Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, the 2024 FPS title, shows a clear performance ceiling for this Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing. The measured data indicates that this combo is heavily overqualified for the game's demands across all tested resolutions. The benchmark results consistently show that the Ultra preset, the most demanding setting available, remains far above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution from 1080p up to 4K. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, the scaling behavior between settings, and how this hardware stack compares to its nearest rivals.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that this system can run Lockdown Protocol at the maximum "Ultra" quality preset while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested. There is no need to compromise on visual quality for performance.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 67 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, yet it still clears the 60 FPS bar by a comfortable margin. For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity at 4K, Ultra is the recommended setting.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset achieves an average of 104 FPS. This represents a significant performance headroom over the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for high refresh rate gameplay at 1440p with all settings maxed out.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset produces an average of 142 FPS. This is the highest frame rate observed at the maximum quality setting, making it ideal for competitive play or use with high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset is the best setting at 1080p, with no reason to drop to lower presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for this game, while the CPU provides ample headroom. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, is not a limiting factor in any of the tested scenarios.

The data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern: as resolution increases, the average frame rate drops proportionally. At the Ultra preset, the system delivers 142 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. This represents a 26.8% performance drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 35.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. This scaling behavior is characteristic of a system where the graphics card's rendering throughput is the limiting factor.

Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the scaling between presets at the same resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates from 305 to 142 FPS, a 53.4% decrease. This shows that even at lower resolutions, the GPU is still the dominant constraint, as the CPU is capable of feeding frames far faster than the GPU can render them. The 305 FPS average at 1080p Low indicates that the Core Ultra 7 265 has significant processing headroom, as the GPU is the only component preventing even higher frame rates. The CPU's influence on performance is minimal in this title, with the GPU determining the frame rate ceiling at all tested settings and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. The following breakdown shows exact average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values where available.

1920x1080:

• Low: 305 average FPS
• Medium: 217 average FPS, with a minimum of 184 and a maximum of 249 FPS
• High: 189 average FPS
• Ultra: 142 average FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 224 average FPS
• Medium: 159 average FPS, with a minimum of 135 and a maximum of 183 FPS
• High: 139 average FPS
• Ultra: 104 average FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 144 average FPS
• Medium: 103 average FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 118 FPS
• High: 90 average FPS
• Ultra: 67 average FPS

The data reveals consistent scaling patterns. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 88 FPS, while Medium to High costs 28 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 47 FPS. The largest proportional drop occurs between Low and Medium, suggesting a significant increase in rendering complexity at that stage. At 1440p, the same progression shows drops of 65, 20, and 35 FPS respectively. At 4K, the drops are 41, 13, and 23 FPS. The minimum FPS values, available for the Medium preset, show that even the lowest frames remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold: 184 FPS at 1080p, 135 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how other hardware configurations would perform in this game.

For the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, the closest alternatives in overall benchmark scores are the AMD EPYC 4464P, Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, AMD EPYC 7343, and AMD EPYC 9124. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 0.3% higher than the 265, making it a virtually identical performer. The AMD EPYC 4464P scores 0.3% lower, the AMD EPYC 7343 scores 0.7% lower, and the AMD EPYC 9124 scores 0.7% lower. These deltas are so small that any of these CPUs would produce indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, NVIDIA RTX A6000, and Intel Arc A730M. The RTX 5090 Mobile scores 0.8% higher than the 4070 Ti, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 1.3% higher. The RTX A6000 scores 1.6% lower, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 1.7% lower. These differences are minor enough that all of these GPUs would deliver similar performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the 4070 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and Ada Lovelace architecture make it particularly well-suited for this game's requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 428th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 11.5% of all configurations tested for this game. The high ranking reflects the GPU's strong performance and the CPU's sufficient processing power. Given the fact that the Ultra preset at 4K still averages 67 FPS, the rank is likely constrained by other combos with even more powerful GPUs rather than any deficiency in this pairing. The 3,714 tested combos represent a wide range of hardware, and this configuration sits comfortably in the upper echelon for this title.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol at the highest settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that every resolution and every preset tested clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 67 FPS. The High preset averages 90 FPS, Medium averages 103 FPS, and Low averages 144 FPS. All settings are viable at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 104 FPS, with High at 139 FPS, Medium at 159 FPS, and Low at 224 FPS. This resolution provides excellent headroom for high refresh rate displays.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 142 FPS, with High at 189 FPS, Medium at 217 FPS, and Low at 305 FPS. Even the minimum FPS values at Medium settings (184 FPS) exceed the refresh rate capabilities of most monitors.

The system's performance is so strong that players can enable the Ultra preset at any resolution without concern for frame rate drops below 60 FPS. The weakest recorded performance is the 67 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which still provides a smooth experience. For competitive players seeking maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset at 305 FPS offers an extreme advantage, though the visual compromises are substantial.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 305 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4464P, making them functionally equivalent for this game.

Q: Is the GPU the main performance limiter in this game?

A: Yes, the frame rate scaling between resolutions and presets indicates the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary bottleneck, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded at any setting?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 87 at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset, still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 428th out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 11.5% of all configurations.