Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT to deliver a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that 4K gaming is also within reach at moderately high settings. This combination sits in the 1161st position out of 3714 tested combos for this title, placing it comfortably in the upper third of all configurations evaluated. The measured frame rates show a system that excels at high-refresh 1440p, remains highly capable at 1080p for competitive play, and offers a viable 4K experience when settings are managed properly. The following analysis breaks down the performance data by resolution, examines the balance between CPU and GPU workloads, and provides context against similarly performing hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers excellent frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 242 FPS, which is well beyond any standard display refresh rate. The Medium preset holds an average of 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS, showing strong consistency. High steps down to a 150 FPS average, and Ultra still manages a very smooth 113 FPS. For players seeking maximum responsiveness, even the Ultra preset averages nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains impressive. Low hits 177 FPS on average, while Medium delivers 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 and maximum of 145 FPS. High produces 110 FPS, and Ultra settles at 82 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is significant, but the Ultra preset still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, making 1440p the best balance of visual quality and speed.

The 3840x2160 data shows a steeper drop in performance, as expected with a 4K panel. Low averages 115 FPS, Medium lands at 81 FPS with a min/max of 69/94 FPS, and High yields 71 FPS. Ultra drops to 53 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that High, Low, and Medium are all playable at 4K, with High being the best visual setting that still maintains over 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds its own at lower ones. At 1080p, the high frame rates approach the limits of what the Core Ultra 5 245 can feed, with the Low preset hitting 242 FPS. The substantial difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p, a 129 FPS gap, shows the GPU has plenty of headroom when the CPU is not saturated.

When moving from 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium, the average FPS drops from 172 to 126, a 27% reduction. This is a strong indicator that the GPU (RX 6800 XT) is increasingly limiting the performance, as the CPU workload remains constant regardless of resolution. The same pattern holds for High settings, dropping from 150 to 110 FPS, a 27% decrease.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The 4K Low preset averages 115 FPS, which is still above 60, but the jump to 4K Ultra drops to 53 FPS, showing that the RX 6800 XT is fully saturated by the increased pixel count. The Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 24 MB of L3 cache, provides enough processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p low, where the CPU is most in demand. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of pushing beyond 200 FPS in this game, while the GPU limits performance at higher resolutions and presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K playability?

A: The verdict data shows that High is the best settings preset at 3840x2160, with an average FPS of 71. Medium averages 81 FPS and Low 115 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still maintaining a 71 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this PC handle 1440p Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured FPS for 2560x1440 Ultra is 82 FPS on average. This is above the playable threshold, making Ultra the best settings for 1440p, with an avgFpsAtBest of 82.

Q: What is the playable threshold FPS for this game?

A: The playable threshold is defined at 60 FPS. Any preset and resolution combination with an average FPS equal to or above 60 is considered playable.

Q: How does the 1080p Low preset compare to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset averages 242 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset averages 53 FPS. This shows a 453% difference in frame rate, highlighting the massive difference in GPU workload between the two extremes.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting playable at all?

A: No, the 4K Ultra setting averages 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates that only High, Medium, and Low are playable at 4K.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between 144p Medium and 1080p Medium?

A: The 1440p Medium averages 126 FPS, while the 1080p Medium averages 172 FPS. This represents a 46 FPS difference, showing the performance cost of moving from a 1080p panel to a 1440p panel.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, putting it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals, as listed in the data, are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with a score of 49196, which is 0.4% faster. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (0.5% faster), while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (0.6% slower), and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% slower). In a gaming scenario like Lockdown Protocol, any of these four CPUs would deliver very similar frame rates, as the differences are within a single percent.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477, placing it at the 85th percentile. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile is 1.5% faster with a score of 47743, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001 (3% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957 (3% faster). The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, which is 2.5% faster than the RX 6800 XT. In practice, these GPU alternatives would yield nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning users with any of these parts could expect similar 4K and 1440p results. The data shows that the RX 6800 XT is particularly close in performance to the RTX 5070 Ti, making them interchangeable in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration, pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the AMD RX 6800 XT, ranks 1161st out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 31% of all systems tested, which is a strong result for a mainstream high-end setup. The rank reflects the balance between a high-scoring CPU and a high-scoring GPU, with the CPU and GPU both being above the 85th percentile in their respective categories. Relative to the 3714 total combos, this pair is closer to the upper quarter than the bottom, indicating it will handle the game well at most settings.

The ranking is not top-tier, but it is a high-mid-range placement. The 1161st rank out of 3714 means that many high-end combinations, such as those with newer or more expensive GPUs, will outperform it. However, relative to the vast majority of tested systems, this combo is in the top 34% of performance. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is a first-person shooter, this rank indicates that the system will provide a smooth and responsive experience, especially at 1080p and 1440p, where it is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

Yes, this combination can run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict data is clear: at 1920x1080, the system is playable at all four presets, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 113 FPS. At 2560x1440, it is also playable at all presets, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS. For 4K, the system is playable on High, Medium, and Low, but not on Ultra, which averages 53 FPS. The best 4K settings are High, which yields 71 FPS.

The system is a solid choice for 1080p competitive play, where the 242 FPS Low preset is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. It is equally strong at 1440p, where Ultra settings still deliver 82 FPS, providing a great balance between visual detail and performance. For 4K, the system is capable of running the game smoothly, but only if you are willing to avoid the Ultra preset and stick to High or Medium. In summary, this is a versatile combination that excels at mainstream resolutions and offers a usable 4K experience for a modern FPS title. The only limit is the Ultra setting at 4K, which is the sole configuration that falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold.