Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER lands at rank 2165 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places this configuration in the upper 42% of all combinations the database has recorded for this title, a respectable mid-pack showing for a pairing that mixes a current-generation CPU with a Turing-era GPU.

The processor is the stronger half of this partnership. The Core Ultra 5 235 sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 46062 places it effectively neck-and-neck with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46030, a delta of just 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-13900HX is the nearest competitor above it at 46098, a 0.1% gap. The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 trail by 0.2% each, scoring 45970 and 45960 respectively. This is a crowded field at the top, and the Core Ultra 5 235 is firmly in that cluster.

The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20282 puts it just below the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480, a 1% deficit. The RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% ahead at 20534, while the Intel Arc B570 and Intel Arc A750 lead by 1.3% and 1.5% respectively. The RTX 2070 SUPER is competitive within its peer group, but it is not a class leader. The data suggests this combo's overall rank is constrained more by the graphics card than by the processor.

That asymmetry matters in Lockdown Protocol. The game's measured frame rates show a system that can push high refresh rates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with higher presets. The CPU has headroom to spare; the GPU is the limiting factor when resolution and settings climb.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, every preset tested clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 175 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and even Ultra holds at 82 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, averaging exactly 60 FPS. High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS, and Low reaches 129 FPS. All four presets stay at or above 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 83 FPS. Medium drops to 59 FPS, High falls to 51 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 39 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098. It is also 0.2% ahead of both the AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 20282 on average, which is 1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480, 1.2% behind the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B570 at 20556, and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A750 at 20582.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2165 out of 3714 combos tested in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper 42% of the database for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core Ultra 5 235 and the RTX 2070 SUPER shifts dramatically across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU has ample headroom, and the frame rates are high across the board. Low settings produce 175 FPS, while Ultra still manages 82 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 93 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is doing most of the work when settings rise, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to maintain high frame rates even at the top preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 129 FPS, a 46 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Ultra averages 60 FPS, a 22 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra. The scaling between resolutions is not uniform: the Low preset loses more absolute frames than Ultra when moving from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that at Low settings, the system is still partially CPU-bound at 1080p, and the transition to 1440p relieves that bottleneck. At Ultra, the GPU is already the primary constraint, so the resolution increase has a smaller absolute impact.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor without question. Low averages 83 FPS, down from 129 FPS at 1440p. Medium averages 59 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS, narrower than the 93 FPS spread at 1080p. This compression indicates that at 4K, every preset is heavily GPU-limited, and the CPU's role is minimized. The Core Ultra 5 235 has more than enough compute headroom; the RTX 2070 SUPER simply cannot keep up with the pixel throughput demands of 4K at higher settings.

The data indicates that for this game, the CPU matters most at 1080p and Low presets, where the system can approach 175 FPS. As resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the limiting component, and the CPU's influence on final frame rates diminishes. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the Core Ultra 5 235 is well matched to the RTX 2070 SUPER. For 4K gaming, the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. The database records a playable threshold of 60 FPS, and the verdict is clear at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. Low averages 175 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 82 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration at 1080p with room to spare.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS. Low averages 129 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS, High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the highest resolution at which the system can run every preset at or above the threshold, and Ultra is right at the line.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 83 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The system cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K with anything above Low settings.

The verdict is straightforward: this combo is a strong 1080p performer, a capable 1440p performer at all presets, and a 4K system limited to Low settings. Players who prioritize high refresh rates should stay at 1080p, where the system delivers well over 100 FPS on most presets. Players who want visual quality at 1440p can push Ultra and still hit exactly 60 FPS on average. 4K users will need to compromise on settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rates for 12 combinations of resolution and settings. The following breakdown covers each one.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 175 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p average 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. High settings average 109 FPS. Ultra settings average 82 FPS. The 1080p results show a consistent step-down as settings increase, with a 50 FPS gap between Low and Medium, a 16 FPS gap between Medium and High, and a 27 FPS gap between High and Ultra.

At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the system averages 129 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings average 80 FPS. Ultra settings average 60 FPS. The 1440p results show a 38 FPS gap between Low and Medium, an 11 FPS gap between Medium and High, and a 20 FPS gap between High and Ultra.

At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the system averages 83 FPS. Medium settings at 4K average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. High settings average 51 FPS. Ultra settings average 39 FPS. The 4K results show a 24 FPS gap between Low and Medium, an 8 FPS gap between Medium and High, and a 12 FPS gap between High and Ultra.

The only preset with complete min and max data at every resolution is Medium. At 1080p Medium, the range is 106 to 143 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 78 to 105 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 50 to 68 FPS. The minimum frame rates at Medium stay above 60 FPS only at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K, the minimum of 50 FPS drops below the playable threshold even though the average is 59 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average defines the best settings for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. The system averages 82 FPS at this preset, which is 22 FPS above the playable threshold. All lower presets also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while maintaining comfortable headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra. The system averages exactly 60 FPS at this preset, which meets the playable threshold but leaves no margin for frame time spikes. Players who want a safety buffer may prefer High at 80 FPS or Medium at 91 FPS, but Ultra is technically playable at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low. The system averages 83 FPS at Low, which is 23 FPS above the threshold. Medium at 59 FPS misses the mark by 1 FPS on average, and High and Ultra fall further behind. Low is the only 4K preset that achieves playable performance.

For players who prioritize a consistent 60 FPS experience with some headroom, 1080p Ultra at 82 FPS is the safest choice. For 1440p, Ultra at exactly 60 FPS is playable but tight; High at 80 FPS provides a more comfortable margin. At 4K, Low at 83 FPS is the only viable option, and it delivers surprisingly strong performance given the resolution.