Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B390

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a striking performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, one that is heavily constrained by the graphics side of the equation. Measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that can deliver playable performance at 1080p with careful settings choices, but which falls apart rapidly as resolution climbs. The data indicates a profound imbalance: the CPU sits in the 79th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU languishes in the 9th percentile. This 70-percentile gap between components defines every benchmark result in this pairing, making the Arc B390 the clear bottleneck in virtually all scenarios tested.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, regardless of quality settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 88 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p, then to 42 FPS at 4K. That represents a 26% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 35% reduction from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the decline is even steeper in relative terms: 55 FPS at 1080p drops to 40 FPS at 1440p and then to 26 FPS at 4K. The scaling pattern suggests pixel throughput is the limiting factor, not geometry or CPU-side game logic.

The Medium preset tells a similar story with min/max data available. At 1080p Medium, the average is 63 FPS with a range of 53 to 72 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 46 FPS average with a 39 to 53 FPS range. At 4K Medium, the average collapses to 30 FPS with a 25 to 34 FPS range. The proportional drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 27%, and from 1440p to 4K it is another 35%. These consistent percentages across presets strongly indicate that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are the dominant constraints. The Arc B390's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for 4K workloads in this title.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between Low (88 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) is 47 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 35 FPS (65 Low versus 30 Ultra). At 4K, the spread compresses further to 23 FPS (42 Low versus 19 Ultra). This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign of pixel-bound rendering — when the GPU is saturated by resolution alone, the additional workload from higher quality settings has diminishing absolute impact. The data implies that at 4K, even dropping to Low settings cannot rescue playability, while at 1080p, settings choices matter enormously.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700G provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a capable processor by any measure, sitting in the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i9-9900K (delta of -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (delta of +0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-14400T (delta of -0.4%). The 5700G essentially trades blows with these processors, showing that its computational muscle is not the weak link in this system.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be largely secondary given the measured frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 88 FPS, which is well within the range where a modern 8-core processor could be expected to keep up with game logic and draw calls. The single-thread performance of the 5700G, as measured by a 3dmark single-thread score of 899 and a geekbench single-core score of 1894, suggests adequate headroom for the game's main thread. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and single-core score of 1494 further confirm that this CPU is not struggling in absolute terms.

However, the data raises an interesting question: is the CPU ever the limiting factor in this pairing? At 1080p Ultra, the GPU produces 41 FPS, which is low enough that the CPU should have plenty of idle capacity. But at 1080p Low, the 88 FPS result starts to approach territory where CPU limitations could begin to emerge, particularly in scenes with many AI-controlled entities or physics calculations typical of an FPS title. The fact that the 5700G's PassMark multi-thread score is 24419 and its physics score is 999 suggests it can handle demanding workloads, but the measured FPS data alone cannot definitively separate CPU and GPU limits without additional testing at lower resolutions or with different GPU pairings.

The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for gaming. The processor's 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a mainstream choice, and its integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are irrelevant here since a discrete-class IGP (the Arc B390) is present. The data indicates that in this specific combination, the CPU is likely waiting on the GPU in most scenarios, given the GPU's 9th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 79th percentile.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the dominant factor in this system's Lockdown Protocol performance, and the numbers are sobering. This GPU sits in the 9th percentile of all tested graphics cards, with its nearest rivals being the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (delta of +1.3%), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (delta of +1.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (delta of +2.5%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (delta of +2.7%). These are all entry-level or legacy parts, which contextualizes the Arc B390's position — it is competing with hardware that is typically considered unsuitable for modern gaming at high settings.

The Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its clock speeds range from a 300 MHz base to a 2500 MHz boost, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, which sounds respectable on paper, but the measured Lockdown Protocol results tell a different story.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the host system's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The bus width and bandwidth are listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent" respectively, which introduces potential performance variability based on the CPU's memory subsystem. This shared memory architecture is likely a significant contributor to the GPU's poor performance, as bandwidth contention between CPU and GPU workloads can create bottlenecks. The 5700G's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is the theoretical ceiling for this IGP, and it is far below what a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM would provide.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's limitations manifest clearly. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 19 FPS average. Even at 4K Low, the result is 42 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 confirms the GPU's low standing — this is a part designed for basic graphical tasks, not demanding FPS titles. The ray tracing cores are present (12 of them), but given the overall performance envelope, enabling ray tracing would likely be counterproductive in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the most viable experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 88 FPS average. This is the only configuration that approaches high refresh rate territory. The next best option is 1080p Medium at 63 FPS average, which is still playable but with a narrower margin. At 1080p High, the average drops to 55 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 41 FPS. For players prioritizing smoothness, Low settings at 1080p are clearly the recommendation.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more difficult. Low settings yield 65 FPS average, which is acceptable for casual play, but Medium drops to 46 FPS and High to 40 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces only 30 FPS, which is marginal. Given that 1440p Low is only 23 FPS slower than 1080p Low, players with 1440p displays might accept the resolution trade-off for visual clarity, but the data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware.

