Lockdown Protocol

# AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + Radeon 760M: Lockdown Protocol Performance Analysis

The data places this laptop configuration—AMD's Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the Radeon 760M integrated graphics—in a specific performance envelope. The benchmark results from the FACT PACK provide a complete picture of CPU compute capability and iGPU frame rates for Lockdown Protocol across three resolutions and four quality presets. The analysis below walks through the data: rival hardware, in-game combo ranking, frame rate breakdowns, common questions, and a final verdict.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides a comparative baseline for the CPU. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX averages a benchmark score of 76,212. This sits within a tight cluster of other high-end chips. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is a near exact match in average CPU performance, scoring 76,155—a negligible 0.1% difference. This suggests that for most CPU-bound tasks, including game logic, physics, and AI, the Ryzen 9 will behave almost identically to the Intel part. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P is a minuscule 0.4% slower on average, while the Threadripper PRO 9945WX is also 0.4% slower. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D lags 0.6% behind. In practical terms for gaming, these CPU deltas are so close that the integrated GPU will be the limiting factor, not the CPU.

The GPU's nearestRivals list puts the Radeon 760M at an average score of 6019. The AMD Radeon RX 6400 is 0.3% ahead, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M matches it, and the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell server part is 0.4% behind. The Quadro P2000 is 0.5% slower. Again, the spread is minimal. For the 760M, these small differences translate into nearly identical frame rates at the same settings.

The data shows that both components sit at the 95th percentile (CPU) and 35th percentile (GPU) respectively relative to all tested parts. This means the CPU is top-tier, while the iGPU is mid-range. The key finding is that the iGPU is the weak link. At 1080p, the CPU is more than capable; the GPU's shading units and ROPs will determine playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this configuration at 3702 out of 3714 tested game/CPU/GPU combinations. This is a bottom-half ranking, meaning that for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU+GPU pairing is not a high performers in the database's tested pool. The 760M's 512 shading units are the primary constraint. For a modern FPS, the integrated GPU is only capable of entry-level 1080p. The CPU side, despite being 95th percentile, cannot compensate. The ranking reflects that the iGPU is the bottleneck for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measuredFps data is sparse for the higher resolutions, but complete for 1080p. Let's walk through the data by resolution and preset.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows the combo is not playable at any preset. The High preset returns an average of 16 FPS. Low preset averages 26 FPS. Medium averages 18 FPS, and Ultra 12 FPS. None of these averages hit the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 4K resolution requires pixel fill rates that the 760M cannot sustain.

At 2560x1440, performance is workable for Low. The data shows a 40 FPS average on Low, but Medium drops to 28 FPS. High averages 25 FPS, while Ultra averages 18 FPS. Note that the Medium setting reports a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS; the Low setting has no min/max data, indicating a stable frame pacing.

At 1920x1080, the data is the most complete of the three resolutions. The High preset yields an average of 34 FPS, Low hits 54 FPS, and Medium sits at 39 FPS with a min of 33 and a max of 44. Ultra averages 25 FPS. The High preset is the only one that approaches playability, but it is still far from the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 8945HX bottleneck the Radeon 760M at 1080p?

A: No. The CPU is in the 95th percentile for all tested CPUs. At 1080p, the CPU is more than capable of feeding the iGPU. The frame pacing at 1080p is dictated entirely by the GPU.

Q: Which preset hits 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: None. The data shows the best case is Low, which averages 40 FPS. To reach 60 FPS at this resolution, the preset would need to be lowered, or the resolution reduced.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1080p playable?

A: No. The data shows an average of 25 FPS, which is less than half of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The frame times are too inconsistent for a competitive FPS.

Q: How does the 760M compare to the closest rival at 1080p?

A: The nearest rival, the Radeon RX 6400, is 0.3% faster in synthetic benchmarks. The 760M trails slightly. In-game at 1080p High, the 760M averages 34 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data illustrates a classic integrated graphics bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the iGPU is absolutely overwhelmed; the CPU's 16 cores are idle waiting on the GPU. Scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a near-linear improvement: moving from 12 to 18 FPS at Ultra is a 50% improvement, but still far from playable. The largest jump comes when dropping from 1440p to 1080p. At 1080p Low, the system hits 54 FPS—still short of 60. The difference between Low and High at 1080p is 20 FPS, and the GPU is the limiting factor in both.

The CPU matters most at 4K, where the game is undeniably GPU-bound. But the data shows a bigger picture: even at the lowest resolution and lowest preset, the system misses 60 FPS by 6 frames. The 760M simply does not have enough shading power, TMUs, and ROPs to drive this game. The CPU can handle the game's draw call overhead, but it cannot overcome the 512 shading units.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the needed 60 FPS. The best result is Low with an average of 26 FPS. This is the most demanding test, and the iGPU fails it.

At 2560x1440, no preset hits 60 FPS. Low averages 40 FPS, which is the best result. The gap from Low to Medium is 12 FPS, showing that each preset level costs about 12-15 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, averaging 54 FPS. It is the only setting that is close to the playable threshold, but it still falls 6 FPS short. High is 34 FPS, Medium 39 FPS, Ultra 25 FPS.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The benchmark data answers no. At 1920x1080, the best average is 54 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p and 4K, the frame rates are 40 and 26 FPS respectively. The CPU is a high-end part, but the Radeon 760M integrated graphics is a mid-range iGPU. The frame times observed at 1080p Low show a 90th percentile CPU for the system. The game's rendering demands exceed the GPU's pixel throughput and shading capacity at every resolution tested. The combo is ranked 3702nd out of 3714 in the test database. The verdict: this system cannot run Lockdown Protocol at a playable frame rate at any resolution. The integrated GPU is the limiting factor. The 760M is best suited for lighter esports titles that stress the CPU less, not the 3840x2160 resolutions.