Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + Intel Arc B580

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a mostly playable Lockdown Protocol experience, but the data reveals a system that is heavily resolution-dependent and settings-sensitive. At 1080p, this combo produces smooth frame rates across all presets, yet pushing to 4K Ultra exposes a significant performance ceiling. This combination ranks 2795th out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower half of all systems tested.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is clearly the sweet spot. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset maintains an average of 72 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 154 FPS. At 2560x1440, performance drops to a range of 52-113 FPS depending on settings, and at 3840x2160, only the Low preset (73 FPS) stays comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the data shows average FPS ranging from 34 (Ultra) to 73 (Low), suggesting that while VRAM capacity is sufficient, the memory bandwidth and overall GPU compute power become limiting factors at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. At 1080p, the FPS gap between Low (154 FPS) and Ultra (72 FPS) is substantial, indicating the GPU is scaling with settings rather than being held back by the CPU. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities appear adequate for this game's demands.

Q: What settings preset offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 109 FPS average with a 93 FPS minimum, which provides a solid experience. At 1440p, Medium produces 80 FPS average with 68 FPS minimum. The High preset at 1080p (95 FPS) and 1440p (70 FPS) also remains playable, but Medium offers better frame rate headroom.

Q: How does this combo compare to the GPU's nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, +0.6%), and RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7%). The Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's standing relative to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X holds the 84th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 34260. It is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, +0.1%) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, +0.1%), while slightly trailing the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, -0.2%).

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory to Lockdown Protocol. The memory operates at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed across a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration appears well-suited for the game's texture and asset streaming demands, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across settings.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: base and boost clocks are identical at 2670 MHz, suggesting the card runs at a fixed frequency under load. With 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the Arc B580 produces 213.6 GPixel/s and 427.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 13.67 TFLOPS provides the raw compute necessary for Lockdown Protocol's FPS rendering.

The 20 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support indicate the GPU is prepared for advanced rendering features, though the measured data doesn't specify whether ray tracing is enabled in these tests. The 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs places this card in the mid-to-upper tier, and the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol reflects this positioning.

At 1080p, the GPU demonstrates strong scaling from Low (154 FPS) to High (95 FPS) to Ultra (72 FPS). The performance curve suggests the B580 has ample headroom at this resolution. At 1440p, the GPU still manages respectable numbers, with High at 70 FPS and Low at 113 FPS. The 4K results tell a different story, with the GPU clearly struggling at higher settings—45 FPS at High and just 34 FPS at Ultra.

The GPU's 190 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector indicate this is a mainstream power draw card. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface may slightly limit bandwidth in some scenarios, but the measured data shows no obvious signs of interface bottlenecking in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance: 109 FPS average with a 93 FPS minimum. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality above the Low preset's 154 FPS. The High preset at 95 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image quality, but the Ultra preset at 72 FPS leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again emerges as the most balanced choice, delivering 80 FPS average with a 68 FPS minimum. This is the only 1440p setting that maintains minimums above 60 FPS. The High preset at 70 FPS is playable but with less safety margin. Low at 113 FPS provides maximum performance for competitive play, while Ultra at 52 FPS drops below the ideal threshold.

