Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a highly capable Lockdown Protocol experience, with the data showing strong performance across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 91 FPS at Ultra settings, while 2560x1440 remains fluid at 67 FPS on Ultra, and even 3840x2160 can reach playable frame rates at Medium settings. The measured results place this combo at rank 1854 out of 3714 tested configurations, indicating a solidly above-average pairing that handles the game’s demands without significant compromise. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark data to explain how this hardware behaves, where its strengths lie, and which settings deliver the best experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, show a tightly clustered group of processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 posts an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it just 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196) and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228). Meanwhile, it sits 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that in practical gaming terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and Ryzen 9 7900 would behave almost identically to the Core Ultra 5 245, while the Xeon Gold 5318H and Core i5-14600K would be equally capable, with differences too small to notice in frame rate outputs.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Ti’s average benchmark score of 16129 places it in a similarly tight competitive band. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 0.7% lower, making it a near-perfect equivalent. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351) and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361) both sit 1.4% higher, while the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) trails by 1.7%. For Lockdown Protocol, a system pairing the Core Ultra 5 245 with any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few FPS of the measured results. The RX 9060 would be the closest match, while the RX 5700 XT and Pro 5600M would offer marginally better performance, and the R9 370X would be slightly slower but still in the same performance class.

What this means in practice: if a user already owns one of these rival CPUs or GPUs, the expected behavior in Lockdown Protocol would be very similar. The benchmark deltas are all below 2%, which translates to less than a 2 FPS difference at the frame rates measured here. The data suggests that this entire cluster of hardware represents a consistent performance tier, with no single component offering a decisive advantage over another in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the measured FPS data across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU split their workload in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system produces 196 FPS on Low settings, 139 FPS on Medium, 121 FPS on High, and 91 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings yield 144 FPS on Low, 102 FPS on Medium, 89 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the numbers drop to 93 FPS on Low, 66 FPS on Medium, 57 FPS on High, and 43 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. From 1920x1080 Low (196 FPS) to 2560x1440 Low (144 FPS), the frame rate drops by 52 FPS, a 26.5% reduction. The same Low settings step from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 shows a further drop of 51 FPS, down to 93 FPS. This consistent reduction across resolution steps points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed harder as pixel count increases, which is expected behavior for a mid-range GPU.

However, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 105 FPS (196 down to 91), while at 3840x2160, the same settings gap is only 50 FPS (93 down to 43). The narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor there. Conversely, at 1920x1080, the CPU’s 14 cores and 14 threads, boosting up to 5.10 GHz, are able to feed frames quickly enough that the GPU’s rendering capacity becomes the constraint. The Core Ultra 5 245’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, is sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed at lower resolutions, where the frame rate ceiling is much higher.

The data also shows that preset selection has a larger impact at 1920x1080 than at 3840x2160. At 1080p, Ultra is 46.4% slower than Low, while at 4K, Ultra is 53.8% slower than Low. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to let the GPU fully express the graphical load differences, whereas at 4K, the GPU is already so heavily loaded that even Low settings cannot prevent a significant frame rate penalty. For this combo, the CPU is never the primary constraint in Lockdown Protocol; instead, the RTX 3060 Ti determines playability at high resolutions, while the CPU only matters at the lowest resolution where frame rates exceed 144 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 91 FPS average at 1920x1080 Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin. The minimum FPS was not recorded for this configuration, but the average is well above the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 66 FPS. The minimum FPS at this setting was 56, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average remains playable. High settings drop to 57 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 in average benchmarks, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060’s 16014. This means the RTX 3060 Ti would produce roughly 1-2 FPS more in Lockdown Protocol, a difference that is unlikely to be perceptible in normal gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU become a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the system reaches 196 FPS, which is high enough to stress most CPUs, but the Core Ultra 5 245’s single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 4648) appears sufficient. The GPU remains the limiting factor at all resolutions, as shown by the consistent frame rate drops when resolution increases.

Q: Is the 3840x2160 High preset playable?

