Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Lockdown Protocol. Out of 3,714 tested combos, this pairing ranks 14th, placing it in the top fraction of all systems measured. This ranking reflects a configuration where neither component is likely to bottleneck the other, allowing the game to scale through its highest settings at all standard resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 14 out of 3,714 tested combinations places it in the 99.6th percentile of all recorded systems. This is not merely a high score; it indicates that the pairing is among a very small group of configurations that can push Lockdown Protocol to its absolute limits. The GPU's percentile of 92 among all GPUs and the CPU's percentile of 90 among all CPUs confirm that both components are individually elite, and their synergy produces a system that sits at the apex of the benchmark database for this title.

The ranking also suggests a balanced pairing. A slightly weaker CPU would likely limit the GPU at lower resolutions, while a weaker GPU would fail to drive the high refresh rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. Since the combo ranks 14th overall, the data implies that the Core Ultra 5 245 provides sufficient throughput to keep the RTX 5090 D fed, even when the game is rendering hundreds of frames per second. The measured average FPS figures, which exceed 300 in some settings, further corroborate that this system is operating without a significant CPU-induced ceiling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in workload distribution as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 360 FPS on Low settings and 285 FPS on Medium. These very high frame rates suggest the CPU is doing substantial work to prepare frames, but the GPU still has headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 173 FPS (360 to 187), indicating that the GPU's rendering load heavily influences the final output.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low drops to 295, which is a 65 FPS reduction from 1080p Low. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to become more of a limiting factor, as the pixel count increases. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 137 FPS, compared to 187 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The gap between resolutions narrows as settings increase, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role dominates. The average at Low is 190 FPS, which is a 105 FPS drop from 1440p Low. At Ultra, the average is 88 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is a 49 FPS drop, while the scaling at Low is a 105 FPS drop. This pattern shows that at 4K, the RTX 5090 D is the primary determinant of performance; the CPU's influence becomes less significant because the GPU is spending more time on pixel shading and memory bandwidth. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are clearly sufficient to handle the 4K texture loads without causing a drop in the average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest rivals, based on aggregate benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with an average score of 49,196, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228, 0.5% higher. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698, 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48,618, 0.8% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences in aggregate compute power are within a single percentage point.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, which is 1.1% lower, making it a close rival. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, 2.1% higher, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, 2.4% higher. While the Tesla cards have higher aggregate scores, they are datacenter-oriented parts; for gaming, the RX 6850M XT would be the closest competitor in terms of likely driver support and game performance. A system with an RTX 5090 D and any of these rival GPUs would deliver comparable average FPS, though the 1-2% differences could translate to a few frames per second at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

According to the benchmark data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at a playable level across every tested scenario. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and all four settings at all three resolutions exceed this mark. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 187 FPS, which is well above the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 137 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration, the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. The data confirms that the system can handle the game at its maximum visual fidelity at 4K, with a 28 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. For users targeting very high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p Medium setting at 285 FPS or the 1440p Low setting at 295 FPS are viable options, but the verdict is clear: every preset is playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS are as follows: Low settings produce 190 FPS, Medium settings produce 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155, High settings produce 118 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 88 FPS. The data shows a consistent decline as visual quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS are: Low at 295 FPS, Medium at 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241, High at 183 FPS, and Ultra at 137 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a 74 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating some scene-dependent variance, but the average remains high.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS are: Low at 360 FPS, Medium at 285 FPS with a minimum of 243 and a maximum of 328, High at 249 FPS, and Ultra at 187 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset has a minimum of 243 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS threshold, showing excellent frame pacing even in demanding moments.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra setting. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 187 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves an average of 137 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra achieves an average of 88 FPS. Since all Ultra presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, there is no need to compromise on visual quality. The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D has enough headroom to run the game at maximum settings at 4K, which is a rare outcome and highlights the GPU's capability. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset, but the average FPS for Ultra at all resolutions is sufficiently high to assume that the minimums remain above 60 FPS, given the 28 FPS margin at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark shows an average of 88 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 360 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much does the CPU matter compared to the GPU at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is more relevant than at higher resolutions. The data shows a 173 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings, meaning the GPU's workload still dictates performance, but the CPU must keep up to reach the 360 FPS peak on Low.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. All measured settings at all resolutions have an average FPS above 60. The lowest average is 88 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 14th out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 0.4% of all configurations.

Q: What is the closest rival GPU in terms of benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D, making it the nearest rival by score, though the RX 6850M XT is 1.6% higher.