Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a commanding performance in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data indicates that this pairing is not merely playable; it is overwhelmingly capable, with the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K still producing an average of 61 FPS. This hardware stack provides a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p and exceptional frame rates at 1080p, making it a top-tier choice for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance range. With the Low preset, the average frame rate is exceptionally high at 278 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 197 FPS, with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS. The High preset still delivers an average of 172 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 129 FPS. These figures suggest that at 1080p, the bottleneck is rarely the GPU, allowing for massive frame generation even on the most demanding settings.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar but begins to show the expected scaling from the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 204 FPS. The Medium preset averages 145 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS. High settings produce an average of 126 FPS, while the Ultra preset still achieves a very smooth 95 FPS average. This indicates that the RTX 5070 has ample headroom at 1440p to push high frame rates on a high-refresh-rate monitor.

At 4K (3840x2160), the data shows the true graphics card load. The Low preset averages 132 FPS, a substantial decrease from the 1080p result but still very respectable. The Medium preset averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings yield an average of 82 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, still manages to average 61 FPS, confirming that even at 4K with everything maxed out, the system stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that the most demanding preset—Ultra—is the best setting for every resolution tested, as it remains at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold in all cases.

• At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 61 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality the game offers, and the system can run it, though with less margin for error than at lower resolutions.
• At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, producing an average of 95 FPS. This is a more comfortable margin, ensuring a fluid experience with significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.
• At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, delivering a powerful 129 FPS average. This is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, providing a substantial buffer to prevent frame drops in intense action sequences.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the aggregate benchmark data, the CPU and GPU in this system perform similarly to a specific set of rival components. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile for performance. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in aggregate score, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scoring 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scoring 0.5% lower, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scoring 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scoring 0.8% higher. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the Core Ultra 5 245 will perform nearly identically to these processors, with deltas of less than one percent.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks in the 82nd percentile. Its performance is closely matched by the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which has a negligible 0.1% higher average score. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 trails by 0.8%, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is the furthest behind, with a delta of 2%. In practice, this means that a system with one of these rival GPUs and a similar CPU would produce near-identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with differences so small they would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question: yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with excellence. The verdict by resolution is unanimous—every single preset at every tested resolution is playable.

• 3840x2160: The system is fully playable at Ultra settings, with an average of 61 FPS, just barely clearing the playable threshold. This is a great result for 4K gaming, allowing for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.
• 2560x1440: The system is fully playable at Ultra settings, with an average of 95 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering a balance of high visual quality and high refresh rates.
• 1920x1080: The system is fully playable at Ultra settings, with an average of 129 FPS. This performance is sufficient for even the most demanding high-refresh-rate monitors, ensuring a competitive advantage.

The benchmark results indicate that this build is excellent for Lockdown Protocol. The only scenario with a tight margin is 4K Ultra, where the 61 FPS average is playable but could potentially dip below the threshold in more intense scenes. For all other settings and resolutions, the performance margin is substantial.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. The data shows that the GPU is the primary factor in performance scaling, while the CPU provides a strong foundation that does not bottleneck the system.

The difference between the Low and Ultra presets is a strong indicator of GPU load. At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 278 FPS at Low to 129 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of over 50%. This wide gap is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the graphical settings have a massive impact on rendering load. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and at 1080p, it does so effectively, allowing the GPU to fully express its capabilities. The very high frame rates on Low settings are proof of the CPU's capability.

As the resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average frame rates at the same preset drop significantly. For example, at Ultra, the frame rate goes from 129 FPS at 1080p to 95 FPS at 1440p and finally to 61 FPS at 4K. This is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the limiting factor, as the number of pixels to be shaded increases exponentially. The CPU's workload remains relatively constant, but the GPU has to work much harder, causing the performance to scale with resolution. Therefore, the data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the dominant component in determining frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 727 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the setup in the top 20% of all systems tested. This high-ranking position is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the hardware exceeding the playable threshold in all scenarios. The rank indicates that this pairing delivers a performance level that is significantly higher than the average system in the database. While the individual components are strong, their combined efficiency in this game results in a position that is well above the median, confirming that this is a high-performance combination for Lockdown Protocol, capable of handling the game at maximum settings across all resolutions.