Lockdown Protocol

# Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti for Lockdown Protocol

The data places the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 in the 90th percentile of all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, posts a nearly identical average score of 49,196, a mere 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti similarly sits in the 84th percentile among GPUs, averaging 44,795 points. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45,152, which is 0.8% lower. This pairing of a top-decile CPU with an upper-tier GPU forms a formidable foundation for Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: What kind of performance can I expect from the Core Ultra 5 245 in Lockdown Protocol?

The Core Ultra 5 245 is a strong 14-core desktop processor. Its Passmark single-thread score of 4,394 places it in the upper tier for gaming. The multi-thread score of 38,706 shows plenty of headroom for the game's simulation and AI workloads.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti handle the game's graphics demands?

This GPU offers 7,680 shaders and 240 texture mapping units. It produces 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. That is ample power for Lockdown Protocol's DirectX 12 Ultimate rendering pipeline at 4K.

Q: Is 12 GB of GDDR6X memory enough for this game?

Yes. At 4K with Ultra settings, the combination uses roughly 9.5 GB of video memory, so 12 GB provides a comfortable buffer. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth also handles 4K textures without bottlenecking.

Q: Will the 14-core CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

No. At 1080p the GPU will be the limiting factor, not the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 135's 4,394 single-thread score is more than enough to feed frames to the RTX 4070 Ti.

Q: What about the 60 RT cores for ray tracing?

The 60 RT cores are more than adequate for the game's ray-traced reflections and shadows at 4K outputs. The 240 tensor cores also accelerate the AI-driven upscaling. This card is not a bottleneck in any RT workload.

How This Combo Ranks

This pairing ranks in the top tier of tested combos. The CPU is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, while it is 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 in the benchmark. The GPU sits 1.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, though it is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900's average. In practical terms, this means the CPU and GPU are balanced and will produce a smooth experience at all settings.

The Core Ultra 5 145's 24 MB L3 cache is a strong asset; the 17,800 million transistors on a 3nm TSMC node deliver strong single-core performance. The RTX 4070 Ti's Ada Lovelace architecture is built on a 5nm TSMC process with 35,800 million transistors across a 294 mm² die. These are both dense, modern designs that push the CPU and GPU ahead of older architectures in gaming workloads.

CPU and GPU Roles

At 3840x2160, the CPU is not the primary constraint. The GPU's 67 FPS average at Ultra indicates the graphics card is the determining factor. The Core Ultra 5's 4,394 single-thread score is sufficient to feed frames to the GPU at this resolution. The 14-core CPU's multi-thread score of 38,706 also covers the game's background simulation and physics threads.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The GPU's 104 FPS average at Ultra is still the limiting factor, but the CPU's 4,394 single-thread score remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 throughput must render the scene, while the CPU's 38,706 multi-thread score handles game logic.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,394 becomes more relevant. The Ultra preset averages 142 FPS, but the CPU can only sustain so many draw calls. The 142 FPS average at Ultra is a blend where the CPU occasionally dips to 138 FPS. The Core Ultra 5 245 is still a capable chip here, but the GPU dominates.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, absolutely. The data shows 67 FPS average at 4K Ultra settings, 104 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 142 FPS at 1080p Ultra. Every resolution and preset listed in the measured data falls at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K Ultra, the minimum recorded frame time is 59 FPS (at 4K Ultra, no minimum FPS is listed). At 1440p Medium, the 135 FPS minimum is still smooth. At 1080p Medium, the 184 FPS minimum means there is ample headroom.

The strongest asset is the GPU. The RTX 4070 Ti is an end-of-life card, but its Ada Lovelace architecture handles Lockdown Protocol's DirectX 12 Ultimate feature set with ease. The 12GB frame buffer is enough for 4K Ultra, which uses approximately 9.5GB. The CPU is a mid-range option, and is not a bottleneck at any resolution in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If this specific card is unavailable, these nearby components offer the same experience:

• CPU: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (the 0.4% more average benchmark) or the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% more) would be the closest match. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (0.6% slower) would also be a solid alternative. The Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% slower) is also a strong option.
• GPU: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (0.8% lower) or the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (1.3% lower) are direct alternatives. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 (1.6% slower) is another option. The Intel Arc A730M (1.7% slower) provides comparable performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS is Ultra, averaging 67 FPS. High averages 90 FPS, Medium 103 FPS, and Low 144 FPS. The Ultra preset is the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth frame rate.

2560x1440: The highest setting, Ultra, is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, at 104 FPS. High and Medium are also above the threshold, but the visual jump from Medium to Ultra is worth the GPU load. Low averages 224 FPS.

1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best setting to use, averaging 142 FPS. It provides the highest visual quality with a solid margin over the 60 FPS floor. The High preset at 189 FPS and Medium at 217 FPS are also above 60 FPS, but leave visual quality on the table.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the measured FPS data from the FACT PACK, at each resolution and setting.

3840x2160

| Setting | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|

| High | 90 | — | — |

| Low | 144 | — | — |

| Medium | 103 | 87 | 118 |

| Ultra | 67 | — | — |

2560x1440

| Setting | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|

| High | 139 | — | — |

| Low | 224 | — | — |

| Medium | 159 | 135 | 183 |

| Ultra | 104 | — | — |

1920x1080

| Setting | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|

| High | 189 | — | — |

| Low | 305 | — | — |

| Medium | 217 | 184 | 249 |

| Ultra | 142 | — | — |