Critically, the Arc B390 uses System Shared memory for both its VRAM size and type, meaning it has no dedicated video memory. The memory bus width is also listed as System Shared, with bandwidth described as System Dependent. This is a fundamental architectural limitation — the GPU must compete with the CPU for access to the same DDR4 memory pool, and the effective bandwidth is constrained by the 51.2 GB/s dual-channel configuration of the host system.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places this GPU in the 9th percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1463, +1.3%), GeForce 800M (1460, +1.5%), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, +2.5%), and GeForce GT 710 (1443, +2.7%). This means the Arc B390 slightly outperforms those ancient parts, but the margin is tiny — between 1.3% and 2.7% — and it remains firmly in the bottom decile of all GPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's lack of dedicated VRAM and shared memory bandwidth directly explain the frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 88 FPS, which is reasonable, but that number collapses as settings increase. The Arc B390's 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs are simply insufficient for higher quality presets, and the shared memory architecture creates a bottleneck that the CPU cannot resolve. The 300 MHz base clock versus 2500 MHz boost clock also indicates significant thermal or power throttling potential, though the measured data does not specify actual clock behavior during gameplay.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four settings presets reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 88 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 65 FPS, a 26% reduction, and then to 4K Low at 42 FPS, a further 35% drop from 1440p. This steep decline with resolution is the hallmark of a GPU that is severely limited by fill rate and memory bandwidth.

At Medium settings, the pattern repeats: 1080p delivers 63 FPS (with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72), 1440p drops to 46 FPS (min 39, max 53), and 4K falls to 30 FPS (min 25, max 34). The minimum FPS values at 4K Medium of 25 FPS indicate that the experience can become stuttery during intense scenes, pushing below the generally accepted playability threshold.

High settings show a similar trajectory: 55 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 15 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 14 FPS — nearly linear, which suggests the GPU is hitting a consistent resource ceiling rather than a specific architectural cliff. Ultra settings are the most punishing: 41 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K.

The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. The CPU's synthetic scores are strong relative to its peers, and the frame rate scaling with resolution is far too steep to be CPU-driven. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU would be the limiting factor regardless of pixel count. Instead, every resolution jump costs significant frame rate, which means the Arc B390's shared memory and low compute throughput are the constraining factors. The 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS is effectively unplayable, while even 1080p Ultra at 41 FPS is marginal for a fast-paced FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2512 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 11% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's 9th percentile standing among all graphics cards. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 74th percentile, so the ranking is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics solution.

The rank of 2512 means there are 2511 other combos that perform better in this game, and only 316 that perform worse. This is not a configuration that will impress on a leaderboard, but it is also not the absolute worst — there is measurable headroom below it. The data indicates that the CPU is far more capable than the GPU, meaning any upgrade path that keeps the 5600GT and replaces the Arc B390 with a more powerful GPU would see substantial gains.

The deltaPct values from the GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks (all within 2.7%) suggest that the Arc B390 is functionally equivalent to those older NVIDIA parts in raw compute. In a modern FPS like Lockdown Protocol, however, the lack of dedicated VRAM and modern feature support likely hurts it more than those synthetic scores indicate, since the game's texture and geometry demands are far higher than anything those 2010-era GPUs were designed for. The combo rank of 2512/2828 is the definitive statement: this is an entry-level pairing that will handle low-settings gaming at 1080p, but little more.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of playability. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 88 FPS, which is smooth and well above the threshold for competitive FPS play. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS — still playable, but with less headroom for demanding scenes. High settings at 1080p yield 55 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41 FPS.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the 1080p Medium preset is the recommended choice. The average of 63 FPS is respectable, and the minimum of 53 FPS ensures that the frame rate rarely dips below a playable level. The jump from Low to Medium is worth the 25 FPS cost (from 88 to 63) because it likely includes meaningful visual improvements in texture quality and effects, though the FACT PACK does not specify what each preset changes.

At 1440p, only Low is truly playable at 65 FPS. Medium at 1440p drops to 46 FPS with a 39 FPS minimum, which is borderline for a fast-paced FPS. High at 1440p (40 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) are not recommended for competitive play. At 4K, no preset is ideal: Low delivers 42 FPS, Medium 30 FPS, High 26 FPS, and Ultra 19 FPS. The 4K Low result of 42 FPS is technically playable in single-player or casual contexts, but the minimum FPS data is not provided for that row, making it a riskier choice.

The data suggests that users should either stick to 1080p Medium for the best quality-to-performance ratio, or 1080p Low if maximum frame rate is the priority. Pushing to 1440p or 4K requires dropping to Low settings, and even then, the frame rates are marginal. The 1080p Medium row is the only one that combines a solid average (63 FPS) with a confirmed minimum (53 FPS), making it the safest recommendation.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU/GPU pairing?

A: The data shows 1080p Medium delivers 63 FPS average with a 53 FPS minimum, making it the only row that balances visual quality with a confirmed playable floor. 1080p Low offers 88 FPS but sacrifices quality, while 1440p and 4K require Low settings for even marginal playability.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% ahead of the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are all sub-3% margins, indicating near-identical raw performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The frame rates drop steeply as resolution increases — from 88 FPS at 1080p Low to 42 FPS at 4K Low — which is a GPU-bound scaling pattern. The CPU sits at the 74th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 9th percentile, confirming the graphics solution is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802), 0.4% lower than the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821), 0.4% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826), and 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845). All deltas are under 1%, making them effectively equivalent in synthetic tests.

Q: Is this combo capable of playing Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K Low averages 42 FPS, but 4K Medium drops to 30 FPS with a 25 FPS minimum. 4K High and Ultra are 26 FPS and 19 FPS respectively. Only 4K Low is marginally playable, and even that lacks confirmed minimum FPS data, making it a risky choice for a competitive FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: This pairing ranks 2512 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. The rank is driven by the GPU's 9th percentile standing, as the CPU's 74th percentile score is far more competitive.