Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. The database places it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are separated by less than one percent in average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is the closest match, with a delta of only 0.1% higher average score. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX trail by 0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D leads by 0.6%. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU, though the Ryzen 9 8945HX's mobile-oriented design brings 16 cores and 32 threads on Zen 4 architecture.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the GPU ranks at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. The nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores just 0.1% higher on average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB sits 2.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% lower. These deltas are small enough that users upgrading from one of these cards to another would see negligible differences in Lockdown Protocol's frame rates. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's textures at all tested resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol's workload distribution shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. The Low preset reaches 239 FPS average, and even the Ultra preset maintains 111 FPS. The CPU's single-threaded strength, reflected in a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6030, keeps the pipeline fed at these high frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 128 FPS, which suggests the GPU is doing more work as settings rise, but the CPU still keeps up without bottlenecking.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert dominance. The Low preset drops to 175 FPS, a 64 FPS reduction compared to 1080p Low. The Ultra preset falls to 81 FPS, a 30 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra. These reductions are consistent with increased pixel count and shader complexity, and the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handles the load well. The CPU still contributes, but the scaling pattern indicates that resolution is now the primary driver of performance changes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is firmly the bottleneck. The Low preset manages 113 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 53 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset yields 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS, while High achieves 70 FPS. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713, are more than sufficient at 4K; the frame rate differences between presets at this resolution are almost entirely attributable to GPU rendering load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The Low preset delivers 239 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 170 FPS, with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS. High settings produce 148 FPS average. Ultra settings yield 111 FPS average. All presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial margin.

2560x1440: Low settings average 175 FPS. Medium averages 124 FPS, ranging from 106 FPS minimum to 143 FPS maximum. High settings achieve 109 FPS average. Ultra settings deliver 81 FPS average. Every preset exceeds the playable threshold, and the minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is still well above 60 FPS.

3840x2160: Low settings average 113 FPS. Medium averages 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. High settings produce 70 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 53 FPS average, below the playable threshold. The database records no minimum or maximum values for Low, High, and Ultra at this resolution, but the averages provide a clear picture of performance scaling.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution costs roughly 30-40% of the frame rate at a given preset, while each step up in settings costs a smaller but still significant amount. The Medium preset's recorded minimums at every resolution demonstrate that frame pacing remains stable, with no sudden drops below playable levels except at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but not at every preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS: Low at 239, Medium at 170, High at 148, and Ultra at 111. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS: Low at 175, Medium at 124, High at 109, and Ultra at 81. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets clear 60 FPS: Low at 113, Medium at 80, and High at 70. The only configuration that fails the playable threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 53 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis. For 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable preset at 70 FPS average. For 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 81 FPS. For 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 111 FPS. Users targeting 60 FPS as a hard minimum should note that the 4K Medium preset records a minimum of 68 FPS, providing a comfortable margin, while 4K High has no recorded minimum but averages 70 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at 4K is High, with an average of 70 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 81 FPS average, which clears the threshold. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the drop is from 239 FPS at 1080p to 113 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 126 FPS. At Medium settings, the drop is from 170 FPS to 80 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 148 FPS to 70 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 111 FPS to 53 FPS.

Q: Does the Medium preset show stable frame times?

A: Yes. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 144 FPS and the maximum is 195 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS and the maximum is 143 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 68 FPS and the maximum is 92 FPS. All minimums stay well above the playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at high settings?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU handles the increased load from higher presets, while the CPU keeps up with frame rates above 100 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the 53 FPS result at Ultra versus the CPU's strong multi-core and single-core benchmark scores.

Q: What is the best settings configuration for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 provide the highest average frame rate above 60 FPS, at 70 FPS. Medium settings are also viable with an 80 FPS average and a 68 FPS minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 1202 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper third of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across most resolution and preset combinations, with the notable exception of 4K Ultra. The CPU's 95th percentile standing and the GPU's 86th percentile standing combine to produce a system that excels at high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K with adjusted settings.

Within the context of the game's requirements, this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but it does not reach the top tier. Systems ranked above it likely pair higher-end GPUs or more recent architectures that can sustain 4K Ultra frame rates above 60 FPS. For users prioritizing 1440p gaming at maximum settings, this combo delivers an 81 FPS average, which is a strong result. For 4K enthusiasts, the High preset at 70 FPS offers a smooth experience, though the Ultra preset requires a more powerful GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: Ultra settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering 111 FPS average. This is the recommended configuration for players who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance.

2560x1440: Ultra settings are also the best choice here, achieving 81 FPS average. The frame rate remains well above the playable threshold, and the visual fidelity improvement over High settings is substantial.

3840x2160: High settings are the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS, with a 70 FPS average. Medium settings offer a higher frame rate at 80 FPS, but the extra visual detail at High is worth the 10 FPS trade-off for most players. Ultra settings should be avoided at this resolution, as the 53 FPS average falls below the playable threshold.