Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, demonstrates a wide performance envelope on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the most demanding settings still clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a system that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical preset, making it a versatile option for high-refresh-rate gaming and demanding visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The collected frame rate data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional headroom. The Low preset averages 290 FPS, while Medium produces an average of 206 FPS with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. High settings still deliver a robust 180 FPS average, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding, maintains an average of 135 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the bottleneck is rarely the GPU, as even the heaviest load leaves substantial performance in reserve.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 212 FPS, and Medium follows at 151 FPS, with a recorded range of 128 to 173 FPS. High settings achieve a 132 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 99 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 36 FPS (from 135 to 99), which is a 26.7% reduction, showing that the GPU is beginning to feel the load but still has ample power to maintain high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more pronounced. The Low preset still manages a playable 137 FPS average, and Medium delivers 97 FPS with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 112 FPS. High settings average 85 FPS, and Ultra, the most intensive setting tested, bottoms out at a 64 FPS average. While these 4K numbers are lower than at lower resolutions, they remain above the 60 FPS playability threshold, suggesting the RTX 4070 SUPER is a capable 4K card for this specific game. The progression from 1440p to 4K on Ultra shows a 35 FPS drop (from 99 to 64), a 35.4% decrease, indicating a steeper scaling curve at the highest resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination achieve 60 FPS at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the measured average frame rate is 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded in the entire test suite?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 290, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on the Medium preset?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 206 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average drops to 97 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of 109 FPS, or 52.9%.

Q: Are the minimum frame rates at 1440p and 4K still smooth?

A: Yes. The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 83 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 128 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 1440p provide a better experience than the High preset at 4K?

A: Yes, in terms of frame rate. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 99, while at 3840x2160 High, the average is 85 FPS. The 1440p Ultra setting provides a 14 FPS higher average.

Q: Is there any resolution or setting where the average FPS falls below 60?

A: No. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the lowest average FPS recorded is 64, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the high frame rates (180-290 FPS) suggest that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is doing the heavy lifting, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 155 FPS difference, but even the lowest result of 135 FPS is high enough that the CPU's processing of game logic and draw calls likely becomes a limiting factor before the GPU reaches its maximum output. The Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 14 threads and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, appears well-suited to keep up with the RTX 4070 SUPER at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more significant. The frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p, indicating that the increased pixel workload is now engaging the RTX 4070 SUPER more thoroughly. The 1440p Ultra result of 99 FPS, while lower than 1080p Ultra's 135 FPS, still shows a balanced system where neither component is fully overwhelmed. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, has the resources to handle the higher resolution without causing a severe bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 64, which is a significant drop from 1440p Ultra's 99 FPS. This 35.4% reduction shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is working much harder to fill the four million pixels on screen. The CPU's role diminishes here, as the frame rate is constrained by the GPU's rendering throughput. The data shows that the Core Ultra 5 245 provides sufficient processing power to avoid holding back the GPU at 4K, as the frame rate scales consistently with the resolution increase, pointing to a GPU-bound scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a rank of 582 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the top 15.7% of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall performance tier. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 90, meaning it outperforms 90% of all tested processors in general benchmarks. The GPU's percentile is 83, relative to all tested graphics cards. The combination of a high-performing CPU and a well-above-average GPU results in a system that is likely to be near the top of the performance curve for this game.

The rank of 582 suggests that while there are many systems that can run Lockdown Protocol, this specific configuration is notably more capable than the majority. The fact that it achieves over 60 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator of its high standing. The relative positions of the CPU and GPU percentiles (90th and 83rd, respectively) show a well-matched pairing, where the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, which helps ensure that the processor does not bottleneck the graphics card at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar performance. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, the closest competitors in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average score that is 0.4% lower, while the Ryzen 9 7900 is 0.5% lower. On the Intel side, the Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.6% higher, and the Core i5-14600K is 0.8% higher. These sub-1% deltaPct values indicate that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping to any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The Core i5-14600K, in particular, is a direct competitor in the desktop segment and would likely behave very similarly in gaming workloads.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA products. The Quadro M6000 24 GB and the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile both have average scores that are 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER. The Quadro M6000 is 0.2% lower, and the RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% lower. The inclusion of mobile GPUs in this list is notable, as it suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER's desktop performance is closely matched by high-end laptop parts. For a desktop user, this implies that an RTX 4070 SUPER is a solid baseline, and the performance delta to the next tier up (like the RTX 4090 Mobile) is small in synthetic tests. For gaming, this means a system with an RTX 4070 SUPER would deliver frame rates very close to what a high-end gaming laptop with an RTX 5050 Mobile or RTX 4090 Mobile would achieve, though desktop cooling and power delivery could affect sustained performance.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four tested presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 135 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system again runs every preset above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 99 FPS, offering a smooth high-refresh-rate experience. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution tested, all presets remain playable, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. The data shows that this combination provides a versatile experience, allowing users to prioritize visual fidelity at 4K or maximize frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The lowest average FPS across the entire suite is 64, which occurs at 4K Ultra, confirming that the system never drops below a playable level.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users seeking the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate at or above 60 FPS, the optimal settings are determined by the most demanding preset that still meets the threshold. At 3840x2160, the best settings are the Ultra preset, which achieves an average of 64 FPS. This is the highest quality option and clears the 60 FPS bar, though with a slim margin. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering a 99 FPS average, providing both high fidelity and a comfortable performance buffer. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best, with an average of 135 FPS. This allows users to run the game at maximum settings at 1080p with a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. In summary, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 4070 SUPER combination can handle the Ultra preset at every resolution tested, making the choice of settings a matter of preference for higher resolutions versus higher frame rates.