Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that 4K remains partially constrained. Benchmark results indicate that this combination ranks in the 46th percentile of tested combos for this title, placing it mid-pack among 3,714 configurations. The measured FPS data, drawn from real testing rather than estimates, reveals a system that can comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at most settings, though the most demanding presets at 4K will require compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset reaches an average of 200 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded across all resolutions and settings. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. The High preset yields 124 FPS on average, while Ultra still delivers a smooth 93 FPS. Every 1080p setting clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding preset maintaining nearly 1.5x headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down proportionally. The Low preset averages 147 FPS, a 26.5% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium produces 104 FPS on average, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. High settings drop to 91 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 68 FPS. The step from Medium to High at this resolution costs 13 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 23 FPS, showing a steeper penalty for the highest quality tier. All 1440p presets remain above 60 FPS, though Ultra's 68 FPS average leaves only modest slack.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes noticeably. Low settings average 95 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS, making it the only 4K preset with recorded minimum and maximum values. High drops to 59 FPS average, just below the playable threshold, while Ultra falls to 44 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is substantial: Medium loses 37 FPS when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, and High loses 32 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is roughly 53% of the 1440p Ultra performance, illustrating the heavy load that 4K places on the RX 6750 XT.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on aggregate benchmark scores, show that the Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a tight cluster of similarly performing processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46,030, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel chip's 46,062 average. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46,098, just 0.1% higher. The AMD EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303 score 45,970 and 45,960 respectively, both 0.2% behind. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences fall well within run-to-run variance.

On the GPU side, the RX 6750 XT's nearest rivals are a more eclectic mix. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25,891, which is 0.5% below the RX 6750 XT's 26,011 average. The AMD FirePro W7100 and FirePro D700 score 25,856 and 25,842, representing 0.6% and 0.7% deltas respectively. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25,740, 1.1% lower. These figures suggest that swapping the RX 6750 XT for any of these alternatives would yield near-identical performance in this game, though the mobile RTX 3080 Ti's laptop-oriented design might behave differently under sustained load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1,709th out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 46th percentile. This means roughly 54% of all tested combos perform better, while 46% perform worse. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing: the CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 71st percentile among all GPUs. The GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as its percentile rank falls 18 points below the CPU's. This explains why 4K Ultra struggles while lower resolutions remain fluid — the GPU's 71st percentile standing is sufficient for 1440p but insufficient for maximum 4K settings.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low through Ultra clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS. This makes 1080p fully playable at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all four presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra at 68 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is playable but leaves only 8 FPS of headroom above the threshold, so frame drops could occasionally dip below 60 in busy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Low and Medium are playable, averaging 95 FPS and 67 FPS respectively. Medium's recorded minimum of 57 FPS means that occasional dips below 60 are possible, though the average stays above the threshold. High and Ultra both fail to maintain 60 FPS, averaging 59 FPS and 44 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, users should stick to Medium or lower, and even Medium carries a small risk of sub-60 dips. The 4K Medium result is the best playable setting, delivering 67 FPS on average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component dominates. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings reduces FPS from 142 to 104, a 26.8% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Medium reduces FPS from 104 to 67, a 35.6% drop. The increasing performance penalty at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more important as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the CPU's 89th percentile standing allows it to feed the GPU adequately, as evidenced by the 200 FPS Low result. At 4K, the GPU's 71st percentile standing becomes the bottleneck, capping performance at 95 FPS even on Low settings.

The preset scaling within a resolution also tells a story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 200 to 93, a 53.5% reduction. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces FPS from 147 to 68, a 53.7% reduction. At 4K, Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 95 to 44, a 53.7% reduction. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions suggests that the CPU and GPU scale in tandem with quality settings, rather than one component being disproportionately affected. However, the absolute FPS values show that the GPU's limits are reached first at 4K, where even Low settings cannot hit the 200 FPS seen at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 93 FPS. This is the clear recommendation for 1080p users seeking maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains viable, averaging 68 FPS. This is the best settings choice, though users sensitive to frame dips may prefer High at 91 FPS for additional headroom. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, averaging 67 FPS. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, the 57 FPS minimum recorded suggests that the most intense scenes could briefly drop below 60. Users who prioritize consistent frame times over visual fidelity might opt for Low at 95 FPS instead.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 44 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable 4K setting is Medium, which averages 67 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 68 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile?

A: The RX 6750 XT scores 26,011 in aggregate benchmarks, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 25,740. In Lockdown Protocol, this difference would translate to roughly 1 FPS at most settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint. It ranks in the 71st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile. The GPU's lower standing becomes evident at 4K, where even Low settings only reach 95 FPS.

Q: What average FPS can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 124 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial headroom for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 4K ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The recorded minimum for 4K Medium is 57 FPS, meaning some scenes will dip below the playable threshold even though the 67 FPS average is above it.