Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K requiring a modest settings reduction to stay fluid. Measured data from the benchmark suite shows this combo ranks in the 55th percentile among all tested configurations, placing it above the median but not at the top tier. The following analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, optimal settings, and comparative positioning of this hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 186 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU and GPU are nowhere near their limits at this resolution. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS, showing a tight frame-time distribution that suggests consistent performance. The High preset averages 115 FPS, while the Ultra preset still manages a strong 86 FPS average. This progression demonstrates that even at the most demanding 1080p settings, the hardware maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance curve remains steep but becomes more demanding on the GPU. The Low preset achieves 136 FPS average, indicating that resolution scaling is not a bottleneck at lower settings. Medium produces 97 FPS average, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS, which is particularly impressive given the higher pixel count. High settings yield 84 FPS average, and Ultra still holds at 63 FPS average. The delta between Medium and High at this resolution is 13 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 21 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces a significant load increase that the RTX 5070 Mobile handles but with diminishing returns.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, which is still playable but represents a substantial drop from the 1440p Low result. Medium settings produce 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, placing it right at the edge of the playability threshold. High settings fall to 54 FPS average, which dips below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra drops further to 41 FPS average. This resolution exposes the GPU's limitations, as the RTX 5070 Mobile's 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width become stressed under the 4K pixel load. The measured data shows no min or max values for several presets, which typically indicates the benchmark recorded only average frame rates for those configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 86 FPS. This is the clear recommendation for users seeking maximum visual quality at this resolution, as the hardware has ample headroom. The data shows that even the most demanding settings leave significant performance in reserve, making 1080p the sweet spot for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best settings choice, with an average of 63 FPS. This is a tighter margin than at 1080p, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small buffer. Users who prefer a more consistent frame rate might consider High settings at 84 FPS, but the Ultra preset remains technically playable according to the measured data.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 62 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains playability at 4K, and even then, the minimum recorded frame rate of 53 FPS suggests occasional dips below the target. The Low preset at 88 FPS offers a more stable experience but sacrifices visual quality. The verdict data confirms this: 4K playable settings include Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Lockdown Protocol is 2058 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 55th percentile. This means roughly 55 percent of tested hardware configurations perform worse than this pairing, while 45 percent perform better. This mid-pack positioning is noteworthy given the individual component rankings: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 75th percentile among all GPUs. The game's performance profile appears to be slightly more demanding on the overall system balance than either component's standalone ranking would suggest.

The rank data indicates that this combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from a weak configuration. The gap between the CPU and GPU percentile positions suggests that Lockdown Protocol benefits from a balanced system, and this pairing delivers that balance without being exceptional in either component. The 4K results are the primary drag on the overall ranking, as the 1080p and 1440p results are competitive with many higher-ranked combos.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which is nearly identical to several alternatives. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a delta of 0 percent, meaning performance is effectively indistinguishable. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a delta of 0.1 percent, again effectively identical. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750, a delta of -0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, a delta of -0.4 percent. All four rivals fall within a 0.5 percent performance band, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 29928. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with a score of 29945, a delta of -0.1 percent, making it the closest performance match. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a delta of 0.5 percent, slightly behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, a delta of -0.6 percent, slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433, a delta of -1.7 percent, which is the most divergent but still within a small margin. Users considering alternatives would see nearly identical Lockdown Protocol performance with any of these GPUs, with the RX 6700 being the most different but still close.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 High is 54, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The playable settings at 4K are limited to Low and Medium, with Medium achieving 62 FPS average.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 for this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1440p, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, though High settings at 84 FPS provide a larger performance buffer.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Mobile compare to the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The two GPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the RTX 5070 Mobile at 29928 and the RTX 3070 Ti at 29945, a delta of -0.1 percent. In Lockdown Protocol, performance would be effectively the same.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 186 FPS average, which is exceptionally high. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it has sufficient headroom for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 82, with an average of 97 and a maximum of 111. This indicates consistent frame delivery without significant dips.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: Both resolutions are fully playable at Ultra settings, but 1080p provides a more comfortable margin at 86 FPS average versus 63 FPS at 1440p. The 1440p Ultra result is closer to the 60 FPS threshold, so 1080p is the safer choice for demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the experience quality varies significantly. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 86 FPS average. This is a highly playable configuration with substantial headroom for future patches or additional background tasks. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain playable at 63 FPS average, though this leaves less margin for error. High settings at 84 FPS would be the recommended choice for users who prioritize consistency over maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more conditional. Medium settings achieve 62 FPS average, which technically clears the 60 FPS threshold, but the minimum recorded frame rate of 53 FPS indicates that demanding scenes may cause noticeable stuttering. Low settings at 88 FPS provide a more stable experience but require a significant visual compromise. The verdict data confirms that 4K playable settings are limited to Low and Medium, with Medium being the best balance of visual quality and performance. For users with a 4K display, sticking to Medium or dropping to 1440p is advisable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, as evidenced by the dramatic drop from 186 FPS at Low to 86 FPS at Ultra. This 100 FPS spread is entirely attributable to GPU workload, as the CPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The CPU's high percentile ranking among all processors supports the conclusion that it is not a limiting factor at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 73 FPS spread (136 to 63), which is slightly compressed compared to 1080p but still substantial. The CPU continues to provide sufficient frame delivery, as evidenced by the 97 FPS average at Medium with a minimum of 82 FPS. The reduced spread compared to 1080p suggests that the GPU is beginning to reach its limits, but the CPU remains capable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component. The spread from Low to Ultra is 47 FPS (88 to 41), but the absolute values are much lower. The drop from Medium at 62 FPS to High at 54 FPS is particularly telling, as this settings step represents a significant GPU workload increase that the RTX 5070 Mobile cannot sustain. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal, as the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The scaling patterns across resolutions indicate that Lockdown Protocol is GPU-bound at all settings, with the CPU providing adequate support even at the highest frame rates seen at 1080p Low.