Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile presents a compelling mid-range mobile gaming configuration for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS title. The measured data indicates a system capable of delivering smooth frame rates at mainstream resolutions, though 4K gaming demands significant compromises in visual fidelity. The combination of a high-end 16-core Zen 5 processor and an Ada Lovelace mid-range mobile GPU creates an interesting dynamic where CPU overhead is rarely a concern, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of performance across all tested settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 80 FPS. This is the only playable setting at this resolution, as Medium drops to 57 FPS and High falls to 49 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from Low to Medium represents a 29% performance penalty, indicating that the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are simply overwhelmed by 4K pixel counts at higher quality levels.

Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the best playable preset becomes High, achieving an average of 76 FPS. This is a notable improvement over 4K, as the reduced pixel count allows the GPU to handle more complex shading and texture work. Low and Medium also remain playable at 123 FPS and 88 FPS respectively, but High offers the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 1440p falls short of the target at 57 FPS, making it the only non-playable setting at this resolution.

At the most common gaming resolution, 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra is fully playable with an average of 78 FPS. The system shows remarkable headroom here, as even the highest preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High delivers 104 FPS, Medium reaches 119 FPS, and Low hits 168 FPS, demonstrating that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors when settings are reduced. The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the ideal target for this configuration, providing a 78 FPS average that leaves room for demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and RTX 4060 Mobile run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, which produces an average of 80 FPS. Medium drops to 57 FPS and High to 49 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra is not playable at 4K, yielding just 37 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high visual quality?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings offers the best balance, achieving 76 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p, while 1080p Ultra is also playable at 78 FPS but with lower resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile compare to the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile’s average benchmark score of 22729 is 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B580’s score of 23021. This places them in a very similar performance tier, with the difference being negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314. At 1080p, frame rates scale consistently with GPU load, indicating the CPU is not limiting performance.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured average is 88 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 101 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with only minor dips during intense scenes.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks 2276 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all configurations. This reflects the mid-range positioning of the RTX 4060 Mobile, despite the flagship-class CPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 behaves most similarly to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, which has an average score of 76513 versus the 395’s 77740 — a negligible 1.6% difference. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P is also within 1.6% at 76492, suggesting that these workstation-class processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game is unlikely to stress any of these 16+ core parts. The Intel Core i9-14900K is actually 1.7% faster at 79097, meaning users with that desktop CPU could expect marginally higher CPU-bound performance, though the gap would not translate into playable differences at 60 FPS targets.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is the closest match, with a delta of only -0.7% (score 22895 vs 22729). This indicates the mobile RTX 4060 delivers desktop-class RTX 2080 performance in this title. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT comes within 0.8% at 22549, making it a viable alternative for users preferring AMD graphics. The Intel Arc B580 at 23021 is 1.3% faster, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 22435 is 1.3% slower. All four alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with differences well under 2 FPS in the measured scenarios.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable envelope is strictly defined by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 78 FPS. This is the configuration's sweet spot, offering full visual fidelity with a comfortable frame rate margin. At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, with High being the best playable preset at 76 FPS, while Medium (88 FPS) and Low (123 FPS) also qualify. Ultra at 1440p fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 57 FPS.

The 4K experience is severely limited. Only Low settings at 3840x2160 achieve playable performance, hitting 80 FPS average. Medium (57 FPS) and High (49 FPS) both miss the mark, while Ultra (37 FPS) is unplayable. Users targeting 4K must accept significant visual compromises, effectively reducing the game to its most basic rendering quality. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra and 1440p High are the recommended configurations, providing the best visual experiences that remain fully playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the frame rates decline sharply with increasing quality. Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS, while Medium drops to 57 FPS (min 48, max 65). High falls further to 49 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 37 FPS. The 23 FPS gap between Low and Medium highlights the intense GPU load at 4K, where even modest quality increases overwhelm the RTX 4060 Mobile.

The 2560x1440 results show a more balanced curve. Low achieves 123 FPS, Medium reaches 88 FPS (min 74, max 101), and High maintains 76 FPS. Ultra drops to 57 FPS, just below the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 54% performance reduction, but the system remains viable through High settings.

At 1920x1080, performance is robust across all presets. Low delivers 168 FPS, Medium reaches 119 FPS (min 102, max 137), High hits 104 FPS, and Ultra still manages 78 FPS. The min/max data for Medium shows a 35 FPS range, indicating some scene-to-scene variability but no severe stuttering. The 90 FPS gap between Low and Ultra demonstrates the GPU’s headroom at 1080p, allowing users to prioritize either frame rate or visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and RTX 4060 Mobile combination ranks 2276 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 38% of all configurations, which aligns with the GPU’s mid-range positioning. The CPU, however, is exceptional — ranking in the 95th percentile among all processors with an average benchmark score of 77740. This disparity suggests that the combo’s rank is almost entirely dictated by the GPU’s limitations, particularly at higher resolutions.

The rank implies that roughly 1438 tested combinations deliver better performance in this game, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs such as desktop RTX 4070-class parts or above. However, the rank also means the combo outperforms 1437 other configurations, many of which likely pair weaker CPUs with similar or lower-tier GPUs. For a mobile setup, this mid-pack ranking is reasonable, and the system’s 1080p performance demonstrates that it can handle the game competently despite its overall rank.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the RTX 4060 Mobile becomes clear when examining resolution scaling. From 1080p to 1440p, Ultra settings drop from 78 FPS to 57 FPS — a 27% reduction — while High drops from 104 FPS to 76 FPS (27% reduction). This consistent scaling indicates GPU-bound performance, as the CPU maintains identical frame pacing regardless of resolution.

The CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p, where frame rates reach 168 FPS at Low settings. This high ceiling suggests the CPU can feed frames well beyond the GPU’s capability, with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395’s 16 cores and 32 threads providing ample processing power. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and Geekbench multi-core score of 20992 confirm that CPU overhead is negligible for this title.

At 4K, the GPU’s dominance becomes absolute. The performance gap between Low (80 FPS) and Medium (57 FPS) shows that the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 8 GB VRAM and 256 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU. The CPU’s quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth mirror the GPU’s memory bandwidth, creating a balanced but ultimately GPU-limited system. For users seeking higher 4K performance, upgrading the GPU would yield far greater gains than any CPU change, as the data shows the processor is already operating in the top 5% of all CPUs.