Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a top-tier combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset. Benchmark data confirms that this system exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p, with the most demanding Ultra preset still producing an average of 73 FPS at 4K. The RTX 4080, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is the primary driver of this performance, while the 20-core CPU provides ample headroom to avoid bottlenecks.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The measured data shows playable settings at 3840x2160 include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best settings for this resolution are Ultra, achieving an average of 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches an average of 333 FPS. With Ultra settings, it still maintains a robust 155 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER’s score of 54209. The performance delta is negligible, indicating near-identical frame rates in practice.

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

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 147, with an average of 173 and a maximum of 199. This ensures consistent performance well above the playable threshold.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The RTX 4080’s 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are critical for maintaining high frame rates, as the CPU’s single-thread score of 5960 in Cinebench R23 is less likely to be the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What percentile does this GPU rank in compared to all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the benchmark database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol show a clear division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with the GPU becoming increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance—a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960—helps push frame rates to extreme levels, particularly at Low settings where the average hits 333 FPS. However, the gap between presets narrows as resolution increases, indicating a shift toward GPU-bound workloads.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows the RTX 4080’s capabilities. The average FPS drops from 244 at Low to 113 at Ultra, a reduction of 131 FPS. This 53.7% performance loss across presets highlights how much the GPU’s shading units and texture rate—761.5 GTexel/s—are taxed by higher fidelity settings. The CPU’s 20 cores and 30 MB of shared L3 cache ensure it can feed the GPU efficiently, but the GPU is clearly the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

Moving to 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced. The average FPS at Low is 157, which falls to 73 at Ultra, a 53.5% decrease. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus width are essential for handling the increased data load at 4K, while the CPU’s contribution becomes secondary. The data suggests that at 4K, the frame rate is almost entirely determined by the GPU’s pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and the 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid any meaningful bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 333 FPS, while High produces 206 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 201 FPS, an average of 236 FPS, and a maximum of 272 FPS. Ultra settings maintain a strong 155 FPS average. These figures demonstrate that the combo is far above the 60 FPS threshold, offering smooth gameplay even on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. Low settings produce an average of 244 FPS, and High settings reach 151 FPS. The Medium preset records a minimum of 147 FPS, an average of 173 FPS, and a maximum of 199 FPS. Ultra settings still deliver a comfortable 113 FPS average. The data indicates that even the most demanding preset at 1440p leaves significant headroom, making this resolution ideal for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the system remains fully playable. Low settings achieve an average of 157 FPS, while High settings produce 98 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 95 FPS, an average of 112 FPS, and a maximum of 129 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding option, still provide an average of 73 FPS. This demonstrates that the RTX 4080’s 16 GB memory configuration and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K gaming without dropping below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold in every scenario. At 3840x2160, the verdict by resolution lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, with Ultra achieving an average of 73 FPS. This makes 4K gaming viable, though users seeking higher frame rates may prefer High or Medium settings for a smoother experience.

At 2560x1440, the system excels, with Ultra settings delivering an average of 113 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding preset leaves ample performance headroom. The Medium preset’s minimum of 147 FPS ensures consistent frame times without dips below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combo is overkill for standard 60 Hz displays but ideal for competitive gaming. Ultra settings average 155 FPS, while Low settings reach 333 FPS. The data confirms that this configuration is fully capable of running the game at maximum fidelity without any performance concerns, making it a strong choice for both casual and competitive players.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide insight into alternative processors that would yield similar performance in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD EPYC 4464P has an average score of 64823, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265’s score of 64640. This negligible difference suggests the EPYC 4464P would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is even closer, with a score of 64438, representing a 0.3% advantage for the 265. The AMD EPYC 7343 and AMD EPYC 9124 also fall within a 1% performance range, with scores of 64202 and 65104 respectively, indicating that any of these CPUs would deliver comparable gaming performance.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest competitor, with an average score of 54209 versus the RTX 4080’s 54247, a delta of just 0.1%. This means users with the SUPER variant would see virtually identical frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X has a score of 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 55698 and 55757 respectively, representing 2.6% and 2.7% advantages. These differences are minor enough that any of these GPUs would provide a similar gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations in the database. This high ranking reflects the system’s ability to maintain 60 FPS or higher across all resolutions and presets, a feat achieved by only a small fraction of tested hardware combinations.

The combo’s performance is driven by the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, which positions it well above the median graphics card. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs further enhances the system’s overall capability, ensuring that neither component becomes a significant bottleneck. The combination of these two high-performing parts results in a system that not only meets but exceeds the demands of Lockdown Protocol, making it one of the most capable configurations in the benchmark database for this title.