Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that demands high frame rates, and the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile. Measured benchmark data shows this system ranks in the 241st position out of 3714 tested hardware combinations, placing it comfortably in the top tier for this title. The pairing of a 14-core Arrow Lake processor with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU proves to be exceptionally well-balanced for the game, with the data indicating that the system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics, component roles, and optimal settings for this hardware configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for this system reveals a consistent ability to deliver high refresh rate gameplay across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high, with the Low preset achieving an average of 331 FPS. Moving to the Medium preset, the average drops to 235 FPS, with a minimum of 200 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The High preset delivers 205 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 154 FPS average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is largely unconstrained, providing headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the system continues to deliver impressive numbers. The Low preset averages 243 FPS, while the Medium preset sees an average of 172 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. High settings produce an average of 151 FPS, and the Ultra preset remains well above the playability threshold with an average of 113 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, but the system retains a significant performance buffer, with even the most demanding preset staying well clear of the 60 FPS floor.

The 3840x2160 resolution is where the RTX 4080 SUPER begins to show its workload, but the results remain strong. The Low preset averages 157 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 1080p figure but still exceptionally playable. Medium settings average 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, demonstrating smooth performance with minimal stutter risk. The High preset averages 97 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the system stays above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though the margin is narrower than at lower resolutions. The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the average FPS decreases by roughly 40-50% from 1080p to 4K, but no tested configuration falls below the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions provides clear evidence of how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 331 FPS on Low settings, a figure that suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution. The RTX 4080 SUPER is capable of rendering frames faster than the Core Ultra 5 245 can feed it, but the 14-core processor still manages to sustain frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS on Low settings drops from 331 to 243, a 27% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload, but the CPU still has sufficient headroom to keep frame rates high. The gap between Low and Ultra presets at 1440p is significant—243 FPS versus 113 FPS—which shows that graphical settings have a substantial impact on GPU load, while the CPU maintains a consistent level of performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 157 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p Low figure, demonstrating the massive increase in pixel rendering workload. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 73 FPS, a 53% reduction from the 1440p Ultra figure of 113 FPS. This scaling pattern confirms that Lockdown Protocol is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, with the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth being fully utilized. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, but the Core Ultra 5 245's strong single-thread performance—evidenced by its 4648 Cinebench R23 single-core score—ensures it never becomes a bottleneck, even at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternative hardware, the benchmark data provides several close performance matches for both the CPU and GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 achieves an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196, which is a 0.4% difference—effectively identical performance in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a 0.5% delta, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, a 0.6% difference. The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, putting it 0.8% behind the Core Ultra 5 245. These rivals would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains constant.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 on average, ranking in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.8% higher. These deltas are small enough that in real-world gaming, users would see virtually the same frame rates. A system pairing the Core Ultra 5 245 with a standard RTX 4080 would perform within 0.1% of this configuration, while swapping the CPU for a Ryzen 9 7900 would yield a 0.5% difference—both well within the margin of run-to-run variance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the measured data shows the system achieves an average of 73 FPS at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Even at the most demanding preset, the system maintains playable frame rates.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this system can achieve?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 331 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low settings. This represents the maximum performance ceiling for this configuration in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the standard RTX 4080 scores 54247. This represents a 0.1% difference, meaning the two GPUs deliver effectively identical performance in this game.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system averages 331 FPS, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor since the GPU is capable of higher output. However, the Core Ultra 5 245's performance is sufficient to keep frame rates far above the playability threshold.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 151 FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings. This provides a smooth experience for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Does the system maintain stable frame times at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 on Medium, the system averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. The tight range between minimum and average indicates consistent frame pacing.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Lockdown Protocol with excellent performance across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 73 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin, achieving 113 FPS on Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, performance is exceptional, with the Ultra preset averaging 154 FPS. The data confirms that no resolution or settings combination tested falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a versatile configuration for both competitive and visually demanding play. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM and the Core Ultra 5 245's strong multi-core performance—evidenced by its 32924 Cinebench R23 multi-core score—combine to provide a system that is future-proof for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 73 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K play, as it delivers the highest visual quality while staying comfortably above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, averaging 113 FPS. This provides a substantial performance buffer, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 154 FPS, making it the optimal setting for this resolution. The system has enough performance headroom to run the game at maximum visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates suitable for high refresh rate displays. In all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this hardware combination is well-matched to Lockdown Protocol's performance requirements.