Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining a challenging target. The data shows a system that can comfortably max out the game at standard resolutions but requires settings compromises for 4K displays. This pairing places the CPU in the 85th percentile of all tested processors, while the GPU sits in the 71st percentile, indicating a balanced mid-to-high tier setup that punches above its weight in this specific title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, delivering an average of 93 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the headroom suggests you could even enable additional visual enhancements if the game supported them. The step down to High yields 124 FPS, but with Ultra already clearing the bar comfortably, there is no reason to sacrifice visual fidelity for extra frames at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains viable with an average of 68 FPS. This is a tighter margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but it is still playable. The data indicates that High settings at this resolution produce 91 FPS, so if you prefer a larger frame buffer for competitive play, that preset offers a significant safety margin. However, for pure visual quality, Ultra at 68 FPS is the recommended starting point.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, which is unplayable. The High preset sits at 59 FPS, just one frame shy of the playable threshold. The Medium preset is the best playable option, averaging 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. This is the settings level where the 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth of the RX 6750 XT start to show their limits. The Low preset at 95 FPS is also playable, but Medium provides a substantially better visual experience for only a modest frame rate cost.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only with settings adjustments. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. The High preset falls just short at 59 FPS average, while Ultra is not viable at 44 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset delivers 200 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all resolutions and settings. If you prioritize maximum refresh rate and minimal input latency over visual quality, this is the optimal choice.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 2560x1440 compared to 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS at 2560x1440 and 93 FPS at 1920x1080. The 1440p result is playable but leaves less headroom, while the 1080p result offers a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. High settings average 91 FPS, while Ultra averages 68 FPS. That is a 23 FPS difference, which represents a meaningful trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate smoothness.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 57 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. All other recorded minimums are 89 FPS or higher, indicating generally stable performance outside of 4K.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655, but frame rates scale inversely with resolution, which points to GPU-bound rendering at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets delivers playable performance. The Low preset produces an average of 200 FPS. Medium settings average 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. High settings average 124 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 93 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 107 FPS drop, which is substantial but leaves even the most demanding preset well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve remains strong. Low settings average 147 FPS. Medium settings average 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. High settings average 91 FPS. Ultra settings average 68 FPS. The step from Medium to High is 13 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is 23 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset carries a disproportionate performance cost at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings average 95 FPS. Medium settings average 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS. Ultra settings average 44 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 8 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 15 FPS. Notably, the minimum frame rate at Medium settings (57 FPS) dips below the playable threshold, meaning even the recommended preset can experience brief stutters in demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with all presets playable, including Ultra. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 93 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, which is playable but closer to the limit. At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS average threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 59 FPS, which is technically below the playable threshold, while Ultra at 44 FPS is not a viable option.

The verdict is clear: this system is excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the ability to maximize settings at both resolutions. For 4K, it requires a settings compromise to Medium for a playable experience. The 67 FPS average at 4K Medium is respectable, but the 57 FPS minimum shows that the hardware is working near its limits. If you own a 4K monitor, the Medium preset is the sweet spot; if you own a 1440p or 1080p monitor, you can run the game at maximum settings without concern.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655) helps drive frame rates from 93 FPS at Ultra up to 200 FPS at Low. The 10-core, 10-thread processor with a 4.90 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom for the game's logic and physics at lower resolutions.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The RX 6750 XT's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth handle the rendering load, but the frame rates scale downward consistently. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings drop to 68 FPS from 93 FPS at 1080p, a 27% reduction. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 44 FPS from 68 FPS at 1440p, a 35% reduction. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the 12 GB frame buffer and 192-bit memory bus become limiting factors.

The CPU's role is less prominent at higher resolutions. The Ultra 5 225's PassMark single-thread score of 4412 and multithread score of 30459 indicate it is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. The data supports this: at 4K, the frame rate differences between Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) are 28 FPS, which is purely a GPU workload difference. The CPU maintains consistent performance across resolution changes, while the GPU performance scales inversely with pixel count. For this game, the GPU is the component to upgrade first if you want better 4K performance, as the CPU has demonstrated it can keep up with the RX 6750 XT's output.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects a solid mid-pack position, which aligns with the individual component percentiles: the CPU is in the 85th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 71st percentile of all graphics cards. The combination ranks lower than either component individually, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor in overall system performance for this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5% delta). The Ultra 5 225's average benchmark score of 36938 is effectively tied with these processors, showing that it offers competitive CPU performance within its class.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a different story. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X has an average score of 25891 (0.5% delta), the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856 (0.6% delta), the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842 (0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740 (1.1% delta). The RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26011 places it slightly ahead of these rivals, but the deltas are small, indicating that the GPU sits in a tightly contested performance band. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 and PassMark G3D score of 20700 reinforce this positioning, showing a capable but not exceptional graphics solution that performs well in Lockdown Protocol's specific rendering requirements.