Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 FPS with demanding visual scaling, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a wide range of performance across resolutions. Measured data shows this combo is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a moderate settings compromise to maintain smooth playability. The Core Ultra 7 265K, a 20-core Arrow Lake desktop processor with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and the RTX 4060, an Ada Lovelace GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, combine to produce results that are consistent with their benchmark standings: the CPU ranks in the 94th percentile overall, while the GPU sits in the 61st percentile.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 90.2 FPS. This is the highest quality setting tested, and the data shows substantial headroom above the playability threshold, meaning the combo is not stressed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 67.1 FPS. This matches the 4K Medium result exactly, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor once resolution increases. The 1440p Ultra average is just above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a playable but less comfortable margin compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 67.1 FPS. Ultra at this resolution drops to 42.4 FPS, and High sits just below the threshold at 55.1 FPS, so Medium is the clear choice for 4K playability. The data indicates that Low settings at 4K reach 90.6 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and performance for those with 4K displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low (188.7 FPS) to Ultra (90.2 FPS) represents a 52% reduction in average frame rate, which is a typical signature of increasing GPU load. The Core Ultra 7 265K, with a PassMark multithread score of 58594 and a single-thread score of 4928, is unlikely to bottleneck at 1080p even at Ultra settings, as the frame rates remain well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset progression shows Low at 135.6 FPS and Ultra at 67.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings is from 90.2 FPS to 67.1 FPS, a 26% decrease, which is proportionally larger than the resolution pixel increase, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. At 4K, the pattern intensifies: Ultra falls to 42.4 FPS, and even High only manages 55.1 FPS. Since the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution, the consistent frame rate drops at 4K across all settings confirm that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are the limiting factors.

The data shows that at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the CPU is sufficient to keep pace with the GPU’s output, but at 3840x2160, the GPU’s raw throughput dictates performance. For example, the 1080p Ultra score of 90.2 FPS versus the 4K Ultra score of 42.4 FPS represents a 53% decline, which aligns with the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K’s average benchmark score of 70879 places it very close to several rivals. The Intel Xeon 6511P scores 71051, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the Ultra 7 265K is essentially equivalent in compute performance. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71370 (-0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, also 1.3% slower. These results indicate that a system with any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the same GPU, since the game is not CPU-limited at the tested resolutions.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, with rivals that are surprisingly close. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (-0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% faster). These deltas are all under 1%, meaning that swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these GPUs would produce almost indistinguishable performance in Lockdown Protocol. However, the RTX 4060 offers features like 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which may affect visual quality options not captured in the average FPS metrics.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing playable performance at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unambiguous: all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 90.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings also clear the threshold, with Ultra at 67.1 FPS and High at 86.2 FPS, providing a solid experience. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low (90.6 FPS) and Medium (67.1 FPS); High falls short at 55.1 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 42.4 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms these findings: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at Ultra, while 4K is best served by Medium settings.

The data indicates that the combo is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, as the Ultra preset maintains a 67.1 FPS average, matching the 4K Medium result. For 4K users, the 67.1 FPS at Medium is just above the threshold, so there is limited headroom for demanding scenes, but the game is objectively playable. Given that the GPU is end-of-life and the CPU is active, the pairing still holds up for this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range shows a clear progression: Low delivers 188.7 FPS average, Medium drops to 132.5 FPS, High reaches 116 FPS, and Ultra falls to 90.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 56.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 25.8 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 135.6 FPS (Low), 98 FPS (Medium), 86.2 FPS (High), and 67.1 FPS (Ultra). The step from Medium to High is a 11.8 FPS decrease, and from High to Ultra is a 19.1 FPS decrease, showing that Ultra imposes a significant cost over High at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 90.6 FPS (Low), 67.1 FPS (Medium), 55.1 FPS (High), and 42.4 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Medium to High is 12 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 12.7 FPS. Notably, the 4K Low score of 90.6 FPS is higher than the 1440p Ultra score of 67.1 FPS, which highlights how much the settings preset matters more than resolution in this game.

The data does not include minimum or maximum frame times, so variance cannot be assessed, but the average FPS figures are consistent across all twelve tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1080p, with an average of 90.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low (90.6 FPS) or Medium (67.1 FPS) settings. High (55.1 FPS) and Ultra (42.4 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 780M?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, while the Radeon 780M scores 17588, a delta of 0.3%, meaning the 780M is marginally faster in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 7 265K a bottleneck for the RTX 4060?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile, and its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6511P, is only 0.2% faster. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 90.2 FPS, indicating no CPU limitation.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p Ultra and 4K Medium?

A: Both configurations produce an identical average of 67.1 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor at both settings.

Q: How many tested combos does this pairing rank above?

A: The combo ranks 1998 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1998 out of 3714 tested combos. This places the system in the 46th percentile of all tested configurations, which is a solid mid-pack result. The ranking reflects the GPU’s modest 61st percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU’s 94th percentile score does not boost the overall rank because the game is largely GPU-bound. The data shows that the CPU is overqualified for this GPU, as evidenced by the identical 67.1 FPS result at both 1440p Ultra and 4K Medium, which points to the RTX 4060 as the performance ceiling. For users seeking higher rankings, upgrading the GPU would yield more significant gains than changing the CPU, based on the measured frame rates.