Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile combination delivers a strong showing in Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that 4K Ultra remains the only setting that fails to hold 60 FPS. This pairing ranks in the 1202nd position out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated. The RTX 4080 Mobile, which sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, proves to be the dominant component, while the Core Ultra 5 125H, in the 79th percentile of CPUs, provides sufficient headroom for the game's demands at most resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that maintains an average at or above the 60 FPS threshold is High, which delivers an average of 70 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the bar with an average of 80 FPS, and Low runs at 113 FPS average, but High is the most demanding option that remains playable. Ultra at 4K drops to an average of 53 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 81 FPS. This resolution allows full use of the graphics card's capabilities, as even the highest quality settings remain comfortably above the 60 FPS line. High runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 124 FPS, and Low at 175 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended maximum for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, producing an average of 111 FPS. This resolution is where the combination truly flexes, with every preset clearing the threshold by a wide margin. High reaches 148 FPS, Medium hits 170 FPS, and Low peaks at 239 FPS, but Ultra remains the sweet spot for maximum quality at a frame rate that exceeds the playability target by nearly double.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, at 4K the system runs High settings at an average of 70 FPS and Medium at 80 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 4K drops to 53 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 81 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that remains above 60 FPS. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 Mobile compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 38135. It is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile, and 1.3% ahead of both the RTX 4070 and the Tesla P4.

Q: What CPU score does the Core Ultra 5 125H achieve in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Core Ultra 5 125H scores 12804.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1647.5 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 27507.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable on this hardware?

A: No. The 3840x2160 Ultra setting produces an average of 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists High, Medium, and Low as the playable settings at 4K.

Q: How many FPS does the system get at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 239 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all resolutions and presets in the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear hierarchy across quality presets. Low settings produce an average of 113 FPS, Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, and High averages 70 FPS. Ultra drops sharply to an average of 53 FPS. Notably, the Medium preset is the only 4K configuration with recorded min/max values, indicating a narrower frame-time distribution compared to other presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance scales predictably with settings. Low runs at an average of 175 FPS, Medium at 124 FPS (min 106 FPS, max 143 FPS), High at 109 FPS, and Ultra at 81 FPS. The gap between Medium and Low is 51 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 28 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is the most demanding relative to its visual uplift at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. Low hits 239 FPS average, Medium averages 170 FPS (min 144 FPS, max 195 FPS), High averages 148 FPS, and Ultra averages 111 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at 1080p Medium is 144 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold, suggesting that the system never approaches a stutter zone at this resolution.

The delta between 4K and 1080p at Ultra is 58 FPS (from 53 to 111), while the delta between 4K Low and 1080p Low is 126 FPS (from 113 to 239). These figures indicate that resolution scaling is substantial, but the GPU maintains playable performance at 4K for all but the highest preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which scores 27535, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X both score 27578, putting them 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 27382, which is 0.5% behind. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile averages 38135. The closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 at 38299, which is 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38349, a 0.6% advantage. On the opposite side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 scores 37648 and the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, both 1.3% lower. In practical terms, swapping to the MX570 or RTX 5080 Mobile would yield essentially indistinguishable frame rates, while the RTX 4070 or Tesla P4 would produce slightly lower, though still comparable, performance in this title.

Because the CPU and GPU rivals are so tightly clustered in average benchmark scores, a system built around any of these alternatives would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. The Core Ultra 5 125H's nearest CPU rivals are all desktop-class parts with higher power envelopes, yet their benchmark scores align closely, suggesting that the mobile chip's efficiency does not translate into a meaningful performance deficit in this game. Similarly, the GPU rivals span different tiers, but the score deltas of less than 1.3% mean that real-world FPS differences would be within a few frames.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions with playable settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with the best being High at 70 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K is the sole exception, falling to 53 FPS and below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is playable, with Ultra delivering 81 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the bar comfortably, with Ultra at 111 FPS average.

For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot, offering a 28 FPS improvement over 4K High while delivering higher detail settings. At 4K, players must choose between High at 70 FPS or Medium at 80 FPS, both of which provide a smooth experience. The system's performance at 1080p is exceptional, with even the most demanding preset running at nearly double the playable threshold.

The measured data shows no configuration where the system drops below 68 FPS in the recorded min values (which occurs at 4K Medium), meaning that even the weakest recorded frame rates stay above the playable threshold. This consistency suggests that the combination of the Core Ultra 5 125H and RTX 4080 Mobile is well-matched for Lockdown Protocol, with neither component creating a bottleneck that would cause frame pacing issues.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile ranks 1202 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in roughly the 32nd percentile of all systems tested, meaning about two-thirds of tested configurations perform better in this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU: the RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end mobile part in the 81st GPU percentile, but the Core Ultra 5 125H sits in the 79th CPU percentile, which is solidly mid-to-upper range but not flagship territory.

The rank of 1202 indicates that while this system is capable of running the game smoothly at high settings, there are many faster combos in the database. The gap between this combo and the top performers likely comes from the CPU, which trails higher-tier mobile and desktop processors in multi-core workloads. However, in Lockdown Protocol, the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 53 FPS result is below the playable threshold.

When interpreting the rank, it is important to note that the delta between this combo and the nearest CPU rivals is minimal—less than 0.5% in average benchmark score. This suggests that ranking position is driven more by GPU choices than CPU differences in this game. A system with the same GPU but a higher-ranked CPU would likely see only marginal FPS improvements, while a system with a faster GPU would move up the rankings more substantially. The 1202 rank is therefore a reflection of the RTX 4080 Mobile's position as a strong but not top-tier mobile GPU, combined with a competent mid-range CPU that does not hold back performance at most settings.