Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing delivers a consistently strong experience in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing that the combination handles the game smoothly across most common resolutions and settings. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile, creating a system that is well-balanced for this fast-paced FPS title. The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy, with the system easily surpassing the 60 FPS playability threshold at 1080p and 1440p, though 4K Ultra settings require some compromise.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data places the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196, which is just 0.4% lower than the Ultra 5 245's average of 48,995, making it the closest match in overall CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 sits at 49,228, a 0.5% gap, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H comes in at 48,698, representing a 0.6% difference in the opposite direction. The Intel Core i5-14600K rounds out the group with a score of 48,618, which is 0.8% behind the Ultra 5 245. These deltaPct values are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these four processors would deliver virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, the nearest rivals show an even tighter grouping. The AMD Radeon 860M averages 26,401, just 0.3% off the RTX 5060's 26,331 average score, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also sits 0.3% away at 26,421. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary posts a score of 26,553, which is 0.8% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT trails by 1.2% with a score of 26,011. These figures indicate that the RTX 5060 performs in the same bandwidth as these four GPUs, so users upgrading from any of those cards should see nearly identical frame rates in this game. The data implies that the RTX 5060's Blackwell architecture does not provide a meaningful advantage in Lockdown Protocol over these slightly older or integrated alternatives, at least in aggregate benchmark terms.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 201 FPS average, which is the highest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset. This high ceiling suggests that at this resolution and preset, the combination of the Ultra 5 245's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 5060's rasterization capabilities are both being utilized effectively. Dropping to Medium at 1080p reduces the average to 143 FPS, a 28.9% decrease, while High settings yield 125 FPS and Ultra produces 94 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 53.2% performance reduction, indicating that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as graphical fidelity increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 148 FPS, which is 26.4% lower than the 1080p Low result, while Medium drops to 105 FPS, High to 91 FPS, and Ultra to 69 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p represents a 53.4% reduction, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck across all settings at both resolutions, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed frames. At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low settings average 95 FPS, Medium 68 FPS, High 59 FPS, and Ultra only 44 FPS. The drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is 35.8%, while the drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 36.2%, showing that the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors at 4K resolution.

The data shows that the CPU matters less at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 201 FPS, which is likely near the practical limit for the Ultra 5 245's 14 cores and 14 threads. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the clear constraint, producing only 44 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution grows from 107 FPS at 1080p to 51 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU's workload scales more steeply with resolution than the CPU's does. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p, the Ultra 5 245 provides ample processing power, but the RTX 5060 becomes the decisive factor for 4K gaming.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 95 FPS average on Low settings and 68 FPS on Medium settings. However, High settings drop to 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra settings fall to 44 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists Low and Medium as playable settings at 4K.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: According to the data, Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The verdictByResolution field confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with Ultra being the most demanding preset that still maintains playable frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26,331 is within 1.2% of four rival GPUs: the AMD Radeon 860M, NVIDIA GeForce MX550, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. This indicates that users upgrading from any of these cards would see minimal performance differences in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck for the RTX 5060?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Ultra 5 245 achieves 201 FPS at 1080p Low settings, which is the highest measured result in the dataset. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors and its nearest rivals all being within 0.8% of its average score suggest it has sufficient headroom for the RTX 5060 in this game.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset at 1080p and still provides a smooth experience according to the measured data.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset maintain stable frame rates?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 68, with a minimum of 57 and a maximum of 78. While the average exceeds 60 FPS, the minimum dips slightly below the threshold, which could cause occasional stutters during intense gameplay moments.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1,649th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 55.6th percentile of all systems evaluated. This rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and settings, and given that the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile and the GPU in the 72nd percentile, the overall position is slightly lower than either component's individual standing. The gap suggests that the pairing does not achieve the same relative performance as its parts would indicate independently, likely due to the RTX 5060's 8 GB memory capacity becoming a constraint at higher resolutions.

The rank of 1,649 out of 3,714 means that 2,065 tested combinations performed better in this specific game. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo still delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, and at 4K with Low or Medium presets. The discrepancy between the moderate overall rank and the strong playability results indicates that many higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs that excel at 4K Ultra settings, where this pairing falls short. Players targeting 1080p or 1440p high-refresh-rate gaming will find this combo well-suited to Lockdown Protocol, while 4K enthusiasts may need to consider alternatives with more VRAM or higher compute throughput.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly answers whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol: yes, it can, across most resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with average FPS of 201, 143, 125, and 94 respectively. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports all settings, with Low at 148 FPS, Medium at 105 FPS, High at 91 FPS, and Ultra at 69 FPS. For 3840x2160, only Low (95 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) clear the 60 FPS threshold, while High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall short. The verdictByResolution data confirms these findings, listing Low and Medium as playable at 4K, and all four settings as playable at 1440p and 1080p.

The best settings per resolution, according to the data, are Medium at 4K with 68 FPS average, Ultra at 1440p with 69 FPS average, and Ultra at 1080p with 94 FPS average. These represent the most demanding presets that maintain at least 60 FPS, providing the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. The system's performance is consistent with its component rankings: the Ultra 5 245's strong single-thread performance from its 5.10 GHz boost clock supports high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the RTX 5060's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handles the graphical load at 1080p and 1440p effectively.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. This setting provides a balance between visual quality and performance, though the minimum FPS of 57 indicates occasional dips below the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 69 FPS average, making it the best choice for players who prioritize graphical fidelity at this resolution. The 1440p Ultra preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, and the data does not list a minimum FPS for this setting, suggesting stable performance. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 94 FPS average, offering the highest visual quality with more than 30 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold. This makes 1080p Ultra the most visually impressive playable configuration, with the system having sufficient performance to handle demanding scenes without dropping below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 95 FPS, Medium averages 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 78, High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The 4K Medium results are the only ones in the dataset that include min and max values, showing a range that straddles the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Low averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120, High averages 91 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The 1440p Medium range of 89-120 FPS demonstrates consistent performance, while the other settings show only average values. At 1920x1080, Low averages 201 FPS, Medium averages 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164, High averages 125 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. The 1080p Medium range of 121-164 FPS shows the tightest relative consistency in the dataset, with the minimum still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The progression of average FPS across resolutions follows a predictable pattern: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces performance by roughly 25-35% at the same settings. For example, Low settings drop from 201 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p (26.4% reduction), then to 95 FPS at 4K (35.8% reduction from 1440p). Ultra settings similarly drop from 94 FPS at 1080p to 69 FPS at 1440p (26.6% reduction), then to 44 FPS at 4K (36.2% reduction from 1440p). This consistent scaling suggests that the RTX 5060's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and 128-bit bus width are the primary factors limiting 4K performance, while the GPU's compute capabilities are sufficient for lower resolutions. The absence of min and max values for most settings indicates that the benchmark methodology recorded only average frame rates for those configurations, with the Medium settings at each resolution being the exception where full ranges were captured.