Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol’s measured results for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 combination place it at rank 2795 out of 3714 tested combos, a below-median standing that reflects a pairing where the GPU’s raw throughput is consistently held back by the CPU’s thread management. The data shows a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p on medium settings, but one that falls behind the curve at higher presets and resolutions. This analysis breaks down exactly where the bottleneck lies, how the components interact, and which settings yield the best experience per the measured rows.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X brings 6 cores and 12 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 917 in 3dmark single-thread and 1541 in cinebench r23 single-core, indicating strong per-core performance for a processor from the 5000 series. Its multi-threaded capabilities are reflected in a cinebench r23 multicore score of 11838 and a passmark multithread score of 21858, which place it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The L3 cache is 32 MB, and memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4.

In Lockdown Protocol, this CPU’s single-thread strength matters more than its core count. The measured FPS data shows a pattern where lowering resolution from 4K to 1080p increases frame rates significantly at low settings — from 73 to 154 FPS — but the gains shrink at higher presets. At 1080p ultra, the average is 72 FPS, while at 4K ultra it drops to 34 FPS. This suggests the game is not purely GPU-bound; the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration appears to limit how quickly frames can be processed at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5582 and 8-thread score of 4811 indicate that the CPU saturates its available threads quickly, and in a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, this can translate to inconsistent frame pacing when enemy count or physics calculations spike.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600X’s average benchmark score of 21771 is within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749) and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874) and Intel Core i7-11700 (21891). This tight grouping means the CPU is not a standout performer in its class, but its single-core scores are competitive, which is what the data shows matters most for Lockdown Protocol’s frame rates at 1080p and 1440p medium settings.

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

The Intel Arc B580 is a Battlemage-generation GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. Its base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operations units, along with 20 ray tracing cores. In synthetic tests, it scores 15748 in passmark g3d and 3068 in 3dmark steel nomad dx12, placing it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs.

The Arc B580’s 12 GB VRAM is ample for Lockdown Protocol’s high and ultra settings at 1440p and 4K, where texture-heavy scenes can consume significant memory. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU’s performance is not the primary limiter in this combo. At 1080p low, the system hits 154 FPS, but at 1080p ultra it drops to 72 FPS — a 53% reduction that is larger than what a purely GPU-bound scenario would typically show. This indicates that the CPU is holding the GPU back at lower resolutions, while at 4K, the GPU becomes more stressed: 4K low yields 73 FPS, and 4K high drops to 45 FPS.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (avg score 23061, delta -0.2%) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (avg score 22895, delta 0.6%), with the Intel card’s average benchmark score of 23021 sitting nearly identical to those. This suggests the Arc B580’s raw compute is comparable to older high-end cards, but its driver overhead and architecture may not scale as efficiently in Lockdown Protocol’s engine. The 190 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with a mid-range GPU, but the measured frame rates indicate that this combo’s ranking is dragged down by the CPU bottleneck rather than the GPU’s capabilities.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern. At low settings, the average frame rate drops from 154 FPS at 1080p to 113 FPS at 1440p (a 26.6% decrease) and then to 73 FPS at 4K (a 35.4% decrease from 1440p). This is a steep decline that points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop at 4K low — where the GPU should have significant headroom — suggests the CPU is also contributing to the constraint.

At high settings, the scaling is more moderate: 95 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p (26.3% drop), and 45 FPS at 4K (35.7% drop). The percentage drops are similar across resolutions, which indicates a balanced scaling behavior, but the absolute values are low enough that neither component is fully utilized. At medium settings, the system shows a 109 FPS average at 1080p with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS, dropping to 80 FPS at 1440p (min 68, max 92) and 52 FPS at 4K (min 44, max 59). The min-to-max ranges at 1080p and 1440p medium reveal frame time variance, which is characteristic of CPU-bound scenarios where thread scheduling causes occasional hitches.

