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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 42 | 56 | 64 | 90 |
| 1440p QHD | 65 | 87 | 99 | 140 |
| 1080p Full HD | 89 | 118 | 135 | 191 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, capable of handling high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and maintaining a solid 60 FPS experience at 4K with adjusted settings. The measured data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset changes, with the most demanding Ultra settings proving challenging only at 4K.
Measured FPS Breakdown
At 3840x2160, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT produces an average of 56 FPS on High settings, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium settings yields an average of 64 FPS with minimums of 54 FPS and maximums of 74 FPS, providing a playable window that occasionally dips below the target. Low settings push the average to 90 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce it to 42 FPS, clearly indicating that 4K Ultra is not viable for smooth gameplay.
Moving to 2560x1440, the performance headroom expands considerably. High settings achieve an average of 87 FPS, while Low settings reach 140 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 99 FPS with a tight range of 84 minimum and 114 maximum FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce a respectable 65 FPS average, which meets the playable threshold, though it does not offer the large margin of the lower presets.
At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its full capabilities. Low settings generate an average of 191 FPS, Medium hits 135 FPS with minimums of 115 and maximums of 156, High achieves 118 FPS average, and Ultra still manages 89 FPS. All presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin, with even Ultra providing a 29 FPS buffer over the playable limit.
The data reveals a clear pattern: the frame rate drops are consistent and steep when moving from one preset tier to the next, particularly from Medium to Ultra. For example, at 4K the drop from Medium (64 FPS) to Ultra (42 FPS) represents a 34% reduction, while the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces average performance by 56 FPS.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (average score 49196, which is 0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, 0.5% higher), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, 0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618, 0.8% lower). These small deltas mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, this system would behave nearly identically to those alternatives, with margins that are well within normal run-to-run variance.
On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT sits at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 27425. Its closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435, 0.0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565, 0.5% higher), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135, 1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839, 1.5% higher). For Lock Protocol, swapping the RX 6700 XT for any of these cards would produce FPS figures within a couple percent of each other, making them viable substitutes without materially changing the gaming experience.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that sustains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves a 64 FPS average. High falls short at 56 FPS, and Ultra is far below the threshold at 42 FPS. Low is technically smoother at 90 FPS, but Medium offers the best visual quality while maintaining the required performance.
For 2560x1440, Ultra is the optimal choice, averaging 65 FPS and clearing the 60 FPS threshold by 5 frames. High (87 FPS), Medium (99 FPS), and Low (140 FPS) all exceed the requirement, but Ultra provides the highest fidelity without dropping below playable levels.
At 1920x1080, Ultra again stands out as the best preset, delivering 89 FPS average. This is more than enough headroom over the 60 FPS threshold, so users can maximize visual quality without worrying about frame drops. All four presets at this resolution—Low at 191, Medium at 135, High at 118, and Ultra at 89—are far above the playability line.
The Verdict
Yes, this PC can run Lock Protocol, and it does so with considerable strength depending on the resolution. According to the verdictByResolution data, at 3840x2160 the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best at 64 FPS average. The High and Ultra presets fail to reach 60 FPS (56 and 42 FPS respectively), so 4K users must accept medium details for a smooth experience.
At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 65 FPS average. This is a strong result that allows gamers to enjoy the game at near-maximum quality without compromise. At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best setting at 89 FPS average, and every preset is comfortably playable with significant headroom over the 60 FPS threshold. The system is clearly well-balanced for this title, with the GPU being the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra, where the 42 FPS result indicates the game is simply too demanding for this hardware at that configuration.
CPU and GPU Roles
The CPU and GPU contributions to performance are evident when comparing the scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 191, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high rates. Moving to 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average drops to 90 FPS, representing a 53% reduction, which indicates the GPU is becoming the bottleneck as resolution increases. Similarly, at Medium settings the FPS falls from 135 at 1080p to 64 at 4K, a 53% drop.
The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 89 FPS at 1080p down to 42 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across presets suggests that the RX 6700 XT is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing enough throughput to keep the GPU saturated. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its high single-thread score of 4394 in PassMark, is unlikely to bottleneck at any of the tested settings, given the strong 1080p Low performance of 191 FPS. The game is more GPU-bound at 4K, where the 12 GB of VRAM and 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become more critical.
How This Combo Ranks
This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1950 out of 3714 tested combos in Lock Protocol, placing it in the 47.5th percentile of all system pairings. This rank indicates a middle-of-the-pack performance for the game, despite the strong absolute scores. The relatively modest GPU (72nd percentile) pulls down the overall ranking compared to what the CPU alone achieves (90th percentile), confirming that the GPU is the more significant factor in this game. The rank suggests that many other combinations will offer similar 60 FPS experiences at 1080p and 1440p, but the pairing does not break into the top half of tested systems.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Lock Protocol at 4K resolution?
A: Yes, but only on Low (90 FPS average) or Medium (64 FPS average) settings. High (56 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) do not meet the 60 FPS threshold.
Q: What is the best setting for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1440p?
A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 provide an average of 65 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at that resolution.
Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival?
A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, which is 0.0% different from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435) and 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565).
Q: Is the CPU likely to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?
A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 191 FPS average, indicating the CPU can handle high frame rates. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 4394 in single-threaded PassMark, well above the GPU’s needs at lower resolutions.
Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with the highest settings?
A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 89, providing a 29 FPS margin over the 60 FPS playable threshold.
Q: Is the system more CPU-limited or GPU-limited on the Medium preset at 1440p?
A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 99 FPS with minimums of 84 and maximums of 114. The large margin over the 60 FPS threshold and the strong CPU scores suggest the GPU is the primary constraint, but neither component is heavily stressed at this resolution.