Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-14400F + Intel Arc B570

This combination of an Intel Core i5-14400F and an Intel Arc B570 produces a mid-pack experience in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The combo ranks 2264 out of 2828 tested configurations, placing it in the lower third of all tested combos, yet the measured frame rates reveal a nuanced story where settings and resolution dramatically reshape playability. The data shows a system capable of smooth 1080p gameplay at lower presets, but one that struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K, indicating a GPU-bound pairing that rewards careful settings selection.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2264 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 80th percentile of tested configurations, which puts it in the lower third of the database.

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

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, a -0.1% difference). It also sits very close to the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% ahead) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, 0.5% behind).

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications that matter for this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21645 and single-core score is 3055.

Q: What is the best 1080p setting for playable performance?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 136 FPS, which is 40 FPS higher than the High preset's 84 FPS. For users prioritizing frame rate, Low at 1080p is the strongest choice, while Medium still offers a solid 96 FPS average.

Q: How does the GPU's memory configuration affect 4K performance?

A: The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 30 FPS average, while Low reaches 64 FPS, indicating that the 10 GB capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for lower presets but limiting at higher quality settings where memory pressure increases.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Core i5-14400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% higher), showing it sits in a very tight performance cluster.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at 2264 out of 2828 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol is striking given the individual component strengths. The Core i5-14400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and the Arc B570 ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, yet their combined gaming performance lands in the bottom 20% of tested combos. This discrepancy suggests that Lockdown Protocol is particularly demanding on the GPU, and the Arc B570's mid-range standing becomes the limiting factor.

The data reveals that this pairing is not about raw component power but about how the two parts interact under gaming load. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32279 places it within 0.5% of several rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900, indicating a well-balanced processor. However, the GPU's average score of 20556, while competitive with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, is not enough to push this combo higher in the game's ranking table.

When examining the measured FPS data, the combo's rank becomes more understandable. The system can achieve 136 FPS at 1080p Low, which is respectable, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 30 FPS, revealing a performance envelope that is heavily dependent on resolution. The rank of 2264 reflects the cumulative performance across all tested settings and resolutions, and the 4K results pull the overall standing down significantly. This is a combo that rewards users who understand its limitations and adjust settings accordingly.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and codenamed Battlemage, is the primary driver of this system's gaming performance. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, the GPU offers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a substantial amount for a mid-range card. The memory runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective), and the GPU has a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, indicating a fixed clock speed across the board.

The GPU's 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines provide the computational foundation for Lockdown Protocol. The 18 ray tracing cores suggest some future-proofing, but the game's measured results show that raw rasterization performance is what matters most here. At 1080p Low, the card delivers 136 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 30 FPS, a 4.5x reduction that highlights the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill-rate limitations at higher resolutions.

The 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate a power-efficient design, but the performance data shows that the Arc B570 is more comfortable at 1080p and 1440p than at 4K. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 provide synthetic benchmarks that align with the measured gaming results. The GPU's percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, combined with its close rivalry with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, positions it as a competent 1080p performer that struggles with 4K Ultra settings in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 136 FPS, which is the highest measured result for this configuration. The Medium preset drops to 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, while High reaches 84 FPS and Ultra falls to 63 FPS. This progression shows a consistent 20-25% performance penalty for each quality tier increase at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. The Low preset delivers 100 FPS, a 26% drop from 1080p Low, while Medium achieves 71 FPS (60 minimum, 81 maximum), High reaches 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54 FPS, compared to 73 FPS at 1080p, indicating that the GPU's limitations become more pronounced as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls significantly. Low delivers 64 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 46 FPS (39 minimum, 52 maximum), High falls to 40 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30 FPS. The 4K results show a clear pattern: the Arc B570 can handle 4K at low settings, but higher presets push the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range. The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings at each resolution, shows 82 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K, indicating that frame pacing remains stable even when average FPS drops.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting role in this combo, but its specifications suggest it is more than capable of feeding the Arc B570. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU offers strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures responsive single-threaded performance, reflected in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and Geekbench single-core score of 2058.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB provide ample fast memory for game logic and physics calculations. The Passmark physics score of 1523 and integer math score of 81524 indicate solid computational throughput, while the data compression score of 315521 suggests efficient memory handling. The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory give builders flexibility, but the benchmark data shows it is not a bottleneck in this gaming scenario.

The CPU's percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs places it above the majority of processors, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% higher average score) and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5% higher). In Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (136 FPS) suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor, as the GPU is clearly the constraining component at higher resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Lockdown Protocol experience with this combo. At 1920x1080, the Low preset offers the best frame rate at 136 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play where high refresh rates matter. However, the Medium preset's 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS is a strong balance between visual quality and performance, offering smoother gameplay than High or Ultra while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 100 FPS, which is the only setting that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 71 FPS (60 minimum) is the best choice for users who want a balance of quality and performance, as the High preset at 62 FPS and Ultra at 46 FPS show diminishing returns. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to Low or Medium for the most consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 64 FPS offers a playable experience, with Medium at 46 FPS and High at 40 FPS falling below comfortable thresholds. The Ultra preset at 30 FPS is not recommended for gameplay. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the 64 FPS average may dip in demanding scenes. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K requiring significant graphical compromises.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system with predictable performance degradation. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 136 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p (a 26% decrease) and then to 64 at 4K (a 36% decrease from 1440p). This scaling indicates that the Arc B570's 380.0 GB/s bandwidth and 10 GB memory are sufficient for lower presets but become increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

At Medium settings, the progression is 96 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p (a 26% drop), and 46 FPS at 4K (a 35% drop from 1440p). The High preset shows 84 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p (a 26% drop), and 40 FPS at 4K (a 35% drop). The Ultra preset follows a similar pattern: 63 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p (a 27% drop), and 30 FPS at 4K (a 35% drop). The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that resolution scaling is the primary factor, not settings-dependent memory pressure.

The scaling pattern suggests that the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the percentage drops remain consistent regardless of quality preset. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as its strong benchmark scores indicate it can maintain frame delivery even at lower resolutions. The data implies that users seeking higher FPS should prioritize lowering resolution before adjusting quality settings, as the GPU's performance envelope is more sensitive to pixel count than to graphical complexity.