Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS that scales heavily with resolution, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + Intel Arc B570 combination shows a clear shift from a CPU-bound experience at 1080p to a GPU-bound one at 4K. The data indicates that at 1080p, the combo delivers strong frame rates, but the margin between settings narrows as resolution increases, revealing the Arc B570's memory bandwidth and compute limits as the primary bottleneck in higher-resolution scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited system at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the average frame rate ranges from 136 FPS on Low settings down to 63 FPS on Ultra, showing that the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates when the GPU is less burdened. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 73 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at this resolution, but the CPU is capable of feeding it adequately.

Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates drop significantly across all settings. The Low preset delivers 100 FPS, High drops to 62 FPS, and Ultra falls to 46 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54 FPS, which shows a tighter spread than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU's workload is becoming more dominant. The medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, with an average of 71 FPS, indicating that this setting provides a playable experience with moderate variance.

At 4K, the performance collapse is dramatic. The Low preset averages 64 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. High drops to 40 FPS, Medium to 46 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 72 FPS drop, which is a 53% reduction. This pattern confirms that the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially on higher presets that demand more memory and bandwidth.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts between resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output, but the GPU's shading units and texture units are still the primary constraint. At 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are clearly overwhelmed, making the Arc B570 the definitive bottleneck. The fact that the 4K Medium preset (46 FPS) outperforms the 4K High preset (40 FPS) while having similar averages indicates that the GPU's memory subsystem is struggling with the higher-quality textures and effects.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 2264 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which is a significant finding given the individual components' performance profiles. The rank reflects the overall gaming experience across all measured resolutions, and the data shows that this combo is not optimized for this particular title.

The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, indicating that it outperforms 77% of tested processors in general benchmarks. Its average benchmark score is 25005, which places it very close to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 with a deltaPct of 0.2%, meaning the 8400F is slightly faster. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 with a deltaPct of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 with a deltaPct of 0.4%. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 with a deltaPct of -0.4%, indicating it is slightly slower than the 8400F in this metric.

The GPU has a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the Arc B570 is essentially tied with it. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 with a deltaPct of -0.1%, showing the B570 is slightly slower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 with a deltaPct of 0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 with a deltaPct of -0.5%.

The combination rank of 2264 out of 2828 suggests that while each component is competitive in isolation, they do not synergize well in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's mid-range capabilities should theoretically produce better results, but the measured FPS data shows that the combo falls short of expectations. This is likely due to the game's specific engine characteristics and the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations, which become more pronounced at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which provides strong single-thread performance for gaming workloads. The CPU has a 16 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core, which is sufficient for most gaming scenarios but may be a limiting factor in heavily threaded titles.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are highest. The 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 indicate that the CPU has solid per-core performance. This allows it to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low (136 FPS) and 1080p High (84 FPS) without becoming a bottleneck. However, the CPU's multi-threaded performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851, is also adequate for the game's threading model.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that it is a well-balanced processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average score of 24964, which is only 0.2% lower than the 8400F. This close margin indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 8400F provides a negligible performance advantage. The Intel Core i7-13620H, with a deltaPct of 0.4%, is slightly slower, but the difference is within the margin of error for most benchmarks.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any resolution for this combo. Even at 4K, where the GPU is clearly struggling, the CPU is capable of delivering the necessary instructions to the GPU. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6091 and the max-thread score of 6165 indicate that the CPU can handle the game's threading demands, but the GPU's inability to process frames quickly enough limits the overall performance. This is particularly evident in the 4K Medium preset, which averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor in this scenario.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the best experience, with the Low preset averaging 136 FPS and the Medium preset averaging 96 FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset averages 100 FPS, which is still playable, but the High preset drops to 62 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset is playable at 64 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964). It is also 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% lower than the 8400F.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The average FPS ranges from 64 on Low to 30 on Ultra, with the Medium preset at 46 FPS. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-resolution textures and effects.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low?

A: The 1080p Low preset averages 136 FPS, while the 4K Low preset averages 64 FPS. This represents a 72 FPS drop, which is a 53% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750 in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582. The deltaPct is -0.1%, meaning the B570 is 0.1% slower than the A750 in general benchmarks.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2264 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is not an ideal pairing for this game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and uses the BMG-G21 chip. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operations units, which are modest numbers for a modern GPU. The GPU operates at a fixed clock speed of 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is relatively low compared to some competitors but is consistent across all workloads.

The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is the most significant limiting factor for Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions. The game's texture-heavy environments and effects require substantial memory bandwidth, and the data shows that the GPU struggles to maintain frame rates as resolution increases. The 4K Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS, while the 4K High preset drops to 40 FPS, indicating that the memory subsystem is saturated.

The GPU's compute capabilities are also relevant. The FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, and the FP16 performance is 23.04 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. These figures place the GPU in the mid-range category, but the measured FPS data shows that it is not sufficient for high-quality settings at 4K. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are moderate, but they are clearly overwhelmed by the demands of Lockdown Protocol at 4K.

The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, has an average benchmark score of 20534, which is nearly identical to the Arc B570's 20556. This indicates that the two GPUs are comparable in general workloads, but the Arc B570's performance in Lockdown Protocol may differ due to driver optimizations and game-specific features. The Intel Arc A750, which is slightly faster with a deltaPct of -0.1%, suggests that the B570 is positioned at the lower end of the Arc 5 series.

The GPU's VRAM capacity of 10 GB is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it becomes a constraint at 4K with high-quality textures. The data shows that the 4K Ultra preset averages only 30 FPS, which is unplayable, and the 4K High preset at 40 FPS is borderline. This is directly attributable to the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM limitations, which prevent it from handling the increased data load at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance, averaging 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS. This provides a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 84 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset offers a more consistent frame rate with only a 12 FPS drop compared to Low.

For 1440p, the Low preset is the recommended choice, averaging 100 FPS. This is the only setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS, as the Medium preset averages 71 FPS but drops to a minimum of 60 FPS. The High preset at 62 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 46 FPS is not recommended for competitive play. The Medium preset provides a playable experience with occasional dips, but the Low preset ensures a stable frame rate.

At 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, averaging 64 FPS. The Medium preset at 46 FPS is technically playable but may experience noticeable stuttering, especially during intense action sequences. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they average 40 FPS and 30 FPS respectively, which is below the playable threshold for a fast-paced FPS.

The data shows that the combo's performance is heavily dependent on the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capabilities. As such, players should prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity at higher resolutions. The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best overall experience, providing a 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay. For players who prefer higher visual detail, the High preset at 1080p is acceptable, but it comes with a 12 FPS penalty compared to Medium.

Ultimately, the Intel Arc B570's limitations become apparent at 1440p and 4K, where even the Low preset cannot maintain frame rates above 100 FPS. The CPU's strong performance ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU, but the GPU's mid-range capabilities dictate that players must make significant sacrifices in visual quality to achieve playable frame rates at higher resolutions.