Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + Intel Arc B370

This combination pairs an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the Intel Arc B370, an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. Benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show this combo ranks 2611th out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The measured frame rates reveal a system that can handle 1080p gaming at playable levels on lower presets, but struggles significantly as resolution and quality settings increase.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D brings substantial processing power to this combination, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 4.50 GHz, drawing 105 W TDP. The 8 cores and 16 threads are backed by a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is the standout feature of this X3D part. The CPU's memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface, and it supports ECC memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 14,317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,452 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11,765 and single-core of 2,017.

The CPU's 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 884 in single-thread to 7,299 in 16-thread tests, with 8-thread scoring 5,906 and max-thread at 7,285. This indicates the processor benefits from additional threads up to about 8 threads, after which gains are minimal. In Passmark tests, multi-thread performance reaches 28,309, with integer math at 88,608 and floating-point math at 50,100. The CPU sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 27,896.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D shows near-parity performance. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900K and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1% and is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at a 0% delta. These comparisons place the CPU in a competitive position for gaming workloads, though the integrated GPU pairing limits what the system can deliver in practice.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's 8-core design with high L3 cache should theoretically handle game logic and physics well. The single-thread score of 884 in 3DMark and 1,452 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid per-core performance for an older architecture. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,234 reinforces this. However, the measured frame rates suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is fundamentally different from typical discrete graphics cards. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. The GPU runs at a base clock of 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and it has no dedicated VRAM, memory is "System Shared," meaning it draws from the same DDR4 pool as the CPU. This shared memory arrangement means bandwidth is "System Dependent" rather than fixed.

The GPU specifications include 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its TDP is just 25 W, and it uses no power connectors, confirming its integrated nature.

In the single benchmark recorded, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B370 scores 1,184. This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating very low absolute performance. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186 (0.2% ahead), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192 (0.7% ahead), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% behind). The B370 is essentially at parity with a decade-old mobile GPU.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's shared memory architecture and low 25 W TDP mean it relies heavily on system RAM bandwidth. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable for an integrated part, but the low shading unit count and shared memory create a hard ceiling on frame rates. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 80 FPS, but this drops rapidly as settings increase. The GPU is clearly the limiting component in this pairing, even with a strong CPU like the 5800X3D feeding it.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of GPU-limited scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 80 FPS on Low settings, 57 FPS on Medium, 49 FPS on High, and 37 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those numbers drop to 58 FPS on Low, 42 FPS on Medium, 36 FPS on High, and 27 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the performance falls further to 38 FPS on Low, 27 FPS on Medium, 23 FPS on High, and 18 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 27-28% reduction in frame rate across all settings. For example, Low settings drop from 80 to 58 FPS (a 22 FPS loss), while High drops from 49 to 36 FPS (a 13 FPS loss). This proportional scaling indicates the GPU is the bottleneck, doubling the pixel count reduces performance by a consistent percentage regardless of quality preset.

From 1440p to 4K, the scaling becomes more severe. Low settings drop from 58 to 38 FPS (a 34% reduction), Medium from 42 to 27 FPS (a 36% reduction), and High from 36 to 23 FPS (a 36% reduction). This steeper drop at higher resolutions is typical of a GPU that is already saturated at 1440p. The Ultra preset at 4K delivers just 18 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users.

The data shows that 1080p Low is the only configuration that achieves a consistently smooth 80 FPS average. The 1080p Medium preset at 57 FPS is marginally playable, but the minimum frame rate of 48 FPS indicates occasional dips. At 1080p High, the 49 FPS average is borderline. Every 1440p or 4K configuration falls below 60 FPS, with most below 45 FPS. This scaling behavior confirms that the Intel Arc B370's shared memory and limited compute resources cannot keep pace with the resolution increases, and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's capabilities are largely untapped in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p smoothly?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, where the measured average FPS is 80. The Medium preset drops to 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, and High falls to 49 FPS. Ultra is not recommended at 1080p since it produces only 37 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to other GPUs in its performance class?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X3D holding back this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 80th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27,896. The frame rate data shows GPU-limited scaling, performance drops proportionally with resolution increases, which indicates the integrated GPU is the bottleneck, not the 8-core processor.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where playable frame rates are achieved. At 1440p, even Low settings only reach 58 FPS, and at 4K the best result is 38 FPS on Low. The system is not suitable for 1440p or 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2611th out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily due to the integrated GPU's limited performance, despite the strong CPU component.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's large cache help in this game?

A: The 96 MB shared L3 cache is a defining feature of this CPU and contributes to its strong synthetic benchmarks, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,317. However, the measured FPS shows the game is limited by GPU performance, so the cache advantage cannot be fully realized in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2611th out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the bottom 7.7% of all tested configurations, which is a poor result for a CPU that individually ranks in the 80th percentile. The disparity between the CPU's strong performance tier and the combo's low ranking highlights how severely the integrated GPU limits the overall system.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Intel Core i9-10900K, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, and Intel Core i5-12600KF, all have average scores within 0.3% of the 5800X3D. However, none of these CPUs are paired with an integrated GPU of similar capability in this test. The Arc B370's GPU rivals, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, are ancient parts from a different era, and pairing a modern 8-core CPU with such a low-end GPU creates a massive imbalance.

In practical terms, the combo's ranking means that almost any system with a discrete GPU would outperform it in Lockdown Protocol, regardless of CPU generation. The measured FPS data supports this: even at 1080p Low, the 80 FPS average is barely above what many discrete GPUs achieve at higher settings. The 4K Ultra result of 18 FPS is effectively unplayable, and the 1440p results are marginal at best. Users would need to drastically lower resolution and settings to get a smooth experience, which negates the benefit of the high-end CPU.

The ranking also reflects the GPU's 5th percentile performance class. The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is comparable to GPUs from over a decade ago, and its shared memory architecture means it cannot leverage the fast system memory effectively. The combination of a top-tier gaming CPU with a bottom-tier integrated GPU results in a system that underperforms its component potential.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1080p with Low settings, which delivers 80 FPS average. This is the recommended preset for general play. The 1080p Medium preset at 57 FPS average with a 48 FPS minimum is acceptable for less demanding play, but the frame dips may be noticeable in fast-paced FPS action. The 1080p High preset at 49 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for competitive play.

For 1440p, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings produce 58 FPS, which is borderline playable but requires accepting the lowest visual quality. Medium at 42 FPS and High at 36 FPS are not recommended. Ultra at 1440p drops to 27 FPS, which is too low for an FPS title. At 4K, all presets are below 40 FPS, Low at 38 FPS, Medium at 27 FPS, High at 23 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS, making 4K effectively unplayable for this game with this combination.

The best experience per the measured data is 1080p Low, which provides the highest frame rate while maintaining acceptable visual quality for a fast-paced FPS. If visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate, 1080p Medium offers a 57 FPS average with minimums of 48 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that stays above 45 FPS. The 1080p High and Ultra presets should be avoided, as they produce 49 FPS and 37 FPS respectively, which are below the smoothness threshold for competitive gaming.

Given the GPU's 25 W TDP and shared memory architecture, users should expect that the system will require the lowest settings at 1080p for optimal performance. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D's processing power cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in this game, and the measured data clearly shows that the integrated graphics solution is the deciding factor in all resolution and quality configurations.