Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + Intel Arc B580

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a mid-pack experience in Lockdown Protocol, ranking 1272 out of 1637 tested combinations. The data shows a system that is consistently playable at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K, particularly under heavier graphical presets. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results by component role, resolution scaling, and settings to determine where the bottleneck lies and which configuration offers the best experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its standout feature is the 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a desktop chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24063 and a single-core score of 3397, with a Geekbench multicore result of 11061. These numbers place it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26574.

The nearest rivals in aggregate performance are tightly clustered. The AMD EPYC 8024P scores 26555 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-11900K scores 26546 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26617 (0.2% ahead). This means the 5800X3D sits in a performance plateau where no single rival holds a significant advantage in CPU-bound workloads. For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism, and the large L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency in scenarios with many entities or physics calculations.

The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 154.8 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would rely heavily on CPU throughput. The fact that the 5800X3D can feed the GPU at this level indicates strong per-core performance and efficient thread scheduling. However, the CPU’s single-thread score of 884 in 3DMark and 342 in Cinebench R15 single-core shows that it is not an absolute top-tier chip for lightly-threaded tasks, yet it still delivers playable results. At 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop more steeply, pointing to the GPU as the bottleneck rather than the CPU.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B580 is a Battlemage-generation GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 20 ray tracing cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, which ensures compatibility with modern FPS titles like Lockdown Protocol.

The B580’s synthetic benchmarks show a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672, placing it at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 23021, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon 760M (22999, 0.1% ahead) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181, 0.7% ahead). The B580 is effectively in the same performance class as these GPUs, but the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol reveals how it handles real-world gaming loads.

The 12 GB VRAM is a notable asset for an FPS game at high resolutions, as it reduces the risk of texture thrashing at 4K. However, the data shows that the GPU’s raw compute power is the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the system only achieves 36.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate rises to 70 FPS, but this is still lower than what a more powerful GPU would deliver. The B580’s performance profile suggests it is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1080p delivers the highest frame rates across all presets, with 154.8 FPS at Low and 70 FPS at Ultra. 1440p is also playable, with 113.4 FPS at Low and 52 FPS at Ultra, but 4K drops to 72.6 FPS at Low and 36.8 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 26574, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 8024P (26555) and 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900K (26546). It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (26617).

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 better than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: Based on average GPU benchmark scores, the B580 (23021) is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060 (23181). The B580 is also 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon 760M (22999) and 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950).

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

A: At 4K High, the system achieves 46.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth play. Lowering to 4K Medium improves this to 53.4 FPS, while 4K Low reaches 72.6 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 70 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 52 FPS, which is a 25.7% reduction. The data indicates that the GPU becomes more stressed as resolution increases.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 154.8 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU. The 5800X3D’s strong multicore performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 24063) supports this, but the GPU is still the primary constraint as resolution scales up.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four presets. At 1080p, the system delivers the following average frame rates: Low 154.8 FPS, Medium 108.5 FPS, High 95 FPS, and Ultra 70 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 84.8 FPS, showing a significant impact from graphical settings. The jump from Low to Medium costs 46.3 FPS, while Medium to High costs 13.5 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 25 FPS. This indicates that the Low preset is heavily GPU-bound, while the transition to Ultra introduces more demanding effects that reduce performance.

At 1440p, the averages are: Low 113.4 FPS, Medium 79.7 FPS, High 72.1 FPS, and Ultra 52 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is notable: Low loses 41.4 FPS, Medium loses 28.8 FPS, High loses 22.9 FPS, and Ultra loses 18 FPS. The absolute difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 61.4 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 4K, the averages are: Low 72.6 FPS, Medium 53.4 FPS, High 46.7 FPS, and Ultra 36.8 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low loses 40.8 FPS, Medium loses 26.3 FPS, High loses 25.4 FPS, and Ultra loses 15.2 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the system falls below 40 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play. The data shows that 4K is only viable on the Low preset, which achieves just over 72 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 154.8 FPS at 1080p to 113.4 FPS at 1440p (a 26.7% reduction) and then to 72.6 FPS at 4K (a 35.9% reduction from 1440p). This consistent decline indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is being pushed harder as pixel count increases, with the CPU having less influence on the outcome. The 5800X3D’s strong multicore scores (e.g., 24063 in Cinebench R23) are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s raw throughput becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is less steep in percentage terms but still significant: 70 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p (a 25.7% drop), and 36.8 FPS at 4K (a 29.2% drop from 1440p). The absolute differences shrink as settings increase, which suggests that the GPU is already saturated at 1080p Ultra. This is corroborated by the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15748, which is modest compared to higher-tier cards. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting component at any resolution; instead, the B580’s performance ceiling is reached quickly when both resolution and settings scale up.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 95 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, as it stays well above 60 FPS while providing better fidelity than Medium (108.5 FPS) or Low (154.8 FPS). The Ultra preset at 70 FPS is also playable, but the 25 FPS sacrifice from High may not be worth the visual gains for competitive play.

For 1440p, the Low preset at 113.4 FPS is the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the Medium preset at 79.7 FPS is a more balanced option for those prioritizing image quality. The High preset at 72.1 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it a viable alternative, but the Ultra preset at 52 FPS falls short of the 60 FPS standard and should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

For 4K, only the Low preset at 72.6 FPS is recommended, as it is the only setting that maintains a playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 53.4 FPS and High at 46.7 FPS are below 60 FPS, and Ultra at 36.8 FPS is not suitable for an FPS title. Overall, the data suggests that users should stick to 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings for the best experience, reserving 4K for the Low preset only.