Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, while 4K remains a mixed bag depending on the preset. The benchmark data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the CPU and GPU each taking on distinct roles as the load changes. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component responsibilities, and the most effective settings for each resolution, all based on the provided data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 200 FPS, which is well beyond the threshold for high-refresh displays. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS, indicating a stable experience. High settings yield an average of 124 FPS, and even at Ultra, the average stays at 93 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the system never dips near the 60 FPS playable threshold, making every preset available.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset produces an average of 147 FPS, while Medium drops to 104 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. High settings average 91 FPS, and Ultra still clears the 60 FPS bar with an average of 68 FPS. This resolution shows a predictable performance decline from 1080p, but the overall headroom persists, allowing for the most demanding visual preset without dropping below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the picture becomes more nuanced. The Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is still quite smooth. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. This is the only instance where the minimum dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold, though the average is still above it. High settings are just below the mark at 59 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not playable, and High is borderline, while Low and Medium are the only presets that fully clear the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component pressure based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the more significant factor. The frame rates are high, but the scaling between Low (200 FPS) and Ultra (93 FPS) is steep, showing that the CPU has to feed the GPU with frames at lower resolutions. The 24-core Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, handles this load well, but the performance gap suggests a CPU limit at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The frame rates drop as the pixel count increases, but the relative scaling remains consistent. The 1440p Medium result of 104 FPS is 73% of the 1080p Medium result (142 FPS), which shows a larger impact from the GPU. The 1440p Ultra result of 68 FPS is also 73% of the 1080p Ultra result (93 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor, as the resolution increase directly impacts the fill rate and shading workload.

At 3840x2160, the Radeon RX 7700 is the primary bottleneck. The jump from 1440p to 4K is taxing on the GPU. The 4K Medium result of 67 FPS is only 64% of the 1440p Medium result (104 FPS). This scaling shows that the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard. The CPU, while still important, is no longer the main constraint at this resolution, as the GPU is unable to produce higher frame rates due to the pixel workload. The data suggests that for 4K, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are the Ultra preset. The data shows that it maintains an average of 93 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no need to reduce settings, as the system has enough headroom to run the game at maximum quality without compromising performance.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also the Ultra preset. The average of 68 FPS remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that stays playable, and the system handles it well. The High preset at 91 FPS and Medium at 104 FPS are also viable, but Ultra is the best choice for maximizing visual fidelity while maintaining a clear margin over 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are the Medium preset. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 67 FPS. The High preset, at 59 FPS, falls below the threshold. The data shows that 4K requires a trade-off, and Medium is the preferred choice for a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93785. The nearest rivals show very close performance. The Intel Xeon 6520P has a score of 93786, a delta of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95183, which is -1.5% lower. The AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95569, a -1.9% delta. The AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95788, -2.1%. These processors would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, providing comparable frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which scores 15862, a -0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, -1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, -1.7%. This suggests that the RX 6700 XT, while not identical, would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The 1% difference in the delta is minimal, meaning that the gaming experience would be nearly identical.

How This Combo Ranks

In the game, this combo ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the top half of all possible configurations. The 46th percentile (1709/3714) indicates that it is a solid, mainstream performer. It is not a top-tier combination, but the data shows it is more capable than the majority of systems. The CPU’s 96th percentile among all CPUs is stronger than the GPU’s 58th percentile, which means the processor is a stronger component than the graphics card within this pairing.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. The data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 67 FPS. The High preset is not playable, as it only reaches 59 FPS, and it is not playable, at 44 FPS. The system is fully capable of a high-refresh 1080p experience and a smooth 1440p experience on the highest settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset I can run at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1080p, with an average of 93 FPS.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K with this setup?

A: Yes, but only with the Medium preset. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 67 FPS. The High preset is below 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset is below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the most demanding playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 68 FPS.

Q: Which component is the main factor in performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the main factor, as the data shows a significant drop in frame rates from 1440p to 4K (e.g., 104 FPS vs. 67 FPS on Medium), while the CPU is still a strong processor.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest alternatives?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus shows a 0% difference from the Intel Xeon 6520P, and is -1.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 4564P, -1.9% lower than the AMD EPYC 9175F, and -2.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 4565P.

Q: In which settings does the frame rate dip below 60 FPS?

A: In the data, the minimum FPS on the 4K Medium preset is 57, which is below 60, but the average is 67. The 4K High and Ultra presets are also below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 59 and 44 FPS.