Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 presents a clear performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a title that scales predictably with resolution and graphical fidelity. The combination ranks in the 78th percentile of tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle tier for this specific game. Benchmark data indicates that the system is capable of delivering playable frame rates at all tested resolutions, though the margin for error at 4K is extremely thin, requiring a drop to Low settings to maintain a 60 FPS average. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, comparative standing, and optimal configuration for each resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combination achieves an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings are viable without dropping below the target frame rate.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which yields an average of 69 FPS. Medium settings drop to an average of 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making Low the sole option for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. It is within 1% of its closest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (score 49196, -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (score 49228, -0.5%), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (score 48698, +0.6%), and Intel Core i5-14600K (score 48618, +0.8%).

Q: What is the performance gap between the RX 6600 and its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are nearly identical in performance: NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (score 19030, 0% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (score 19049, -0.1%), NVIDIA Tesla K20m (score 19089, -0.3%), and NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (score 18954, +0.4%).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck the system in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Frame rates drop significantly from 1080p to 4K (e.g., from 146 FPS to 69 FPS on Low settings), indicating that the RX 6600's rendering capacity is the primary constraint as resolution increases. The CPU's high percentile ranking (90th) suggests it is less likely to be the bottleneck.

Q: What is the average frame rate improvement from Medium to Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, dropping from Medium (76 FPS average) to Low (107 FPS average) provides a 31 FPS increase, which is a 40% improvement in average frame rate. This is the largest relative jump between consecutive settings at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 2901 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 22nd percentile of all configurations, indicating that a substantial majority of tested hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the GPU's position in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, which is the more critical component for this game's performance as resolution scales.

The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, demonstrating that the processor is far stronger relative to the broader market than the graphics card. This discrepancy highlights a system where the GPU is the performance ceiling. In practical terms, the combo's rank means that while the system is perfectly capable of running the game at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, it will not compete with higher-tier GPU configurations in frame rate headroom. The data shows a clear trend: the system performs admirably at lower resolutions but falls off sharply at 4K, consistent with a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is selected as the best setting.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The best playable setting is Low, which produces an average of 69 FPS. Medium settings fall to 49 FPS, so Low is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best playable setting is High, achieving an average of 66 FPS. Medium settings average 76 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, offering a better visual experience at a slightly lower frame rate.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best playable setting is Ultra, delivering an average of 68 FPS. All presets at this resolution — Low (146 FPS), Medium (103 FPS), High (90 FPS), and Ultra (68 FPS) — exceed the 60 FPS threshold, allowing maximum visual quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on nearestRivals data, the following components would exhibit nearly identical performance in this system.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is closely matched by four processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 are effectively equivalent, with average scores 0.4% and 0.5% lower, respectively. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and Intel Core i5-14600K score 0.6% and 0.8% higher, respectively. Any of these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance is far more dependent on the GPU at the tested resolutions.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 has three direct performance peers. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 matches it exactly (0% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% slower and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m is 0.3% slower. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is 0.4% faster. Substituting any of these GPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in the game, meaning the user experience would be unchanged within the margin of measurement error.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a system where the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom throughout. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all settings, from 146 FPS on Low to 68 FPS on Ultra. This spread indicates that the GPU is handling the rendering workload adequately, but the CPU is not a limiting factor, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop by roughly 27-35% across all settings compared to 1080p (e.g., Low from 146 to 107 FPS, High from 90 to 66 FPS). This reduction is consistent with the GPU processing more pixels, confirming that the RX 6600 is the primary determinant of performance. The CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way, so its role becomes less significant at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck is stark. The average frame rate at Low settings is 69 FPS, which is barely above the playable threshold, while Medium drops to 49 FPS and Ultra plummets to 32 FPS. The dramatic decline from 1080p to 4K — a 53% reduction in frame rate at Low settings — demonstrates that the RX 6600's memory bandwidth and compute capacity are exhausted at 4K. The CPU, with its 90th percentile ranking, is not the constraint; the data shows that the GPU's rendering capabilities dictate the playable settings at each resolution.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with significant caveats at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, making it the recommended choice for the best visual experience.

At 2560x1440, three settings are playable: Low (107 FPS), Medium (76 FPS), and High (66 FPS). The Ultra preset averages 50 FPS, which is below the threshold. The High setting is the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (69 FPS) meets the 60 FPS requirement. Medium (49 FPS) and High (43 FPS) are unplayable by this metric, and Ultra (32 FPS) is severely compromised. Users seeking 4K gameplay will need to accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum values are provided where available in the data.

1920x1080

• Low: Average 146 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Medium: Average 103 FPS (min 88, max 119)
• High: Average 90 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Ultra: Average 68 FPS (min/max not recorded)

2560x1440

• Low: Average 107 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Medium: Average 76 FPS (min 64, max 87)
• High: Average 66 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Ultra: Average 50 FPS (min/max not recorded)

3840x2160

• Low: Average 69 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Medium: Average 49 FPS (min 42, max 56)
• High: Average 43 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Ultra: Average 32 FPS (min/max not recorded)

The data shows consistent scaling: each step up in settings reduces the average frame rate, and each increase in resolution does the same. The Medium setting at 1080p shows a narrow variance (88-119 FPS), suggesting stable performance, while the Medium setting at 4K shows a tighter range (42-56 FPS), indicating that the GPU is operating near its limits. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms that the system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p viable at reduced settings, and 4K only playable at the lowest visual quality.