Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that place it in the 2512th position out of 2828 tested combos. The data indicates that this pairing is heavily constrained by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions, where even the lowest settings fail to maintain smooth gameplay.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and a 105 W TDP, and it is built on TSMC's 7 nm process. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates solid multi-threaded capability: it scores 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,359 in single-core, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 28,053 and a single-thread score of 3,535. Its 3DMark scores range from 959 in single-thread to 7,683 in 16-thread tests, showing that scaling from 8 threads to 16 threads yields nearly linear gains.

This CPU's performance profile places it at the 81st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,879. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (deltaPct 0.6). These deltas are negligible — less than 1% — meaning the 5800XT sits squarely in the middle of a tight performance cluster. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU appears more than capable of feeding the GPU; the data shows no scenario where the processor becomes the limiting factor, as even at 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 88 FPS, which is far above what the GPU can sustain at higher settings.

The 5800XT's 8-core, 16-thread configuration is well-suited for modern FPS titles, but this game's measured results suggest that the CPU's headroom is largely untapped. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 19, a clear sign that the workload is saturated on the graphics side. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 6,141 and max-thread score of 7,680 indicate that even under heavy multi-threaded loads, the processor maintains high throughput, yet the game's frame rates do not improve correspondingly as resolution increases, confirming that the Ryzen 7 is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

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

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it relies on System Shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the host system's RAM. The GPU has 1,536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical peak performance is 7.680 TFLOPS FP32, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The TDP is 80 W, and it uses no power connectors.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B390 scores 1,482, placing it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (deltaPct 1.3), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (deltaPct 1.5), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (deltaPct 2.5). These are all legacy entry-level parts, which underscores how limited the Arc B390's performance is. The deltaPct values show that the Arc B390 is only 1.3% to 2.7% faster than these decade-old GPUs, which is a stark indicator of its position in the market.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's limitations are immediately visible. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 88, but this drops to 55 at High settings and 41 at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 47 FPS, which shows that the GPU's compute resources are easily saturated by higher graphical loads. The System Shared memory is a critical constraint here, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is system-dependent. This explains why the frame rates degrade so sharply as resolution and settings increase — the shared memory architecture cannot keep pace with the demands of the game at higher fidelity levels.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 88 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p (a 26% reduction) and further to 42 at 4K (a 52% reduction from 1080p). At High settings, the drop is from 55 at 1080p to 40 at 1440p (27% reduction) and then to 26 at 4K (53% reduction from 1080p). At Medium settings, the averages are 63 at 1080p, 46 at 1440p, and 30 at 4K, representing a 52% overall reduction from 1080p to 4K. Ultra settings show the steepest decline: 41 at 1080p, 30 at 1440p, and 19 at 4K, a 54% reduction.

These percentage drops are remarkably consistent across all settings, hovering around 50% to 54% when moving from 1080p to 4K. This uniformity indicates that the scaling is purely resolution-driven, with no CPU involvement. If the CPU were a factor, the percentage drops would become less severe at higher resolutions, as the GPU would take longer per frame, giving the CPU more time to prepare work. Instead, the consistent halving of frame rates from 1080p to 4K points squarely at the GPU as the limiting component. The Arc B390's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s is simply insufficient for 4K workloads, and the System Shared memory bandwidth becomes a severe bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings — 53 at 1080p, 39 at 1440p, and 25 at 4K. These minima are 84%, 85%, and 83% of their respective averages, indicating relatively stable frame pacing at Medium. The absence of min/max data for other settings suggests that the variation is either too small to record or too erratic, but the consistent ratio at Medium implies that the GPU is delivering a steady stream of frames rather than spiking.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This CPU+GPU combination ranks 2512th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. This is a very low ranking, consistent with the GPU's 9th percentile performance class. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking does little to boost the combo, as the GPU's severe limitations dominate the overall frame rate.

To contextualize this rank: out of 2828 combos, this pairing is ahead of only 316 other configurations. This means that the vast majority of tested systems — roughly 89% — deliver better performance in this game. The nearest CPU rivals (Ryzen 7 7840H, 8845HS, 7840HS) all have nearly identical CPU scores (within 0.3% to 0.6%), so the ranking is almost entirely determined by the GPU. The Arc B390's nearest GPU rivals (GT 520MX, 800M, GT 625 OEM) are all ancient parts that would likely rank even lower, but the combination with the 5800XT does not compensate for the GPU's weaknesses.

The rank of 2512 is a stark verdict: this is not a gaming combo for Lockdown Protocol at competitive settings. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU drags the entire system down. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the 88 FPS average is the only playable result, and that is with the lowest possible quality settings. Any attempt to increase quality or resolution results in frame rates that fall below the 60 FPS threshold that most FPS players would consider acceptable.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only settings that provide a playable experience are at 1080p with Low or Medium presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 88, which is smooth and responsive. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72. This is still playable, and the Medium preset offers a better visual quality with only a 28% performance cost compared to Low (88 to 63 FPS). The min/max data at Medium shows a range of 53 to 72 FPS, which suggests some frame variance but no catastrophic drops.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 65 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium drops to 46 FPS, which is borderline. At 4K, even Low only achieves 42 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. High and Ultra presets are not viable at any resolution: at 1080p, High averages 55 FPS and Ultra 41 FPS, and at 4K, High averages 26 FPS and Ultra 19 FPS.

The best experience per the measured data is 1080p Medium. It provides a 63 FPS average with a 53 FPS minimum, which is above the 60 FPS target for most of the time, and it offers significantly better visuals than Low. If the user prioritizes frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 88 FPS is the safer choice, but the Medium preset's min FPS of 53 indicates that it rarely dips below playable territory. For users with a 1440p monitor, the Low preset at 65 FPS is the only viable option, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The data does not support any settings above Medium at 1080p, as the frame rates become too low for a responsive FPS experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The measured data shows that 1080p Medium provides the best balance, with an average FPS of 63, a minimum of 53, and a maximum of 72. This is the only settings combination that maintains an average above 60 FPS while offering moderate visual quality.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: No. At 4K, even the Low preset only achieves 42 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset drops to 19 FPS. The GPU's System Shared memory and limited pixel rate (60.00 GPixel/s) are insufficient for 4K rendering in this game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, and 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM. These are all legacy entry-level GPUs, indicating the Arc B390's performance class.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B390?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 and PassMark multi-thread score of 28,053 indicate strong processing power. The consistent FPS drops from 1080p to 4K (roughly 50% across all settings) confirm that the GPU is the limiting component, not the CPU.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 88 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 41 FPS. This is a 47 FPS difference, representing a 53% performance loss when switching from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations?

A: This CPU+GPU combo ranks 2512th out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking (avg score 1,482) is the primary reason for this low position, as the CPU ranks at the 81st percentile.

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

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 88 FPS average
• Medium: 63 FPS average, 53 FPS minimum, 72 FPS maximum
• High: 55 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 46 FPS average, 39 FPS minimum, 53 FPS maximum
• High: 40 FPS average
• Ultra: 30 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 42 FPS average
• Medium: 30 FPS average, 25 FPS minimum, 34 FPS maximum
• High: 26 FPS average
• Ultra: 19 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy: performance degrades predictably as resolution and settings increase. The only settings with min/max FPS data are Medium across all three resolutions, which shows a consistent pattern of the minimum being roughly 83-85% of the average, indicating stable frame delivery at that preset. The absence of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra suggests that either the frame pacing was too erratic to record or the variance was minimal, but the averages alone tell the story of a GPU that is out of its depth beyond 1080p Medium.