A: No. The average FPS at 3840x2160 High is 57, which is 3 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum FPS was not recorded, but the average falls short of the target, making this preset unsuitable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 1854 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 50th percentile overall. This means roughly half of all tested systems perform better and half perform worse, which is a solid mid-pack result for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1854 out of 3714 tested combinations places this system in the middle of the pack, but the context of this ranking is important. With a rank in the 50th percentile, this pairing is neither exceptional nor underwhelming; it represents a typical mid-range configuration that plays Lockdown Protocol competently. The CPU’s percentile of 90 among all CPUs indicates that the Core Ultra 5 245 is a strong processor, while the GPU’s percentile of 59 among all GPUs shows the RTX 3060 Ti is more modest in comparison.

The rank of 1854 suggests that many other combinations achieve higher frame rates, likely those pairing the RTX 3060 Ti with faster CPUs or pairing better GPUs with this CPU. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo still delivers playable performance at every resolution tested, with only 3840x2160 Ultra falling below 60 FPS. The ranking reflects the overall hardware landscape, where newer and more expensive components naturally occupy the top positions, but does not diminish the practical usability of this system for Lockdown Protocol.

What matters most for the end user is not the raw rank but the playable outcomes. At 1920x1080, this combo outperforms the majority of systems, with 91 FPS on Ultra being a strong result. At 2560x1440, the 67 FPS on Ultra is similarly competitive. Only at 3840x2160 does the system fall to mid-pack levels, where the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting. The rank of 1854 should be interpreted as a sign that this is a balanced, mainstream configuration rather than a high-end enthusiast setup.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra delivering 91 FPS average. This means the system can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with all settings maxed out, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra at 67 FPS average. The system is fully playable at 1440p on the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. Low settings produce 93 FPS, and Medium settings produce 66 FPS, both clearing the 60 FPS threshold. However, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS, both below the playable threshold. Therefore, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 4K, but only with settings reduced to Medium or below. The playable settings at 4K are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice for visual quality while maintaining an average of 66 FPS.

In summary, the system is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with reduced settings. The RTX 3060 Ti’s performance ceiling is reached at 4K High and Ultra, but for most users playing at 1080p or 1440p, this combo provides an excellent experience with no compromises.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, which delivers an average of 66 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the playable threshold, as High averages only 57 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium was 56, which dips slightly below the threshold, but the average remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This is a demanding preset that still leaves performance headroom, as the minimum FPS was not recorded but the average is comfortably above 60. The system can handle the full graphical feature set at this resolution without dropping below playable frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 91 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense scenes. The minimum FPS was not recorded, but the high average suggests that even worst-case drops would likely remain above 60 FPS. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, Ultra at 1080p is the recommended choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows. At 3840x2160, High settings produce an average of 57 FPS, Low produces 93 FPS, Medium produces 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76, and Ultra produces 43 FPS. At 2560x1440, High averages 89 FPS, Low averages 144 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and maximum of 117, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. At 1920x1080, High averages 121 FPS, Low averages 196 FPS, Medium averages 139 FPS with a minimum of 118 and maximum of 160, and Ultra averages 91 FPS.

The minimum and maximum FPS values were only recorded for Medium settings across all resolutions, which limits the depth of frame time analysis. However, the available data shows that at 3840x2160 Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 56 and 76 FPS, indicating a 20 FPS range. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 87 to 117 FPS, a 30 FPS spread, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 118 to 160 FPS, a 42 FPS spread. These variations suggest that the game is more demanding at higher resolutions, with tighter frame time consistency at 4K but lower average performance.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation. At 1080p, the step from Low to Medium costs 57 FPS, from Medium to High costs 18 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 30 FPS. At 1440p, the steps are 42 FPS, 13 FPS, and 22 FPS respectively. At 4K, the steps are 27 FPS, 9 FPS, and 14 FPS. This shows that the performance cost of each preset increases at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom, and decreases at higher resolutions, where the GPU is already near its limit. The data confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary performance determinant across all settings, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid becoming a bottleneck.