Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a combination that places near the top of the tested hardware pool for Lockdown Protocol, ranking 582nd out of 3,714 combos. This position, coupled with the measured frame rates across all resolutions, indicates that this system is not merely capable but rather overqualified for the game’s demands, delivering playable performance even at the highest settings in 4K. The data shows a consistent pattern where the GPU handles the graphical load with significant headroom, while the CPU’s high single-thread performance ensures that frame pacing remains stable even when frame rates climb well past the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 582 out of 3,714 tested combinations places this system in the top 15.7% of all configurations evaluated for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong showing, but it is important to contextualize it within the hardware’s theoretical capabilities. The CPU sits at the 96th percentile when compared against all tested processors in the database, and the GPU is at the 83rd percentile relative to all tested graphics cards. The slight gap between the two percentiles suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER, while powerful, is the more likely component to become the limiting factor in this pairing, rather than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems in the benchmark database. The measured FPS data reinforces this, as even the most demanding preset at 4K, Ultra, produces an average of 64 FPS, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The system’s high ranking is further supported by the CPU’s benchmark scores; for instance, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,253 and single-core score of 2,439 indicate a processor that can handle both the heavy multi-threaded tasks and the latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads that fast-paced FPS games often present. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 is equally respectable, showing it can sustain high frame rates in modern DirectX 12 titles.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU, with the GPU becoming the dominant factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU’s role is more prominent, as evidenced by the relatively modest scaling between Low and Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 290 on Low to 135 on Ultra, a reduction of 53.4%. This large delta indicates that at lower resolutions, the system is often CPU-bound, or at least that the CPU’s performance is a significant factor in reaching such high frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The scaling from Low to Ultra here shows a drop from 212 FPS to 99 FPS, a 53.3% reduction, which is proportionally similar to 1080p. However, the absolute numbers are lower, suggesting the GPU is working harder to fill the additional pixels. The trend becomes most pronounced at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset yields just 64 FPS compared to 137 FPS on Low, a 53.3% decrease. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is scaling predictably with workload, but the increasing gap between Low and Ultra at 4K confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, provides ample headroom to keep up with the GPU’s demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low, which exceed 290 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the data shows that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at its highest preset, Ultra, at every tested resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold and leaves substantial room for dips. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS, offering even smoother performance for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 99 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS target. The High preset averages 132 FPS, providing a slight boost in frame rate for those who prefer it. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset just clears the threshold with an average of 64 FPS. While this is playable, players seeking a more comfortable margin might prefer the High preset, which averages 85 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 97 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS, making it a more stable choice for 4K gaming. In all cases, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with the exact average FPS values being 135 at 1080p, 99 at 1440p, and 64 at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide options for users who might be considering alternative hardware with similar performance characteristics. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, the closest match is the Intel Xeon 6520P, which has an average benchmark score of 93,786, essentially identical to the Core Ultra 7’s 93,785. This means users could expect nearly the same CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% slower, and the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% slower, while the AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1% slower. These small deltas suggest that swapping to any of these processors would result in minimal changes to frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is closely matched by the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which has an average score of 43,262, just 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile is also 0.1% slower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 is 0.2% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% slower, which is notable because it suggests that even a mobile version of a higher-tier chip does not outperform this desktop GPU in synthetic benchmarks. In the context of Lockdown Protocol, these rival GPUs would deliver very similar frame rates, meaning users with any of these cards could expect comparable performance at the same settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 4K?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64 FPS, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is achieved at 1920x1080, where the Low preset reaches 290 FPS and the Ultra preset reaches 135 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and high frame rates, 2560x1440 on Ultra provides 99 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785, which is identical to the Intel Xeon 6520P’s score of 93,786. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% slower, and the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% slower.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes more critical at higher resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 73 FPS (from 137 to 64), whereas at 1080p, the difference is 155 FPS (from 290 to 135), showing the CPU’s influence diminishes as resolution increases.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 175 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 128 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 83 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 582nd out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 15.7% of all systems tested.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with high performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that all three tested resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — have playable settings that include Ultra, the most demanding preset. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 135 FPS, providing a fluid experience even on high refresh rate monitors. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz displays. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for those willing to accept a lower margin. The system’s ranking in the top 15.7% of tested combos further underscores its capability. For most players, the 2560x1440 resolution on Ultra offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, while 1920x1080 on Ultra provides the smoothest experience for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 290 FPS, Medium settings produce 206 FPS with a minimum of 175 and a maximum of 237, High settings produce 180 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 135 FPS. This shows a clear progression, with Low being nearly twice as fast as Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across all settings. Low settings yield 212 FPS, Medium yields 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 and a maximum of 173, High yields 132 FPS, and Ultra yields 99 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, showing a 53.3% reduction in performance.

At 3840x2160, the averages are lower still. Low settings produce 137 FPS, Medium produces 97 FPS with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 112, High produces 85 FPS, and Ultra produces 64 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that falls close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still maintains a playable average. The data across all resolutions shows a predictable pattern of diminishing returns as settings are increased, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions and settings.