Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1031 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the top 27.8% of all configurations evaluated, which is a solid position for a 1080p and 1440p-focused FPS setup. The combo's rank reflects a balanced system where neither component is dramatically mismatched for the game's demands at typical gaming resolutions.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 puts it in the 85th percentile of all processors tested. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are separated by fractions of a percent: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (-0.5%). The data shows this processor is effectively performance-equivalent to those four chips in aggregate compute workloads, making it a predictable mid-range performer rather than an outlier in either direction.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3080 achieves an average benchmark score of 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 at 23249 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at 23250 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23273 (-0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23276 (-0.4%). These near-identical scores indicate that, in raw compute terms, the RTX 3080 sits at a performance tier where several very different cards cluster together, though the RTX 3080's real-world gaming characteristics are defined by its 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 320-bit bus, which are not captured by these rival comparisons.

When assessing the combo rank, it is important to note that Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 FPS title, and the measured frame data indicates the RTX 3080 carries most of the performance weight. At 1920x1080, the system clears 116 FPS on Ultra settings, which is more than enough headroom for high-refresh monitors. The rank of 1031 out of 3714 suggests that while many combinations outperform this pairing, a substantial majority of tested configurations fall below it. The combination is particularly strong because the Core Ultra 5 225 provides sufficient single-thread throughput—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655—to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in a game that likely relies on per-frame draw calls and physics updates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 73 FPS average on High settings, 84 FPS on Medium, and 118 FPS on Low. Ultra settings drop to 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 85 FPS average, which is the highest quality playable option. The verdict data designates Ultra as the best settings with an average FPS of 85, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this system?

A: The RTX 3080's average benchmark score is 23172, while the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (0.4% higher). These deltas are negligible, indicating the GPU performs within a tight cluster of similarly-scoring graphics cards.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system scales from 116 FPS on Ultra to 249 FPS on Low, a difference of 133 FPS driven almost entirely by graphics settings. The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, provide ample compute headroom for this game at 1080p.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 84, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. This is the only 4K setting with min/max data recorded, and the minimum stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 3080's 10 GB memory capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The measured data shows playable performance at 4K on High (73 FPS) and Medium (84 FPS), but Ultra drops to 55 FPS. While the 10 GB GDDR6X memory with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for High and Medium presets, the Ultra preset appears to exceed what this configuration can sustain at 4K, likely due to a combination of memory capacity and bandwidth demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearestRivals data for both components, several alternative configurations would produce very similar in-game results. On the CPU side, swapping the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 for an AMD Ryzen 5 5600F would yield virtually identical compute performance, as the two chips differ by only 0% in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% slower. Any of these processors would likely produce the same measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance at 1080p and 1440p is predominantly GPU-bound.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are more surprising. The NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X all have average scores within 0.4% of the RTX 3080. However, these synthetic benchmark similarities do not translate directly to gaming equivalence, as the RTX 3080's architecture-specific features like 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are not captured in the aggregate score. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, which is an FPS title that may not heavily utilize ray tracing, a system pairing the Core Ultra 5 225 with any of these near-identical GPUs would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured values.

A more practical consideration is that the RTX 3080's nearest rivals include cards with very different memory configurations. The RX 6600M, for instance, is a mobile GPU, while the P106-100 is a mining-oriented card. The data suggests that for this game, the compute core performance is what matters most, and the RTX 3080's 10 GB memory advantage over some rivals may not be fully exercised at the playable settings identified in the verdict.

The Verdict

The measured FPS data, combined with the verdictByResolution field, provides a clear picture of what this system can achieve in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best settings being High at 73 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 55 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 85 FPS average as the best option. At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset above 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 116 FPS average and Low reaching 249 FPS.

The answer to whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol is a definitive yes across all tested resolutions, provided the user selects appropriate settings. At 1080p, the system offers maximum quality with substantial headroom—116 FPS on Ultra is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for streaming or background tasks. At 1440p, Ultra settings at 85 FPS is excellent for most gaming monitors. At 4K, users must compromise with High settings to stay above 60 FPS, but 73 FPS on High is still a smooth experience for a multiplayer FPS.

The playableThresholdFps of 60 is met or exceeded in every resolution except 4K Ultra. This makes the system a versatile performer that adapts well to different display capabilities. The data confirms that this is not a system that struggles to run Lockdown Protocol; rather, it is one that can push high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions and maintain playable performance even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets each, with some entries including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 73 FPS with no min/max data recorded. The Low preset averages 118 FPS, also without min/max. The Medium preset averages 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 55 FPS with no min/max data. The 4K results show a clear progression: 118 FPS at Low, 84 FPS at Medium, 73 FPS at High, and 55 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is 11 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 18 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 183 FPS average, the Medium preset delivers 130 FPS with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS, the High preset delivers 113 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 85 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a drop of 98 FPS, with the largest single-step decrease occurring between Medium (130 FPS) and High (113 FPS), a 17 FPS reduction. The step from High to Ultra is 28 FPS, which is the steepest decline at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 249 FPS average, the Medium preset achieves 177 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS, the High preset achieves 155 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 116 FPS. The total range from Low to Ultra is 133 FPS. Notably, the step from Low to Medium is 72 FPS, which is the largest single-setting drop across all resolutions. From Medium to High the drop is 22 FPS, and from High to Ultra the drop is 39 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate that the system has significant performance reserves at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset nearly doubling the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60. At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which delivers 73 FPS average. The Medium preset also clears the threshold at 84 FPS, and Low is playable at 118 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable because it produces 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves 85 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset available, and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS requirement by 25 FPS. All lower presets—High at 113 FPS, Medium at 130 FPS, and Low at 183 FPS—are also playable, but Ultra provides the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering 116 FPS average. This is 56 FPS above the playable threshold, providing ample headroom for consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the most demanding configuration tested across all resolutions, yet the system handles it with 116 FPS. For users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, the High preset at 155 FPS or Medium at 177 FPS may be preferable to fully utilize the display's refresh rate, but the data identifies Ultra as the best settings based on the 60 FPS criterion.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates performance in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 3080's role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 Ultra (116 FPS) to 2560x1440 Ultra (85 FPS) represents a 26.7% performance drop, and moving from 1440p Ultra to 3840x2160 Ultra (55 FPS) represents a 35.3% drop. These are substantial reductions that align with the GPU's rendering load increasing with pixel count. The RTX 3080, with its 8704 shading units and 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, is the primary driver of these scaling losses.

The CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and lower settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system produces 249 FPS, which requires the processor to feed frames at a rate of approximately 4.2 ms per frame. The Core Ultra 5 225's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3655 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4412 Passmark single-thread score, is sufficient to sustain this frame rate. At 2560x1440 Low (183 FPS) and 3840x2160 Low (118 FPS), the CPU's workload per frame remains similar, but the GPU's rendering time increases, shifting the bottleneck toward the graphics card.

The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor even at Low settings. The difference between 1080p Low (249 FPS) and 4K Low (118 FPS) is 131 FPS, a 52.6% reduction, which is far larger than what CPU limitations would cause. At 1080p, the gap between Low (249 FPS) and Ultra (116 FPS) is 133 FPS, indicating that the GPU's settings-dependent workload dominates the frame rate. The CPU's performance is consistent across all settings at a given resolution, as evidenced by the fact that the same resolution shows GPU-driven scaling.

In summary, the RTX 3080 is the performance-defining component for Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions. The Core Ultra 5 225 provides sufficient compute throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck, particularly at 1080p where the GPU is pushed to 249 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU's limitations are exposed, with Ultra settings falling below 60 FPS. Users seeking higher 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, while those playing at 1080p or 1440p will find this combination well-balanced.