Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, making it a formidable pairing for this title. Benchmark data shows the combo ranks in the 84th percentile among all tested system configurations, indicating that this hardware is positioned near the top tier for this specific game. The measured results across all resolutions and presets consistently exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding settings at 4K remaining comfortably playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates that will satisfy even the most demanding competitive players. The Low preset delivers an average of 290 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 206 FPS average with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. Moving to High settings, the average drops to 180 FPS, and the Ultra preset still maintains a strong 135 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, and the frame rate is likely limited more by the CPU or game engine than the GPU.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptional. The Low preset produces an average of 212 FPS, while Medium settings yield 151 FPS average with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. High settings deliver 132 FPS average, and the Ultra preset maintains a solid 99 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in performance, but all settings remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that this resolution is well within the system's comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 SUPER begins to show its limits, though performance remains highly playable. The Low preset achieves 137 FPS average, Medium settings deliver 97 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, and High settings produce 85 FPS average. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, still maintains a 64 FPS average, just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This indicates that 4K Ultra is technically playable, though players seeking a more consistent experience might prefer High settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the extremely high frame rates—290 FPS on Low and 206 FPS on Medium—suggest that the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is doing substantial work to feed the GPU. The Core Ultra 5 235, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, provides strong single-thread performance as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085. The gap between Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is substantial, from 290 FPS down to 135 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes progressively more involved as visual fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 7,168 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, handles the increased pixel count efficiently. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution—from 212 FPS to 99 FPS—shows a similar proportional drop to 1080p, but the absolute numbers suggest the GPU is now the primary constraint. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes more relevant at higher resolutions, and the data indicates the GPU is working harder relative to the CPU.

The 3840x2160 results confirm that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant factor at this resolution. The gap between Low (137 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS) is significant, and the 83 FPS minimum on Medium settings suggests occasional dips that could be noticeable in fast-paced gameplay. The Core Ultra 5 235's multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,769, become less critical at 4K, where the GPU's compute resources are the primary determinant of performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 582 out of 3,714 tested system combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15.7 percent of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of both components, with the CPU achieving an 89th percentile score among all processors and the GPU reaching the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 46,062 places it in close competition with several notable alternatives. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46,030, a mere 0.1 percent difference, while the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46,098, just 0.1 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 both score slightly lower at 45,970 and 45,960 respectively, representing 0.2 percent differences. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, suggesting that the Core Ultra 5 235 provides comparable processing power to these rivals.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 43,223 positions it alongside several interesting alternatives. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, just 0.1 percent higher, while the RTX 5050 Mobile achieves 43,268, also 0.1 percent above. The Quadro M6000 scores 43,301, a 0.2 percent difference, and the RTX 4090 Mobile leads this group with 43,667, representing a 1 percent advantage. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER offers performance in line with these competing products despite differences in architecture and target use cases.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows an average of 64 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this hardware?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 290 FPS average, providing the highest frame rates for maximum responsiveness in competitive scenarios.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Medium settings, performance drops from 206 FPS at 1080p to 151 FPS at 1440p, representing a reduction of approximately 27 percent.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests yes, as the difference between Low and Ultra presets at 4K is substantial (137 FPS vs 64 FPS), indicating GPU-limited performance.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 235 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU scores 46,062 on average, which is within 0.2 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Intel Core i9-13900HX, AMD EPYC 4364P, and AMD EPYC 7303.

Q: What minimum frame rates can players expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured minimum is 128 FPS, with an average of 151 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46,030 (0.1 percent higher), and the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46,098 (0.1 percent lower). The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 also perform nearly identically, with scores of 45,970 and 45,960 respectively (0.2 percent lower). These processors would likely deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, making them suitable alternatives for users seeking similar CPU performance.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1 percent higher than the RTX 4070 SUPER), making it a close performance match, though its workstation-oriented design may affect gaming features. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile achieves 43,268 (0.1 percent higher) and would provide similar gaming performance despite being a mobile variant. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (0.2 percent higher), and the RTX 4090 Mobile leads the group at 43,667 (1 percent higher), offering the closest performance upgrade path within this benchmark cluster.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that maintains at least 60 FPS, delivering an average of 135 FPS. This provides ample headroom above the playability threshold while maximizing visual quality. Players seeking higher frame rates can drop to High settings for 180 FPS average or Medium for 206 FPS average, but the Ultra experience remains fully playable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve an average of 99 FPS, making this the recommended configuration for maximum visual fidelity while maintaining smooth gameplay. The 99 FPS average provides a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the minimum frame rates on Medium settings (128 FPS) indicate consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces an average of 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold but leaves limited margin for demanding scenes. The data indicates this is the best playable setting at 4K, though players who prioritize frame rate consistency might opt for High settings at 85 FPS average or Medium at 97 FPS average for additional headroom. All tested settings at 4K remain playable, confirming that this hardware combination can handle Lockdown Protocol at its highest resolution without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.