Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a study in extremes. You have a high-end 12-core desktop processor paired with an integrated-class GPU. The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol shows a combination that is severely limited by its graphics solution, but understanding the specific bottlenecks helps clarify what this system can and cannot do. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU, and the practical settings for playability.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination capable of running Lockdown Protocol smoothly at 1080p?

A: Based on the measured data, only at Low settings does it achieve a playable average of 80 FPS at 1920x1080. Medium settings drop the average to 57 FPS, and High settings reduce it further to 49 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution yield an average of only 37 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% higher. This places the Arc B370 in a very low performance tier, ranking in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

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

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system can maintain a consistent 60+ FPS average, and that is only on the Low preset. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is close but slightly below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only manage an average of 38 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's processing power factor into the game's performance?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X is a very powerful processor, but its performance is not the limiting factor in this configuration. The GPU's low performance caps the frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's output limit.

Q: What are the specific frame rate ranges at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS. At 1920x1080, the range is 48 to 65 FPS with an average of 57. At 2560x1440, the range is 35 to 48 FPS with an average of 42. At 3840x2160, the range is 23 to 31 FPS with an average of 27.

Q: How does this specific combo rank against all other tested combinations?

A: The combo rank for this system in Lockdown Protocol is 2611 out of 2828 tested combinations. This places it in the lower tier of systems, confirming that the overall performance is heavily constrained by the graphics adapter.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this system's Lockdown Protocol performance. Its specifications paint a clear picture of an entry-level, integrated graphics solution. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units. The architecture is Xe3-LPG, built on Intel's 3 nm process, and it carries a 25 W TDP. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent."

The GPU's benchmark results confirm its limited capabilities. It scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals are all older or lower-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186 score, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190 score, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192 score, 0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower with a score of 1168. This places the Arc B370's performance in the same league as GPUs from a much older era, which is a clear indicator of its low output ceiling.

This GPU limitation directly explains the measured frame rates. The GPU's base clock is a modest 300 MHz, boosting to 2400 MHz. Even with this boost, the sheer lack of dedicated graphics memory and low compute throughput (6.144 TFLOPS FP32) means it struggles to push frames at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep drop-off as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 80. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, it falls to 58 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, it drops to just 38 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is hitting its pixel fillrate and memory bandwidth limits, making it the primary bottleneck in every scenario.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end desktop processor that provides a stark contrast to the GPU. It is a 12-core, 24-thread part based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a processor designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, with a TDP of 170 W.

Its benchmark scores reflect its high-end status. In Cinebench R23, it scores 29300 in multi-core and 2016.5 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 19267 multi-core and 2617 single-core. Its average benchmark score is 53288, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206 average score, 0.2% faster) and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620 average score, 0.6% slower). This CPU is far more capable than the GPU paired with it.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is almost entirely secondary. The measured FPS numbers do not reflect any CPU bottleneck; instead, they are consistently capped by the GPU. The CPU has more than enough single-thread performance and core count to handle the game's logic and physics. The data shows that even at the lowest resolution and settings, where CPU demands are typically highest, the system only reaches 80 FPS. This is a strong indication that the frame rate is determined by the GPU's rendering speed, not the CPU's processing speed. The Ryzen 9 7900X is effectively waiting on the Intel Arc B370 to finish its work.

Settings Recommendations

Given the performance data, the settings recommendations for this combo are simple and direct. The primary goal is to achieve a playable frame rate, and the data shows that this is only possible at the lowest settings and resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, delivering an average of 80 FPS. This should be the target configuration for any user who prioritizes responsiveness. The Medium preset at this resolution yields an average of 57 FPS, which is playable but may not feel consistently smooth, especially in fast-paced FPS scenarios. High and Ultra settings are not recommended, as they drop the average to 49 FPS and 37 FPS, respectively.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset provides an average of 58 FPS, which is borderline playable. The Medium preset drops to 42 FPS, and High falls to 36 FPS. These are all below the ideal 60 FPS target, so 1440p is generally not a good fit for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, all settings are effectively unplayable. The Low preset averages only 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages a mere 18 FPS. This resolution should be avoided entirely.

The measured data also provides minimum FPS for the Medium preset, which is useful for understanding frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 48 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 35 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 23 FPS. These minimums suggest that even the "playable" settings can experience noticeable stutters. For the best experience, the 1920x1080 Low setting is the clear recommendation, as it provides the highest average FPS and likely the most stable frame pacing, though no min/max data is available for that specific row.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall ranking for this specific combination in Lockdown Protocol is poor. The combo rank is 2611 out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's low performance.

The CPU and GPU are in completely different performance tiers. The Ryzen 9 7900X ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 634, is only 0.6% slower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F is 0.6% faster. This is a top-tier desktop processor.

In contrast, the Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Radeon HD 5770, is 0.5% faster. This is a bottom-tier graphics solution.

The massive disparity between the CPU's high rank and the GPU's low rank is the defining characteristic of this system. The combo rank is dragged down entirely by the GPU. The 12-core CPU's potential is wasted in this configuration, as it can never be fully utilized in a graphics-bound scenario like Lockdown Protocol. The data suggests that this pairing is highly unbalanced, with the GPU acting as a severe performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B370 combination in Lockdown Protocol.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average 18 FPS.
• High: Average 23 FPS.
• Medium: Average 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS.
• Low: Average 38 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average 27 FPS.
• High: Average 36 FPS.
• Medium: Average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS.
• Low: Average 58 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average 37 FPS.
• High: Average 49 FPS.
• Medium: Average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS.
• Low: Average 80 FPS.

This data shows a clear and consistent pattern. Performance scales almost linearly with resolution and settings, but the absolute numbers are low across the board. The jump from Low to Medium settings at 1080p costs 23 FPS on average, and the jump from Medium to High costs another 8 FPS. The system's performance is consistently capped, and there are no settings combinations that allow it to break out of the low-FPS range at higher resolutions. The 1080p Low setting is the only configuration that provides a frame rate high enough for a fluid competitive FPS experience.