Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a combination that lands squarely in the middle of the database's tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. With a combo rank of 2165 out of 3714 tested setups, this pairing sits in the 58th percentile of all recorded combinations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of systems while remaining far from the top echelon. The recorded data shows that this system is capable of delivering smooth frame rates at lower resolutions and presets, but it begins to struggle when pushed toward 4K with higher graphical demands. The analysis below breaks down the component roles, optimal settings, and exact performance measurements to determine where this configuration excels and where it falls short.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 2165 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper-middle portion of the database, ahead of roughly 42% of all recorded pairings. The percentile position indicates that while this is not a top-tier gaming rig, it is far from an underperformer. The system's overall standing is influenced by both the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's age, as the RTX 2070 SUPER was released in 2019 and now sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU component, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, demonstrates a robust benchmark profile that places it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 48995 is slightly above several near competitors, including a 0.6% advantage over the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and a 0.8% lead over the Intel Core i5-14600K. However, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, showing that the CPU sits in a tightly contested performance band. The GPU, by contrast, carries a lower average benchmark score of 20282 and sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rivals all within 1.5% of its performance.

In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, the combo rank of 2165 suggests that this system will handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The data supports this interpretation, as the measured FPS drops dramatically when moving from 1440p to 4K, particularly at higher presets. The system is a competent mid-range performer, but it does not have the raw graphical horsepower to push maximum settings at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes clear when examining the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the system delivers an average of 175 FPS at Low settings, which drops to 125 FPS at Medium, 109 FPS at High, and 82 FPS at Ultra. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p, roughly 53%, suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this resolution, and the GPU is still the primary bottleneck even at lower presets.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates scale down proportionally: 129 FPS at Low, 91 FPS at Medium, 80 FPS at High, and 60 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is about 26%, which is a moderate penalty for the resolution increase. At 4K, however, the scaling becomes steep. The system manages 83 FPS at Low, 59 FPS at Medium, 51 FPS at High, and only 39 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Low result is only 48% of the 1080p Low result, indicating that the GPU is being pushed to its limits at this resolution.

The CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 175 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with its 14 cores and 14 threads is not a limiting factor at this resolution and preset combination. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648 indicate strong processing power that can keep up with the GPU's output. However, at 4K Ultra, the system falls to 39 FPS, a clear indication that the RTX 2070 SUPER with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus simply cannot handle the pixel count and graphical load simultaneously. The GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are insufficient for consistently smooth 4K gaming at higher presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 4K, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K falls just below the playable threshold with an average of 59 FPS, while High and Ultra drop further to 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. Players targeting 4K should stick to Low settings to maintain a comfortable frame rate cushion above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1440p, the situation improves significantly. The Ultra preset achieves exactly 60 FPS on average, making it the most demanding preset that clears the playable threshold. High runs at 80 FPS, Medium at 91 FPS, and Low at 129 FPS. All presets are playable at 1440p, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality while still hitting the 60 FPS target.

For 1080p, the system has ample headroom. The Ultra preset delivers 82 FPS on average, which is well above the playable threshold. High runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 125 FPS, and Low at 175 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the best choice for players who want the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, as it remains 22 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with high settings?

A: No, the data shows that at 4K with High settings, the system averages 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable preset at 4K is Low, which averages 83 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages exactly 60 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains playable. Higher frame rates are available at lower presets, with High at 80 FPS, Medium at 91 FPS, and Low at 129 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: Is the GPU or the CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The system achieves 175 FPS at Low settings, which indicates the CPU can handle the workload, but the frame rate drops to 82 FPS at Ultra, showing the GPU's performance ceiling.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1080p with Medium settings, the system averages 125 FPS, with minimums of 106 FPS and maximums of 143 FPS recorded in the data.

Q: Does the 4K Low preset provide a smooth experience?

A: Yes, the 4K Low preset averages 83 FPS, which is 23 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only 4K preset that clears the threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system's performance varies significantly across presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, placing it just below the playable threshold. The High preset averages 51 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 39 FPS. The data shows a steep drop-off as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 44 FPS.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the system performs much better. The Low preset averages 129 FPS. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. The High preset averages 80 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS. All presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra being the only one that sits precisely at the boundary.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset averages 175 FPS. The Medium preset averages 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset averages 109 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate across all 1080p presets is 106 FPS at Medium, which remains well above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the answer depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra delivering 82 FPS and Low reaching 175 FPS. This makes 1080p the most comfortable resolution for this configuration, with all settings playable and a significant frame rate cushion.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs all presets at or above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset hits exactly 60 FPS on average, while High, Medium, and Low provide 80, 91, and 129 FPS respectively. Players at 1440p can choose any preset, though Ultra leaves no headroom for frame rate dips. At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with 83 FPS. Medium falls slightly short at 59 FPS, and High and Ultra drop to 51 and 39 FPS. The system is not suited for 4K gaming at higher presets, and even the playable Low preset is a compromise on visual quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 by 0.4% in average benchmark score, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which is 0.5% behind. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.6% ahead of the Core Ultra 5 245, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% ahead. These four processors represent a tight performance cluster, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which trails the RTX 2070 SUPER by 1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which is 1.2% behind, the Intel Arc B570, which is 1.3% behind, and the Intel Arc A750, which is 1.5% behind. These GPUs all fall within a narrow performance band around the RTX 2070 SUPER, so swapping to any of them would result in very similar frame rates in the game. The data suggests that the system's overall performance in Lockdown Protocol would remain largely unchanged with any of these alternative components.