Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-performance foundation for Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data indicating that this combination is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The measured results show a system capable of handling the game’s most demanding visual configuration at 4K, while offering exceptional headroom at lower resolutions. This analysis examines the hardware’s standing among tested configurations, the division of labor between CPU and GPU, and the specific frame rates achieved across a matrix of settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 occupies a competitive position in the CPU benchmark landscape, with an average benchmark score of 46062 placing it in the 89th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46030 (a delta of 0.1 percent), the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (delta of -0.1 percent), the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (delta of 0.2 percent), and the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45960 (delta of 0.2 percent). These four processors effectively bracket the Ultra 5 235, with performance differences of less than one percent across the entire group. In practical terms, a system built around any of these four CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol, provided the GPU remains the same.

The GPU side presents a similar picture of tight clustering. The RTX 4080’s average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a delta of only 0.1 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X sits at 54828 (delta of -1.1 percent), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (delta of -2.6 percent) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (delta of -2.7 percent). The data indicates that the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER are essentially interchangeable for this game, with the AMD alternatives showing slightly higher aggregate scores but remaining within a three percent band. A user migrating from any of these GPUs to the RTX 4080 would observe no meaningful change in Lockdown Protocol performance. The measured FPS data for this combo reflects the RTX 4080’s raw capabilities, and the nearest rivals suggest that GPU-bound scenarios would see differences of only a few frames per second.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns that clarify which component dominates at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 333 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 155 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 178 FPS, a reduction of roughly 53 percent from the Low baseline. This wide spread indicates that at 1080p, the game is highly sensitive to graphical settings, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as the preset escalates. However, the absolute numbers are so high that even the Ultra preset at 1080p leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 244 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 113 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra here is 131 FPS, a smaller absolute drop than at 1080p but still a significant 54 percent reduction. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 173 FPS average, with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 199. This suggests that the GPU workload scales nearly linearly with resolution and preset, but the CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at all times. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth are adequate for the 1440p Ultra workload, as evidenced by the 113 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the pattern continues. Low preset averages 157 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS (min 95, max 129), High averages 98 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 84 FPS, representing a 54 percent reduction. Notably, the scaling from Medium to High at 4K is only 14 FPS (from 112 to 98), while the step from High to Ultra is 25 FPS (from 98 to 73). This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset introduces specific rendering features that disproportionately increase GPU load at 4K resolution. The CPU’s role is consistent across all resolutions: the Core Ultra 5 235, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, provides sufficient single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085) to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080, even at the 1080p Low preset where the GPU is at its least burdened.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 205th out of 3714 combos. This places the system in the top 5.5 percent of all tested hardware pairings for this game. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and presets, and it is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU sits in the 89th percentile and the GPU in the 86th percentile. The combination’s rank is slightly better than either component’s individual percentile would suggest, indicating that the pairing is well balanced for this particular workload.

The rank of 205 out of 3714 also implies that a substantial number of tested combos—roughly 3500—fall below this system in Lockdown Protocol performance. These lower-ranked combos likely include older or mid-range CPUs paired with high-end GPUs, or high-end CPUs paired with lower-tier GPUs, both of which create imbalances that reduce overall frame rates. The Ultra 5 235 and RTX 4080 avoid such imbalance, as the measured FPS data shows no scenario where the CPU limits the GPU. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system achieves 333 FPS, indicating that the CPU can sustain frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that this system can run Lockdown Protocol with full playability at all tested resolutions and presets. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the data shows that every configuration exceeds this mark. At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 73. This is the most demanding configuration in the entire test matrix, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13 frames. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 113 FPS, more than 53 frames above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 155 FPS, providing 95 frames of headroom.

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For users with high-refresh-rate displays, the 1440p and 1080p results offer ample flexibility. At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147, which would satisfy even the most demanding 144 Hz displays. At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 333 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 236 FPS with a minimum of 201, making the system suitable for 240 Hz panels. The only caveat in the data is that 4K Ultra produces a minimum FPS that is not recorded in the measured results, so the exact worst-case frame time at that setting is unknown, but the average of 73 FPS suggests that dips below 60 are unlikely given the other tracked minimums.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 73, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 13 frames. The Ultra preset is listed as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 113 FPS, making it the most demanding configuration that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1 percent. In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, these two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 at 1080p?

A: Benchmark data indicates no CPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 333 FPS average, which is an extremely high frame rate that would only be constrained by the display’s refresh rate, not the CPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the test data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 95, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings (average 112, maximum 129). The 1440p Medium preset has a minimum of 147, and the 1080p Medium preset has a minimum of 201.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: This combination ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.5 percent of all configurations for Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available in the test matrix, and it still provides a 13-frame margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 113 FPS, maintaining a 53-frame margin above 60 FPS. This allows for full visual fidelity at 1440p without any compromise.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 155 FPS, providing a 95-frame margin above the threshold. This configuration is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, as the average frame rate exceeds the refresh rate of most 144 Hz and even some 165 Hz monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: average 157 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Medium: average 112 FPS, minimum 95, maximum 129.
• High: average 98 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Ultra: average 73 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: average 244 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Medium: average 173 FPS, minimum 147, maximum 199.
• High: average 151 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Ultra: average 113 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: average 333 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Medium: average 236 FPS, minimum 201, maximum 272.
• High: average 206 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.
• Ultra: average 155 FPS, minimum and maximum not recorded.

The data shows consistent scaling across resolutions. The 1080p Low preset at 333 FPS is the highest average recorded, while the 4K Ultra preset at 73 FPS is the lowest. The Medium presets are the only configurations with complete minimum and maximum data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the spread from minimum to maximum is 34 FPS (95 to 129), while at 1440p Medium the spread is 52 FPS (147 to 199), and at 1080p Medium the spread is 71 FPS (201 to 272). The absolute minimum FPS across all tracked data is 95 at 4K Medium, which remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.