Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

For Lockdown Protocol, the goal is to find the most demanding preset that still delivers a minimum of 60 FPS on average. The data indicates that this combination of an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 can handle the game with headroom at most settings levels.

At 4K (3840x2160), the High preset is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 77 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is not recommended for a locked experience at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 88 FPS, and the Low preset averages 124 FPS, both of which are playable but leave performance on the table.

At 1440p (2560x1440), all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This is a substantial margin above the 60 FPS floor, indicating that the system has plenty of headroom even at maximum settings. The High preset averages 119 FPS, Medium averages 136 FPS, and Low reaches 192 FPS.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the Ultra preset is again the recommended option, with an average of 122 FPS. The system is not constrained at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings produce a frame rate well above the playable threshold. The High preset averages 162 FPS, Medium averages 186 FPS, and Low hits 262 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the balance between the CPU and GPU shifts for this title. Lockdown Protocol is an FPS, and the frame rate data shows a clear pattern of GPU limitation at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution decreases.

At 4K, the frame rate drops significantly as settings increase. The jump from Low to Ultra at 3840x2160 shows a reduction from 124 FPS to 58 FPS, a decrease of 66 FPS. This steep decline points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck, as the rendering load at 4K with Ultra settings is substantial. The RTX 4090, despite its high performance, cannot maintain 60 FPS at the highest preset at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling is more favorable. The Ultra preset averages 89 FPS, which is 31 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 103 FPS (192 versus 89), suggesting that while the GPU still handles most of the load, the reduced pixel count relieves pressure enough to make higher settings viable.

At 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role. The Low preset hits 262 FPS, and even Ultra stays at 122 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 140 FPS, but the absolute values are high enough that neither the CPU nor the GPU is fully saturated. The Core Ultra 9 275HX, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, provides ample processing power to feed the RTX 4090 at this resolution, where the GPU is less likely to be the limiting factor.

The recorded data indicates that at 4K, the GPU dictates performance, especially at High and Ultra settings. At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly, and at 1080p, the CPU's capability becomes more visible in maintaining high frame rates across all presets. The fact that 1080p Ultra still produces 122 FPS suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck even in the most demanding settings at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average frame rates for each resolution and preset combination. For some entries, minimum and maximum values are also available, providing a fuller picture of frame pacing.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 124 FPS. No min/max data recorded.
• Medium: Average 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. The 75 FPS floor is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.
• High: Average 77 FPS. No min/max data recorded.
• Ultra: Average 58 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 192 FPS. No min/max data recorded.
• Medium: Average 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. The minimum here is well above the playable threshold.
• High: Average 119 FPS. No min/max data recorded.
• Ultra: Average 89 FPS. No min/max data recorded.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 262 FPS. No min/max data recorded.
• Medium: Average 186 FPS, with a minimum of 158 FPS and a maximum of 214 FPS. The minimum is nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold.
• High: Average 162 FPS. No min/max data recorded.
• Ultra: Average 122 FPS. No min/max data recorded.

The Medium preset at each resolution includes min/max data, and in all three cases, the minimum frame rate stays far above 60 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 75 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 116 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, it is 158 FPS. This consistency indicates stable performance without major dips, even when the average frame rate is high.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 77 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 89 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at the High preset?

A: At 1080p High, the average is 162 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 119 FPS. At 4K High, it falls to 77 FPS. The scaling shows a predictable reduction as resolution increases, with the 4K result still clearing 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable on this system?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 89 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 122 FPS. Only at 3840x2160 does the Ultra preset fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for this game?

A: Minimum frame rates were recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 4K, the minimum is 75 FPS; at 1440p, it is 116 FPS; and at 1080p, it is 158 FPS. All recorded minimums are well above 60 FPS.

Q: How much headroom is there at 1080p on the lowest settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the average frame rate is 262 FPS. This is more than four times the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a very large performance margin.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, though with a caveat at 4K. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution is as follows.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best setting is High, with an average of 77 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable, as it averages 58 FPS. For a 4K experience, the user should select High settings to stay above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, and the best setting is Ultra, averaging 89 FPS. This is a strong result, offering maximum visual quality with a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, and the best setting is Ultra, averaging 122 FPS. The system is never constrained at this resolution, and even the most demanding settings produce a high frame rate.

Overall, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is more than capable of running Lockdown Protocol. The only limitation is at 4K with Ultra settings, where the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the system can run the game at maximum settings with strong performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 806th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top quarter of all tested configurations, indicating that it performs well above the median for this game.

The ranking reflects the overall performance across all settings and resolutions. The fact that this combo sits at the 806th position out of 3714 means it outperforms the vast majority of other CPU and GPU pairings tested in the database. The high rank is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show playable performance at all resolutions except for the most demanding 4K Ultra preset.

For context, the individual components also have strong benchmark standings. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, ranks in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 67469. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3525, which scores 67673 (a 0.3% difference), and the AMD EPYC 4484PX, which scores 67822 (a 0.5% difference). The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, ranks in the 88th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 60326 (a 0.0% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, which scores 60140 (a 0.3% difference).

The combo rank of 806 out of 3714, combined with the high individual percentiles for both the CPU and GPU, confirms that this is a top-tier setup for Lockdown Protocol. The system delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and a solid 4K experience at High settings. The only adjustment needed for 4K is to avoid the Ultra preset, which falls just short of the 60 FPS target.