Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a playable Lockdown Protocol experience at every tested resolution, with the best settings varying from Medium at 4K to Ultra at 1080p and 1440p. According to measured FPS data, this combo ranks 1950th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it near the middle of the field. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile, indicating a strong CPU that can feed frames quickly, but a GPU that becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT holds the 1950th position out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That rank places it just past the midpoint of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly half of the tested systems while trailing the other half. The CPU alone ranks in the 89th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 46062. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (delta 0.1%), Intel Core i9-13900HX (delta -0.1%), AMD EPYC 4364P (delta 0.2%), and AMD EPYC 7303 (delta 0.2%) — all within a fraction of a percent of the Ultra 5 235’s average score. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 72nd percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 27425. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (delta 0%), RTX 3090 (delta -0.5%), RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (delta 1.1%), and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (delta -1.5%).

This rank reflects a balanced system: the CPU is clearly above average, and the GPU is respectable but not exceptional. In a fast-paced FPS like Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance — evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085 — helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the graphical load at 1440p and 4K, though with diminishing returns as resolution climbs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: resolution scaling has a far larger impact on performance than settings changes. At 1080p, the combo delivers 191 FPS on Low settings and 89 FPS on Ultra — a difference of 102 FPS from the lowest to highest preset. At 4K, Low drops to 90 FPS and Ultra falls to 42 FPS, a 48 FPS gap. The more dramatic scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. For example, moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low cuts frame rate by more than half (191 to 90 FPS), while moving from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra only reduces it by 102 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates, and the GPU is still the limiting factor even at Low settings, but the CPU’s strength prevents it from being the main constraint.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low yields 140 FPS, Medium 99 FPS, High 87 FPS, and Ultra 65 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 75 FPS, while the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is 50 FPS — again, resolution has a stronger effect than preset. The CPU’s 14 cores and 14 threads, along with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide ample processing power for the game’s physics and AI at all tested settings. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting, as shown by the sub-60 FPS results at High and Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS and the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the best settings for each resolution are as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 64 FPS. Low also remains playable at 90 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual balance while still clearing the 60 FPS bar. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS (56 and 42 FPS respectively).
• 2560x1440 (1440p): All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 65 FPS. High delivers 87 FPS, Medium 99 FPS, and Low 140 FPS, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality without dropping below the playable threshold.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Every preset is playable, and the best setting is Ultra at 89 FPS average. High reaches 118 FPS, Medium 135 FPS, and Low 191 FPS, but Ultra gives the best image quality while still comfortably exceeding 60 FPS.

The data confirms that this combo can handle Lockdown Protocol at its highest settings at 1080p and 1440p, and at Medium settings at 4K, making it a versatile choice for players who prioritize smooth frame rates over maximum graphical fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering hardware that would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, the nearest rivals of the CPU and GPU provide useful reference points. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235’s closest performance matches in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (within 0.1% of its average score), Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% slower), AMD EPYC 4364P (0.2% faster), and AMD EPYC 7303 (0.2% faster). These CPUs should deliver comparable frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though the Core Ultra 5 235’s 14-core/14-thread layout and 24 MB L3 cache may give it an edge in multi-threaded workloads.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (identical average score), RTX 3090 (0.5% faster), RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (1.1% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (1.5% slower). The RTX 4070 Mobile is a laptop part, but its desktop-like performance means it would produce nearly identical FPS in this game. The RTX 3090, despite being a higher-tier card, scores only 0.5% higher in the aggregate benchmark, so it would likely offer only marginal gains in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell and Radeon Pro Vega 20 are slightly slower, but the differences are small enough that in practice, you would see similar average frame rates at the same settings.

For a full system comparison, pairing the Core Ultra 5 235 with any of these GPUs would yield results within a few frames of the measured data. Conversely, swapping the CPU for one of its rivals while keeping the RX 6700 XT would also keep performance nearly unchanged, given the sub-1% benchmark deltas.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination in Lockdown Protocol. Minimum and maximum values were only captured for Medium settings; other presets report only average FPS.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | Low | 90 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 64 | 54 | 74 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 56 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 42 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 140 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 99 | 84 | 114 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 87 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 65 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 191 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 135 | 115 | 156 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 118 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 89 | - | - |

The Medium preset at each resolution shows a stable frame range: at 1080p, the 135 FPS average fluctuates between 115 and 156; at 1440p, it stays between 84 and 114; and at 4K, it dips to a minimum of 54 but averages 64. These numbers confirm that the combo maintains smooth gameplay even when frame pacing varies.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings. Medium averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS (56 and 42 FPS respectively).

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best setting, averaging 65 FPS. All presets are playable at 1440p, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p, since the frame rate drops significantly when moving from Low to Ultra (191 to 89 FPS). However, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085) ensures it can keep up with the GPU at these frame rates.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1950th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it slightly below the median. The CPU is in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile.

Q: What other GPUs would give similar performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile matches the RX 6700 XT’s average benchmark score exactly, and the RTX 3090 is only 0.5% faster. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 are within 1.5% slower.

Q: Does the combo maintain a stable frame rate at Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 115 to 156 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it ranges from 84 to 114 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it ranges from 54 to 74 FPS. The minimum at 4K (54 FPS) briefly dips below 60, but the average remains playable.