Lockdown Protocol

Can the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, decisively. The benchmark data shows this combination delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution, with the strongest performance at 1920x1080 where it clears the 60 FPS threshold even at the Ultra preset. At 2560x1440, the combo remains fluid on High settings, while 4K gaming is viable only by dropping to Low settings. The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, but the CPU provides ample headroom for high-refresh 1080p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results: Low settings produce an average of 160 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and maximum of 130 FPS, High averages 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. These figures show that even the most demanding preset at 1080p remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with a 14 FPS margin at Ultra. The jump from Ultra to High is 25 FPS, while moving from Medium to Low adds 47 FPS, indicating significant scaling as settings are reduced.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but with tighter margins. Low settings average 117 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS with a range of 71 to 96 FPS, and High averages 73 FPS. Ultra drops to an average of 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a 44 FPS difference between Low and High at this resolution, and a 19 FPS gap between High and Ultra. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium (71 FPS) suggests that even in demanding scenes, this resolution holds above the playable threshold on that preset.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 76 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The 4K results show a steep drop-off: High is 29 FPS lower than at 1440p, and Ultra is 19 FPS lower than at 1440p. Only the Low preset manages to exceed 60 FPS at 4K, and even then with just a 16 FPS margin. The Medium preset at 4K shows frame times that would produce noticeable stutter, with the minimum FPS falling to 46.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that maintain an average at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 74 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it clears the playable threshold by 14 FPS. The data shows no need to compromise at 1080p; the Ultra preset delivers a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average of 73 FPS. High is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution, and it does so with a 13 FPS margin. Medium also clears the threshold at 83 FPS, but High provides better visual fidelity while remaining playable. Ultra falls short at 54 FPS, so it is not recommended.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 76 FPS. Low is the only preset at 4K that exceeds 60 FPS, and it does so with a 16 FPS margin. Medium and High both fall below the threshold at 54 FPS and 47 FPS respectively, while Ultra averages just 35 FPS. The 4K experience requires significant visual compromises to remain playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would behave similarly in this game. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at -0.5%. These differences are minimal — within half a percent — meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600F is essentially a statistical tie, while the others are marginally slower in synthetic tests.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7600, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Radeon Pro 560X at +0.6%, the AMD Radeon 680M at -0.7%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti at +0.7%. The RTX 3050 OEM is the closest match, with performance nearly identical to the RX 7600. The Radeon Pro 560X and GTX 660 Ti are slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, while the Radeon 680M is slightly slower. In practice, a system with the RX 7600 and any of these alternative GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the measured results, assuming the CPU is not a bottleneck.

The data suggests that swapping the Core Ultra 5 225 for a Ryzen 5 5600F would yield virtually identical performance, as the delta is zero. Similarly, replacing the RX 7600 with an RTX 3050 OEM would produce nearly the same FPS in this game. The combination of these alternatives would behave almost exactly like the tested system.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, at all three tested resolutions, though with varying settings. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: every preset, including Ultra, clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, providing a fully playable experience with maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, the verdict is positive with a caveat: High settings average 73 FPS and are fully playable, but Ultra falls to 54 FPS and should be avoided. At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional: only Low settings achieve playable performance, averaging 76 FPS, while Medium and above drop below 60 FPS.

The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combination, offering 60+ FPS at Ultra with headroom for high-refresh displays. At 1440p, users must choose between High settings at 73 FPS or Ultra at 54 FPS; the 19 FPS difference is substantial, and the High preset is the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the system is only playable at Low settings, and even then the margin is thin. Users with 4K displays should expect to sacrifice visual fidelity for playable frame rates.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the steep performance drop from 1440p to 4K. The Core Ultra 5 225 provides sufficient headroom to push the RX 7600 to its limits at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 74 FPS, which is 14 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings, which average 73 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 54 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 76 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has a delta of 0% in average benchmark score, meaning performance is statistically identical. Other rivals like the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Core i9-12900T are within 0.5% slower.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 7600 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the closest match with a delta of -0.2%, indicating nearly identical performance. The Radeon Pro 560X and GTX 660 Ti are slightly faster at +0.6% and +0.7% respectively.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS. The data measures whether average FPS at each resolution and preset meets or exceeds this value.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 2577 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 31st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 69% of tested configurations perform better. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning — the RX 7600 sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is stronger at the 85th percentile. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-tier percentile explains the overall ranking: the system is CPU-capable but GPU-limited in this game.

The rank of 2577 suggests that while this combo delivers solid 1080p and 1440p performance, it is not competitive with higher-end configurations in the database. Many tested combos include more powerful GPUs that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where this system struggles. However, the data shows that for 1080p gaming, this combo outperforms a significant portion of the field, as the Ultra preset at 74 FPS is a strong result. The ranking should be interpreted in context: it is a mid-pack result driven primarily by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.