Lockdown Protocol

This combo ranks near the bottom of the tested pool for Lockdown Protocol, sitting at rank 3495 out of 3714 combos. That places it in the 6th percentile of tested configurations, meaning roughly 94% of tested combos deliver better frame rates in this game. The gap is not subtle: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a high-end mobile CPU (95th percentile among all CPUs), but the AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics hold the system back. The GPU sits at the 45th percentile among all GPUs, which is a clear mismatch for a fast-paced FPS. Benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor here; the Radeon 890M's integrated design simply cannot keep up with the rendering demands of Lockdown Protocol at higher settings.

The CPU's raw compute scores reinforce this. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 35314, and its Geekbench multi-core score is 20992. These are strong numbers for a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 part with a 5.10 GHz boost clock. But the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is only 590, and its Passmark G3D score is 8076. Those GPU scores are far below what Lockdown Protocol needs to maintain fluid frame rates. The measured FPS data confirms this: the only setting that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold is 1080p Low, at 78 FPS average. Everything else falls short.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 3495 out of 3714 puts this system in the bottom 6% of tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That is a poor result, but it is driven entirely by the GPU. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 95 shows it is a top-tier processor, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 45 shows it is an average integrated graphics solution. When you pair a 95th-percentile CPU with a 45th-percentile GPU, the GPU becomes the bottleneck in GPU-bound scenarios like this FPS. The data reflects that: at 1080p Ultra, the combo manages only 36 FPS average, while at 1080p Low it reaches 78 FPS average. The CPU has plenty of headroom; the integrated GPU runs out of steam quickly as settings increase.

Compared to the nearest rival combos in the database, the CPU itself is competitive. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740, which is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513) and 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492). It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% (79097) and beats the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2% (76212). These are small deltas, so the CPU is squarely in the mix with high-end desktop and workstation parts. The GPU, however, sits just below the AMD Radeon Vega 8 (deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (deltaPct -0.7), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 (deltaPct -0.9), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M (deltaPct -1). That places the 890M in the performance class of a decade-old mid-range desktop GPU, which explains why Lockdown Protocol runs at 1080p Low to stay playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it averages 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best result is 58 FPS average on Low, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS; the highest is 37 FPS average on Low.

Q: What is the best playable setting for this combo?

A: The verdict data lists 1920x1080 Low as the only playable setting, with an average FPS of 78. That is the single configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The bestSettings field confirms "Low" at 1080p as the optimal choice.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740. It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, and 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K. These are all close scores, so the CPU is not a weak point.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon 890M's average benchmark score is 9210. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Vega 8 (9221), 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (9273), 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 (9294), and 1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M (9302). This puts it in the same class as those older GPUs.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs with a 35314 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, while the GPU sits at the 45th percentile with a 590 3DMark Steel Nomad score. The FPS drops as settings increase, which is typical of a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: What happens at 1440p and 4K with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the best average is 58 FPS on Low, which is not playable by the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the best average is 37 FPS on Low. There are no playable settings at either resolution, according to the verdict data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are looking at this combo, the nearest CPU rivals provide context for what the processor can do. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX scores 76513 on average, which is 1.6% lower than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P scores 76492, also 1.6% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 76212, 2% lower. The Intel Core i9-14900K scores 79097, which is 1.7% higher. In practice, swapping the CPU for any of these would not change Lockdown Protocol performance much, because the GPU is the limiting factor. The deltas are all within 2%, so the frame rates would be nearly identical.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier parts. The AMD Radeon Vega 8 averages 9221, essentially tied with the 890M's 9210. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 averages 9273, just 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 averages 9294, 0.9% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M averages 9302, 1% higher. If you were to build a system with any of these GPUs, you would see nearly the same performance in Lockdown Protocol. The practical takeaway is that this combo behaves like a system with a strong CPU and a GPU from the GTX 900 or GTX 700 era. It will handle 1080p Low settings in this game, but it will not push higher presets or resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under strict conditions. The verdictByResolution data shows that at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings; the best result is 37 FPS average on Low. At 2560x1440, there are also no playable settings; the best result is 58 FPS average on Low, which just misses the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the verdict lists Low as the only playable setting, with an average FPS of 78. That is the single configuration that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The bestSettings field confirms 1080p Low, and the avgFpsAtBest is 78. So, if you are willing to run the game at 1080p with Low settings, this combo delivers a playable experience. At any higher resolution or preset, it falls below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS data shows a steep drop-off as settings increase. On High, the average is 23 FPS. On Low, it rises to 37 FPS. On Medium, the average is 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. On Ultra, the average is 17 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from Low to Medium actually reduces the average from 37 to 26, which indicates that Medium settings impose a significant rendering cost on the integrated GPU.

At 2560x1440, the results are better but still short of playable. High averages 36 FPS. Low averages 58 FPS, which is just 2 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47. Ultra averages 27 FPS. The 58 FPS result on Low is the closest this combo gets to 60 FPS without reaching it. That 2 FPS gap is frustrating because it means the system is almost capable of 1440p playable performance, but not quite.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally crosses the threshold. High averages 49 FPS. Low averages 78 FPS, which is comfortably above 60. Medium averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64. Ultra averages 36 FPS. The Medium setting is notable: its 56 FPS average is just 4 FPS below the playable threshold, and its maximum of 64 FPS shows the system can briefly hit 60 FPS during less demanding scenes. But the average stays below the threshold, so it does not qualify as playable. Low is the only setting that consistently delivers playable frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no setting that maintains 60 FPS. The best average across all settings is 37 FPS on Low, which is far below the playable threshold. If you must run at 4K, Low is the fastest option, but it will not be a smooth experience. The data shows no playable settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Low, with an average of 58 FPS. That is 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold, so it does not qualify as playable. Medium drops to 41 FPS average, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. For 1440p, Low is the only setting worth trying, but it will still feel slightly under 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 78 FPS. That is the bestSettings value from the verdict data. Medium comes close at 56 FPS average but falls short. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 1080p, Low is the only choice. The 78 FPS average on Low gives you 18 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, which is enough to absorb minor frame dips in busy scenes.