Lockdown Protocol

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2611th out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position that reflects the GPU's severe limitation rather than the CPU's capability. The data shows a system that can run the game, but only at settings and resolutions that accommodate the graphics card's modest output.

Benchmark results indicate this is not a competitive pairing for Lockdown Protocol at high visual fidelity. With the GPU sitting at the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards, the combination's overall standing is dragged down by the Arc B370's performance class. The CPU, meanwhile, ranks at the 79th percentile among all processors, creating a substantial imbalance where the graphics subsystem becomes the definitive bottleneck in nearly every scenario.

The rank of 2611 out of 2828 combos means roughly 217 other tested configurations perform worse. That context matters; this is not the absolute worst pairing, but it is firmly in the lower tier. For a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, where frame rate consistency directly impacts gameplay, this ranking signals that users should expect compromises. The data does not support high-refresh-rate play at demanding settings, and the measured frames per second confirm this assessment across all tested resolutions.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, boosting to 4.60 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 512 KB of L2 per core and 64 KB of L1 per core. This is a capable desktop processor from the 5000 series, supporting DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain frame rates. The benchmark scores show a processor that handles multithreaded workloads well: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 13184, while the single-core score is 1499. The 3DMark 16-thread test produces 6858, and the 8-thread test yields 5768, indicating strong scaling across cores. The PassMark multithread score of 26612 reinforces that this CPU has ample headroom for gaming workloads that use multiple threads.

However, the measured FPS data reveals that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this combination. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 80 FPS average, which is the highest recorded result. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 18 FPS. This pattern — where lower resolutions yield higher frame rates but still modest numbers — suggests the GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU's capabilities even at 1080p. The Arc B370's 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units are simply too few for a modern FPS at demanding settings.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12600K with a matching average score of 27578 and a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27535 with a 0.2% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at 27636 with a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at 27507 with a 0.3% delta. These comparisons show the 5700X is competitive with mid-range and upper-mid-range processors, but in Lockdown Protocol, that CPU strength does not translate to high FPS because the GPU constrains output.

# FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 80, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only setting and resolution combination that breaks the 60 FPS threshold, and it represents the practical ceiling for this pairing.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K's 27578 with a 0% delta. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. These are negligible differences in synthetic tests.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. It is 0.2% ahead of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570's 1186, 0.5% ahead of the ATI Radeon HD 5770's 1190, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7650M's 1192, and 1.4% behind the AMD FirePro M2000's 1168. The GPU ranks at the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 49. At 4K High, it drops to 23 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle higher pixel counts.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, where the CPU would most likely become the limiting factor, the system still only reaches 80 FPS average. This is well below what the 5700X's single-thread and multithread scores suggest it could support, implying the GPU is the primary constraint across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank and what does that mean?

A: The combo ranks 2611th out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower 8% of all systems, meaning it outperforms approximately 217 other combos but is outperformed by the vast majority of tested configurations.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — each with four settings presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The results show a clear hierarchy where lower settings and lower resolutions produce higher frame rates, but the overall performance ceiling remains modest.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best results. Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS, which is the highest measured value across the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65. High settings drop to 49 FPS average, and Ultra settings bottom out at 37 FPS average. These numbers indicate that 1080p is playable at Low and Medium settings, with High and Ultra requiring compromises on frame rate targets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce 58 FPS average, which is still playable but 27.5% below the 1080p Low result. Medium settings yield 42 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48. High settings produce 36 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 27 FPS average. At this resolution, only Low settings maintain a comfortable frame rate, while Medium and above fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. Low settings produce 38 FPS average, the only playable result at this resolution. Medium settings yield 27 FPS average, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31. High settings produce 23 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 18 FPS average. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not viable with this combo beyond the lowest settings, and even then, the frame rate is below what most FPS players would consider acceptable.

The Medium settings rows include min and max FPS data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 48 to 65 FPS, a spread of 17 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 35 to 48 FPS, a spread of 13 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 23 to 31 FPS, a spread of 8 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing variance but also lowering overall performance.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combination. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS from 80 to 58, a 27.5% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K further reduces it to 38, a 34.5% decrease from 1440p and a 52.5% decrease from 1080p. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that lacks the raw throughput to handle increasing pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar but compressed. 1080p Medium averages 57 FPS, 1440p Medium averages 42 FPS (a 26.3% drop), and 4K Medium averages 27 FPS (a 35.7% drop from 1440p and a 52.6% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU's performance scales predictably with pixel count, rather than being influenced by CPU limitations.

At High settings, 1080p averages 49 FPS, 1440p averages 36 FPS (a 26.5% drop), and 4K averages 23 FPS (a 36.1% drop from 1440p and a 53.1% drop from 1080p). Ultra settings show the same pattern: 37 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p (a 27% drop), and 18 FPS at 4K (a 33.3% drop from 1440p and a 51.4% drop from 1080p).

The uniform scaling across all settings presets is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS drops at higher resolutions, because the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count. Instead, the consistent 50-53% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings suggests that the Arc B370's rendering capabilities — its 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate — are being saturated at every resolution.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the 5700X can easily handle the frame generation demands of Lockdown Protocol at these frame rates. The data supports this interpretation: even at 1080p Low, where the CPU has the most headroom relative to the GPU's output, the system only reaches 80 FPS. A CPU-bound scenario would show higher FPS at lower resolutions, but the 5700X's synthetic scores suggest it could push well beyond 80 FPS if the GPU allowed it.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for users who want the best experience with this combo. The primary trade-off is between visual fidelity and frame rate, and the data shows that the GPU's limitations make high settings unrealistic for smooth gameplay.

For 1920x1080, the recommended settings are Low or Medium. Low settings deliver 80 FPS average, which is the only configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for FPS games. Medium settings produce 57 FPS average, which is close to 60 and may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality over a perfect frame rate. High settings at 49 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS are less recommended, as the frame rate drops become noticeable in a fast-paced shooter.

For 2560x1440, the recommendation is Low settings, which produce 58 FPS average. This is the only 1440p configuration that approaches playable frame rates, and even then, it falls short of 60 FPS. Medium settings at 42 FPS and High at 36 FPS are borderline, while Ultra at 27 FPS is not recommended for competitive play. Players who own 1440p monitors should consider dropping to 1080p if they want smoother performance.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding this resolution entirely. Low settings produce 38 FPS average, which is below the threshold for comfortable FPS gameplay. Medium settings at 27 FPS, High at 23 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS are all too low for practical use. The resolution scaling data shows that 4K demands more than this GPU can provide, and users should either lower the resolution or adjust their expectations.

The overall best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Low, which achieves 80 FPS average. This configuration maximizes frame rate while maintaining a stable experience, as evidenced by the fact that it has no reported minimum FPS below 80. For players who want a balance between visuals and performance, 1080p Medium at 57 FPS is the next best option, offering a 48-65 FPS range that stays mostly within playable territory.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + Intel Arc B370 combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at Low or Medium settings. The CPU provides ample processing power, but the GPU's 5th percentile ranking and modest specifications — 1280 shading units, 6.144 TFLOPS FP32, and 48.00 GPixel/s — restrict the system to lower presets. The measured data does not support high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play, and users should prioritize frame rate over visual quality to get the most out of this pairing.