Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + Intel Arc B390

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers playable but constrained performance in Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU acting as the dominant performance limiter across all tested resolutions. The combo ranks 2512th out of 2828 tested configurations, placing it in the 11th percentile of all tested combos, which aligns closely with the Intel Arc B390's own 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The measured frame rates reveal a system that can handle 1080p gaming at medium settings but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at higher resolutions or quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a steep, consistent decline that clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 88 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p, a 26% reduction, and then falls further to 42 FPS at 4K, representing a 52% total drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering resolution directly impacts the workload.

At Medium settings, the same trend continues: 63 FPS at 1080p drops to 46 FPS at 1440p (27% reduction) and then to 30 FPS at 4K (52% total reduction). The High preset shows 55 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result representing a 53% drop from 1080p. Ultra settings follow the pattern with 41 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K, a 54% total reduction.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four quality presets — ranging from 52% to 54% between 1080p and 4K — indicates that the scaling behavior is resolution-driven rather than setting-driven. The CPU's role remains relatively constant across resolutions, meaning the performance degradation is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering capabilities. The Intel Arc B390's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s provide a baseline for understanding these limits, though the system-shared memory architecture adds further constraints at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth demands increase.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings substantial processing capability to this pairing, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz, combined with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, provide strong multi-threaded performance for a game like Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's benchmark results support this: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366, Geekbench multicore score of 11086, and Passmark multithread score of 26318 all indicate a capable processor.

However, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU's potential is not being fully utilized in this configuration. The consistent frame rates across settings at each resolution — for example, 88 FPS at 1080p Low versus 41 FPS at 1080p Ultra — show that the game's performance scales with GPU workload rather than CPU capability. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24709, placing it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822). This positions the 5700X3D as a strong performer that should not bottleneck most gaming scenarios.

The single-threaded performance, reflected in a 3DMark single-thread score of 804 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157, is adequate for handling game logic and physics. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6764 and max-thread score of 6755 demonstrate that the CPU scales well with multi-threaded workloads, though Lockdown Protocol appears to be more GPU-dependent based on the frame rate patterns. The CPU's 105 W TDP and DDR4-3200 support with 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient resources for this gaming scenario, but the system-shared GPU memory means the CPU and GPU compete for the same memory subsystem.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2512th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's modest performance profile — the Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The GPU's nearest rivals in that benchmark include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower), all of which are entry-level mobile or OEM parts.

While the CPU's 77th percentile ranking suggests it could support much higher frame rates in a more balanced system, the GPU's 9th percentile ranking drags the overall combo performance down significantly. The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles — 68 percentage points — highlights the severe imbalance in this pairing. In Lockdown Protocol, where the resolution scaling data indicates GPU-bound performance, the combo's rank is effectively determined by the graphics card's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS, Medium settings yield 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS, High settings achieve 55 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS. The Medium preset's min/max range of 53-72 FPS shows some frame time variance, but the average remains within a playable range for most users.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance decreases noticeably. Low settings average 65 FPS, Medium settings average 46 FPS with a range of 39-53 FPS, High settings average 40 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 30 FPS. The 1440p results show that only Low and Medium presets maintain averages above 45 FPS, with Ultra dipping to a level that may cause visible stuttering in fast-paced FPS action.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. Low settings produce 42 FPS, Medium settings average 30 FPS with a range of 25-34 FPS, High settings achieve 26 FPS, and Ultra drops to 19 FPS. None of the 4K configurations reach the 60 FPS threshold typically considered ideal for competitive FPS games, and even the Low preset's 42 FPS average falls short of smooth gameplay standards.

The Medium preset at each resolution shows the most complete data with min/max values, providing insight into frame consistency. At 1080p, the 53-72 FPS range represents a 30% variance from the 63 FPS average; at 1440p, the 39-53 FPS range shows a 30% variance from the 46 FPS average; at 4K, the 25-34 FPS range shows a 30% variance from the 30 FPS average. This consistent variance pattern suggests the frame pacing characteristics remain stable across resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary performance constraint in this configuration. Based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a Panther Lake chip, this integrated GPU features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. Its boost clock reaches 2500 MHz from a 300 MHz base, delivering 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 15.36 TFLOPS of FP16 performance with a 2:1 ratio. The GPU includes 12 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The system-shared memory configuration is a critical factor in Lockdown Protocol's performance. With no dedicated VRAM, the GPU relies on system memory with bandwidth described as "System Dependent," which creates a bottleneck especially at higher resolutions where texture and geometry data demands increase. The 80 W TDP and IGP form factor indicate this is designed for mobile or compact systems rather than high-performance desktop gaming.

The GPU's benchmark performance reinforces its entry-level positioning. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it just 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, both of which are legacy low-end parts. The 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs means 91% of tested graphics cards outperform this unit, which directly explains the frame rate limitations observed across all resolutions and settings in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where any preset achieves an average above 60 FPS. Low settings hit 88 FPS and Medium settings reach 63 FPS at 1080p, while 1440p maxes out at 65 FPS on Low and 4K peaks at 42 FPS on Low.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Technically yes, but performance is marginal. At 4K, only Low settings exceed 40 FPS (42 FPS), while Medium averages 30 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra drops to 19 FPS. None of these results provide a consistently smooth experience.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, which is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728) and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822). It outperforms the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576) by 0.5% and the Intel Core i5-11600 (24563) by 0.6%.

Q: Which component limits performance in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Intel Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 77th percentile. The resolution scaling shows consistent 52-54% frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K across all presets, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average only 30 FPS, which is likely too low for smooth gameplay. High settings fare slightly better at 40 FPS, but only Low (65 FPS) and Medium (46 FPS) presets provide averages above 45 FPS.

Q: Is the Medium preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS. This provides a playable experience with some headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, though the 53 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below ideal performance.

Settings Recommendations

For this configuration, the 1920x1080 resolution with Medium settings offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. The measured 63 FPS average with a 53-72 FPS range provides a generally smooth experience while still enabling moderate visual features. Users prioritizing frame rate over visuals can select Low settings at 1080p for 88 FPS, which provides a significant performance cushion for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, Low settings (65 FPS) are the only preset that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 46 FPS may be acceptable for less demanding scenarios, but the 39 FPS minimum could cause noticeable hitches during intense gameplay sequences. High and Ultra presets at 1440p produce averages of 40 FPS and 30 FPS respectively, which are generally insufficient for a fast-paced FPS.

The 3840x2160 resolution is not recommended for this combination. Even Low settings at 42 FPS fall short of smooth gameplay standards, and the Medium preset's 25-34 FPS range includes dips that would likely impact gameplay responsiveness. Users with 4K displays should consider running the game at a lower resolution or accepting significant visual compromises. The data indicates that Medium settings at 1080p provides the optimal experience, with Low at 1080p as the fallback for users who prioritize higher frame rates over visual fidelity.