Lockdown Protocol

The data for Lockdown Protocol on this Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination shows a system that is consistently capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold across all tested resolutions and presets, with the sole exception being 4K Ultra. The measured frame rates indicate that this pairing is well-balanced, delivering high refresh rate performance at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining smooth playability at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphics preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: At 4K, the High preset achieves an average of 72 FPS, making it the most demanding playable setting. The Medium preset runs at 82 FPS average, while Low runs at 116 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 54 FPS average.

Q: How does the system perform at 2560x1440 with maximum settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers an average of 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best playable setting at this resolution, with High at 112 FPS, Medium at 128 FPS, and Low at 180 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1920x1080 with the Low preset?

A: The Low preset at 1080p produces an average of 245 FPS, representing the highest measured frame rate in the dataset. This is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for competitive play.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset is playable at both 2560x1440, with an average of 84 FPS, and at 1920x1080, with an average of 114 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset only reaches 54 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset shows minimum FPS values of 70 at 4K, 109 at 1440p, and 148 at 1080p. These minimums remain above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating stable performance without significant drops.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1099 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper percentile of tested hardware configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 72 FPS. The data shows that while Ultra drops to 54 FPS, the High preset maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. Players seeking higher visual fidelity can use Medium at 82 FPS, but High represents the best balance of quality and performance at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 84 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution and it still clears the 60 FPS bar by a substantial margin. The lower presets provide even higher frame rates, with High at 112 FPS, Medium at 128 FPS, and Low at 180 FPS, but Ultra is the optimal choice for visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 114 FPS. This resolution provides the most headroom, allowing the highest preset to run at nearly double the playable threshold. The High preset reaches 152 FPS, Medium at 174 FPS, and Low at 245 FPS, but none of these are necessary for achieving smooth gameplay since Ultra already exceeds requirements.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the AMD Radeon RX 9070. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, demonstrates strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, while the GPU delivers a Passmark G3D score of 25381. These benchmark numbers indicate a system where neither component is likely to become a bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows the GPU becoming progressively more important. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 245 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 116 FPS, a reduction of approximately 53%. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU, and the frame rate is limited by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The gap between resolutions narrows at higher presets, with Ultra showing 114 FPS at 1080p and 54 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU workload increases disproportionately with resolution and settings.

The preset scaling within a single resolution further illustrates the GPU's dominant role. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the frame rate from 180 FPS to 84 FPS, a drop of 96 FPS. This significant decrease is attributable to the increased pixel shading and texture work demanded by higher presets, which falls entirely on the GPU. The CPU's role remains relatively constant across presets, as its workload is primarily determined by game logic and draw calls, which do not scale as dramatically with visual settings.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 54 FPS, while the same preset at 1440p yields 84 FPS and at 1080p produces 114 FPS. This progressive decline with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the Radeon RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower resolutions but become strained at 4K Ultra. The CPU's performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924, does not appear to constrain the system at any tested configuration.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 114 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, with Ultra reaching 84 FPS average. At 3840x2160, three presets are playable: Low at 116 FPS, Medium at 82 FPS, and High at 72 FPS. The only configuration that fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 54 FPS.

For players targeting high refresh rate displays, the 1080p and 1440p results are particularly strong, with even the most demanding presets remaining well above 60 FPS. At 4K, the system requires a slight reduction from Ultra to High settings to maintain playability, but the visual difference is typically minor while the performance gain is substantial. The measured data indicates that this hardware combination provides a smooth gaming experience for the vast majority of settings and resolutions in Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: 116 FPS average
• Medium: 82 FPS average, 70 FPS minimum, 95 FPS maximum
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 180 FPS average
• Medium: 128 FPS average, 109 FPS minimum, 147 FPS maximum
• High: 112 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Low: 245 FPS average
• Medium: 174 FPS average, 148 FPS minimum, 200 FPS maximum
• High: 152 FPS average
• Ultra: 114 FPS average

The minimum FPS values for the Medium preset across all resolutions demonstrate consistent frame pacing. At 4K, the minimum of 70 FPS stays above the threshold, while at 1440p the minimum of 109 FPS and at 1080p the minimum of 148 FPS provide substantial headroom. The maximum FPS values show that the system can burst well above averages, with the 1080p Medium preset reaching 200 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 1099 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 30% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the majority of hardware pairings evaluated for this game. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, with the GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs contributing to the overall position.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 90 means it outperforms 90% of all tested CPUs in general benchmarks, while the GPU's percentile of 69 indicates it is above average but not top-tier. The combination of a very strong CPU with a solidly above-average GPU produces a balanced system that ranks well in gaming benchmarks. The data suggests that the system's gaming performance is slightly limited by the GPU, as the CPU has more relative headroom, but the overall combination still achieves a strong ranking among the 3714 tested combos.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU provides context for how the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compares to similar processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average score of 49196, which is 0.4% lower than the Ultra 5 245's average score. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a 0.5% difference. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.6% higher than the Ultra 5 245. The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, representing a 0.8% difference. These four processors would behave nearly identically to the Ultra 5 245 in gaming workloads, with performance deltas well within the margin of error.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar performance levels. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z has an average score of 23736, 0.6% higher than the RX 9070's score. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, which is 0.8% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, a 1.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, representing a 1.2% difference. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with a comparable CPU.

Players considering alternative hardware could expect similar performance from any of these CPU or GPU combinations. The small percentage differences in benchmark scores translate to negligible frame rate variations in actual gameplay. The system's overall ranking of 1099 out of 3714 would remain essentially unchanged with any of these substitutes, as the performance envelopes are nearly identical.