Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 lands in the middle of the pack for Lockdown Protocol, ranking 2577th out of 3714 tested combos. That places it in roughly the 31st percentile of all configurations tested for this specific title, meaning a majority of setups deliver higher frame rates. However, the ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits at the 57th percentile among all graphics cards, rather than the CPU, which is in the 96th percentile among all processors. This combo is not a top-tier performer for Lockdown Protocol, but it is far from the bottom, and the data shows it can handle the game at playable levels across most settings, with some notable exceptions at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2577 out of 3714 indicates it is positioned in the lower-middle tier of systems tested for this game. For context, the CPU alone is a powerhouse, with an average benchmark score of 93785 and a percentile ranking of 96 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 96% of processors in general compute tasks. The GPU, however, is more modest, with an average benchmark score of 15171 and a percentile of 57 against all GPUs. This imbalance is critical: the processor has far more headroom than the graphics card can utilize in a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is typical for an FPS title where the GPU often becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

In practical terms, this rank means that while the CPU is among the best available, the RX 7600 holds the combo back from achieving top-tier frame rates. The data shows the GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (with a delta of -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon 680M (delta -0.7%), which are both lower-tier cards. This suggests the combo is competitive with systems built around those GPUs, but it will not challenge setups with higher-end graphics cards. The rank is a reflection of the GPU’s limits, not the CPU’s capabilities.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU becomes clear when examining performance scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves 160 FPS on Low settings, 113 FPS on Medium, 99 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is roughly 54%, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed as visual fidelity increases, even at 1080p. The CPU, with 24 cores and 24 threads, is not the bottleneck here, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates fall: Low drops to 117 FPS, Medium to 83 FPS, High to 73 FPS, and Ultra to 54 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a 26% reduction, which is consistent with increased pixel count stressing the GPU. The CPU’s role remains secondary, as the processor’s single-thread score of 5068 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 68574 indicate it has ample compute for the game’s logic. At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck: Low yields 76 FPS, Medium 54 FPS, High 47 FPS, and Ultra 35 FPS. The performance collapse at higher settings is a direct result of the RX 7600’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus, which limits its ability to handle 4K workloads.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, but at 1440p and especially 4K, the GPU dominates the performance equation. For players aiming for high frame rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings to maintain playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all server-class processors. The Intel Xeon 6520P matches the Ultra 7 270K Plus almost exactly, with a delta of 0% and an average score of 93786 versus 93785. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% faster, while the EPYC 9175F and EPYC 4565P are 1.9% and 2.1% faster, respectively. These are not gaming-focused chips, but they demonstrate that the Ultra 7 270K Plus is in the same performance class as high-end server silicon, which is irrelevant for Lockdown Protocol but useful for other workloads. In a gaming context, any of these CPUs would deliver similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the GPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600’s nearest rivals are more varied. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is essentially identical, with a delta of -0.2%, meaning it would produce nearly the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Radeon 680M, an integrated GPU, is 0.7% slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti are 0.6% and 0.7% faster, respectively. These deltas are tiny, so all of these cards would behave very similarly in practice. The practical takeaway is that if you have a system with an RTX 3050 OEM or a Radeon 680M, you can expect performance comparable to the RX 7600 in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings average 99 FPS, and at 2560x1440, High settings average 73 FPS, so yes, 60 FPS is achievable at both resolutions. At 3840x2160, High settings only average 47 FPS, so it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K playability?

A: At 3840x2160, the only playable setting (at or above 60 FPS) is Low, which averages 76 FPS. Medium settings drop to 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93785, while its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, scores 93786, a delta of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% faster.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The data indicates yes. The GPU has a percentile rank of 57 among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 96th percentile. The frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which is typical of GPU-limited performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 160, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the RX 7600 outperform its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 7600 scores 15171 on average, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.2% faster. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.6% slower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings average 160 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130, High averages 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. All presets are above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 1080p the most versatile resolution for this setup.

At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains playable for most settings. Low averages 117 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 96, and High averages 73 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 54 FPS. The data shows a clear step-down from 1080p, but High settings still offer a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles. Low averages 76 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 62, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The 4K results highlight the RX 7600’s limitations, with only the lowest preset meeting the playable standard.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 74 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that maintains playability, and it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, which averages 73 FPS. While Low and Medium also exceed 60 FPS, High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, and it stays well above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, which averages 76 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that reaches 60 FPS, and it requires sacrificing most visual effects to achieve a smooth experience. The data shows that for this combo, 4K gaming is only viable on the lowest settings, while 1080p and 1440p offer more flexibility.