Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, places this Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination in the 2630th position out of 3714 tested system configs. The pair lands in the 90th percentile for the CPU and the 70th percentile for the GPU, but the measured frame rates reveal that the RX 6600 XT is the dominant factor in how the game actually plays. The data shows a system that handles 1080p and 1440p with ease but is overwhelmed by the demands of 4K, making the choice of resolution the single most important decision for a smooth experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS differs sharply across the three resolutions tested. At 1920x1080, the system is not constrained, allowing for the highest visual fidelity. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 74 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data also shows High at 99 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS, and Low at 159 FPS, but Ultra is the pick for those with 1080p displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to feel the pressure. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The High preset, however, maintains an average of 72 FPS, making it the best playable option. The Medium preset runs at 83 FPS and Low at 117 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS bar.

At 3840x2160, the story changes dramatically. The most demanding playable preset is Low, which yields an average of 75 FPS. Every other preset fails to hit the target: Medium averages 53 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The data is clear that 4K gaming on this hardware requires significant compromises, and the Low preset is the only viable path to a stutter-free experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear division of labor depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is likely not bottlenecked by the CPU, which sits in the 90th percentile of all processors with strong single and multi-core scores. The GPU, however, is in the 70th percentile, and the framerates scale predictably with settings. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock, is more than capable of feeding the RX 6600 XT at this resolution.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows the GPU becoming more significant. The Ultra preset's average drops from 74 FPS to 54 FPS, a 27% reduction in performance. This significant drop highlights that the GPU is handling a much larger pixel load, and the CPU's role diminishes as the graphics card becomes the primary constraint. The High preset still manages to clear 60 FPS, but the available headroom is much thinner.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The Ultra preset averages only 35 FPS, a 53% drop from the 74 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The CPU's high single-core performance cannot compensate for the GPU's lack of raw fill rate at this resolution. The data shows that the game is entirely GPU-bound at 4K, as even the Medium preset's average of 53 FPS is below the playable threshold, indicating that the GPU is struggling to keep up with the rendering demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

The results at 1080p show a wide range of performance based on settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 159 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. The High preset averages 99 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still provides a solid average of 74 FPS. All presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution highly playable.

2560x1440

At 1440p, the performance tank is noticeable. The Low preset yields a high average of 117 FPS. The Medium preset averages 80 FPS, with a min of 70 FPS and a max of 95 FPS. High follows at 72 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, is the only one that fails, dipping to an average of 54 FPS. While most settings are playable, the Ultra tier is the first sign of the system's limitations.

3840x2160

The 4K results are a different story. The Low preset is the only one that stays above 60 FPS, with a strong average of 75 FPS. The Medium preset has an average of 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS, showing significant dips. The High preset averages 47 FPS. The Ultra preset is the worst, with an average of 35 FPS. The data suggests that 4K is only viable with the lowest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the data shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is well-matched with several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has a nearly identical average benchmark score, being only 0.5% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is just 0.4% slower. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.6% faster, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% faster. Users coming from any of these CPUs would see a very similar level of performance in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Arc A350M is the closest rival, with a score just 0.8% lower. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is only 1.1% faster, and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 is 0.7% faster. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 Ti is also within 0.8% of the RX 6600 XT. The data indicates that upgrading or downgrading to any of these parts would result in a negligible difference in game performance.

The Verdict

The benchmark results answer the question clearly: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all presets from Low to Ultra clearing the 60 FPS threshold, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 74 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system remains strong, with High the most demanding playable preset at an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommendable.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The only playable setting is Low, which hits 75 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall short of the 60 FPS target. The data shows this is a 1080p and 1440p gaming machine, and 4K is only viable with a significant reduction in visual quality. The verdict is that the PC is excellent for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh gaming, and it can handle 4K only on the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Only with the Low preset. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 75, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset is close, with an average of 53 FPS, but it's not enough.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The High preset is the best option, as it provides an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution only averages 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU has a high benchmark score. At 4K, the GPU is heavily the bottleneck, as the frame rates drop significantly even with a strong CPU.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to the RTX 2080 SUPER in this game?

A: The data shows that the RTX 2080 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is 1.1% higher than the RX 6600 XT. This means the performance in Lockdown Protocol would be very similar.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this system?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the data is at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, where the average drops to 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS.

Q: Can the system handle the Ultra preset at 1080p?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 has an average of 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a smooth experience.