Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a capable combination for Lockdown Protocol, but its performance ceiling varies sharply by resolution. This pairing delivers a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings to maintain playability. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for mainstream gaming but not built for maxed-out 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing ranks 2,194th. That places it in the 59th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 59% of the systems in the database. The rank indicates a mid-tier standing rather than a top-tier one, but the absolute frame rates tell a more nuanced story than the raw position suggests.

The CPU itself is a strong performer in synthetic benchmarks, sitting in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 93,785 places it just below the Intel Xeon 6520P, which scores 93,786 — a delta of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95,183, putting it 1.5% ahead, while the AMD EPYC 9175F and 4565P are 1.9% and 2.1% ahead respectively. These are all server-class chips, which underscores that the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is punching above its weight in compute-heavy tasks.

The GPU, by contrast, is more modest. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16,014. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16,129, which is 0.7% faster. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 are both 1% slower, scoring 15,862 and 15,852 respectively. The Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 2.1% with a score of 15,679. This puts the RX 9060 in the same performance class as the RTX 3060 Ti, a solid mid-range card that handles 1080p and 1440p gaming well but struggles with 4K Ultra.

The combination of a top-tier CPU and a mid-range GPU means Lockdown Protocol's performance is largely dictated by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for physics and game logic at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 83 FPS. Medium drops to 59 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS threshold, with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS. High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. None of these higher presets maintain 60 FPS, so Low is the only playable option at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves dramatically. Ultra settings maintain an average of exactly 60 FPS, making it the best playable preset. High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS (with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105), and Low averages 128 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, so you can run the game at maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best playable setting, delivering an average of 81 FPS. High averages 109 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS (with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143), and Low averages 175 FPS. Every preset at 1080p is well above 60 FPS, giving you freedom to prioritize visual fidelity or frame rate as you prefer.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly, making game logic and draw calls more significant. The 175 FPS average on Low settings at 1080p highlights the CPU's ability to feed the GPU efficiently. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, provides substantial headroom for high frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The average FPS drops from 175 at 1080p Low to 128 at 1440p Low, a 27% reduction that reflects the increased pixel count. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 68 FPS (128 vs 60), showing that the GPU is now the limiting factor when settings are maxed out.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. The average FPS on Low is 83, which is only 35% of the 175 FPS seen at 1080p Low. The scaling from 1440p Low to 4K Low shows another 35% drop (128 to 83 FPS). The RX 9060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width become bottlenecks at 4K, especially with higher presets. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs is consistent with this behavior — it is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but not a 4K powerhouse.

The CPU's 96th percentile ranking means it is unlikely to be the limiting factor at any resolution in this game. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 39, the bottleneck is almost certainly the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth rather than the CPU's processing power. The 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 performance of the RX 9060 is simply insufficient for 4K Ultra in a modern FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, which meets the 60 FPS playable threshold exactly.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: Low settings are the only option that stays above 60 FPS at 3840x2160, averaging 83 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS, just below the threshold, while High and Ultra average 51 and 39 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 scores 16,014 in average benchmark performance, which is 0.7% slower than the RTX 3060 Ti's 16,129. The two cards are effectively in the same performance class.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a larger role because the GPU can render frames quickly. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers 175 FPS on Low settings, indicating strong CPU-driven performance.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RX 9060 limit performance at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant performance drop at 3840x2160, with Ultra averaging only 39 FPS. While the exact cause is not specified, the GPU's mid-range benchmark scores and memory configuration are consistent with 4K being a challenging scenario.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1080p?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1920x1080, with an average of 81 FPS. All presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results are as follows: Low settings average 83 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 44 FPS, showing that the GPU struggles to maintain frame rates as visual quality increases.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 128 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS (minimum 77, maximum 105), High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 68 FPS, a smaller percentage reduction than at 4K, indicating the GPU has more headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 175 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS (minimum 106, maximum 143), High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 94 FPS, but even the lowest result is well above the playable threshold. The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 106, which is comfortably above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or above at 1080p and 1440p with any preset. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 81 FPS average, giving you full visual quality with smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings hit exactly 60 FPS average, which is playable but leaves no headroom for frame drops; choosing High settings raises the average to 80 FPS for a safer experience.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Low settings for 60+ FPS gameplay, averaging 83 FPS. Medium settings fall just short at 59 FPS, and anything higher drops below 55 FPS. If you plan to game at 4K, this combo requires significant compromises in visual quality.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at maximum settings, 1440p is playable at maximum settings with a tight 60 FPS average, and 4K is only playable at Low settings. For most users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this is a solid pairing that handles Lockdown Protocol without issues. For 4K enthusiasts, the RX 9060 is the limiting factor, and the data suggests lowering settings or resolution is necessary for a smooth experience.