Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but capable of extreme performance at 1080p. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the average frame rate never drops below 76 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measured results reveal a system that offers substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, though the scaling between presets and resolutions provides insight into where each component’s workload lies.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5080 demonstrates its raw throughput with an average of 101 FPS on High settings. The Medium preset, which includes min and max data, shows an average of 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 133, indicating that even in demanding scenes the frame rate remains stable. Dropping to Low settings pushes the average to 163 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most visually demanding, still manages a solid 76 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is significant, representing a 114% increase in performance when lowering settings, which suggests that the GPU’s rasterization load scales heavily with preset complexity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance climbs considerably. The High preset averages 157 FPS, while Medium reaches 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 and a maximum of 207. Low settings produce an impressive 253 FPS average, and Ultra maintains a strong 118 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p at Ultra settings is notable, going from 76 FPS to 118 FPS, a 55% improvement that highlights how resolution impacts the GPU’s workload. At this resolution, even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making it an excellent target for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 1920x1080, the system becomes almost CPU-limited in some scenarios, but the frame rates are exceptional. The High preset averages 214 FPS, Medium reaches 245 FPS with a minimum of 208 and a maximum of 282, and Low peaks at 345 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers 160 FPS on average. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 185 FPS, which is smaller in percentage terms than at 4K, indicating that the CPU begins to cap performance at lower resolutions. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings—208 at 1080p, 153 at 1440p, and 99 at 4K—show that frame pacing remains consistent even under load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ultra 5 245 sits in a tight cluster of processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel chip, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a 0.5% advantage. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 0.6% with a score of 48698, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% behind at 48618. These deltas are minuscule, meaning that in Lockdown Protocol, swapping to any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates, especially at 4K where the GPU dominates. The data suggests that the Ultra 5 245 is positioned in a performance tier where CPU choice has minimal impact on gaming outcomes, at least for this title.

For the GPU, the RTX 5080’s nearest rivals show a similar pattern of closeness. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, just 0.6% below the NVIDIA card, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% behind at 55698. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% with a score of 54828, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE actually leads by 2.2% with a score of 57367. In practice, these benchmark score differences translate to only a few FPS in Lockdown Protocol. A user with an RX 9070 GRE might see slightly higher averages at 4K Ultra, but the difference would be within the margin of error for most gameplay. The RTX 5080’s percentile ranking of 87 among all GPUs confirms that it is a top-tier part, but the rivals listed here prove that the performance envelope is densely populated.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a performance drop from 163 FPS to 76 FPS, a 53% reduction, which is a direct consequence of the RTX 5080’s rendering load. The CPU’s role at this resolution is secondary, as the 14-core Ultra 5 245 provides enough headroom to feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor. The fact that the 4K Ultra average of 76 FPS is still above the playable threshold indicates that the GPU has ample compute resources, but the preset scaling shows where its limits lie.

At 2560x1440, the balance tips slightly toward the CPU. The Low preset reaches 253 FPS, which is a 55% increase over the 4K Low result of 163 FPS. This improvement is larger than what pure pixel-count reduction would predict, suggesting that the CPU’s frame generation capability starts to matter more. However, the Ultra preset at 1440p still delivers 118 FPS, proving that the GPU remains the primary constraint even at this resolution. The 1440p Medium data, with a 153 FPS minimum, shows that the system can handle complex scenes without dipping below comfortable levels.

The most revealing data comes from 1920x1080. Here, the Low preset hits 345 FPS, but the gap between Low and Medium is only 100 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is 31 FPS. This compression of frame rates at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is approaching its limit. The Ultra 5 245, with its 14 threads and 5.10 GHz boost clock, is capable, but it cannot fully utilize the RTX 5080’s potential at 1080p. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p at Low settings—from 253 FPS to 345 FPS—is a 36% increase, which is less than the theoretical pixel-count benefit, further confirming the CPU’s growing influence. For this game, the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K and 1440p, while the CPU becomes a co-equal partner at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and the verdict data is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 76 FPS. This means a 4K display with Ultra settings is viable, though users seeking higher refresh rates might prefer High at 101 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset also clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 118 FPS and Low reaching 253 FPS. The best setting here is Ultra, which provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, the system is overkill for most scenarios. The Ultra preset averages 160 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the most demanding settings at the lowest resolution tested do not challenge this combination. The verdict by resolution confirms that this PC is not just playable but exceptional across the board. There is no resolution or preset in the data where the average FPS dips below 76, meaning that users can prioritize visual fidelity without worrying about performance. The only consideration is that at 1080p, the CPU becomes a limiting factor at Low settings, but this is an academic concern given that the Ultra preset already delivers 160 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, it averages 76 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 118 FPS at 2560x1440, which provides both high visual quality and a frame rate well above the playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 345 FPS, which is 185 FPS higher than the Ultra preset’s 160 FPS average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 3840x2160, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drop from Low (163 FPS) to Ultra (76 FPS), while the CPU provides sufficient headroom.

Q: Are there any frame rate dips below 60 FPS in the measured data?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum FPS is 99 at 4K Medium, so the system never approaches the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks 163 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5% of all systems evaluated for Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. This is the highest quality option available, and the data shows it is playable, though users with 120Hz or 144Hz 4K displays might prefer the High preset at 101 FPS for a more fluid experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, with an average of 118 FPS. This provides a robust experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the Medium preset at 180 FPS is an alternative for those seeking even higher frame rates. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 160 FPS, which is the recommended setting as it offers the maximum visual quality while still delivering frame rates that are nearly three times the playable threshold. The data does not include any preset that falls below 60 FPS at any resolution, so users can always choose the highest quality setting without compromising playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 163 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 96th percentile of all systems. This is a strong result that reflects the balance between the CPU’s 90th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all graphics cards. The rank suggests that while there are 162 faster combinations, the vast majority of systems—over 3,500—will deliver lower frame rates in this game. The Ultra 5 245’s proximity to rivals like the Ryzen 9 7900 and Core i5-14600K, combined with the RTX 5080’s position near the RX 9070 GRE, indicates that this combo is at the upper echelon of performance. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which appears to scale well with GPU power based on the resolution data, this ranking is driven primarily by the RTX 5080, and the CPU’s mid-range standing does not hold the system back in any meaningful way.