Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places a dual load on the system: it requires a CPU capable of maintaining a high minimum frame rate in complex scenes, and a GPU with enough raw throughput and memory bandwidth to push high resolutions. The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the Intel Arc B570 produces a specific performance profile that is best understood by examining each component’s role separately before looking at their combined results.

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

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor has a 12 MB shared L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 cache per core. Memory support is DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU connects to the rest of the system via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 68th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 6756E, which scores 14163 (a delta of 0.2%), and the Intel Core 7 160UL, which scores 14232 (a delta of -0.3%). The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 (a delta of 0.5%), while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277 (a delta of -0.6%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the i5-10400F sits in a tightly packed performance band where small differences in synthetic workloads separate competitors.

For a game like Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are relevant because the title’s FPS mode likely has to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The single-thread performance, as measured by 3dmark single-thread at 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core at 1451, suggests that the processor can handle the primary game thread without becoming a severe bottleneck at lower resolutions. The multicore results, such as Cinebench R23 multicore at 10283 and Geekbench multicore at 6257, show that additional threads provide scaling, but the 6-core/12-thread configuration is not a top-tier performer in 2024-2025. The Passmark multithread score of 12115, along with the 3dmark max threads score of 4735, reinforces that this is a mid-range part relative to the broader CPU landscape.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol’s measured FPS, the CPU’s role becomes more evident at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 136. At this resolution and settings, the GPU is not the limiting factor, so the CPU must keep up with the game’s simulation rate. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 4748 and the Passmark physics score of 696 indicate that the CPU can push a high number of frames in less demanding scenarios. However, as settings increase to Ultra at 1080p (63 FPS average), the load shifts to the GPU, and the CPU’s contribution is less prominent. Data shows that the CPU is sufficient to avoid capping the frame rate at 1080p, but at higher resolutions, the GPU handles the additional pixel work.

The memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s is a limiting factor for some games, but Lockdown Protocol’s results do not show a dramatic CPU-induced stall. The processor’s 68th percentile ranking versus all CPUs suggests that it is above the median but not exceptional. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the performance differences are negligible, so the i5-10400F is not a standout part in either direction. For this game, the CPU provides a stable foundation, but it is not the component that drives the performance differences across resolutions and settings.

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

The Intel Arc B570 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with the BMG-G21 chip. It has 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The card has a TDP of 150 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 450 W. It interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x8 and has a launch MSRP of 219 USD.

The Arc B570’s benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (a delta of 0.1%), and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (a delta of -0.1%). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (a delta of 0.4%), while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (a delta of -0.5%). The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 14195 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 provide a baseline for its raw performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 indicate strong compute capabilities.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 10 GB of VRAM is a key factor. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 30, which suggests that the GPU is heavily stressed by the combination of high resolution and high settings. The 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in texture-heavy scenes, but the data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the GPU achieves 136 FPS, which is close to the CPU’s limit. As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. At 4K High, the average FPS is 40, while at 4K Low it rises to 64. This indicates that the Arc B570 can handle 4K at Low settings, but at higher settings, it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

The GPU’s clock speed of 2500 MHz is relatively high, and the FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS supports its performance. The 18 ray tracing cores are present, but Lockdown Protocol’s results do not specify whether ray tracing is enabled, so the standard rasterization performance is what the measured FPS reflects. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking means it is above average, but not a high-end part. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Arc B570 performs nearly identically to an RTX 3070 Mobile, which is a mobile part, and the Arc A750, which is its direct predecessor. This suggests that the B570 is a solid mid-range GPU, but it does not offer a significant leap over older or mobile alternatives.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 84 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-10400F compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, while the Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, resulting in a delta of 0.2%, meaning the i5-10400F is 0.2% faster.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 60 FPS.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B570 have more or less memory bandwidth than its rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The data does not provide memory bandwidth for the Arc A750. The Arc B570 has 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, but the rival comparison only includes average scores and deltas.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combos in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 2264 out of 2828 tested combos.

Q: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, what is the average FPS?

A: The average FPS is 30 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2264 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which is a critical data point for understanding its overall performance. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and it shows that this combo is not optimized for high-end gameplay. The CPU’s 68th percentile and GPU’s 65th percentile individually suggest they are mid-range parts, but when combined, they fall behind many other pairings.

