Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS where frame pacing and headroom decide whether a fight feels responsive or sluggish. The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 produces a wide spread of results depending on resolution and quality preset. The recorded data covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, with average, minimum, and maximum frame rates where available. This analysis breaks down what those numbers mean for actual playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is clearly at its most comfortable. Low settings produce an average of 189 FPS, which is exceptionally high and leaves enormous headroom for background tasks or streaming. Medium settings drop to an average of 134 FPS, with the recorded minimum at 114 FPS and maximum at 154 FPS. High settings come in at 117 FPS on average. Ultra settings still manage a strong 88 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is just over 100 FPS, which suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution; even the heaviest preset stays well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but the scaling becomes more apparent. Low settings average 138 FPS, which is a noticeable drop from the 189 FPS seen at 1080p. Medium averages 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings average 86 FPS. Ultra drops further to 64 FPS on average. The minimum recorded at Medium is 83 FPS, meaning even the worst dips stay comfortably ahead of the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 27% performance at Low settings and about 27% at Ultra, indicating that pixel count has a substantial impact on this GPU.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 89 FPS, which is still playable but far below the 138 FPS seen at 1440p. Medium averages 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra settings average 41 FPS, which is the lowest recorded result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at 4K is the only tier above Low that stays at or near the threshold, and its minimum of 54 FPS indicates occasional stutter during heavy scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at 2043 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the upper half of all configurations, though not among the elite tier. The percentile position reflects a system that can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions but struggles to maintain high settings at 4K.

The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile when compared against all processors in the database. That is a strong showing for a mobile chip, especially one with a 28 W TDP. The GPU sits at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards. Both components are above average, but neither is at the very top of the stack. The combination produces a balanced system where the CPU and GPU are roughly matched in relative strength, which is reflected in the frame rates that scale predictably with resolution changes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 88 FPS. This is the full visual experience with no compromises needed. The system has enough headroom that even the heaviest settings do not threaten smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains playable, averaging 64 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but it clears it consistently. The recorded data shows no minimum FPS for Ultra at this resolution, but the average suggests the preset is viable for most scenes. Players who want a safety buffer could drop to High at 86 FPS, but the data supports Ultra as the best playable option.

At 3840x2160, the situation is different. Low averages 89 FPS and Medium averages 63 FPS, both above the threshold. High averages 55 FPS and Ultra averages 41 FPS, both below it. The best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 63 FPS. However, the minimum of 54 FPS at Medium means there will be moments where the frame rate dips below 60. Those dips are brief based on the data, but they are present.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU has several nearby rivals in the database. The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707, which is essentially identical to the Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697. The difference is less than 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, also within 0.1% of the Ultra 7. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.4% higher. In practical terms, these four CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU has a similar situation. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628 on average, compared to the RTX 4070 at 37648, a difference of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, which is 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, which is 1.3% lower. These deltas are small enough that the frame rates would land within a few FPS of each other in most scenarios. Someone considering a system with any of these GPU alternatives should expect broadly similar performance in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance shifts between CPU and GPU depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings. Low settings hit 189 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU needs to render smoothly. This suggests the CPU is doing most of the work at this resolution, feeding frames fast enough to keep the GPU busy. The fact that Ultra still produces 88 FPS indicates the GPU has enough headroom to handle increased visual load without collapsing.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 27% across the board. This is a classic sign of the GPU becoming more involved. The pixel count increase puts more strain on the rendering pipeline, and the CPU starts to matter less. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks from 101 FPS at 1080p to 74 FPS at 1440p, meaning the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly dominant. Low settings average 89 FPS, which is less than half of the 189 FPS seen at 1080p. Ultra drops to 41 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48 FPS, much smaller than at lower resolutions. This means the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, and the CPU has essentially no influence on the outcome. The scaling pattern across resolutions tells a clear story: this is a balanced system at 1080p and 1440p, but a GPU-bound one at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the display resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS. This is the ideal environment for this combination. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains playable at 64 FPS, and High provides a more comfortable buffer at 86 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium being the best option at 63 FPS on average. High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 55 FPS and 41 FPS respectively. The system is fully capable for most users, but 4K gamers will need to accept Medium settings or lower.

The data also shows that the 60 FPS threshold is not always a hard line. At 4K Medium, the minimum recorded FPS is 54, meaning there are moments where the frame rate dips below 60 even though the average is above it. Players who are sensitive to frame drops may prefer Low at 4K, which averages 89 FPS and likely has a higher minimum, though the minimum was not recorded for that preset. For most users, 1440p Ultra offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, with 64 FPS average and no recorded minimums below the threshold.

FAQ

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

A: No. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 55, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings are the highest playable option at 4K, averaging 63 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU?

A: The recorded data shows the strongest playable experience at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, averaging 64 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 88 FPS and offers even more headroom.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812. All of these scores are within 0.4% of each other.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops by more than half from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, from 189 FPS to 89 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 48 FPS, compared to 101 FPS at 1080p, showing the GPU is saturated at high resolutions.

Q: What GPU alternatives would perform similarly to the RTX 4070 in this game?

A: The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average benchmark score of 37628, which is 0.1% different from the RTX 4070 at 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157. These are all within 1.3% of the RTX 4070.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: Yes, the recorded minimum at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 83 FPS. That is well above the 60 FPS threshold. No minimum FPS data was recorded for other 1440p presets, but the averages for High and Ultra are 86 FPS and 64 FPS respectively.