Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile lands at rank 2473 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places this combo in the 33rd percentile of all systems tested, meaning roughly two-thirds of the hardware configurations in the database deliver higher frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position—not a flagship setup, but far from a bottom-tier one. The data suggests this pairing is balanced enough to handle the game at mainstream resolutions, though it will not top any leaderboards. The GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus score of 67 indicates it sits above most discrete graphics solutions, while the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 84 shows the processor is comparatively stronger relative to its own market. That gap hints at a system where the graphics card, not the CPU, is the limiting factor in demanding scenes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which produces an average of 77 FPS. Medium dips to 55 FPS average, so the 60 FPS threshold is breached. High and Ultra fall further behind at 48 and 36 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, dropping to Low is the only way to maintain smooth playability according to the measured data.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 74 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold comfortably at 85 FPS, while Low reaches 120 FPS. Ultra falls just short at 56 FPS, so the highest quality tier is not viable at this resolution if you demand 60 FPS or higher. The sweet spot appears to be High, which balances visual fidelity with a solid frame rate cushion.

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. Ultra delivers an average of 76 FPS, making it the best setting that remains playable. High runs at 101 FPS, Medium at 116 FPS, and Low at 163 FPS. This resolution offers the most flexibility, allowing players to choose between maximum quality and high refresh rates. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra is the recommended configuration for this combo.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 48 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable 4K preset is Low, yielding 77 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the most versatile resolution. Every preset from Low to Ultra stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 76 FPS and Low reaching 163 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 Mobile compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22435. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 1.3% (score 22729) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT by 0.5% (score 22549). It leads the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 1.2% (score 22170) and the RX 6700S by 1.3% (score 22154).

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: The Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083 on average, ranking in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, scores 34260, just 0.5% higher. The CPU’s high percentile relative to the GPU suggests it is not the primary constraint.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 85, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 98. This preset provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the game run better at 1080p Ultra than 1440p High?

A: Yes. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 76 FPS, while 1440p High averages 74 FPS. The difference is small, but 1080p Ultra offers slightly higher frame rates with a more demanding preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H scores 33989, just 0.3% lower than the Core Ultra 7 165H. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260 (0.5% higher). All four processors would deliver statistically identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning any of them paired with the RTX 5060 Mobile would yield nearly the same frame rates. The differences are within a fraction of a percent, so swapping between these CPUs would not produce a noticeable change in gameplay.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 5060 Mobile. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22549 (0.5% higher), while the RX 5700 scores 22170 (1.2% lower) and the RX 6700S scores 22154 (1.3% lower). A system with the RTX 4060 Mobile would be the closest match, performing marginally better. The RX 7700 XT would also behave nearly identically. The RX 5700 and RX 6700S would sit slightly below, producing frame rates a few percentage points lower—likely 1-2 FPS differences at most settings, which is imperceptible in practice.

For a full system equivalent, pairing the Core Ultra 5 338H with the RTX 4060 Mobile would mimic this combo almost exactly, with the CPU slightly slower and the GPU slightly faster. Alternatively, the Core Ultra 7 165H with an RX 7700 XT would trade a tiny bit of GPU performance for identical CPU behavior. The data suggests that any of these combinations would land within roughly 2% of the measured FPS figures in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows: Low settings average 77 FPS with no min/max recorded. Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 and maximum of 63. High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 41 FPS, showing a steep scaling cost for higher quality at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 120 FPS, Medium averages 85 FPS (min 72, max 98), High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra averages 56 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 64 FPS. Notably, Medium provides a 11 FPS advantage over High, while Ultra falls 18 FPS below High, indicating a nonlinear performance curve at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 163 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS (min 99, max 133), High averages 101 FPS, and Ultra averages 76 FPS. The difference from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS. The min/max data for Medium shows a 34 FPS range, suggesting some scene-to-scene variability even at this resolution. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: each step up in settings costs roughly 20-30% performance, with Ultra being the most expensive tier.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 76 FPS. This is a fully playable experience at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, High settings average 74 FPS, also clearing the threshold, while Ultra falls to 56 FPS—just below the line. For 1440p gaming, High is the recommended ceiling. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playable frame rates at 77 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all sit below 60 FPS, making 4K viable only with significant visual compromises.

The verdictByResolution data confirms these findings: 1080p supports all four presets, 1440p supports High, Low, and Medium (but not Ultra), and 4K supports only Low. For players prioritizing visual quality, 1080p Ultra is the best option. For those wanting higher resolution, 1440p High offers a balanced experience. 4K is possible but only at Low settings, which may detract from the game’s visual presentation. Overall, this combo is a solid 1080p and capable 1440p machine for Lockdown Protocol, but it is not a 4K powerhouse.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong percentile ranking (84th) becomes more relevant because lower resolutions reduce GPU load. The jump from Low (163 FPS) to Ultra (76 FPS) at 1080p shows that the GPU still scales heavily with settings, but the CPU’s 22 threads and high single-thread score (3509 in Passmark) ensure it can feed the GPU at high frame rates. The 165H’s 16 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for the game’s logic and physics at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The frame rates drop from 120 FPS at Low to 56 FPS at Ultra, a steeper relative decline than at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count increases. The RTX 5060 Mobile’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but its 9.684 TFLOPS of FP32 performance limits high-setting 1440p. The CPU’s role diminishes here, as evidenced by the smaller gap between High and Medium (11 FPS) compared to the gap between Low and Medium (35 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely the bottleneck. The difference between Low (77 FPS) and Medium (55 FPS) is 22 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 48 and 36 FPS respectively. The CPU’s influence is minimal at 4K, as the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the deciding factor. The RTX 5060 Mobile’s pixel rate of 69.84 GPixel/s and texture rate of 151.3 GTexel/s are simply not enough for high-quality 4K rendering in this title. The data implies that players with this combo should favor lower resolutions for higher settings, or accept reduced visual quality at 4K to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU is never a hindrance, but the GPU defines the experience at every resolution above 1080p.