Lockdown Protocol

This PC configuration, pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, delivers a playable experience in Lockdown Protocol across most common resolutions, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 4K. The benchmark results are measured, not estimated, and provide a detailed look at how this combo handles the game’s demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a performance curve that scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combination is uniformly strong. The Low preset produces an average of 163 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this setup. Medium settings still deliver a robust 116 FPS average, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS, indicating smooth frame pacing. High settings maintain an average of 101 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to a still-comfortable 76 FPS average. None of the 1080p results fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this resolution the clear sweet spot for high refresh rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain consistently above the playability threshold for most presets. Low settings produce an average of 120 FPS, while Medium yields 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 98 FPS. High settings hold an average of 74 FPS, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay. However, the Ultra preset at this resolution falls to an average of 56 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. This marks the first point where the most demanding settings become unplayable, though the drop from Medium to High is modest.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling becomes more restrictive. Low settings are the only preset that clears the 60 FPS bar, achieving an average of 77 FPS. Medium settings average 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, showing noticeable dips during intense scenes. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is viable only with reduced visual fidelity, as every preset above Low fails to maintain a consistent 60 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing holds a combined rank of 2473 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper third of all tested systems, indicating that it is a capable mid-range performer rather than a top-tier flagship setup. The percentile data supports this interpretation: the CPU sits at the 95th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 67th percentile among all graphics cards. This imbalance suggests the processor is significantly stronger than the graphics card, which influences how the system behaves across different settings and resolutions.

The combo rank reflects the GPU’s relative position in the hierarchy. Since the RTX 5060 Mobile is a mid-range mobile part, its performance anchors the overall result, even with a top-tier CPU like the Ryzen 9 8945HX. The data shows that this pairing is competitive with other tested combos but not at the extreme high end. The rank of 2473 out of 3714 means roughly two-thirds of tested systems perform better, which aligns with the GPU’s 67th percentile standing.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 74 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short with an average of 56 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only with Low settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 Low is 77 FPS, which clears the threshold. Medium settings average 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76212, placing it at the 95th percentile. It is within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, showing near-identical performance to those rivals.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance ranking relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22435, placing it at the 67th percentile. It is 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with a 1.2% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 5700.

Q: Does the combo rank improve at lower resolutions?

A: The combo rank of 2473 out of 3714 is a single global value for the game, not per-resolution. However, the measured FPS data shows that the system is more likely to hit high refresh rates at 1080p, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX behaves nearly identically to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, with a negligible 0.1% difference in average benchmark score. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX are also close, each within 0.4% of the Ryzen 9’s score. For gaming purposes, any of these processors would deliver essentially the same frame rates when paired with an identical GPU, as the performance deltas are far below the level that would produce measurable FPS differences.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060 Mobile’s closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, which scores 1.3% higher on average. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 1.2% lower and the AMD Radeon RX 6700S is 1.3% lower. These deltas mean that swapping the RTX 5060 Mobile for an RTX 4060 Mobile would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, likely within a single FPS at most settings. The RX 7700 XT would be a marginal upgrade, while the RX 5700 would be a slight downgrade, though all would remain in the same performance class.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 76 FPS. This is the recommended setting for the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, averaging 74 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 56 FPS, so High represents the optimal balance. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 77 FPS. Medium settings average 55 FPS, which is below the threshold, so Low is the only viable option for 4K.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with averages ranging from 76 to 163 FPS. This makes 1080p the fully playable resolution. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable (Low at 120 FPS, Medium at 85 FPS, High at 74 FPS), while Ultra falls short at 56 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable at 77 FPS, with Medium, High, and Ultra all failing to reach 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p and 1440p are broadly playable, while 4K requires Low settings. The system is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming, with 1440p High being a strong secondary option.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 9 8945HX is an exceptionally strong processor, sitting at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 42713. The RTX 5060 Mobile, by contrast, is a mid-range part at the 67th percentile. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU is more than capable of feeding frames at these lower resolutions. The 163 FPS Low setting result and 116 FPS Medium result indicate that the GPU is handling the rendering load, while the CPU remains underutilized.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the GPU load grows, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The drop from 1080p Low (163 FPS) to 1440p Low (120 FPS) and then to 4K Low (77 FPS) shows the GPU struggling with pixel count. The CPU’s role becomes less significant at higher resolutions, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. This is typical for a CPU-heavy pairing like this one. The scaling between presets at each resolution also shows the GPU’s dominance: at 1080p, dropping from Ultra (76 FPS) to Low (163 FPS) increases performance by 114%, while at 4K, the same drop from Ultra (36 FPS) to Low (77 FPS) increases performance by 114% as well, confirming that the GPU governs the performance envelope across all settings.