Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile combination delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing strong performance across all three tested resolutions. The most demanding preset at 4K remains fluid, while 1440p and 1080p both clear the 60 FPS threshold even at the maximum Ultra settings. This pairing ranks in the top third of all tested combos, and the benchmark results indicate a system that handles the FPS title with considerable headroom at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear scaling pattern from 4K down to 1080p. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 70 FPS, which is the best playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, offering a slightly higher average than High while still maintaining a minimum above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset jumps to 113 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 53 FPS average, falling short of the playable threshold. The data shows that at 4K, the system has a narrow band of playable presets, with High and Medium both viable and Ultra being the only non-playable option.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves substantially. The Ultra preset, which was unplayable at 4K, now averages 81 FPS, making it the best playable setting at this resolution. High averages 109 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS, and Low reaches 175 FPS average. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra represents a significant gain of 28 FPS on average, showing that the resolution reduction provides ample headroom for the most demanding preset.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest frame rates. Ultra averages 111 FPS, which is the best playable setting at this resolution and a 30 FPS improvement over 1440p Ultra. High averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS, and Low tops out at 239 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p shows particularly tight frame pacing, with a minimum that is just 26 FPS below the average, indicating consistent performance. The progression from 4K to 1080p shows a linear scaling pattern, with each resolution step down yielding roughly a 30-40 FPS increase at equivalent settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1202 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 68th percentile of all tested systems. This is a strong showing for a mobile CPU and GPU pairing, indicating that the combination outperforms the majority of other hardware configurations tested in this game. The rank reflects the balance between the Intel CPU and the NVIDIA GPU, with neither component appearing to bottleneck the other based on the frame rate data.

The CPU alone sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 52073. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8124P with an average score of 52121 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-14700 at 52301 (-0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51947 (0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-13900F at 51730 (0.7%). The GPU, meanwhile, ranks in the 81st percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 38135. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 at 38299 (-0.4%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile at 38349 (-0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 at 37648 (1.3%), and the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (1.3%).

The gap between the CPU's 91st percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile suggests that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card within this pairing. This is consistent with the frame rate data, where even at 4K Ultra the GPU appears to be the limiting factor, while the CPU has headroom to spare. The combo's overall rank of 1202, despite the CPU's high percentile, reflects the GPU's slightly lower standing relative to other mobile and desktop graphics solutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 70 FPS. While Medium offers a higher average of 80 FPS, High is listed as the best setting in the verdict data, likely due to the visual quality trade-off being minimal at this resolution. Ultra falls below the threshold at 53 FPS, so High is the ceiling for playable 4K performance.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 81 FPS. This is a notable achievement for a mobile GPU, as it demonstrates that the RTX 4080 Mobile can handle maximum settings at a mainstream gaming resolution while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from 4K High to 1440p Ultra represents a 11 FPS average increase while also enabling higher visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 111 FPS. This provides nearly double the headroom over the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high refresh rate displays. The 1080p Ultra result is 30 FPS higher than 1440p Ultra and 41 FPS higher than 4K High, showing that the system scales well with resolution reductions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals of both the CPU and GPU, several other hardware combinations would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the closest match with an average score of 52301, just 0.4% higher than the Core Ultra 5 235HX. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51947 (0.2% lower) and the Intel Core i9-13900F at 51730 (0.7% lower) are also within a narrow performance band. The AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121 (-0.1%) rounds out the group of processors that would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 at 37648 is 1.3% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile, making it the closest direct alternative. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 at 38299 (-0.4%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile at 38349 (-0.6%) are slightly higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (1.3%) is slightly lower. A system pairing the Core Ultra 5 235HX with an RTX 4070 would likely produce frame rates within a few FPS of this combo at every resolution and preset. Similarly, swapping the CPU for a Ryzen 9 5950X while keeping the RTX 4080 Mobile would yield essentially identical performance, as the CPU delta is negligible.

The data suggests that any combination of these rival CPUs with the RTX 4080 Mobile, or the Core Ultra 5 235HX with an RTX 4070, would fall within a 1-2 FPS range of the measured results. For users seeking similar performance, the Intel Core i7-14700 plus RTX 4070 pairing represents the most balanced equivalent, while the Ryzen 9 5950X plus RTX 4080 Mobile would prioritize CPU headroom.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, averaging 70 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable, averaging 81 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 111 FPS, which is 51 FPS above the playable threshold. At Low settings, the average reaches 239 FPS, providing substantial headroom for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1202 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top third of all systems tested in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile while the GPU ranks in the 81st percentile.

Q: Which preset provides the most consistent frame pacing at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system delivers an average of 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. The minimum stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating smooth performance.

Q: Is there a significant difference between High and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High averages 148 FPS while Ultra averages 111 FPS, a difference of 37 FPS. Both are well above the playable threshold, but the gap shows that Ultra carries a meaningful performance cost.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with clear playability at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the system delivers 70 FPS on High settings, which is the best playable preset, while Medium reaches 80 FPS average and Low hits 113 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 53 FPS, so users should avoid it at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more favorable: Ultra settings average 81 FPS, making this the best setting for the resolution. High averages 109 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS, and Low reaches 175 FPS. All presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, giving users full flexibility to prioritize visual quality or frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. Ultra averages 111 FPS, High averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS, and Low reaches 239 FPS. Every preset is playable with significant margin, making this resolution ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors.

The overall verdict is that this combo is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol, with the RTX 4080 Mobile proving capable of handling the game's most demanding settings at 1440p and 1080p. The 4K experience is limited to High or Medium settings, but the frame rates remain smooth. The data shows a balanced system where the CPU's 91st percentile ranking supports the GPU's 81st percentile performance without introducing a bottleneck, resulting in a top-third overall ranking of 1202 out of 3714 combos.