Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing every preset tested at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial headroom. The measured frame rates range from a minimum of 88 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum of 355 FPS at 1080p Low, positioning this system as an elite performer for the title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this configuration, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, posts an average benchmark score of 46062, placing it in the 89th percentile of all tested processors. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46030, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-13900HX sits marginally ahead with a score of 46098, representing a 0.1% delta. Two AMD EPYC server processors, the 4364P and 7303, score 45970 and 45960 respectively, both trailing the Ultra 5 235 by 0.2%. In practical terms, any of these four CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, making the choice between them irrelevant for frame rate outcomes.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves an average benchmark score of 77712, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76904, which is 1.1% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT outperforms it slightly at 78940, a 1.6% advantage. Two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants, the PCIe 12 GB and PCIe 16 GB, score 79396 and 79605 respectively, leading the RTX 5090 D by 2.1% and 2.4%. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the data indicates that swapping to any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5090 D, meaning users with these alternatives would see nearly identical gameplay smoothness.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 88 FPS. This provides comfortable headroom above the playable threshold, so users can enable maximum visual quality without concern. The High preset runs at 118 FPS average, Medium at 135 FPS, and Low at 190 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended choice since it clears the threshold by 28 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 137 FPS, again the best visual option while staying well above 60 FPS. The High preset produces 183 FPS, Medium reaches 209 FPS, and Low hits 295 FPS. The 49 FPS gap between Ultra and the next step down, High, suggests that Ultra is the sweet spot for visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 187 FPS average, more than triple the 60 FPS threshold. High delivers 249 FPS, Medium 285 FPS, and Low 355 FPS. The 1080p Ultra experience is exceptionally smooth, with the data showing no reason to compromise on settings at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The measured data shows all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset averages 88 FPS, while Low reaches 190 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 137 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. All lower presets also exceed the threshold, with High at 183 FPS, Medium at 209 FPS, and Low at 295 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77712 on average. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT trails by 1.1% with a score of 76904, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT leads by 1.6% at 78940. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% faster at 79605.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 187. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a highly responsive experience.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 a competitive processor for gaming?

A: The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile of all processors with an average score of 46062. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores 46030, a 0.1% difference, indicating near-identical performance headroom.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 88 FPS, which is 28 FPS above the playable threshold. The minimum recorded FPS for Medium at this resolution is 115, suggesting consistent performance across presets.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional headroom across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS, which is the most demanding setting available and still comfortably above the minimum. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 137 FPS, more than double the threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 187 FPS, providing an extremely fluid experience.

The data indicates that this combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is overqualified for Lockdown Protocol at standard display resolutions. Even the most punishing scenario measured—4K Ultra—leaves 28 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. Users with high-refresh-rate 1440p or 1080p monitors will find the system capable of driving maximum settings while staying well above typical refresh rate targets. The weakest point in the entire measured dataset is 88 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still a strong result for a demanding preset at the highest resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 190 FPS. The Medium preset averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155. The High preset averages 118 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable decline, with Ultra delivering 46.3% of the Low preset's frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 295 FPS. The Medium preset averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241. The High preset averages 183 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 137 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 26 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 46 FPS, indicating that Ultra imposes a significant additional load.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 355 FPS. The Medium preset averages 285 FPS with a minimum of 243 and a maximum of 328. The High preset averages 249 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 187 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across presets: Low drops from 355 to 190 FPS, Medium from 285 to 135 FPS, High from 249 to 118 FPS, and Ultra from 187 to 88 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 16th. This places it in the top 0.4% of all tested systems, a remarkable position that reflects the strength of both components. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all processors combine to produce a system that sits near the apex of the performance hierarchy for this game.

The rank of 16 out of 3714 means that only 15 other combinations delivered better performance in Lockdown Protocol. Given that the CPU's nearest rivals differ by only 0.1-0.2% in average benchmark scores, the ranking is likely driven more by GPU selection than CPU choice. The RTX 5090 D's nearest GPU rivals show deltas of 1.1% to 2.4%, meaning any of those alternatives could shift the ranking slightly. However, the measured FPS data shows this specific combination delivers frame rates that are multiples of the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution, making the exact ranking position less critical than the overall playability outcome.