Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming combo for Lockdown Protocol, with 4K reserved for lower presets. This analysis uses measured frame data to determine the best settings for each resolution, how the combo ranks against other tested systems, and what alternatives offer similar performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 78 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with a comfortable margin. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable, so 1080p Ultra is the recommended configuration for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 76 FPS, again staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset runs at 88 FPS, but High offers better visuals while still maintaining smooth gameplay. Ultra at 1440p drops to 57 FPS, below the playable line, so High is the correct ceiling here.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 80 FPS, making it the only playable option. Medium runs at 57 FPS (under the threshold), High at 49 FPS, and Ultra at 37 FPS. While Low at 4K might seem like a visual compromise, the frame rate is solidly above 60, making it usable for competitive play where smoothness matters more than fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2,276th. That places it in the lower-to-middle portion of the field, which is consistent with a mobile RTX 4060 rather than a desktop-class card. The 16-core, 22-thread Core Ultra 9 185H is a strong processor, but the GPU is the limiting factor in this game.

The CPU itself sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,670. The GPU is at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 22,729. The percentile gap explains the combo’s mid-pack rank: the processor is well above average, while the graphics card is only moderately above average. For a game like Lockdown Protocol that scales heavily with GPU load, the ranking reflects the GPU’s position more than the CPU’s.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 168 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 119 FPS average, 102 FPS minimum, 137 FPS maximum
• High: 104 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 78 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

2560x1440:

• Low: 123 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 88 FPS average, 74 FPS minimum, 101 FPS maximum
• High: 76 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 57 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

3840x2160:

• Low: 80 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 57 FPS average, 48 FPS minimum, 65 FPS maximum
• High: 49 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 37 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

The data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 49 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 15 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 26 FPS. At 1440p, Low to Medium costs 35 FPS, Medium to High costs 12 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 19 FPS. At 4K, the gaps are smaller in absolute terms but larger proportionally: Low to Medium costs 23 FPS, Medium to High costs 8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 12 FPS.

The Medium presets at all three resolutions have recorded minimum and maximum values, which helps gauge frame stability. At 1080p Medium, the 102 FPS minimum is far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, the 74 FPS minimum still clears it. At 4K Medium, the 48 FPS minimum drops below, confirming that preset is not reliably playable at that resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are all within 0.7% of the Core Ultra 9 185H. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35,719, just 0.1% behind. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35,728, 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35,802, 0.4% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35,909, 0.7% behind. Any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol, though the laptop-specific ones (the first three) are closer in platform characteristics.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a tighter spread. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 averages 22,895, 0.7% higher than the RTX 4060 Mobile. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT averages 22,549, 0.8% lower. The Intel Arc B580 averages 23,021, 1.3% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile averages 22,435, 1.3% lower. In practice, swapping the RTX 4060 Mobile for any of these would shift FPS by roughly 1-2% in either direction, which is imperceptible in real gameplay.

A combo with the Core Ultra 9 185H and any of those GPUs would land within a few ranks of 2,276. The RTX 2080 desktop card would pull slightly ahead, while the RTX 5060 Mobile would sit slightly behind. None of these alternatives would change the resolution-specific verdicts: 1080p Ultra stays playable, 1440p High stays the ceiling, and 4K remains Low-only.

FAQ

Q: Can this laptop run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with max settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 78 FPS, which is 18 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best setting for that resolution.

Q: Is 1440p viable on this hardware?

A: Yes, up to High settings. The High preset averages 76 FPS at 2560x1440. Ultra at 1440p drops to 57 FPS, so it is not recommended if you want consistent smoothness.

Q: What about 4K gaming?

A: Only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS, hitting 80 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium averages 57 FPS, which is below the threshold, so 4K requires a major visual compromise.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2,276th out of 3,714 tested combos. The CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 67th percentile, which explains the mid-pack overall position.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting component. The RTX 4060 Mobile sits at the 67th GPU percentile, while the Core Ultra 9 185H is at the 85th CPU percentile. The FPS scaling across resolutions follows GPU load patterns.

Q: Would a different CPU or GPU change the results significantly?

A: No. The closest CPU rivals are within 0.7% average score, and the closest GPU rivals are within 1.3%. Any of those swaps would shift FPS by a negligible amount in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or better in three distinct configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the threshold, with Ultra averaging 78 FPS — the recommended choice for the best visual experience. At 2560x1440, High averages 76 FPS and is the best playable setting; Medium is also viable at 88 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 57 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low averages 80 FPS and remains playable; Medium, High, and Ultra all sit below 60 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine for Lockdown Protocol, with 4K limited to low-fidelity play. The combo’s mid-pack ranking among 3,714 systems reflects the RTX 4060 Mobile’s modest GPU percentile, but the measured frame data shows the pairing is more than sufficient for mainstream resolutions. If you own this laptop, target 1080p Ultra for the best balance of quality and speed, or 1440p High if you prefer higher resolution over extra settings. Skip 4K unless you are willing to play on Low.