Lockdown Protocol

The data from the benchmark database shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the optimal settings depend heavily on your display’s resolution. This analysis breaks down the measured performance at each resolution, answers common questions, and compares this combo to similar hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium. The recorded average FPS at this setting is 63, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. While High settings produce an average of 55 FPS, that falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, so Medium is the clear choice for a fluid 4K experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the hardware has enough headroom to run Ultra settings while maintaining an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS bar at this resolution. Lower presets naturally run faster: High averages 86 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS, and Low averages 138 FPS, but none of those are needed for a playable experience.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra settings deliver an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best preset to use at this resolution. For context, High averages 117 FPS, Medium averages 134 FPS, and Low averages 189 FPS, but Ultra provides the visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

The pattern is clear: as resolution decreases, the combo can handle progressively higher presets while maintaining 60+ FPS. At 4K, you must compromise to Medium; at 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is fully playable.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 41, which is far below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The database records Medium as the best playable preset at 4K, with an average of 63 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 64 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution are recorded as playable.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 1440p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 88. At 2560x1440 with the same preset, the average is 64. That is a 37.5% increase in average frame rate when moving from 1440p to 1080p.

Q: Is there a risk of frame drops below 60 FPS at the recommended settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum recorded FPS is 54, which is below 60. At 1440p Ultra, no minimum is listed, but the average is 64. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 88. The only setting with a recorded minimum below 60 is 4K Medium, so expect occasional dips there.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested hardware for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2043 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 45th percentile overall. This is a mid-pack result, not a top-tier one, despite the strong performance at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this hardware?

A: The data suggests 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot, offering an average of 64 FPS with maximum visual quality. 1080p Ultra runs faster at 88 FPS, but 1440p provides more detail while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX performs very close to several other processors. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores nearly identically, with a benchmark delta of -0.1%, meaning the two are effectively interchangeable for gaming workloads. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 0.2% behind, while the Intel Core i7-14700 is 0.4% ahead, and the Intel Core i9-13900F is 0.7% ahead. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has close rivals that would behave similarly. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is within 0.1% of the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score, making it an odd but statistically similar alternative. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.4%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind. These deltas are small enough that in-game performance differences would be minimal, though the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth give it a clear edge in texture-heavy scenes.

If you are building a system and cannot find the exact CPU or GPU, swapping to any of these near-identical alternatives should yield very similar results in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU rivals all sit within 1% of each other, and the GPU rivals are all within roughly 1.5% of the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable settings depend on your target resolution. At 3840x2160, the database lists Low and Medium as playable, with Medium being the best preset at an average of 63 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra is the best choice with an average of 64 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and Ultra averages 88 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: for 4K gaming, stick to Medium settings to stay near 60 FPS, and be aware that the minimum FPS can dip to 54. For 1440p and 1080p, you can enable Ultra settings without worry. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared at every resolution with the recommended preset, though 4K sits closest to the line.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded average FPS values are as follows: Low settings average 89 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 and maximum of 73, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 8 FPS, while the jump from Low to Medium is 26 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 138 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 113, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs 12 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 22 FPS, showing diminishing returns as you push higher.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 189 FPS, Medium averages 134 FPS with a minimum of 114 and maximum of 154, High averages 117 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 101 FPS, which is substantial, but even the lowest recorded minimum at this resolution (114 FPS on Medium) is far above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data shows that the combo scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with Ultra dropping to 41 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination has plenty of headroom, with even Ultra staying above 85 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 2043 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is surprising given the strong frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects the entire pool of tested hardware, which includes many higher-end desktop GPUs and CPUs that outperform this mobile-focused combo.

The CPU itself sits in the 91st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52073. The GPU sits in the 81st percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average score of 37648. Despite these strong individual percentiles, the combo’s in-game rank of 2043 suggests that Lockdown Protocol is more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance, and the RTX 4070’s mobile-oriented design limits its 4K capabilities.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo is a solid mid-range choice. It will handle 1080p and 1440p gaming exceptionally well, as shown by the measured FPS, but it will not compete with top-tier desktop setups at 4K. For most players using a 1440p or 1080p monitor, this hardware is more than sufficient for a smooth Lockdown Protocol experience.