Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a highly capable combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. The recorded data shows that this system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, while 4K requires a reduction to Low settings for a smooth experience. The benchmark results indicate a clear performance hierarchy where resolution scaling has a pronounced effect on the GPU's workload, but the overall verdict is positive for this FPS title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset this combination can run at 1920x1080?

A: The system can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 78 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is 2560x1440 resolution playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, the data shows that High settings at 1440p yields an average of 76 FPS. The playable settings at this resolution include High, Medium, and Low, with Ultra falling just below the threshold at 57 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings produce a playable average frame rate of 80 FPS. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS, all of which fall below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. Low settings average 168 FPS, while Ultra settings average 78 FPS. This represents a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The recorded data for 1440p Medium shows a minimum of 74 FPS, an average of 88 FPS, and a maximum of 101 FPS. This indicates a stable frame delivery that stays well above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's performance compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 17639 places it within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon Pro 460, 0.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro 560, and 0.3% of the AMD Radeon 780M. It is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 168 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 168 FPS to 78 FPS, a reduction of 90 FPS that is entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load increasing with graphical fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the impact of the GPU becomes more pronounced. The Low setting average drops to 123 FPS, a decrease of 45 FPS compared to 1080p Low. This 27% reduction in performance from the resolution increase indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are being pushed harder. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 57 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, demonstrating that the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at this resolution with maximum settings.

The 4K results further emphasize the GPU's dominance in this pairing. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only produce 80 FPS, while Ultra drops to a demanding 37 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43 FPS, nearly identical to the 45 FPS gap at 1440p, but the absolute performance is much lower. This pattern indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with its 16 cores and 22 threads, provides sufficient processing power for the game's logic, but the RTX 4060's compute capabilities limit the system at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role is more evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. The 168 FPS result at 1080p Low approaches the limit of what the CPU can deliver, given the GPU has less work to do. The Core Ultra 7 155H scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1743 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. These scores suggest the processor has ample headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor once resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H provide context for CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the Core Ultra 7 155H's average score of 32697. This places the two processors in a statistical tie, meaning users with the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H would experience nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750, a 0.2% difference, and the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a negligible 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, 0.1% lower.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's nearest rivals show a tight cluster of performance. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, just 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 rounds out the group at 17509, 0.7% lower. These small deltas mean that systems with these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a couple of percent of the RTX 4060 in Lockdown Protocol, though the integrated Radeon 780M would still be subject to the same 8 GB memory limitations.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, and the recorded data shows it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution with the right settings. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unambiguous: all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable, with even the most demanding Ultra setting averaging 78 FPS. This makes 1080p the optimal resolution for this combination, offering the greatest visual freedom.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on three of the four presets. High settings average 76 FPS, Medium averages 88 FPS, and Low averages 123 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 57 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. For users prioritizing visual quality at 1440p, High settings are the recommended choice, as they provide a 19 FPS buffer over the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only Low settings achieve a playable average of 80 FPS. Medium drops to 57 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS. While 4K is technically playable, the visual compromise of Low settings is significant. The data indicates that this resolution is best suited for users who prioritize frame rate over graphical fidelity, or those who are willing to accept a lower preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 78 FPS. This provides the best visual experience while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS, offering a smoother experience for competitive play, but Ultra is the maximum setting that meets the performance target.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, averaging 76 FPS. This preset delivers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, with a 16 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 88 FPS and could be preferred for higher frame rates, but High is the most demanding option that remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 80 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution. While the frame rate is solid, the visual quality is substantially reduced compared to higher presets, reflecting the GPU's limitations at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2276 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 39th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 61% of tested combos perform better. However, this ranking must be interpreted with the understanding that the database includes a wide range of hardware, from entry-level integrated graphics to high-end desktop components.

The rank of 2276 indicates that while this combo is not at the top of the performance hierarchy, it delivers a solid, playable experience across most resolutions and presets. The RTX 4060's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest that the bottleneck in this system is primarily the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates confirm this, as the system excels at 1080p but struggles at 4K Ultra. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combination offers a well-rounded experience that handles Lockdown Protocol with ease, while 4K users will need to make significant sacrifices in visual settings.