Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The data shows 4K is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, with average FPS of 77, 88, and 124 respectively. Ultra at 4K falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 58 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra is the most demanding playable preset, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173, placing it within 0.7% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738) and within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839). It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331, -0.2% delta).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, which is essentially identical to the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60326, 0% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140) and 2.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657), while sitting 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61896).

Q: What is the top average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 262, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 4K Low, the average drops to 124 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all tested resolutions?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 58, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Every other preset and resolution combination tested stays at or above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware in the database that would produce broadly similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores rather than game-specific measurements.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX sits at an average benchmark score of 63173, with a 93rd percentile ranking across all CPUs. The closest alternative is the Intel Core i7-13790F, which scores 63080, a delta of just 0.1%. In practical terms, this means the two processors are statistically indistinguishable in synthetic workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331, a 0.2% delta in the opposite direction, so it would also behave nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839, 0.5% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738, 0.7% delta) are slightly further out but still within a narrow band. Any of these processors paired with the same GPU would likely produce frame rates within a couple of percent of each other in this game, assuming no other bottlenecks.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347 and an 88th percentile ranking. The nearest match is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, a delta of 0%. That is effectively a tie in aggregate compute performance, though architectural differences could shift game-specific results. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140, 0.3% delta) is also within a rounding error. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61896) is 2.5% faster in the aggregate, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657) is 2.9% slower. For Lockdown Protocol, a system built with the RTX 4090 and any of these near-identical alternatives would be expected to land within a few FPS of each other at each preset and resolution.

It is notably the RTX 4090 is listed as end-of-life production status, while the CPU is still active. The GPU's nearest rivals include several professional-oriented cards, which suggests the aggregate score comparison is not purely about gaming rasterization. Still, the benchmark database treats these as comparable compute devices, and the delta values are small enough that users swapping between them should expect similar headroom in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 806th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places this system in the upper 22% of all recorded configurations. The rank is driven largely by the GPU, which sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU holds a 93rd percentile position.

With 3714 total combos in the database, a rank of 806 means the system outperforms roughly 2900 other combinations tested for this game. The gap between this combo and the top of the leaderboard is substantial, but the system is clearly in the upper quartile. The frame rate data supports this: at 1080p Ultra the system averages 122 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it averages 89 FPS, and at 4K High it averages 77 FPS. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra at 58 FPS average.

The rank reflects the balance of the two components. The CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, since even the most demanding preset at 4K is GPU-bound. The GPU, while very fast, is not the absolute top performer in the database, which explains why the combo does not crack the top few hundred positions. The delta between this combo and higher-ranked systems is likely driven by faster GPUs rather than faster CPUs.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so comfortably at most settings. The 60 FPS playable threshold is cleared at every resolution tested except one.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. The best settings at 4K is High, which delivers an average of 77 FPS. Medium averages 88 FPS, and Low averages 124 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls short at 58 FPS average, so it is not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Ultra is the best settings, averaging 89 FPS. High averages 119 FPS, Medium averages 136 FPS, and Low averages 192 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is particularly strong, showing that the system has plenty of headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset well above 60 FPS. Ultra averages 122 FPS, High averages 162 FPS, Medium averages 186 FPS, and Low averages 262 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both underutilized, and the frame rates are limited more by the game engine's frame pacing than by hardware constraints.

The verdict is straightforward: for a 60 FPS target, run High at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p. If a higher refresh rate monitor is in use, the Low presets at 1440p and 1080p provide 192 and 262 FPS respectively, which are sufficient for 144 Hz or 240 Hz displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern in Lockdown Protocol, but the balance shifts across resolutions and presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The frame rate drops from 124 FPS at Low to 58 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 66 FPS as the preset increases. This steep scaling indicates that the RTX 4090's shading and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The CPU, with 20 cores and 20 threads, has ample headroom at 4K, since the game's draw calls and physics load do not scale with resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still leads, but the CPU begins to matter more at lower presets. Low settings at 1440p average 192 FPS, while Ultra averages 89 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 103 FPS, larger than at 4K, which suggests that at lower presets the GPU is less saturated and the CPU's per-thread performance (boost clock up to 5.30 GHz) becomes more relevant. The 265HX's single-thread score of 5737 in Cinebench R23 is strong enough to support high frame rates, but the game still scales mostly with GPU load.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is most visible. Low settings average 262 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires fast single-thread performance. The 265HX delivers that with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and a passmark single-thread score of 4500. Ultra at 1080p averages 122 FPS, indicating that even at the most demanding preset, the GPU is still the bottleneck. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 140 FPS, the largest of any resolution, meaning that as the GPU load increases with preset quality, the frame rate drops proportionally.

In summary, the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, but the CPU's single-thread capability becomes more relevant at 1080p and Low presets where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. Users upgrading from a weaker CPU would see the most benefit at 1080p Low, while 4K Ultra performance is almost entirely dependent on the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is listed below.

3840x2160: High, at 77 FPS average. This is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium (88 FPS) and Low (124 FPS) are also playable, but High is the recommended balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 58 FPS is not playable.

2560x1440: Ultra, at 89 FPS average. All four presets are playable at this resolution. Ultra provides the best visual fidelity while still maintaining a 29 FPS margin above the threshold. High (119 FPS), Medium (136 FPS), and Low (192 FPS) offer progressively higher frame rates for faster refresh displays.

1920x1080: Ultra, at 122 FPS average. This is the best possible preset, and it runs well above 60 FPS. High (162 FPS), Medium (186 FPS), and Low (262 FPS) are all playable, with Low being suitable for 240 Hz monitors.

These settings represent the highest quality that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. The minimum FPS data is only recorded for Medium presets, where the 4K Medium shows a minimum of 75 FPS, 1440p Medium shows 116 FPS, and 1080p Medium shows 158 FPS. All of these minimums are above the playable threshold, which suggests the frame pacing is stable even during demanding scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover three resolutions and four presets each, with average FPS for all combinations and minimum/maximum FPS for Medium presets.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 58 FPS average
• High: 77 FPS average
• Medium: 88 FPS average, 75 FPS minimum, 101 FPS maximum
• Low: 124 FPS average

At 4K, the system drops below 60 FPS only at Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 75 FPS, which is 15 FPS above the threshold, indicating no significant frame dips. The jump from High (77 FPS) to Ultra (58 FPS) is a 19 FPS loss, which is a steep price for the incremental visual upgrade.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 89 FPS average
• High: 119 FPS average
• Medium: 136 FPS average, 116 FPS minimum, 157 FPS maximum
• Low: 192 FPS average

At 1440p, every preset is comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 116 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold. The range from Low (192 FPS) to Ultra (89 FPS) spans 103 FPS, giving users a wide choice between visual quality and refresh rate headroom.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 122 FPS average
• High: 162 FPS average
• Medium: 186 FPS average, 158 FPS minimum, 214 FPS maximum
• Low: 262 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is never close to the 60 FPS limit. The lowest recorded average is 122 FPS at Ultra, and the Medium preset has a minimum of 158 FPS. Low settings reach 262 FPS average, which is more than four times the playable threshold. The maximum FPS recorded across all tests is 214 FPS at 1080p Medium.

The data shows consistent scaling: each step from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by roughly 25% to 35% at a given resolution. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium presets are all well above 60 FPS, suggesting that the system does not experience severe frame drops in this game. The only non-playable result is 4K Ultra at 58 FPS average, which is a marginal miss of the threshold.