For 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. The Low preset at 73 FPS is the only 4K setting that clears 60 FPS. Medium at 52 FPS average with 44 FPS minimum may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but High (45 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) will likely feel sluggish in a fast-paced FPS. Players with 4K displays should prioritize the Low preset or consider dropping to 1440p for better quality.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the most consistent experience across all three resolutions. The gap between Medium and High averages 10-15 FPS at each resolution, while the jump from Medium to Ultra costs 37 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. This diminishing returns pattern indicates that the Ultra preset's additional visual features extract a heavy performance toll.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves 154 FPS average, providing an exceptionally smooth experience for competitive play. Medium settings produce 109 FPS average with a 93 FPS minimum and 126 FPS maximum, demonstrating consistent frame delivery. High settings reach 95 FPS average, still well above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings drop to 72 FPS average, which remains playable but shows the performance cost of maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Low settings yield 113 FPS average, maintaining high refresh rate capability. Medium settings produce 80 FPS average with 68 FPS minimum and 92 FPS maximum, showing good frame pacing. High settings deliver 70 FPS average, crossing the 60 FPS threshold with modest headroom. Ultra settings fall to 52 FPS average, which may cause noticeable stuttering in intense combat scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become apparent. Low settings achieve 73 FPS average, the only 4K preset above 60 FPS. Medium settings produce 52 FPS average with 44 FPS minimum and 59 FPS maximum, indicating frame drops below comfortable playability. High settings reach just 45 FPS average, while Ultra settings bottom out at 34 FPS average. The 4K data reveals a clear GPU bottleneck, with the Arc B580 unable to sustain playable frame rates at higher quality settings.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction: Low drops from 154 to 113 FPS (-27%), Medium from 109 to 80 FPS (-27%), High from 95 to 70 FPS (-26%), and Ultra from 72 to 52 FPS (-28%). This consistent percentage decrease suggests the GPU is the primary constraint rather than any CPU limitation.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2795th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 75th percentile position—meaning roughly 75% of tested systems perform better. This ranking puts the combo in the lower-middle tier of systems, which aligns with the measured FPS results showing solid 1080p performance but weak 4K capability.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all processors suggests the Ryzen 7 3700X is not the primary limiting factor. Its average benchmark score of 34260 nearly matches the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, +0.1%) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, +0.1%), while slightly trailing the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, -0.2%) and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34083, +0.5%). This indicates the CPU provides adequate compute for Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all graphics cards places it below the CPU's relative standing. The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 sits within 1% of several rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, +0.6%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7%), and NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -1%). This close grouping suggests the B580 performs at a level similar to previous-generation high-end cards.

The combination of an 84th percentile CPU with a 68th percentile GPU results in a system that is GPU-limited in most gaming scenarios. The combo's rank of 2795 out of 3714 reflects this imbalance, with the GPU holding back overall performance despite the CPU's relative strength.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads to Lockdown Protocol, running at a 3.60 GHz base clock and boosting to 4.40 GHz. This Zen 2 architecture processor, codenamed Matisse, is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC with 3,800 million transistors in a 74 mm² die. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, which pairs adequately with the GPU's 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration provides reasonable data locality for game workloads. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092 and Geekbench multicore score of 8899. Single-thread performance is more modest, with Cinebench R15 singlecore at 204 and Geekbench singlecore at 1593.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The consistent FPS scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, even at 1080p where CPU demands are typically highest. The Passmark physics score of 1181 and integer math score of 66399 indicate the CPU handles game logic and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

The Ryzen 7 3700X's 65 W TDP and active production status suggest it remains a viable budget-adjacent option, though its 2019 release predates Lockdown Protocol's 2024 launch. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking confirms it still performs competitively, even against newer processors like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, performance falls from 154 FPS at 1080p to 113 FPS at 1440p to 73 FPS at 4K—a total reduction of 53%. This scaling pattern shows the Arc B580's limitations as pixel count increases, with the 4K resolution demanding 4 times the pixels of 1080p.

Medium settings demonstrate a similar trend: 109 FPS at 1080p drops to 80 FPS at 1440p and 52 FPS at 4K, a 52% total reduction. The minimum FPS at Medium also scales downward, from 93 at 1080p to 68 at 1440p to 44 at 4K, indicating that frame consistency degrades alongside average performance.

High settings show the steepest relative decline: 95 FPS at 1080p falls to 70 FPS at 1440p and 45 FPS at 4K, a 53% drop. Ultra settings are similarly affected, going from 72 FPS at 1080p to 52 FPS at 1440p to 34 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction. The consistent percentage decrease across all settings strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component.

The resolution scaling data implies that the Ryzen 7 3700X is not constraining performance at any resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, particularly at 1080p where CPU load is highest. Instead, the uniform scaling pattern points to the Intel Arc B580 as the performance ceiling.

The practical implication is that players with 1080p monitors can enjoy high refresh rates with this combo, while 1440p users should stick to Medium settings for optimal playability. 4K users face a choice between Low settings for playable frame rates or higher settings with significant performance compromises. The data suggests this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p viable at reduced settings and 4K only practical at the lowest quality preset.