Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 places at rank 1202 out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the top third of all recorded configurations, roughly in the 68th percentile of tested systems. The ranking reflects the combined contribution of both components, with the CPU sitting at the 94th percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards.

What does this rank mean in practical terms? The combo outranks roughly two-thirds of all recorded hardware pairings for this game. That is a strong position, but not an elite one. The gap between this configuration and the very top of the database comes primarily from the GPU, which trails the highest-performing cards by a meaningful margin. The CPU, by contrast, sits closer to the top of its own distribution. The rank of 1202 indicates that for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing delivers well above-average performance, but there are faster combinations available, particularly those built around more recent graphics hardware.

The measured FPS data confirms this placement. Across all resolutions and settings tested, the combo never falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS on average, except at Ultra settings in 4K. At 1080p and 1440p, the system clears 60 FPS by wide margins even at the most demanding preset. The rank, while not top-tier, reflects a system that is comfortably capable for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67469. The nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close. The Intel Xeon w5-3525 scores 67673, just 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 4484PX scores 67822, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX scores 67868, 0.6% higher. The Intel Xeon 6515P scores 67006, 0.7% lower. These four processors represent essentially identical CPU-side performance for gaming workloads. If a system were built with any of these chips instead of the Core Ultra 9 275HX, the frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be indistinguishable in practice.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a mere 0.1% difference. That is effectively the same GPU for this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher. These deltas are small enough that frame rates would be nearly identical in most scenarios, though the RX 6750 GRE and 8060S hold a slight edge in raw compute.

For a buyer or builder looking at similar performance, swapping the RTX 4080 for an RTX 4080 SUPER would change almost nothing. The 0.1% delta is within measurement noise. The AMD options are slightly faster on paper, but the differences remain under 3%, which rarely translates into more than a few frames per second in real gameplay. The CPU alternatives are even closer, with all four rivals falling within 1% of the Core Ultra 9 275HX. In short, any of these combinations would produce frame rates very close to what this page records.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Yes, at High settings the average FPS is 70, and at Medium settings it is 80. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at 3840x2160, with High being the best preset that maintains 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 81 FPS. The database records all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at this resolution, with Ultra delivering the highest visual quality while still clearing 60 FPS comfortably.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67469. The Intel Xeon w5-3525 scores 0.3% higher, the AMD EPYC 4484PX scores 0.5% higher, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX scores 0.6% higher, and the Intel Xeon 6515P scores 0.7% lower. All five processors perform within 1% of each other.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 significantly slower than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: No. The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. That is a 0.1% difference, meaning the two cards deliver essentially identical performance in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 111. Medium settings produce 170 FPS, High settings produce 148 FPS, and Low settings produce 239 FPS. All presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Q: Does the combo ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: The only recorded instance is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average is 53 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum FPS of 68, which is the lowest recorded minimum across all playable settings. All other configurations maintain averages well above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict from the database is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best preset that still averages 70 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, and Ultra averages 111 FPS.

The only configuration that fails to clear 60 FPS is 4K with Ultra settings, which averages 53 FPS. That is a single miss out of twelve tested combinations. For every other resolution and preset pairing, the system exceeds the playable threshold, often by substantial margins. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset nearly doubles the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, the most demanding preset exceeds it by 35%. At 4K, the best playable preset exceeds it by 17%.

For users with a 4K display, High settings are the recommended ceiling. For 1440p and 1080p displays, Ultra settings are viable and deliver smooth frame rates. The system is not maxed out at lower resolutions, leaving headroom for future titles or more demanding scenes within Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are as follows. Low settings produce 113 FPS. Medium settings produce 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 92. High settings produce 70 FPS. Ultra settings produce 53 FPS. The only recorded minimum and maximum values in the database are for the Medium preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 175 FPS. Medium settings produce 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 143. High settings produce 109 FPS. Ultra settings produce 81 FPS. The Medium preset again has the only recorded min and max values.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 239 FPS. Medium settings produce 170 FPS, with a minimum of 144 and a maximum of 195. High settings produce 148 FPS. Ultra settings produce 111 FPS. As with the other resolutions, the Medium preset carries the only min and max data points.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent. Low settings always deliver the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution decreases. At 4K, Low averages 113 FPS versus 53 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 60 FPS. At 1440p, Low averages 175 FPS versus 81 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 94 FPS. At 1080p, Low averages 239 FPS versus 111 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 128 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes relatively more important as resolution drops.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 70 FPS. Medium is also playable at 80 FPS, and Low at 113 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality among playable options. Ultra falls below the threshold at 53 FPS and should be avoided at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 81 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the game, and it clears the playable threshold with room to spare. All four presets are playable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 111 FPS. This is nearly double the playable threshold. All four presets are playable at this resolution, and even the most demanding setting leaves significant performance headroom.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity, the recommendation is clear: use Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and High at 4K. For users who prioritize frame rate, the data shows that Low settings at any resolution deliver well above 100 FPS, with 1080p Low reaching 239 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that both components contribute meaningfully, but their relative importance shifts with resolution. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions provides a clear picture. At 1080p, Low settings produce 239 FPS, which is close to the practical limit for many displays. At 1440p, Low produces 175 FPS, a drop of 27%. At 4K, Low produces 113 FPS, a drop of 53% from 1440p. This steep decline as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the dominant factor at higher pixel counts.

The CPU, in contrast, matters more at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU must keep up with the GPU's output. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, is well positioned for this task. Its benchmark scores show strong multithreaded performance, ranking at the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The single-thread score of 2204 in Cinebench R23 indicates solid per-core performance as well.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 4080, with its 9728 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, handles the increased pixel load but cannot maintain the same frame rates as at 1080p. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions, further evidence that the GPU is the bottleneck. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 60 FPS. At 1080p, the difference is 128 FPS. This means the GPU has more headroom at lower resolutions, while at 4K, even Low settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel count.

The verdict from the database is that this is a balanced pairing for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU is strong enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any resolution, and the GPU is capable of delivering playable frame rates at all but the most demanding 4K preset. For users who play at 1080p or 1440p, the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU's performance ensures that frame rates stay high. For 4K users, the GPU is the component to watch, as it determines whether the system can maintain 60 FPS at higher quality settings. The recorded data shows that High settings at 4K are the ceiling, and Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that fails the playable threshold.