Lockdown Protocol

The data for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear performance hierarchy for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S. The measured results reveal a system that is capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, but encounters a hard ceiling when pushed to 4K. The benchmark figures indicate a strong synergy between the 16-core mobile processor and the RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, with the primary bottleneck shifting depending on the target resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the optimal settings vary significantly by resolution. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is the Low preset, which delivers an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset dips to an average of 59 FPS, just below the playable threshold, while High and Ultra fall further behind at 51 and 39 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system has much more headroom. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 60 FPS, making it the highest quality option that meets the playability standard. Lower presets naturally perform better, with High at 80 FPS, Medium at 91 FPS, and Low at 128 FPS, but the fact that Ultra just clears the bar is the key finding for this resolution.

The 1920x1080 results show that the Ultra preset is not only playable but also delivers a solid average of 81 FPS. This is the highest quality setting tested, and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. The data suggests that at 1080p, the combination of the Core Ultra 7 155H and Radeon 8060S is well-suited for high-fidelity gaming, as even the most demanding preset leaves a significant performance buffer.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, with the gap between Low (175 FPS) and Ultra (81 FPS) being substantial at 94 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as lower graphical loads translate directly into much higher frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease, but the relative scaling remains similar. The difference between Low (128 FPS) and Ultra (60 FPS) is 68 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU is still heavily utilized, the CPU is keeping pace without becoming a major constraint. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with its 22 threads and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, appears to have sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The frame rates drop across the board, with Ultra falling to 39 FPS and High at 51 FPS. The spread between Low (83 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) is 44 FPS, which is the smallest relative gap. This compression of performance indicates that the Radeon 8060S is now the definitive bottleneck, as the sheer pixel count overwhelms the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the graphics workload becomes the dominant factor in determining frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a detailed view of performance across all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 83 FPS, while Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68. High settings yield 51 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The variance at Medium, with a 50 FPS minimum, shows that even at this resolution, there can be noticeable frame dips.

At 2560x1440, the results are more robust. Low settings produce an average of 128 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a range of 77 to 105, High reaches 80 FPS, and Ultra hits exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 77 FPS indicates that the system maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold even during demanding scenes.

The 1920x1080 measurements show the system's peak performance. Low settings hit an average of 175 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143, High achieves 109 FPS, and Ultra delivers 81 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, every preset offers a playable experience with significant headroom, making this the ideal resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution with high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 51, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset is the only option that exceeds 60 FPS at this resolution, with an average of 83 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 60 FPS at 2560x1440, making it the most demanding setting that meets the playability standard. High, Medium, and Low settings all perform better, with averages of 80, 91, and 128 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system delivers an average of 81 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the hardware is more than capable of handling the game at maximum quality on a standard 1080p display.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The performance gap between Low and Ultra settings is compressed to 44 FPS, suggesting that the Radeon 8060S is overwhelmed by the pixel count, while the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: At 3840x2160, the minimum FPS is 50. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 77. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 106. These figures show that the system maintains a playable minimum frame rate at all resolutions when using Medium settings.

Q: Does the system rank highly among all tested combos for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all hardware configurations tested for Lockdown Protocol, despite its strong performance at 1080p and 1440p.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly answers whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the answer is an unqualified yes, with all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—achieving average frame rates above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset's 81 FPS average makes this the best resolution for a fully optimized visual experience.

At 2560x1440, the system remains fully playable, with the Ultra preset hitting exactly 60 FPS. This is a playable result, though it leaves no performance headroom for demanding scenes. Players who prefer a buffer may opt for High settings at 80 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The system can run the game, but only at Low settings, which achieve 83 FPS. All higher presets fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium at 59 FPS, High at 51 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS. The data suggests that 4K gaming is possible, but only with significant graphical compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3714 tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 8060S ranks 2194th. This position places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is somewhat surprising given its strong performance at 1080p. The rank is likely dragged down by the system's inability to handle 4K Ultra settings, which is a common benchmark for high-end gaming PCs.

The CPU itself performs well in broader benchmarks, sitting in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32697. Similarly, the GPU is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 55757. The combination of two above-average components results in a mid-tier ranking for this specific game, highlighting that game-specific performance can diverge significantly from synthetic benchmark scores.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H provide insight into what other CPUs would yield similar gaming performance. The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average score of 32707, representing a 0% difference from the Core Ultra 7 155H. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750, a -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H rounds out the group with a score of 32812, a -0.4% difference. These CPUs would all exhibit nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the AMD Radeon 8060S, the closest competitors in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, with a 0.1% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, with a -0.6% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 show larger divergences of 1.7% and 2.8% respectively. These GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, meaning users with these alternative graphics solutions would see similar performance characteristics to the Radeon 8060S.