Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, presents a demanding workload that stresses both the CPU and GPU. This analysis examines the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, a combination that yields surprising results across different resolutions and presets. The data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, yet one that struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 175, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K display?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings, where it averages 83 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440 that maintains 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of exactly 60, while the Medium preset provides a more comfortable 91 FPS average.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for this game?

A: It ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 41st percentile of all configurations tested for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 Medium settings is 106, with a maximum of 143 and an average of 124 FPS.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The CPU, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, AMD Radeon 8060S, ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2194 out of 3714 total tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This position, near the 41st percentile, suggests a mid-pack performance level. The ranking is somewhat paradoxical given the individual component strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. Its integrated graphics counterpart, the AMD Radeon 8060S, holds the 87th percentile of all GPUs, averaging 55757 in benchmarks.

The discrepancy between the component-level rankings and the in-game combo rank indicates that Lockdown Protocol's performance is not solely dictated by raw compute power. The game's engine appears to have specific bottlenecks. The combo's rank suggests that while the CPU is exceptionally strong, the GPU's performance, particularly at higher resolutions, becomes the limiting factor. The 4K results, where even Medium settings dip to 59 FPS average, highlight this imbalance. The system is clearly more capable at lower resolutions, where the CPU's strength can be fully utilized to push high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across the board. Low settings yield an average of 175 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS (with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143), High averages 109 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a solid 81 FPS average. These numbers indicate a very playable experience at 1080p, with headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. Low settings average 128 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS (min 77, max 105), High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance cost of roughly 25-30% across most presets, which is typical for a game that is becoming more GPU-bound.

At 3840x2160, the integrated GPU begins to struggle. Low settings still deliver a playable 83 FPS average, but Medium drops to 59 FPS (min 50, max 68), High averages only 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is particularly stark, a 24 FPS drop, suggesting that the Medium preset introduces significant rendering complexity that the Radeon 8060S cannot handle at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at all four presets tested. Ultra settings average 81 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for the smoothest experience at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the verdict remains positive. All presets, including Ultra, maintain an average of at least 60 FPS. The Ultra preset hits exactly 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The Medium preset, at 91 FPS, offers a better balance of visual quality and performance headroom.

The 4K resolution tells a different story. Only the Low preset is playable, averaging 83 FPS. Medium settings average 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the system cannot consistently maintain smooth gameplay at this setting. High and Ultra presets average 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively, which are not suitable for a smooth experience in an FPS title. The data indicates that 4K gaming is only viable with significant graphical compromises.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is evident. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395, with its 16 cores and 32 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, provides enough processing power to feed the GPU efficiently. The small performance gap between Medium (124 FPS) and High (109 FPS) at 1080p suggests that the CPU is still a significant contributor, as the GPU is not fully saturated.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role. The performance scaling follows a more predictable pattern based on rendering load, with each preset step down yielding a more substantial FPS increase. The fact that Ultra still hits 60 FPS indicates a balanced workload at this resolution.

The 4K results clearly demonstrate that the AMD Radeon 8060S becomes the primary bottleneck. The dramatic drop from 83 FPS at Low to 59 FPS at Medium, a 29% decrease, shows how sensitive the GPU is to increased shading and texture complexity. The CPU, while still powerful, cannot compensate for the GPU's limited pixel throughput at 3840x2160. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 2560 shading units are simply insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that maintains at least 60 FPS, delivering an average of 81 FPS. This provides excellent visual fidelity while retaining a comfortable performance margin.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again meets the 60 FPS threshold with an exact average of 60 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that remains playable, though users seeking consistency might prefer the Medium preset at 91 FPS for its larger safety margin.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that clears the 60 FPS bar, achieving an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset's 59 FPS average falls just short of the playability threshold. The data shows a steep performance cliff between Low and Medium at this resolution, making Low the clear choice for 4K gaming on this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 performs near the top of its class. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is 1.6% slower, while the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P is also 1.6% slower. Interestingly, the Intel Core i9-14900K is 1.7% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is 2% slower. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that swapping to any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the Radeon 8060S's nearest rivals present a fascinating comparison. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is essentially identical, with a delta of just 0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is 0.6% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.7% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is 2.8% slower. These tight margins indicate that the integrated Radeon 8060S delivers performance comparable to several dedicated desktop graphics cards, which is remarkable for an IGP. Users considering this system can expect gameplay experiences very similar to those provided by these discrete alternatives.