Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon 890M combination. Based on measured data, this system is only playable at 1080p with the Low preset, achieving an average of 78 FPS. At higher resolutions or with more demanding settings, the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this configuration a strictly entry-level option for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this PC can maintain 60 FPS in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The only resolution and settings combination that clears the 60 FPS threshold is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which averages 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, even the Low preset dips to 58 FPS, and at 3840x2160, all presets fall well below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 890M compare to its nearest performance rivals?

A: The Radeon 890M's average benchmark score is 9210, placing it in the 45th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Vega 8, which scores 9221 (a 0.1% difference), followed by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 at 9273 (0.7% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 at 9294 (0.9% faster). The GTX 850M scores 9302, just 1% higher.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. The Radeon 890M ranks in the 45th percentile of all GPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 135H ranks in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings changes, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system produces an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47 FPS. This is significantly below the 60 FPS playable target.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark performance relative to its peers?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093, placing it in the 81st percentile. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X with a score of 29123, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, a 0.6% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.5% lower.

Q: Does the system have any playable settings at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 37 FPS on the Low preset. Medium settings yield 26 FPS, High yields 23 FPS, and Ultra drops to 17 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured data shows that this hardware combination cannot sustain 60 FPS at either 1440p or 4K, regardless of the preset chosen.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable performance. The lowest settings (Low) produce an average of 37 FPS, which is 23 FPS short of the target. Medium settings drop to 26 FPS, High to 23 FPS, and Ultra to 17 FPS. The system is clearly overwhelmed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the threshold. The Low preset reaches 58 FPS average, just 2 FPS short of playable. Medium settings fall to 41 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. While the Low preset is tantalizingly close, it does not clear the bar.

At 1920x1080, the system finally finds playable performance. The Low preset is the only option that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 78 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the target, and High drops to 49 FPS. Ultra averages 36 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the AMD Radeon 890M integrated GPU is the decisive component for Lockdown Protocol. The evidence lies in the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and settings, which follows a pattern typical of GPU-bound workloads.

Consider the transition from 1080p to 1440p on the Low preset. The average frame rate drops from 78 FPS to 58 FPS, a reduction of 20 FPS (roughly 26%). This substantial decline when pixel count increases by 78% points directly at the GPU's fillrate and shading limitations. The CPU, which is ranked in the 81st percentile, is not the bottleneck here.

The settings scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 78 to 56 FPS, a 22 FPS drop. Going from Medium to High further drops it to 49 FPS, and High to Ultra drops to 36 FPS. Each step up in graphical complexity—which increases GPU workload—produces a significant and consistent frame rate penalty. If the CPU were the limiting factor, these settings changes would have a smaller impact on performance.

At 1440p, the pattern continues. Low averages 58 FPS, Medium 41 FPS, High 36 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS. The relative gaps between presets remain large. At 4K, the GPU is completely saturated; even the lowest preset yields only 37 FPS, and the most demanding (Ultra) yields 17 FPS. This wide spread across resolutions confirms that the Radeon 890M's compute throughput—measured at 5.939 TFLOPS FP32—is the primary lever on performance.

The CPU's role is secondary. With an average benchmark score of 29093 and a passmark single-thread score of 3521, the Core Ultra 5 135H provides sufficient processing power to feed the GPU in this title. Its 14 cores and 18 threads, along with an 18 MB shared L3 cache, are more than adequate for the game's logic and physics. The data shows that at no point does the frame rate collapse unexpectedly or show stutter patterns indicative of CPU stalls; the performance declines are smooth and proportional to GPU load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon 890M's nearest performance rivals offer a clear picture of what to expect. The AMD Radeon Vega 8 is the closest match, with a benchmark score of 9221 versus the 890M's 9210, a negligible 0.1% difference. A system with this GPU would perform virtually identically in Lockdown Protocol. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 scores 9273, just 0.7% higher, meaning it would deliver nearly the same frame rates. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 (9294, 0.9% higher) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M (9302, 1.0% higher) are also within a 1% margin, making them functionally equivalent for this game. All of these would struggle to hit 60 FPS at 1080p with anything above Low settings.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H's rivals are similarly close. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123, a 0.1% advantage, making it a direct substitute in terms of processing power. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940 (0.5% lower). In the context of Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would perform identically since the game is GPU-bound at the resolutions tested. The CPU's percentile ranking (81st) versus the GPU's (45th) underscores that swapping the processor for any of these rivals would not change the playability verdict.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates measured for each resolution and settings combination.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 17 FPS average (no min/max data)
• High: 23 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Medium: 26 FPS average, 22 FPS minimum, 30 FPS maximum
• Low: 37 FPS average (no min/max data)

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 27 FPS average (no min/max data)
• High: 36 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Medium: 41 FPS average, 35 FPS minimum, 47 FPS maximum
• Low: 58 FPS average (no min/max data)

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 36 FPS average (no min/max data)
• High: 49 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Medium: 56 FPS average, 47 FPS minimum, 64 FPS maximum
• Low: 78 FPS average (no min/max data)

The data shows consistent degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 47 and 64 FPS, with an average of 56. This indicates that even when the average is below the 60 FPS target, the system can occasionally exceed it. However, the minimum of 47 FPS reveals that dips are common. At 1440p Medium, the range tightens to 35–47 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it compresses further to 22–30 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions is typical of a GPU approaching its limits.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under a narrow set of conditions. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, the system is playable with the Low preset, achieving an average of 78 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable 18 FPS margin. However, it is the only playable configuration.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is not playable. The best option, Low settings, averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. While this is close, it does not qualify as playable, and the frame rate would likely dip further in intense combat sequences.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is firmly not playable. The highest average frame rate across all presets is 37 FPS on Low, which is less than two-thirds of the required threshold. Higher presets drop to 26, 23, and 17 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at 4K.

The system's overall rank in the game is 3495 out of 3714 combinations, placing it in the bottom 6% of tested configurations. This low ranking aligns with the GPU's modest 45th percentile standing. For a smooth experience, the user must accept 1080p Low settings. There is no headroom for higher graphical fidelity or resolution without sacrificing the 60 FPS target. The data does not support any other conclusion: this is a 1080p Low system for Lockdown Protocol, and nothing more.