Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a decisive performance outcome for Lockdown Protocol: this system clears the 60 FPS threshold with maximum settings at every tested resolution, positioning it as a top-tier configuration for this title. The data shows overwhelming headroom, with the weakest recorded average still hitting 73 FPS at 4K Ultra, meaning the hardware is never the limiting factor in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, the nearest competitor is the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64823 on the aggregate benchmark versus the 265’s 64640 average — a negligible 0.3% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is even closer, with an average score of 64438, placing it just 0.3% behind the 265 in this comparison. Two other AMD EPYC parts bracket the 265: the EPYC 7343 (64202, 0.7% slower) and the EPYC 9124 (65104, 0.7% faster). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver statistically indistinguishable framerates in Lockdown Protocol, since the game’s performance at high resolutions is dominated by the GPU.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which posts an average benchmark score of 54247 against the SUPER’s 54209 — a 0.1% gap that is effectively a tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X sits 1.1% higher at 54828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) are 2.7% and 2.8% faster respectively in aggregate benchmarks. However, these percentage differences in synthetic scores do not translate into meaningful FPS variations at the settings measured here; the 4080 SUPER’s measured performance in Lockdown Protocol shows such large margins over the 60 FPS threshold that any of these rivals would still produce playable results at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database’s tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 241st out of 3714 combinations. That places it in the top 6.5% of all tested systems, a strong showing that confirms the hardware is well above the median for this game. The rank reflects the balanced pairing of the 265’s 93rd percentile standing among all CPUs and the 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combination’s high placement is consistent with the measured FPS data: even at 4K Ultra, the average of 73 FPS is 21.7% above the playable threshold, and at 1080p Ultra the system reaches 154 FPS, more than 2.5 times the minimum playable rate. The data indicates that this combo is not merely adequate but substantially overprovisioned for Lockdown Protocol, which is why it lands in the upper echelon of the rankings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four tested settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The lowest average is 73 FPS on Ultra, while High averages 97 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS, and Low reaches 157 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting, delivering an average of 113 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the data shows no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution since even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the regular RTX 4080?

A: The two GPUs are effectively tied in aggregate benchmark scores. The RTX 4080 SUPER averages 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a difference of just 0.1%. For Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS data for the SUPER indicates that either card would perform nearly identically.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs tested in the database, with an average benchmark score of 64640. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, scores 64823, which is only 0.3% higher.

Q: Is the 4080 SUPER overkill for 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings produce an average of 154 FPS, and Low settings reach 331 FPS. The GPU has so much headroom at 1080p that the system is likely constrained by other factors, such as CPU or game engine limits, rather than the graphics card.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values are Medium. At 4K, the range is 95 to 128 FPS with an average of 111. At 1440p, the range is 147 to 198 FPS with an average of 172. At 1080p, the range is 200 to 270 FPS with an average of 235.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher on every preset at every resolution tested. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, all playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best settings are Ultra at all three resolutions, with averages of 73 FPS at 4K, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 154 FPS at 1080p. The data confirms that the 60 FPS threshold is not just met but exceeded by a wide margin — the closest any preset comes to the threshold is 4K Ultra at 73 FPS, which is still 21.7% above the playable line. For a competitive FPS title, this level of headroom ensures consistent frame pacing and the ability to enable maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game’s demands, and the 265’s 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock provide ample processing power for any CPU-bound scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 73 FPS. This is the top setting available, and it maintains a 21.7% margin above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra again is the best choice, averaging 113 FPS — an 88.3% margin over 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 154 FPS average, which is 156.7% above the threshold. In all cases, the system has sufficient performance to run the game at its highest quality setting without any concern for dropping below 60 FPS. The data shows that there is no resolution where the user must compromise on quality to achieve playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system posts the following averages across settings: Low runs at 157 FPS, Medium at 111 FPS with a recorded range of 95 to 128 FPS, High at 97 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. The step-down from Low to Medium is 46 FPS, from Medium to High is 14 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 24 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low averages 243 FPS, Medium averages 172 FPS with a range of 147 to 198 FPS, High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 113 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 71 FPS, Medium to High costs 21 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 38 FPS. At 1920x1080, Low reaches 331 FPS, Medium averages 235 FPS with a range of 200 to 270 FPS, High averages 205 FPS, and Ultra averages 154 FPS. The differences are 96 FPS from Low to Medium, 30 FPS from Medium to High, and 51 FPS from High to Ultra. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the game scales predictably with settings, and the GPU’s performance headroom means even the heaviest preset at the highest resolution remains comfortably playable. The recorded minimum FPS values for Medium settings — 95 at 4K, 147 at 1440p, and 200 at 1080p — all stay well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating stable frame delivery without severe drops.