Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B570

This combo ranks in the 2264th position out of 2828 tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems. The pairing of AMD's 8-core Ryzen 7 5700G with Intel's Arc B570 produces playable but not exceptional frame rates, with performance that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that can handle competitive FPS play at 1080p with adjusted settings, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at higher resolutions or maximum quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2264 out of 2828 tested combos means roughly 80% of all tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing firmly in the lower quartile of performance, though it remains far from the bottom of the field. The ranking reflects a fundamental imbalance: the Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable processor with an average benchmark score of 27051, placing it in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, while the Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 puts it in the 65th percentile against all GPUs.

The processor's nearest rivals highlight its competitive position. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, just 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i5-14400T and Intel Core i7-1370P round out the group with scores of 27166 and 26900 respectively, showing the 5700G sits in a tight cluster of similarly-performing CPUs. For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, just 0.1% higher than the B570's 20556, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, only 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X trails at 20480, 0.4% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M sits at 20480, 0.4% below.

This tight grouping suggests neither component dramatically outperforms its direct competitors, but the combined system lands in a position where Lockdown Protocol's demands push it toward the lower end. The 2828-combo pool includes many systems with newer or higher-tier components, explaining why this mid-range pairing ranks where it does. The data indicates that while individual component benchmarks are respectable, the combination doesn't produce standout results in this particular game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both set at 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The card's 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output processors provide the raw throughput for Lockdown Protocol's rendering demands. The 18 ray tracing cores and 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance indicate the hardware is capable of modern rendering techniques, though the game's measured results suggest the GPU becomes a limiting factor at higher settings.

The Arc B570's 5 nm process node with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die gives it a solid foundation, but its performance in Lockdown Protocol shows clear scaling with resolution and quality. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 136 FPS average, but this drops to 84 FPS at High settings and 63 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is substantial, representing a 54% reduction in frame rate. This pattern continues at 1440p, where Low delivers 100 FPS but Ultra falls to 46 FPS, and at 4K, where Low achieves 64 FPS but Ultra drops to 30 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark results provide context for these numbers. The PassMark G3D score of 14195 and G2D score of 661 show solid directX performance, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 indicates moderate capability in modern workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 suggest the card handles compute and API-level tasks competently. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs aligns with its mid-range positioning, and its nearest rival, the Arc A750, performs nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC make it an efficient processor, while the 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth handle game logic and asset streaming. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes connects to the GPU, though the Arc B570 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which could create a minor bandwidth consideration in data-heavy scenes.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and single-core score of 1494 indicate solid processing capability, while the Geekbench multi-core score of 9950 and single-core score of 1894 provide additional context. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 899 single-thread to 6629 for 16 threads, demonstrating good multi-core utilization. PassMark results for integer math (91541) and floating-point math (51296) suggest the CPU handles complex calculations well, though the find prime numbers score of 59 is notably low.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at most settings. The frame rate differences between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution show the GPU becoming the bottleneck as quality increases. However, at 1080p Low with 136 FPS average, the CPU must keep up with high frame generation, and its single-thread performance becomes relevant. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs suggests it has headroom, but the data doesn't show scenarios where the CPU clearly limits performance based on the measured FPS patterns.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS, Medium reaches 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, High achieves 84 FPS, and Ultra drops to 63 FPS. The progression shows a 54% reduction from Low to Ultra, with each quality tier costing approximately 20-30% performance. The Medium settings row provides the only min/max data at this resolution, showing a 29 FPS range between minimum and maximum frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 100 FPS, Medium hits 71 FPS with a range of 60 to 81, High reaches 62 FPS, and Ultra falls to 46 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra represents a 54% decrease, mirroring the 1080p pattern. The Medium settings show a 21 FPS range, tighter than at 1080p, suggesting more consistent frame pacing at this resolution. The 1440p results show the GPU beginning to strain, particularly at High and Ultra settings where frame rates approach playability thresholds for competitive gaming.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 64 FPS, Medium drops to 46 FPS with a range of 39 to 52, High falls to 40 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU's 10 GB memory and 380 GB/s bandwidth being pushed hard, with even Low settings barely maintaining 60+ FPS averages. The Medium row shows a 13 FPS range, indicating tighter frame times at lower performance levels. The 30 FPS Ultra result is at the edge of playability, while the 40 FPS High result offers a barely acceptable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU as the primary limiting component. At Low settings, the progression goes from 136 FPS at 1080p to 100 FPS at 1440p (a 26.5% drop) to 64 FPS at 4K (a 36% drop from 1440p). This represents a 53% total reduction from 1080p to 4K, which aligns with the increased pixel count demanding more GPU throughput. At High settings, the drop is from 84 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 1440p (26% lower) to 40 FPS at 4K (35% lower from 1440p), showing a similar proportional decline.

The Medium and Ultra settings show comparable scaling patterns. Medium goes from 96 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p (26% drop) to 46 FPS at 4K (35% drop from 1440p). Ultra drops from 63 FPS at 1080p to 46 FPS at 1440p (27% lower) to 30 FPS at 4K (35% lower from 1440p). The consistent 26-27% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 35-36% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates the GPU is the consistent bottleneck, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at all resolutions.

The data suggests that Lockdown Protocol's rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the Arc B570's performance curve is consistent across quality presets. The 1080p to 1440p transition costs about a quarter of performance, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs about a third, reflecting the increasing pixel count at higher resolutions. This pattern indicates that users seeking higher frame rates should prioritize resolution reduction over setting adjustments, as the GPU's limits are primarily resolution-driven.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 96 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium settings, with a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 111 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for most players.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 30 FPS, which is at the minimum threshold for playable performance. The data shows this is the most demanding configuration tested.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The resolution scaling patterns indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Frame rates drop consistently by 26-27% from 1080p to 1440p and 35-36% from 1440p to 4K across all settings, showing GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: At 1920x1080 Low settings, the combo achieves 136 FPS average, which provides the highest refresh rate potential. The 1440p Low setting at 100 FPS is also viable for competitive play.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The Arc B570 scores 20556 in average benchmarks, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 and 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum FPS is 60 and maximum is 81, with an average of 71. This 21 FPS range indicates moderate frame time variance during gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly shows that Low settings provide the most playable experience across all resolutions for this combo. At 1080p Low, the 136 FPS average allows for high refresh rate monitors, while 1440p Low at 100 FPS still delivers smooth gameplay. Even 4K Low at 64 FPS is playable, making Low the most versatile preset for this system.

For players prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, Medium settings at 1080p provide 96 FPS average with acceptable visuals, though the minimum of 82 FPS may cause occasional dips. At 1440p, Medium drops to 71 FPS average, which remains fluid but shows more noticeable frame time variance. The High and Ultra presets are only recommended at 1080p, where 84 FPS and 63 FPS averages respectively offer playable but not optimal experiences.

The best experience per the measured rows balances frame rate and visual fidelity. For competitive play, 1080p Low at 136 FPS is the clear choice, offering the highest refresh rate headroom. For casual play with better visuals, 1080p Medium at 96 FPS provides a strong compromise. At 1440p, Low at 100 FPS is the only preset that maintains triple-digit frame rates, while Medium at 71 FPS is acceptable for less demanding players. The 4K resolution is best avoided unless playing at Low settings, where 64 FPS barely maintains smoothness.