Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that rewards high frame rates, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers exactly that. The measured data places this combo at rank 727 out of 3714 tested configurations, putting it in the top tier of systems for this title. Across all three resolutions tested, every single preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, which means you are never forced to compromise on visual quality just to keep the game running smoothly. The core question is not whether this PC can run the game, but how much headroom you have and which settings best suit your display.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this system is powerful enough to run Lockdown Protocol at the highest preset at every resolution tested. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra in all cases, which is the best possible scenario for visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 129 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the high headroom means you could easily enable additional features like ray tracing or higher scaling factors without dropping below playable territory. The Medium preset hits 197 FPS, and Low reaches 278 FPS, but with Ultra already so far past the playable mark, there is little reason to drop down unless you are chasing maximum refresh rates on a 240Hz or faster panel.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 95 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, and the game will feel fluid on standard 144Hz monitors. The High preset offers 126 FPS, and Medium sits at 145 FPS, giving you options if you want to prioritize frame rate over the few extra visual effects that Ultra adds. The Low preset at 204 FPS is available for esports-style play, but it is not necessary for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 61 FPS. This is just barely above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a borderline but technically playable setting. If you want more stability at 4K, dropping to High raises the average to 82 FPS, and Medium sits at 93 FPS. The Low preset at 132 FPS is the choice for maximum fluidity, but the visual hit is significant.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Lockdown Protocol, and it changes depending on the resolution you choose.

At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher presets, but the CPU still has room to spare. The jump from Low (278 FPS) to Medium (197 FPS) is a 29% drop, and from Medium to High (172 FPS) is another 13% drop. These reductions are almost entirely due to the GPU working harder on more complex shading and effects. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, is not the limiting factor here; the Passmark multithread score of 68574 and single-thread score of 5068 place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it has ample compute headroom to feed the RTX 5070 at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant, but the CPU is still not stressed. The scaling from Low (204 FPS) to Medium (145 FPS) is a 29% drop, similar to 1080p, but the absolute frame rates are lower because the GPU is pushing more pixels. The Ultra preset at 95 FPS shows that even at this resolution, the RTX 5070 still has plenty of bandwidth to work with, and the CPU is not the bottleneck. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on the RTX 5070 with 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth is more than sufficient for this game at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rates drop significantly across all presets compared to 1440p; for example, Ultra goes from 95 FPS at 1440p to 61 FPS at 4K, a 36% reduction. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 5070 is working near its limits to fill all those pixels. The CPU's role is diminished, and the difference between Low (132 FPS) and High (82 FPS) at 4K is a 38% gap, showing that the GPU is the sole determinant of performance at this resolution. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is not holding back the system; in fact, its strong single-core performance, as shown by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2439, ensures that even at the lowest settings, the game logic and physics are handled without stutters.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this system performs across all settings and resolutions. All figures below are taken directly from the benchmark results.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 132 FPS. Min and max values were not recorded, but the average is well above playable.
• Medium: Average 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. This is the only 4K preset with min/max data, and the 28 FPS spread between min and max indicates some fluctuation, but it never dips below the 60 FPS threshold.
• High: Average 82 FPS. Min and max not recorded, but the average is solidly playable.
• Ultra: Average 61 FPS. Min and max not recorded, but the average is just barely above the 60 FPS line.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 204 FPS. Min and max not recorded, but this is extremely high.
• Medium: Average 145 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS. The 43 FPS spread shows some variance, but the minimum is still more than double the playable threshold.
• High: Average 126 FPS. Min and max not recorded.
• Ultra: Average 95 FPS. Min and max not recorded.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 278 FPS. Min and max not recorded, but this is near the upper limit of what most monitors can display.
• Medium: Average 197 FPS, with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS. The 59 FPS spread is notable, but even the minimum is nearly triple the playable threshold.
• High: Average 172 FPS. Min and max not recorded.
• Ultra: Average 129 FPS. Min and max not recorded.

The data shows that the system never drops below 60 FPS in any recorded scenario. The only preset where the average is close to the threshold is 4K Ultra at 61 FPS, but even that average is above the line. For users who want a guaranteed cushion against frame drops, the Medium presets at 4K (93 FPS) and 1440p (145 FPS) offer the best balance of visual quality and stability, as they include min/max data that confirms the floor stays high.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, given the lack of min/max data for this preset, you may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes. For a more stable 4K experience, the High preset at 82 FPS average is a safer choice.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at if I have a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 95 FPS, the High preset delivers 126 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 145 FPS. The Medium preset at 145 FPS is the only one that fully saturates a 144Hz display, but the High preset at 126 FPS will be very close, and the Ultra preset at 95 FPS will still look smooth.

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

A: At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the GPU is the primary factor, but the CPU has enough headroom that it never becomes a bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component, as shown by the steep frame rate drops across all presets when moving from 1440p to 4K. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, with its 96th percentile CPU ranking, is more than sufficient for this title.

Q: How does this system compare to other CPUs and GPUs?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 93785 puts it at a 0% delta compared to the Intel Xeon 6520P (93786), making them effectively identical in performance. It is 1.5% slower than the AMD EPYC 4564P (95183) and 1.9% slower than the AMD EPYC 9175F (95615). The GPU's average score of 40377 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318), 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063), and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568).

Q: What settings should I use if I want to guarantee no frame drops below 60 FPS?

A: The only preset with recorded min/max data that shows a floor above 60 FPS is Medium at all resolutions. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 79 FPS; at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 123 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 168 FPS. If you are concerned about stutters, these are the safest choices.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 a significant upgrade from previous generations for this game?

A: The data does not include comparisons to the predecessor GeForce 40 series, so we cannot quantify the uplift. However, the RTX 5070's Passmark G3D score of 29137 and its 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate it is a strong performer, and the measured frame rates show it handles Lockdown Protocol with ease at all but the most demanding 4K settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data for both the CPU and GPU, there are several other hardware combinations that would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol.

For the CPU, the Intel Xeon 6520P is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 93786 compared to the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus's 93785, a 0% delta. This means you would see no practical difference in frame rates. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% faster on average, which would translate to a negligible frame rate increase of roughly 1-2 FPS in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% faster, and the AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1% faster, both within the margin of error for real-world gaming performance.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, which is 0.1% slower than the RTX 5070's 40377. This is essentially a tie, and you would see identical frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% slower, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower, meaning you might see a 1-2 FPS difference in GPU-bound scenarios at 4K. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster on average, which could give you a slight edge in the most demanding presets.

If you are building a system with any of these alternative components, you can expect the same general performance profile: very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable performance at 4K with the Ultra preset hovering around 61 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with authority. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 129 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra delivering 95 FPS average. At 3840x2160, all four presets are playable as well, but Ultra only manages 61 FPS average, which is a slim margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

The practical takeaway is that this system is ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where you can max out the settings and still have plenty of headroom. At 4K, you are right at the edge of what the RTX 5070 can handle at Ultra settings, so you may want to drop to High for a more comfortable buffer. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is not the limiting factor at any resolution; its 96th percentile CPU ranking and strong multi-core scores ensure it will not hold back the GPU. This is a high-end pairing that delivers a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra is a borderline case.