The rank of 2264 out of 2828 means that only about 20% of tested combos perform worse. This is a below-average result for a game that likely favors higher-end hardware. The CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration and the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM are not enough to compete with combos that feature more powerful processors and graphics cards. The data shows that while the combo can achieve playable frame rates at 1080p, its performance at 4K and at higher settings is limited.

When interpreting the rank, it is important to consider that the combo’s performance is heavily influenced by the GPU. The Arc B570 is a mid-range card, and its 65th percentile ranking means that many GPUs outperform it. The CPU, while not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, does not provide the extra headroom needed to push higher frame rates. The combo rank reflects a balanced but modest setup, which is consistent with the individual component rankings. For users expecting high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or 4K, this combo would fall short, but for 1080p gaming at medium settings, it provides a reasonable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 136 at Low settings to 63 at Ultra settings. The Medium settings show an average of 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 and a maximum of 111. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 84 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern: as settings increase, the FPS drops, with a 53.7% reduction from Low to Ultra (136 to 63).

At 2560x1440, the average FPS is lower across all settings. Low settings yield 100 FPS, High settings yield 62 FPS, Medium settings yield 71 FPS (with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 81), and Ultra settings yield 46 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, especially at Low settings, where the FPS falls from 136 to 100, a 26.5% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 63 to 46, a 27.0% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is becoming a bottleneck as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further. Low settings produce an average of 64 FPS, Medium settings produce 46 FPS (with a minimum of 39 and maximum of 52), High settings produce 40 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 30 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K is steep: at Low settings, FPS drops from 100 to 64, a 36.0% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 46 to 30, a 34.8% reduction. The data shows that this combo is not capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 4K except at Low settings, and even then, it barely reaches 64 FPS average.

The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 82 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 60 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 39 FPS. These minimums indicate that the combo can experience frame drops, particularly at higher resolutions. The 4K Medium minimum of 39 FPS shows that there are moments where the frame rate dips well below the average, which could affect gameplay smoothness.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Lockdown Protocol depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium settings provide an average of 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS, which is a comfortable experience for most players. The High settings at 1080p yield 84 FPS average, which is also acceptable, but the minimum FPS is not provided. Ultra settings drop to 63 FPS average, which may be acceptable for some, but the lower average suggests that Medium or High is a better choice for smoother gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Medium settings provide an average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS. This is the only setting at 1440p that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. Low settings at 1440p produce 100 FPS average, but the visual quality is lower. High settings drop to 62 FPS average, which is close to the 60 FPS threshold, but the minimum FPS is not provided, so there is some risk of dips. Ultra settings at 1440p average 46 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced FPS games.

At 3840x2160, the only setting that provides a playable average is Low, with 64 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS, which is likely too low for competitive play. High and Ultra settings average 40 and 30 FPS, respectively, which are not recommended for an FPS title. For 4K gaming, Low settings are the only viable option, but even then, the minimum FPS is not provided, so there is uncertainty about frame consistency.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which offers a high average FPS and a reasonable minimum FPS. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings are the sweet spot, as they provide an average above 60 FPS. For 4K, the combo is limited to Low settings, which may not deliver the visual quality most players expect. The recommendation is to prioritize Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p, as these provide the best balance of performance and visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 provides insight into which component is the limiting factor. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 136 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p, and then to 64 at 4K. This represents a 52.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K (136 to 64). At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 96 at 1080p to 71 at 1440p, and then to 46 at 4K, a 52.1% reduction. At High settings, the FPS drops from 84 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p, and then to 40 at 4K, a 52.4% reduction. At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 63 at 1080p to 46 at 1440p, and then to 30 at 4K, a 52.4% reduction.

These scaling patterns are consistent across all settings, with roughly a 52% reduction in FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution. The GPU’s workload increases quadratically with resolution (four times the pixels from 1080p to 4K), and the measured FPS reductions reflect this. The fact that the FPS drops are proportional across all settings indicates that the GPU is saturated at all settings, and the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s and 10 GB of VRAM are likely the constraints at 4K. The 160-bit memory bus may struggle with the large textures and high pixel counts at 4K, leading to the observed FPS drops. The CPU’s role is less significant, as it can maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low (136 FPS), but the GPU cannot keep up at higher resolutions. The data shows that the limiting component in this combo is the Intel Arc B570, particularly at 1440p and 4K. For users seeking higher performance at these resolutions, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, but the CPU would remain sufficient for most scenarios.