At ultra settings, the data shows 72 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K — a 52.8% drop from 1080p to 4K. This is the largest percentage decline of all presets, indicating that ultra settings push both components to their limits, but the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain smooth performance at 4K. Overall, the resolution scaling suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600X is the primary limiter at 1080p and 1440p low-to-medium settings, while the Arc B580 becomes the bottleneck at 4K and ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2795 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 25th percentile of all pairings. This is a low ranking that reflects the system’s inability to achieve high frame rates at 4K ultra (34 FPS) and its mediocre performance at 1080p ultra (72 FPS). The data indicates that while each component individually scores above average in synthetic benchmarks — the CPU at the 75th percentile and GPU at the 68th percentile — their combined performance falls short of what their specs would suggest.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11700 (delta -0.5%) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (delta -0.5%), perform nearly identically in average benchmark scores, yet this combo’s in-game ranking is dragged down by the GPU’s tendency to be underutilized at lower resolutions. The GPU’s nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (delta 0.6%) and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (delta -0.2%), also show similar average scores, but the Arc B580’s 12 GB VRAM does not translate to better frame rates in Lockdown Protocol because the CPU cannot feed it enough data.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is below the median, meaning that most tested systems with similar CPU or GPU components achieve higher frame rates. The rank of 2795 out of 3714 suggests that users would need to lower settings significantly to get playable performance, which is a notable compromise for a CPU and GPU that are both relatively recent releases.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 154 FPS on low settings, 109 FPS on medium (with a minimum of 93 and maximum of 126), 95 FPS on high, and 72 FPS on ultra. The jump from low to medium is a 29.2% decrease, while moving from medium to high is another 12.8% decrease, and high to ultra is a 24.2% decrease. This shows that ultra settings impose a significant penalty, likely due to increased draw calls and physics calculations that strain the CPU.

At 1440p, the averages are 113 FPS on low, 80 FPS on medium (minimum 68, maximum 92), 70 FPS on high, and 52 FPS on ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26.6% at low, 26.6% at medium, 26.3% at high, and 27.8% at ultra. This consistent percentage drop indicates that the GPU is handling the resolution increase uniformly, but the absolute frame rates at medium and above are below the 90 FPS threshold that many FPS players prefer. The minimum FPS at 1440p medium (68) is notably lower than the average, suggesting occasional stutters.

At 4K, the averages are 73 FPS on low, 52 FPS on medium (minimum 44, maximum 59), 45 FPS on high, and 34 FPS on ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 35.4% at low, 35.0% at medium, 35.7% at high, and 34.6% at ultra. This shows that 4K is a significant step up in GPU load, and the system cannot maintain playable frame rates above medium settings. The minimum FPS at 4K medium (44) is below the 45 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1080p low settings, where the system delivers 154 FPS average — well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. For a balance of performance and quality, 1080p medium settings offer 109 FPS average with a minimum of 93 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay without dropping below the 90 FPS threshold. This is the recommended preset for competitive play, as the minimum FPS is high enough to avoid noticeable stutters.

At 1440p, the medium preset yields 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS, which is playable but may feel less responsive for fast-paced FPS action. The high preset at 1440p (70 FPS average) is a marginal improvement in quality but does not provide a significant frame rate benefit. For 1440p users, medium settings are the sweet spot, as the minimum FPS of 68 is still above the 60 FPS playability threshold, and the average of 80 FPS is acceptable for most players.

At 4K, none of the presets deliver a fully satisfying experience. The low preset achieves 73 FPS average, which is playable, but the visual downgrade is substantial. The medium preset at 4K (52 FPS average, 44 minimum) is borderline, with the minimum dipping below the 45 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at any resolution are not recommended, as the 4K ultra average of 34 FPS and 1440p ultra average of 52 FPS are too low for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that this combo is best used at 1080p medium for the optimal mix of frame rate and visual quality, with 1440p medium as a viable alternative if the user prioritizes resolution over raw FPS.