Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers measured frame rates that clear the 60 FPS threshold at every preset and resolution tested for Lockdown Protocol. According to the benchmark data, the combination achieves 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, 118 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 160 FPS at 1080p Ultra, making the most demanding settings playable across all three resolutions. This analysis walks through the optimal settings, the division of labor between CPU and GPU, the combo's standing among 3,714 tested configurations, and the closest alternative hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

For Lockdown Protocol, the playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. At every resolution, the highest preset—Ultra—remains above this mark, so Ultra is the best setting that can be run without dropping below the threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested, and it still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Lower presets yield higher frame rates: High averages 101 FPS, Medium 116 FPS, and Low 163 FPS. Because Ultra already clears the threshold, there is no need to compromise on visual quality.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), Ultra averages 118 FPS. High reaches 157 FPS, Medium 180 FPS, and Low 253 FPS. The headroom at 1440p is substantial, allowing Ultra to be used without any concern for frame rate dips.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra averages 160 FPS. High hits 214 FPS, Medium 245 FPS, and Low 345 FPS. Even the heaviest preset runs far above the 60 FPS target, so the best setting is unequivocally Ultra.

In summary, the combo can run Lockdown Protocol at Ultra settings across all three resolutions, with the lowest average being 76 FPS at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals which component governs performance. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 160 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra drops that to 118 FPS—a reduction of 42 FPS—and at 4K Ultra it falls to 76 FPS, a further drop of 42 FPS. This near-linear scaling with pixel count strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The RTX 5080’s raw compute (56.28 TFLOPS FP32) and memory bandwidth (960.0 GB/s) are the limiting factors as resolution increases.

The CPU’s role becomes more visible at lower resolutions and lower presets, where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 345 FPS. Even at 4K Low, it hits 163 FPS. These figures suggest that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is not holding back the system, even when the GPU is less stressed. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655 and multi-core score of 25,891 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is beneficial for a fast-paced FPS. However, the consistent scaling across all presets—for example, 1080p High 214 FPS vs. 1440p High 157 FPS—shows that the GPU dictates the frame rate once the resolution climbs.

The CPU’s 10 cores and 10 threads, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,412 and multithread score of 30,459 further support that the processor is not a limiting factor in this title. In short, the RTX 5080 is the dominant component, and the CPU provides ample headroom to avoid bottlenecking at any tested setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + RTX 5080 combination ranks 163rd out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 4.4% of all configurations, a strong showing for a desktop setup. The GPU alone sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 85th percentile. These percentile scores indicate that both components are well above average, and the combined rank reflects that.

The combo’s position is driven primarily by the GPU’s performance; the RTX 5080’s average benchmark score of 56,083 is near the top of the range. The CPU’s average score of 36,938 is also respectable. When paired, they produce frame rates that are competitive with the highest-tier systems in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users looking at hardware that would behave similarly, the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU are listed in the benchmark data. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36,945, exactly 0% different from the Core Ultra 5 225. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112 (-0.5%). These processors are within half a percent of the Core Ultra 5 225, meaning they would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon 8060S averages 55,757, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 5080’s 56,083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (+0.7%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (+2.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367 (-2.2%). All of these GPUs are within roughly 2% of the RTX 5080’s average score, so swapping the GPU for any of these would yield similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Thus, a system with a Ryzen 5 5600F and an RX 9070 GRE, for example, would be a close performance equivalent to the tested combo.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset at 4K resolution?

A: Ultra, which averages 76 FPS—above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: Yes, it runs at Ultra with an average of 160 FPS, and even Low reaches 345 FPS.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225 compare to the Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: Their average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 36,938 vs. 36,945, a 0% difference.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 163rd out of 3,714 combos.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 153, with an average of 180.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $246, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of $999 USD.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. According to the verdict data, all three resolutions—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—are playable at every preset, with the best setting being Ultra in each case. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 76 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it is 118 FPS; and at 1080p Ultra, it is 160 FPS. All of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that this combo delivers a smooth experience even at the highest visual quality, with no need to lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact measured average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and preset combination. Where minimum or maximum values were not recorded, they are marked as not available.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 101 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 163 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 116 | 99 | 133 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 76 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 157 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 253 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 180 | 153 | 207 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 118 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 214 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 345 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 245 | 208 | 282 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 160 | — | — |

All recorded averages are well above the 60 FPS threshold. The only instances with minimum values are at Medium settings: 4K Medium has a minimum of 99 FPS, 1440p Medium 153 FPS, and 1080p Medium 208 FPS. Even these lowest observed frame rates remain far above the playable line, confirming that the system never dips below 60 FPS in any tested configuration.