Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a mid-pack result in Lockdown Protocol, ranking 2264 out of 2828 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while the hardware is capable of running the game, it does not deliver top-tier frame rates compared to the broader database of configurations. The rank reflects a balance where the GPU’s performance ceiling is the primary constraint, as the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities are not fully utilized by this title’s engine.

Benchmark data for the CPU alone shows a 91st percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores 55093 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 (1.3% lower). This suggests the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end processor by raw compute standards, yet the in-game combo rank is dragged down by the Arc B570’s more modest standing. The GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 20556, closely matching the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% difference) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% difference). Consequently, the data indicates a system where the processor is overqualified for the graphics workload, making the GPU the limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective, while the base and boost clocks are both fixed at 2500 MHz. These specifications place the card in the mid-range segment, and its benchmark results reflect that positioning. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the card scores 2649, while Passmark’s G3D test shows 14195 and the compute test yields 7281. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 further quantify its compute potential.

For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the GPU’s VRAM capacity of 10 GB is sufficient for the tested resolutions, but the card’s raw throughput becomes the bottleneck at higher settings. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s define the fill-rate limits, which directly impact how many pixels the game can process per second. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, the architecture is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K pushes it to its limits. The 18 ray tracing cores are present, though Lockdown Protocol’s performance data does not isolate ray tracing workloads, so their impact here is indirect.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the database are the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, both scoring within 0.1% to 0.2% of the B570 in average benchmarks. This means the B570’s performance in Lockdown Protocol should be roughly comparable to those cards, assuming similar driver and thermal conditions. However, the measured FPS data shows that the card’s performance drops sharply as resolution increases, which aligns with its memory bandwidth and compute capacity. At 1080p with Low settings, the card delivers 136 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 30 FPS, a decline that underscores the GPU’s role as the limiting component.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 136 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops this to 100 FPS, a 26.5% reduction. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 64 FPS, which is a 52.9% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is struggling to fill the larger pixel counts, even at the lowest graphical preset.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. For High settings, the FPS goes from 84 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p (a 26.2% drop) and then to 40 at 4K (a 52.4% drop from 1080p). Ultra settings show the worst absolute numbers: 63 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The pattern is consistent—each resolution step up requires roughly a 25-30% reduction in frame rate for the same settings, which is typical for a GPU with 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 10 GB VRAM is not the issue, as the game’s data fits within that capacity, but the compute units and memory interface are saturated.

The data also shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in these scenarios. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and its multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multicore at 47737) are far above what Lockdown Protocol would need. If the CPU were limiting, the FPS would not drop so linearly with resolution; instead, the GPU’s workload would plateau. The measured results show a clear GPU-bound situation, where lowering resolution or settings directly translates to higher frame rates, confirming that the Arc B570 is the decisive factor in this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Arc B570 delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings reduce this to 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. High settings yield 84 FPS, while Ultra drops to 63 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 73 FPS, indicating that the GPU has headroom at 1080p but that Ultra settings begin to stress the card.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease proportionally. Low settings run at 100 FPS, Medium at 71 FPS (with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 81), High at 62 FPS, and Ultra at 46 FPS. The 1440p results show that Medium is the sweet spot for maintaining a 60 FPS minimum, as the measured floor is exactly 60 FPS. High and Ultra drop below that threshold, making them less ideal for competitive play. At 4K, the numbers become marginal. Low settings average 64 FPS, which is technically playable, but Medium averages 46 FPS (minimum 39, maximum 52), High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the standard 60 FPS target, and even Low settings cannot consistently hold above 60 FPS.

Comparing the resolution scaling, the 1080p Medium result (96 FPS) is only slightly higher than the 1440p Low result (100 FPS), which suggests that the GPU’s performance is more sensitive to resolution than to detail level. This is further evidenced by the 4K Low result (64 FPS) being nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result (63 FPS). The data indicates that the user can trade resolution for settings to achieve a target frame rate, but the GPU’s absolute ceiling is around 136 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the maximum measured in this dataset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the user’s display resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p displays, High settings at 84 FPS provide a good balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, though Medium at 96 FPS is safer for maintaining higher frame rates. Ultra at 63 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced FPS scenarios. The data shows that 1080p High is a solid recommendation, as it stays above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Medium.

For 1440p, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings, which average 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. This is the only preset at 1440p that guarantees a 60 FPS floor, making it suitable for competitive play. High at 62 FPS is close, but the average is only 2 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving little margin for demanding scenes. Low at 100 FPS is an option for maximum frame rates, but it sacrifices visual quality. Ultra at 46 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and would cause noticeable stuttering in a fast-paced shooter.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. Low settings at 64 FPS are the only preset that averages above 60 FPS, but the margin is slim. Medium at 46 FPS and High at 40 FPS are not ideal for a game where reaction time matters. Ultra at 30 FPS is effectively unplayable for most users. Therefore, for 4K, the best experience per the measured rows is Low settings, accepting the visual downgrade for functional frame rates. Alternatively, users with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p and using Medium settings, which provides a more consistent experience. The data clearly shows that Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing quality and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS is 136, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 64. Medium settings drop to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which settings provide a minimum FPS of at least 60 at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver a minimum FPS of 60 and an average of 71 FPS. High settings average 62 FPS, but the minimum is not listed, making Medium the safer choice.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582).

Q: Is the CPU the bottleneck in this system for Lockdown Protocol?

A: No. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762. The FPS drops with resolution and settings, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2264 out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 20 percent of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The processor features 128 MB of L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming workloads that benefit from large cache pools. Synthetic benchmarks show a strong single-thread score of 6739 in Cinebench R23 and a multicore score of 47737, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54762 is within 1.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053) and 2.1% of the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620).

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data, but the measured FPS does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system hits 136 FPS, which is a high frame rate but not extreme enough to strain the CPU’s 24 threads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12490 and max-thread score of 13795 demonstrate that the processor has ample headroom for multi-threaded tasks, but this game likely relies more on single-thread performance. The single-thread score of 1269 in 3DMark and 4646 in Passmark are strong, but the GPU’s limits are reached before the CPU’s.

The processor’s 128 MB L3 cache is a notable feature, as it can reduce memory latency for frequently accessed game assets. However, the GPU’s 380.0 GB/s bandwidth and 10 GB VRAM are more critical for the frame rates observed. The data shows that lowering resolution from 1080p to 4K at the same settings reduces FPS by roughly half, which would only happen if the GPU is saturated. If the CPU were the constraint, the FPS would remain similar across resolutions. Therefore, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end processor by synthetic measures, its contribution to this combo’s Lockdown Protocol performance is secondary to the Arc B570’s capabilities. The CPU provides a stable platform, but the GPU dictates the measured outcomes.