Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear performance story for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination. The measured data indicates this pairing is capable of delivering high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU becoming the dominant factor as resolution climbs. The benchmark results show a system that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at maximum settings, while 4K requires careful preset selection to stay fluid.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers a wide performance envelope across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 200 FPS, which is a massive headroom for competitive play. Medium settings produce an average of 142 FPS, with minimums of 121 FPS and maximums of 163 FPS, indicating a stable experience. High settings still deliver a very smooth 124 FPS average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset keeps the average at 93 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a predictable scaling cost. The Low preset provides an average of 147 FPS, still incredibly high. Medium settings yield 104 FPS average, with the frame time distribution showing 88 FPS minimums and 120 FPS maximums. High settings produce a 91 FPS average. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding option, still manages to stay playable with an average of 68 FPS, dropping just below the 60 FPS floor in absolute worst-case scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. The Low preset delivers an average of 95 FPS, which remains fluid for 4K gaming. Medium settings provide a 67 FPS average with recorded minimums of 57 FPS and maximums of 77 FPS, making this preset a marginal but workable choice for 4K. High settings drop to a 59 FPS average, which sits just below the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings at 4K are essentially unplayable with this combo, delivering only a 44 FPS average.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. From 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, the average frame rate drops from 93 to 68, a reduction of roughly 27%. The jump from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is more severe, falling from 68 to 44 FPS, a 35% decline. This suggests that the RX 7700's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being fully taxed at higher pixel counts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database show that the Core Ultra 5 225 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, representing a 0% deltaPct, meaning the two processors are statistically identical in average benchmark output. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is slightly behind with a -0.2% deltaPct and an average score of 37018. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 follows closely with a -0.4% deltaPct and a score of 37093. The Intel Core i9-12900T rounds out the group with a -0.5% deltaPct and an average score of 37112.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 7700's nearest rivals indicate a similar level of performance clustering. The AMD Radeon R9 370X has a -0.1% deltaPct with an average score of 15862, making it essentially equivalent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is slightly faster with a 1.1% deltaPct and a score of 15679, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 trails by -1% with a score of 16014. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is also close, showing a -1.7% deltaPct with an average score of 16129.

This data implies that users with any of these rival components can expect near-identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. A system with the Ryzen 5 5600F and an R9 370X would behave almost exactly like this test combo, assuming similar memory configurations. The tight deltaPct values, all within 2%, suggest that swapping any of these parts would not meaningfully change the gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. Benchmark data shows a 93 FPS average at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice at 3840x2160, delivering an average of 67 FPS with minimums of 57 FPS and maximums of 77 FPS. The High preset falls to 59 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, while the Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945. The deltaPct is 0%, meaning they deliver statistically identical performance.

Q: Is the GPU more powerful than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129. The deltaPct is -1.7%, indicating the RTX 3060 Ti holds a slight edge in average compute performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 91 FPS at 2560x1440 with the High preset, providing a smooth experience with plenty of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are all 1080p presets playable with this combo?

A: Yes, every preset at 1920x1080 exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest average is 93 FPS on Ultra, while Low reaches 200 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across all tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving a 93 FPS average. The system is fully capable of maxing out the game at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings. The Ultra preset produces a 68 FPS average, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. This means gamers can enjoy full visual fidelity at 1440p without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at 67 FPS average. High settings just miss the mark at 59 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 44 FPS. For 4K gaming, users must accept Medium quality to maintain smooth frame rates, or drop to Low for a more comfortable 95 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU's capabilities are more prominent, as evidenced by the massive frame rate headroom. The jump from Ultra at 1080p (93 FPS) to Ultra at 1440p (68 FPS) is a 27% reduction, which is primarily driven by the GPU's need to render more pixels.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows an even steeper curve, with Ultra settings falling from 68 to 44 FPS, a 35% drop. This is a classic sign of GPU saturation. The RX 7700's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits at 4K, while the CPU still has headroom to spare.

The differences between presets at each resolution further highlight the GPU's role. At 1080p, the spread between Low (200 FPS) and Ultra (93 FPS) is 107 FPS, showing that the GPU is still the bottleneck even at lower resolutions. At 4K, the spread narrows to 51 FPS between Low (95 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS), indicating the GPU is working harder relative to its limits. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 20 MB of shared L3 cache, is clearly not the limiting factor in this game, even at high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 46% of all systems tested, which is a respectable position given the hardware tier. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile among all GPUs.

The ranking suggests that the combination is well-balanced for this game, with the CPU being a stronger performer relative to its peers than the GPU. The rank of 1709 indicates that there are many higher-end systems that will outperform this combo, but also a substantial number of lower-tier systems that will deliver worse results. For a mainstream mid-range setup, this position in the database reflects a solid, predictable gaming experience that aligns with the measured frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 93 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p, providing maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again is the best choice, delivering a 68 FPS average. While this is only 8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, it remains playable and offers the full graphical experience.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, with a 67 FPS average. This preset balances visual fidelity with performance, keeping the minimum frame rate at 57 FPS, which is close to the playable threshold but still acceptable for most gaming scenarios. Users seeking more headroom can drop to Low, which provides a 95 FPS average.