At 4K, no setting provides a consistently playable experience. The best 4K result is Low at 42 FPS, followed by Medium at 30 FPS, High at 26 FPS, and Ultra at 19 FPS. The min/max data for 4K Medium (25 to 34 FPS) shows that even the best-case scenario is below 35 FPS. The recommendation is unambiguous: avoid 4K with this combo unless the player is willing to accept sub-30 FPS averages and significant frame time inconsistency.

The measured rows indicate that the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance for most users, providing 63 FPS average with a 53 to 72 FPS range. This keeps frame rates above 60 FPS in the average case while offering better visual quality than Low. However, for competitive play where frame rate is paramount, Low at 1080p (88 FPS) is the superior choice. The data does not support any configuration above 1080p Medium as a primary recommendation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2512 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested. This ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU alone ranks in the 79th percentile. The delta between the CPU's strong standing and the GPU's weak standing creates a system that underperforms relative to what the processor alone would suggest.

In the context of the GPU's nearest rivals — all of which are NVIDIA entry-level parts from a decade ago — this combo's ranking is unsurprising. The Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is just 1.3% above the GT 520MX's 1463, and only 2.7% above the GT 710's 1443. These are GPUs that were never intended for modern FPS gaming, and Lockdown Protocol's results reflect that legacy. The combo ranking of 2512 out of 2828 means that 316 tested combinations performed worse, but the vast majority of systems in the database would outperform this pairing.

The data implies that this combo is suitable for esports titles or older games at low settings, but for a 2024-released FPS like Lockdown Protocol, it is near the bottom of the performance spectrum. The 5700G's CPU capabilities are effectively wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot translate the processor's computational headroom into higher frame rates. A discrete GPU with even modest dedicated VRAM would likely shift this combo's ranking significantly higher, given that the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with this combo is as follows. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 42 FPS average, Medium 30 FPS average (25 min, 34 max), High 26 FPS average, and Ultra 19 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the results improve: Low 65 FPS, Medium 46 FPS (39 min, 53 max), High 40 FPS, and Ultra 30 FPS. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 88 FPS, Medium 63 FPS (53 min, 72 max), High 55 FPS, and Ultra 41 FPS.

The min/max data available only for Medium settings across all three resolutions provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 53 to 72 FPS range represents a 19 FPS spread, which is about 30% of the average. At 1440p Medium, the 39 to 53 FPS range is a 14 FPS spread, roughly 30% of the average as well. At 4K Medium, the 25 to 34 FPS range is a 9 FPS spread, again about 30% of the average. This consistent relative variance suggests that frame time fluctuations scale with average FPS, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios.

Comparing settings at each resolution, the drop from Low to Ultra is consistent. At 1080p, Ultra is 53% lower than Low (41 versus 88 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra is 54% lower than Low (30 versus 65 FPS). At 4K, Ultra is 55% lower than Low (19 versus 42 FPS). This nearly constant percentage reduction across resolutions indicates that the quality presets impose a similar relative cost regardless of pixel count, further confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's role, by contrast, appears to be static across these configurations, as its workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where the average FPS exceeds 60 on any setting. At 1080p Low, the average is 88 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it is 63 FPS. Higher resolutions do not achieve playable averages on most settings.

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

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GT 710 (1443). It ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G powerful enough for this game?

A: The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27051. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (delta -0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (delta +0.4%). The measured FPS data indicates the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor.

Q: Why does the FPS drop so much from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 88 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p and then to 42 at 4K. This 52% reduction from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU that is pixel-bound, as the Arc B390's shared memory architecture and low percentile ranking limit its fill rate.

Q: What settings should I use at 1080p for the smoothest experience?

A: Low settings provide the highest average FPS at 88, while Medium provides 63 FPS with a range of 53 to 72 FPS. High yields 55 FPS and Ultra drops to 41 FPS. For consistent frame rates above 60 FPS, Medium is the highest preset that achieves this average.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks 2512 out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11% of systems. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's 9th percentile standing, as the CPU's 79th percentile ranking is not the bottleneck in this configuration.