Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphics settings in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p and 1440p, this combo comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across all settings, while 4K requires a reduction in visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay. The data indicates a strong mobile platform capable of high-refresh-rate esports-style play at mainstream resolutions, with 4K remaining a demanding target for the integrated graphics solution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphics setting that maintains at least 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: Low is the only playable setting at 4K, delivering an average of 83 FPS. Medium dips to an average of 59 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra average 51 and 39 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1440p hits exactly 60 FPS on average. The benchmark data lists High (80 FPS), Medium (91 FPS), and Low (128 FPS) as also playable, making 1440p the highest resolution where the Ultra preset remains viable.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset averages 175 FPS, while Ultra averages 81 FPS. This represents a drop of over half the frame rate, showing the significant GPU load imposed by the Ultra settings. Medium lands at 124 FPS and High at 109 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the CPU compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173, which is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-13790F, 0.5% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, and 0.7% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX.

Q: How does the Radeon 8060S compare to the GeForce RTX 5080 in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the GeForce RTX 5080's score of 56083. This puts the two parts in a very similar performance class according to the aggregate data.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination at any setting?

A: The highest average FPS is 175, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is followed by 128 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and 124 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to select the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate of at least 60 FPS. The data shows a clear progression across the three target resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that clears the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 83. The Medium preset drops to an average of 59 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. High and Ultra presets are not viable at this resolution, averaging 51 and 39 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 60 FPS. This is the highest resolution at which the Ultra settings can be used. Lower settings yield higher frame rates for competitive play, with High at 80, Medium at 91, and Low at 128 average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best, delivering an average of 81 FPS. This provides significant headroom above the 60 FPS target. The other presets all exceed it as well, with High at 109, Medium at 124, and Low at 175 average FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in system bottleneck depending on the resolution and settings. The CPU, a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, appears to be the primary driver of performance at lower resolutions and settings. The GPU, a Radeon 8060S with 2560 shading units, becomes the limiting factor as resolution and visual fidelity increase.

At 1920x1080, the delta between Low and Ultra presets is 94 FPS (175 to 81). This massive spread suggests the GPU is heavily loaded by higher settings, but the high frame rates at Low indicate the CPU is capable of feeding it. The 175 FPS at Low demonstrates the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance in this title.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is more modest. The difference between Low and Ultra is 68 FPS (128 to 60). This narrower gap indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a constraint, even though the CPU is still able to push frame rates well above 100 at lower settings. The Ultra preset's 60 FPS average suggests the GPU is running at its limit here.

The 3840x2160 results show a GPU-bound scenario. The difference between Low and Ultra is 44 FPS (83 to 39). The Low preset's 83 FPS is the key indicator; the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, as even the lowest settings cannot produce the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The CPU's role is reduced, and the Radeon 8060S's limits are exposed. The scaling from 1080p Low (175 FPS) to 4K Low (83 FPS) shows a 52.6% reduction in performance, which is consistent with a GPU-limited workload.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data from the FACT PACK, the following hardware components would behave similarly.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13790F has an average score of 63080, which is 0.1% lower than the Ultra 7 265HX's score of 63173. This makes it a near-identical performer. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (score 63331, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (score 62839, 0.5% delta) are also within a very tight margin. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX has a score of 62738, which is 0.7% lower, the largest difference among the listed rivals.

For the GPU, the closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with an average score of 55698, a 0.1% delta from the Radeon 8060S's 55757. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has a score of 56083, which is 0.6% higher, putting it in a similar class. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, 1.7% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54247, 2.8% slower) are also close, but slightly behind. The presence of these high-end discrete GPUs near the Radeon 8060S indicates the integrated graphics solution is quite strong.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact measured FPS values for each resolution and settings preset combination.

3840x2160

• High: 51 average
• Low: 83 average
• Medium: 59 average, with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68
• Ultra: 39 average

2560x1440

• High: 80 average
• Low: 128 average
• Medium: 91 average, with a minimum of 77 and a maximum of 105
• Ultra: 60 average

1920x1080

• High: 109 average
• Low: 175 average
• Medium: 124 average, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 143
• Ultra: 81 average

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly by resolution.

At 3840x2160, the PC can run the game with the Low preset, achieving an average of 83 FPS. The playable settings list only includes this option. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 59, 51, and 39 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully capable. The verdict data shows that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 60 FPS at the threshold. This provides a good experience for the user.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. The verdict shows that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 81 FPS. This provides significant headroom above the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

According to the data, this combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Radeon 8060S ranks at 2194 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 59% of all tested configurations. While the system is capable of playing the game at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, the 4K performance is limited, which may explain its position below the top quartile of all tested combos. The rank of 2194 indicates that a significant number of other hardware combinations are able to achieve higher frame rates or handle higher settings, particularly at 4K resolution.