Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a capable 1080p gaming combination for Lockdown Protocol, but its performance collapses at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers smooth, playable frame rates across all settings, ranging from 70.5 FPS on Ultra to 152.3 FPS on Low. However, the data shows a sharp decline at 1440p and 4K, where the combination falls below the 60 FPS threshold on High and Ultra presets. This pairing ranks 1305 out of 1637 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower 20% of all configurations, indicating that while it handles the game at its native resolution, it struggles to maintain competitive performance elsewhere.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all four tested presets exceed 70 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 52 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the High preset falls to 44.8 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for consistent performance.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1305 out of 1637 combos, meaning roughly 80% of tested systems outperform it in this game. This places it in the lower quartile of all configurations, though the measured FPS data still shows playable results at 1080p.

Q: Which preset offers the best balance of quality and frame rate at 1080p?

A: Medium at 106.7 FPS provides the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, sitting comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while offering a substantial improvement over Low’s 152.3 FPS in terms of visual quality.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes, the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle with the demands of 4K rendering. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 only achieves 35.2 FPS, indicating the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s 8-core configuration affect results?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for Lockdown Protocol, as evidenced by the strong 1080p results. The CPU’s 3.80 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks ensure it does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the expected frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial, with Low at 152.3 FPS versus Ultra at 70.5 FPS. This represents a 116% increase in performance when dropping from Ultra to Low, highlighting the significant impact of graphical settings on this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B580 achieves a rank of 1305 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This positioning places the system in the bottom 20% of all configurations, a notable underperformance relative to the individual component benchmarks. The GPU alone sits in the 66th percentile of all graphics cards, while the CPU is in the 83rd percentile, yet their combined results in this game are disappointing. The data suggests that this pairing, while individually capable, does not synergize well for this specific title.

When examining the measured FPS values, the rank becomes clearer. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 152.3 FPS, which is respectable, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 35.2 FPS. This steep performance cliff indicates that the system’s overall ranking is dragged down by its inability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 0.7% higher in average benchmarks, would likely perform better in this game due to superior driver optimization and memory bandwidth utilization.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores 0.3% lower in average benchmarks, suggesting the 5700G is not the primary cause of the low ranking. Instead, the bottleneck appears to be the GPU’s 192-bit memory bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, which are insufficient for the demands of Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions. The combo’s ranking reflects a system that is well-suited for 1080p gaming but falls behind when pushed beyond that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo in Lockdown Protocol, the data clearly points to 1920x1080 resolution with Medium settings. This configuration yields 106.7 FPS, offering a smooth and responsive gameplay experience while maintaining a reasonable level of visual quality. The Medium preset provides a 12% improvement over High’s 95.4 FPS, making it the optimal choice for players who prioritize frame rate without sacrificing too much graphical fidelity.

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest frame rate at 152.3 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play where every millisecond matters. However, this comes at the cost of visual quality, and the Medium preset strikes a better balance for most users. The Ultra preset at 70.5 FPS is still playable but dips close to the 60 FPS threshold, and the marginal visual gains over High are not worth the 26% performance drop.

For users with 1440p monitors, the data shows that only Low settings at 110 FPS provide a truly smooth experience. Medium at 77.4 FPS is acceptable, but High at 67.5 FPS and Ultra at 52 FPS fall below ideal thresholds. At 4K, none of the presets achieve 60 FPS, with even Low struggling at 70.2 FPS. Therefore, the recommended setup is 1080p Medium for the best overall experience, with 1080p Low as the fallback for maximum performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results, with average FPS ranging from 70.5 on Ultra to 152.3 on Low. The Medium preset achieves 106.7 FPS, while High reaches 95.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system can handle the game at its native resolution with all presets, though Ultra pushes the frame rate below the ideal 100 FPS mark for high-refresh monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 110 FPS, which remains smooth, but Medium falls to 77.4 FPS. High dips to 67.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 52 FPS. This pattern shows a 28% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings, with the gap widening as settings increase.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal for playability. Low achieves 70.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 52.5 FPS, High falls to 44.8 FPS, and Ultra struggles at 35.2 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS threshold except Low, and even that is barely above it. The data reveals that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol, as the GPU is unable to maintain consistent frame rates at this resolution.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a key factor in the GPU’s performance, as Lockdown Protocol appears to be bandwidth-sensitive at higher resolutions. The 4K results, where even Low settings only achieve 70.2 FPS, suggest that the 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for the data throughput required at this resolution.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2670 MHz and 2560 shading units deliver a peak FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS. While this is adequate for 1080p gaming, the 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs struggle to maintain fill rates at 1440p and 4K. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are simply not enough to keep up with the increased pixel count at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 23021, places it in the mid-range category. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 0.7% higher on average, which likely translates to better real-world performance in this game due to more efficient memory compression. The Arc B580’s 20 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support do not provide a tangible benefit in Lockdown Protocol, as the game’s performance is dominated by traditional rasterization demands.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide substantial processing power for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, ensures that it can feed the GPU with data at 1080p without becoming a bottleneck. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s CPU demands.

Benchmark results show the CPU excels in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and a Geekbench multicore score of 8970. These strong scores indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as even the most demanding CPU-bound scenarios in Lockdown Protocol would not stress it fully. The single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 2930, is equally solid, ensuring smooth frame pacing in scenarios that rely on single-core performance.

The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25626, places it well above average. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores 0.3% lower, confirming that the 5700G is a robust performer. However, the CPU’s 65W TDP and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics suggest it was designed for efficiency, and its PCIe Gen 3 interface may slightly limit the GPU’s data transfer rates compared to a Gen 4 CPU, though this does not appear to be a significant factor in the measured results.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the limiting component. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 95.4 FPS, but this falls to 67.5 FPS at 1440p and 44.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 29% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 53% drop from 1080p to 4K at the same settings. These percentage losses are consistent across all presets, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern from 1080p to 1440p shows a more modest decline, with Low dropping from 152.3 to 110 FPS (28% loss) and Ultra falling from 70.5 to 52 FPS (26% loss). This suggests that the GPU can still handle the increased pixel count at 1440p, but not comfortably. The 4K results show a more dramatic collapse, with High falling 33% from its 1440p value and Ultra dropping 32%, further confirming the GPU’s inability to manage 4K rendering.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in resolution scaling. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and high single-core scores mean it can maintain frame delivery at all resolutions. Instead, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate are the constraints. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is barely adequate for 1080p and becomes a severe bottleneck at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples. This analysis points to the Intel Arc B580 as the component that determines the combo’s performance ceiling, with the Ryzen 7 5700G providing ample headroom for future GPU upgrades.