Lockdown Protocol

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

This combination ranks near the bottom of the tested pool—position 2512 out of 2828 combos—and the benchmark data confirms a system that is heavily GPU-limited across all resolutions. The Intel Arc B390, an integrated GPU from the Panther Lake generation, delivers frame rates that struggle to maintain playable levels at 4K, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides ample processing headroom that goes largely unused in this title. The measured FPS figures show a clear pattern: this pairing is viable only at 1080p with low settings, and even then it barely crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The chip uses a 7 nm process from TSMC and fits into the AMD Socket AM4. Its cache structure includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The processor also offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700X posts strong multi-threaded numbers: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10779. Single-thread performance is respectable but not class-leading, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 921. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26612 and an average benchmark score of 27578 place this CPU in the 79th percentile of all processors tested. The nearest rivals show how tightly packed this segment is: the Intel Core i5-12600K matches with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% ahead. These near-identical scores indicate the 5700X is a balanced mid-range performer, but in Lockdown Protocol the data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The game's measured FPS does not scale with CPU strength. At 1080p low settings, the combo achieves 88 FPS, but at 4K ultra it falls to 19 FPS—a drop that cannot be attributed to the processor. The 5700X has 8 full cores and 16 threads, which is more than sufficient for a modern FPS title. The benchmark results suggest the CPU sits idle waiting on the GPU at every resolution tested. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and max-thread score of 6850 indicate consistent scaling across cores, meaning the processor can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads without bottlenecking. Yet in this game, the frame rates are dictated entirely by the graphics solution. The data shows a CPU that is capable but underutilized, with the GPU unable to feed frames fast enough to stress the 5700X.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor from the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation, using the Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process from Intel. Its clocks are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, with system-shared memory for both size and type. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities include 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The TDP is 80 W, and it uses the IGP bus interface with no power connectors, since it is integrated into the processor package.

The benchmark data for this GPU is limited but telling. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B390 scores 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are all older, low-end discrete parts: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% behind), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% behind), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% behind), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% behind). This places the Arc B390 in the same performance tier as decade-old entry-level mobile GPUs, which explains its poor showing in Lockdown Protocol. The integrated nature of the GPU means it shares system memory, and the bandwidth is listed as system-dependent—a factor that likely contributes to the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The measured FPS at 1080p low is 88, which drops to 55 at 1080p high—a 33 FPS penalty for raising settings. At 4K, the results are even more telling: 19 FPS at ultra, 26 FPS at high, 30 FPS at medium, and 42 FPS at low. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 is a strong predictor of this performance, as the GPU simply lacks the raw throughput to push modern FPS titles at high resolutions. The 12 ray tracing cores are present but largely irrelevant, as the frame rates are too low to enable any form of ray-traced rendering. The data indicates a GPU that is suited for light or older titles, not a demanding 2024 FPS game at high settings.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a dramatic drop in performance, confirming the GPU as the limiting component. At low settings, the average FPS goes from 88 at 1920x1080 to 65 at 2560x1440 to 42 at 3840x2160. That is a 26% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35% drop from 1440p to 4K. At high settings, the figures are 55 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K—a 27% and 35% drop respectively. Medium settings show 63 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K, while ultra settings yield 41 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K.

The pattern across all settings is consistent: the FPS penalty for moving from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 25-30%, and the penalty from 1440p to 4K is another 35-40%. This steep scaling curve is typical of a GPU that is bandwidth-constrained, which aligns with the Arc B390's system-shared memory architecture. The CPU's performance is unaffected by resolution, so the entire drop is attributable to the GPU's inability to handle the increased pixel count. The data shows that at 4K, even the lowest settings cannot reach 45 FPS, making that resolution effectively unplayable for this combo. At 1080p, the GPU still struggles at higher settings but manages acceptable frame rates at low or medium presets. The resolution scaling analysis points squarely at the GPU as the bottleneck, with the Ryzen 7 5700X providing ample headroom that is never tested by this game's workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2512 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 11% of the database. This rank is driven entirely by the GPU, as the CPU is a mid-range performer that compares favorably to its rivals. The Arc B390's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs translates directly to a poor combo ranking in a game that is graphics-bound at every tested resolution. The data shows that even the weakest CPU pairings would likely achieve similar frame rates with this GPU, while pairing this CPU with even a modest discrete GPU would yield vastly better results.

The nearest rival GPUs—the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710—are all legacy parts from over a decade ago, and their deltas of 1.3% to 2.7% indicate the Arc B390 is only marginally faster. This places the combo in a performance tier that is not competitive for modern gaming. The CPU's percentile rank of 79 and its average benchmark score of 27578, which matches the Intel Core i5-12600K exactly, shows that the processor is not the weak link. The combo rank of 2512 reflects a fundamental mismatch: a capable CPU paired with an integrated GPU that is several generations behind in gaming performance. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the frame rates are consistently low even at 1080p with reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings achieve an average of 88 FPS, which is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS across all tested scenarios. Medium settings average 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, providing a playable experience with some headroom. High settings drop to 55 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still usable for less demanding players. Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS average, which is noticeably less smooth and indicates the GPU is overwhelmed by the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 65 FPS, which is playable but no longer smooth by competitive standards. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, meaning the experience can dip into stutter territory during intense scenes. High settings average 40 FPS, and ultra settings drop to 30 FPS. The 1440p results show that this combo is only suitable for low settings if a consistent frame rate is desired.

At 3840x2160, the results are poor across the board. Low settings average 42 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that approaches playability. Medium settings average 30 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS, indicating significant frame pacing issues. High settings average 26 FPS, and ultra settings average 19 FPS. None of the 4K configurations are suitable for a fast-paced FPS title, as the frame rates are too low for responsive gameplay. The data shows a clear progression: 1080p low is the only fully playable setting, 1080p medium is acceptable, and everything else is compromised.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to a single best option for this combo: 1920x1080 with Low settings. This configuration delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the smoothest experience available with this hardware. The 1080p Medium preset, at 63 FPS average, is the second-best choice and offers better visual quality with a minimum of 53 FPS that keeps the experience mostly stable. For players who prioritize visuals over frame rate, 1080p High at 55 FPS is a reasonable compromise, but it falls short of the desired smoothness.

At 1440p, the only viable option is Low settings at 65 FPS, which is playable but offers no advantage over 1080p Medium in terms of visual fidelity while providing less headroom. The 1440p Medium preset at 46 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests it is not worth the frame rate sacrifice. At 4K, no settings are recommended, as even Low at 42 FPS is too slow for a competitive FPS title. The benchmark results indicate that this combo should be used exclusively at 1080p, with Low or Medium settings depending on whether frame rate or visual quality is the priority. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking and the steep resolution scaling make higher resolutions impractical, and the CPU's strength cannot compensate for the graphics bottleneck.