Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, an FPS released in 2024, stresses systems differently across its preset ladder. For this Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination, the measured data indicates that 4K gaming requires a compromise, while lower resolutions allow for maximum settings. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is High, which delivers 72 FPS on average. Pushing to Ultra at this resolution drops the average to 54 FPS, falling below the playable threshold. Medium settings at 4K produce 82 FPS, and Low reaches 116 FPS, but High is the optimal balance for visual fidelity while staying above the 60 FPS line.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. The data shows that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The highest preset, Ultra, achieves an average of 84 FPS, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. Medium runs at 128 FPS, High at 112 FPS, and Low at 180 FPS. For 1920x1080, performance is abundant. Ultra settings yield an average of 114 FPS, which is the best preset available. Lower settings scale up dramatically, with High at 152 FPS, Medium at 174 FPS, and Low hitting 245 FPS. The verdict is clear: 1080p and 1440p users can enable every option without concern, while 4K users must settle for High to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at a distinct point in the performance spectrum, and the nearest rivals help contextualize its behavior. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, the average benchmark score is 93785, which sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The closest comparable processor is the Intel Xeon 6520P, with an average score of 93786, showing a delta of 0 percent—effectively identical performance. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5 percent slower, scoring 95183, while the AMD EPYC 9175F trails by 1.9 percent with a score of 95615. The AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1 percent behind, scoring 95764. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the limiting factor.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which scores 23736, a delta of 0.6 percent in favor of the RX 9070. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, which is 0.8 percent higher, indicating slightly better performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, putting it 1.1 percent behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, which is 1.2 percent ahead. These small percentage differences suggest that swapping the RX 9070 for any of these cards would result in nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this game, with the RTX 2080 SUPER being the only one that might offer a marginal improvement. For a user considering alternatives, the data shows that this GPU is closely matched with several previous-generation high-end cards, so the experience in Lockdown Protocol would be similar across them.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed view of how this combination performs across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the data includes average, minimum, and maximum values for some presets. Low settings produce an average of 116 FPS, with no min or max reported. Medium settings average 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. High settings average 72 FPS, also without min or max values. Ultra settings drop to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers improve across the board. Low settings average 180 FPS. Medium settings average 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. High settings average 112 FPS, and Ultra settings average 84 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 96 FPS, but the key takeaway is that even Ultra stays well above the 60 FPS line. At 1920x1080, performance is even higher. Low settings reach an average of 245 FPS. Medium settings average 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. High settings average 152 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The minimum frame rate at 1080p Medium is 148 FPS, which is higher than the average frame rate at 4K High, illustrating the significant scaling between resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 72 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are fully playable, with an average of 84 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93785, which is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6520P at 93786. It is 1.5 percent slower than the AMD EPYC 4564P, 1.9 percent slower than the AMD EPYC 9175F, and 2.1 percent slower than the AMD EPYC 4565P.

Q: Is the GPU performance closer to the RTX 2080 SUPER or the GTX TITAN Z?

A: The data shows the RX 9070 scores 23877, which is 1.2 percent behind the RTX 2080 SUPER (24170) and 0.6 percent ahead of the GTX TITAN Z (23736). The performance difference between these three is small, but the RTX 2080 SUPER is the closest higher-performing rival.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Low settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 116 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. However, High settings are the best visual preset that still maintains 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Dropping from Ultra to Low at 4K increases the average frame rate from 54 FPS to 116 FPS, a 115 percent improvement. This large swing indicates that the RX 9070's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at this resolution, as reducing graphical load directly translates to higher frame rates. The CPU, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU, but the GPU's rendering pipeline is what limits performance.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The difference between Low (180 FPS) and Ultra (84 FPS) is 96 FPS, still a significant gap, but the absolute frame rates suggest the CPU is becoming more involved. At Low settings, the GPU is less stressed, and the CPU's single-thread performance—scoring 2439 in Cinebench R23—becomes more relevant. The fact that Low settings at 1440p reach 180 FPS, while 4K Low only reaches 116 FPS, shows that pixel count is still a major factor, but the CPU can handle the lower-resolution workload more easily. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role grows further. Low settings hit 245 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for frame generation in this game. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 131 FPS, but the absolute numbers indicate that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output at lower settings. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is more balanced, with neither component being a clear bottleneck, while at 4K, the GPU is the definitive limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1099 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper third of all systems, indicating that it is a capable configuration for this game. The rank is a composite measure, reflecting both the CPU's 96th percentile standing and the GPU's 69th percentile standing. The CPU is a top-tier performer, but the GPU, while solid, is not in the same elite tier, which pulls the overall rank down from what the CPU alone might suggest. In practical terms, a rank of 1099 out of 3714 means that roughly 70 percent of tested systems are slower, and about 30 percent are faster. This aligns with the measured frame rates, which show excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, but only adequate performance at 4K. The ranking also indicates that users with higher-end GPUs, such as those in the top percentiles, would achieve higher frame rates at 4K, but for most gaming scenarios, this combo is well above average.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with Ultra settings averaging 114 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold of 60 FPS. All presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution, with even the lowest preset hitting 245 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. Ultra settings average 84 FPS, and every preset stays above 60 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, the system can still run the game, but with caveats. Ultra settings average 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so users must drop to High settings to achieve 72 FPS. Low and Medium are also playable at 116 FPS and 82 FPS, respectively. In summary, this combination is a strong performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it can handle 4K if the user is willing to accept High settings rather than Ultra. The data confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at all resolutions.