Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling from a smooth 1080p experience to a more demanding 4K presentation. The recorded data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the demands of 4K Ultra settings push the hardware to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, examines the role of each component, and provides clear recommendations for the best settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 186 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all tests. Medium settings at this resolution produce an average of 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. High settings yield an average of 115 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a solid 86 FPS average. All 1080p presets remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that this resolution is well within the hardware’s comfort zone.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS. Medium settings average 97 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 82 FPS and 111 FPS, respectively. High settings average 84 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to an average of 63 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold, though with less headroom than the lower presets. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance gap becomes more pronounced. Low settings average 88 FPS, which is still comfortable. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of just 41 FPS, the lowest recorded result in the entire dataset. The transition from 1440p to 4K clearly demonstrates the significant load that higher resolutions place on the rendering pipeline, with the system struggling to maintain smooth frame rates at the highest quality presets.

The frame time data, where available, shows that the minimum FPS values at 1440p Medium (82 FPS) and 1080p Medium (112 FPS) are relatively close to their respective averages, suggesting consistent frame pacing. The 4K Medium result, with a minimum of 53 FPS and an average of 62 FPS, shows a wider spread, indicating more variability under load. Overall, the measured FPS data paints a picture of a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, but requires careful settings management at 4K to maintain playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 share the workload in Lockdown Protocol. The game is a fast-paced FPS, and the data shows that both components contribute significantly, but their relative importance shifts depending on the resolution and quality preset.

At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role is more prominent. The 14-core, 18-thread Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, has enough processing power to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The high average frame rates, reaching 186 FPS on Low settings, indicate that the CPU is capable of handling the game’s logic and physics at high speed. The RTX 5070, with its 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs, is not fully taxed at 1080p, as the frame rate is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls and process game state.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the balance begins to shift toward the GPU. The average frame rates drop across all presets, but the system still maintains playable performance even at Ultra settings with 63 FPS. The RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become more important as the pixel count rises. The CPU still has ample headroom, as evidenced by the relatively small performance drop from 1080p to 1440p compared to the larger drop from 1440p to 4K.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The RTX 5070 is tasked with rendering four times the pixels of 1080p, and the average frame rates reflect this strain. Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS, and even High settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 54 FPS. The CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant at this point; the GPU is working at its maximum capacity. The data shows that the RTX 5070 is not sufficient for 4K Ultra settings in this game, regardless of the CPU’s capabilities.

The scaling between presets also illustrates the GPU’s dominance at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 100 FPS (186 FPS to 86 FPS), showing a wide range of performance headroom. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 73 FPS difference (136 FPS to 63 FPS). At 4K, the difference narrows to 47 FPS (88 FPS to 41 FPS), as the GPU is already struggling to maintain frame rates even on Low settings. This pattern confirms that the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU and GPU work more in tandem at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database’s nearest rival data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H provides context for its processing capabilities. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 29093, which puts it in close competition with several desktop and mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123, a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, these two processors would behave nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, which is 0.5% lower, again a very small margin. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 and Intel Core i5-13500HX score 29245 and 29270, respectively, placing them 0.5% and 0.6% above the Ultra 5 135H. These figures indicate that the Core Ultra 5 135H sits in a tightly packed performance tier, and users with any of these CPUs would see similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when the CPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, which is 0.8% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, putting it 1.2% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, which is 2% lower. While these are professional workstation cards, their performance levels are close enough that they would produce similar results in Lockdown Protocol. A user with a Radeon Pro 580 or a Radeon Pro WX 7100 would likely see comparable frame rates to the RTX 5070, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU is the primary driver.

The combination of these rival data points suggests that the tested system is representative of a mid-to-high-end configuration. The CPU is firmly in a competitive tier with several other capable processors, and the GPU, while not the top of the range, offers performance that is closely matched by a handful of alternatives. For Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS results would likely be within a few frames per second if any of these similar components were swapped in.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination in Lockdown Protocol at 2058 out of 3714 tested combos. This places the system in the 55th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning that roughly 55% of the tested combinations perform better in this game. This ranking reflects the fact that while the RTX 5070 is a capable GPU, the Core Ultra 5 135H is a mobile processor, and the combination is not at the top of the performance hierarchy.

The rank is influenced by the game’s demands and the system’s measured performance. At 1080p and 1440p, the system performs well, but the 4K results pull the overall ranking down. Many other combos in the database, likely those with more powerful desktop CPUs or higher-end GPUs, achieve better frame rates at 4K Ultra settings. The ranking indicates that this combo is a solid mid-pack performer, capable of handling the game at mainstream resolutions, but not a top-tier configuration for maximum quality at 4K.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol is answered clearly by the recorded data. The system can play the game, and it does so with ease at 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080, every preset, from Low to Ultra, achieves an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest average at this resolution is 86 FPS on Ultra settings, which provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra settings averaging 63 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The system can run the game at 4K, but only on Low and Medium settings. Low settings average 88 FPS, and Medium settings average 62 FPS. High settings fall to 54 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold. The data clearly shows that this combination is not suitable for 4K High or Ultra settings if a consistent 60 FPS experience is desired. For players prioritizing resolution, the system is capable, but settings must be adjusted to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database’s verdict-by-resolution data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produce an average of 86 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and the system handles it with plenty of headroom. Players can enjoy the game at maximum visual quality at 1080p without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is a close call, as the average is just 3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is playable, but the margin is slim. Players who prefer a more stable frame rate might consider High settings, which average 84 FPS, but the Ultra preset does clear the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which produce an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or above at 4K. The Medium preset also has a recorded minimum of 53 FPS, which means that frame rates will occasionally dip below 60 FPS during intense scenes. Players who want a more consistent 60 FPS at 4K would need to use Low settings, which average 88 FPS and provide a much larger safety margin. The recommended settings for each resolution are therefore Ultra at 1080p, Ultra at 1440p, and Medium at 4K, with the caveat that the 4K Medium preset operates closer to the playable limit.