Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a wide range of performance in Lockdown Protocol, scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The recorded data shows that this system is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and solid 60 FPS performance at 1440p, while 4K requires settings adjustments to stay fluid. Below is a detailed breakdown of the measured frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 189, which is well above any competitive threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS. High settings yield an average of 117 FPS. Ultra settings still deliver an average of 88 FPS, demonstrating that even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a clear step down. Low settings average 138 FPS. Medium settings average 98 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings produce an average of 86 FPS. Ultra settings average 64 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold but no longer provides the large margin seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the load becomes significant. Low settings average 89 FPS. Medium settings average 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, indicating that dips below 60 FPS can occur during intense scenes. High settings average 55 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. Ultra settings average 41 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces average FPS by roughly 30 to 40 percent at the same settings tier. The gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases, suggesting the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 88 FPS. This allows the user to enable maximum visual quality while still enjoying frame rates that are smooth for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is also Ultra, averaging 64 FPS. This is a marginal result, as the average is only 4 FPS above the playable threshold. Users who prefer a larger safety margin could drop to High settings, which average 86 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 63 FPS. However, the minimum recorded FPS of 54 shows that frame time spikes can occur. Low settings average 89 FPS and provide a more stable experience, but Medium is the highest preset that meets the average threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H sits within a tight performance cluster. The nearest rival is the Intel Core 7 253PE, which scores 40557 on average, a delta of -0.1 percent. The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40585, also -0.2 percent relative. On the AMD side, the Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431, a delta of 0.2 percent, and the Intel Xeon 6507P scores 40426, also 0.2 percent. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, provided the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is bracketed by several interesting alternatives. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a delta of 0.1 percent, making it statistically identical in raw compute. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a delta of 0.4 percent, which is also very close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a delta of -1.3 percent, meaning it is slightly faster but not dramatically so. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a delta of 1.3 percent, placing it slightly below. In practice, swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these GPUs would result in FPS differences of roughly 1 to 2 percent, which translates to a few frames per second at most.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, with full Ultra settings available at both resolutions. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 64 FPS, clearing the threshold by a slim margin.

At 3840x2160, the system is partially playable. Medium settings average 63 FPS, which meets the average requirement, but the minimum FPS of 54 means that brief stutters are possible. Low settings average 89 FPS and are fully reliable. High and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS on average, so they are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The overall verdict is that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with maximum quality. For 4K, users should stick to Medium or Low settings depending on their tolerance for occasional frame drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at Ultra settings in 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 41, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings average 64 FPS at 2560x1440, making it the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 63, which is above 60, but the minimum recorded FPS is 54, so there can be moments where the frame rate dips below the threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 134 at 1920x1080 to 63 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 71 FPS or roughly 53 percent.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data shows that FPS scales strongly with resolution, dropping by nearly half from 1440p to 4K at the same preset, which indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: What CPU is closest in performance to the Core Ultra X7 368H?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE is the nearest rival, with an average score of 40557, a delta of -0.1 percent from the Core Ultra X7 368H.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this configuration ranks 2043 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the middle of the distribution, meaning there are a substantial number of faster systems, but also many slower ones. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU, which sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU, which sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs.

The rank of 2043 out of 3714 indicates that while this combo is not at the top tier, it is far from the bottom. It outperforms roughly 45 percent of the tested configurations. Given that it can run the game at Ultra settings in 1440p and 1080p, the middle ranking is more a reflection of the presence of higher-end desktop parts in the database than a deficiency in this mobile setup.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and the RTX 4070 changes depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence relative to the GPU. This is evident from the large FPS headroom: even at Ultra settings, the average FPS is 88, and at Low settings it reaches 189. The GPU is not being fully utilized, so the CPU's 16 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the graphics pipeline without becoming a constraint.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The FPS drops across all settings compared to 1080p, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS and Low averaging 138 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra is roughly 2.2x, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU still has enough headroom, but the GPU is now the primary driver of performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The difference between Low and Ultra settings shrinks to about 2.2x, and the average FPS at Medium is only 63. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU is fully saturated with pixel work. This is consistent with the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread benchmark scores, which suggest it is not a limiting factor even at lower resolutions.

The data confirms that for Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 4070 dictates performance at 1440p and above, while the Core Ultra X7 368H provides ample support at 1080p. Users targeting 1080p high-refresh monitors will benefit from the CPU's strong single-core performance, while those pushing 4K will find the GPU to be the ceiling.