Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 44,466 places it within 0.5% of four nearby processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573, a mere 0.2% higher, making it statistically indistinguishable in everyday workloads. The Intel Core i9-13950HX trails by 0.3% with a score of 44,342, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44,309 (0.4% lower) and the Intel Core i5-13600 scores 44,240 (0.5% lower). For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame pacing and physics simulation headroom. The 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms this is a top-tier mobile processor, not a bottleneck at any resolution tested.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 presents a more unusual comparison picture. Its average benchmark score of 79,842 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, yet its nearest rivals are not consumer gaming cards. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605 (0.3% lower), and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (0.6% lower). These are compute-oriented accelerators, not gaming GPUs, which tells you the RTX 5090's raw compute capability is comparable to enterprise hardware. Closer to gaming territory, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (1.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959 (1.4% higher). For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the RX 6850M XT is the most relevant gaming comparison, suggesting the RTX 5090 holds about a 1% average advantage over that mobile flagship.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear pattern: the GPU dominates performance scaling as resolution changes, while the CPU maintains consistent headroom. At 1920x1080 Low, the system delivers 274 FPS average. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low reduces that to 201 FPS, a 27% decrease. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 129 FPS, another 36% drop from 1440p. This steep scaling curve is classic GPU-bound behavior, the render load at 4K is roughly four times that of 1080p, and the RTX 5090 absorbs that load with predictable frame rate erosion.

Preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra costs 147 FPS (274 down to 127), a 54% reduction. At 2560x1440, the same preset swing costs 108 FPS (201 down to 93), a 54% reduction. At 3840x2160, Low to Ultra costs 69 FPS (129 down to 60), a 53% reduction. The consistent percentage loss across resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at every preset level; the CPU is never exposed as a bottleneck. The Core Ultra X9 388H, with its 16 cores and 16 threads, has ample parallel throughput for Lockdown Protocol's simulation and networking workloads, and the benchmark data shows no anomalous frame drops that would suggest CPU stalls.

The practical takeaway: at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 5090 has so much headroom that even Ultra presets remain far above 60 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the system lands exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, which is the only configuration where the GPU is fully saturated. Players targeting high refresh rates should prioritize GPU settings, while CPU choice among the nearest rivals listed above will not meaningfully change results.

FAQ

Q: Can this laptop CPU and GPU combination hit 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, exactly. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it clears 60 FPS, though with no margin to spare. Lower presets at 4K provide more comfortable headroom: High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS, and Low averages 129 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rival for this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 1.1% lower on average, which translates to a negligible real-world difference in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 5090 also outperforms the Tesla P100 variants by 0.3% to 0.6%, though those are compute cards not intended for gaming. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 1.4% higher, indicating the RTX 5090 is not universally dominant but is well within the same performance class.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 274 FPS average, and at Ultra it still manages 127 FPS. The frame rate scales smoothly with preset changes and resolution changes, showing no CPU-induced plateaus or stutters. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a 36,811 Passmark multithread score and 4,280 single-thread score, place it in the 88th percentile, well above what Lockdown Protocol requires.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 93 FPS, which is the highest preset tested and remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium at the same resolution averages 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS, and High averages 124 FPS. For maximum visual quality, Ultra is viable; for higher refresh rates, Medium or High offer substantial frame rate gains.

Q: Does the Medium preset have recorded minimum and maximum frame times?

A: Yes, the database includes min and max FPS only for Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 165 to 223 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 121 to 164 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 78 to 106 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame delivery with no severe dips at any resolution.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 770th out of 3,714 tested configurations, placing it in the top 21% of all systems. This is a strong result for a mobile platform, though not the absolute top tier, since the RTX 5090's nearest rivals include higher-scoring compute cards.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with substantial margin at most settings. The recorded data shows all twelve tested configurations, every resolution and every preset, clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the weakest preset (Ultra) still averages 127 FPS, more than double the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 93 FPS, providing a comfortable cushion. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes or future patches. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every resolution and preset combination in the database is playable, with Ultra at 4K being the only configuration that sits precisely at the threshold.

For competitive play, the 1080p and 1440p results are exceptional. Low presets at 1080p reach 274 FPS, and even Medium at 1440p averages 142 FPS with a 121 FPS minimum, ideal for high refresh rate displays. The system is not just playable, it is overqualified for most display configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the dataset captures four presets. Low averages 274 FPS. Medium averages 194 FPS, with a recorded range of 165 to 223 FPS. High averages 170 FPS. Ultra averages 127 FPS. Every setting at this resolution provides far more than 60 FPS, and the Medium range confirms stable frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high. Low averages 201 FPS. Medium averages 142 FPS, with a range of 121 to 164 FPS. High averages 124 FPS. Ultra averages 93 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, roughly 25% to 30%, matching the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload becomes significant. Low averages 129 FPS. Medium averages 92 FPS, with a range of 78 to 106 FPS. High averages 80 FPS. Ultra averages 60 FPS exactly. The Medium range at 4K is the tightest of all recorded data, showing no major frame time spikes even at this demanding resolution. The Ultra result at exactly 60 FPS is the only configuration without margin, though it still meets the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 127 FPS. This is the recommended setting for visual fidelity, and it leaves nearly 70 FPS of headroom over the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best settings choice, averaging 93 FPS. This provides a 33 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold while delivering maximum visual quality. Players who prioritize frame rate could step down to High for 124 FPS or Medium for 142 FPS, but Ultra is fully viable.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold but offers no safety margin. The database lists Ultra as the best setting for this resolution, and it is technically playable. However, for sustained performance in busy scenes, High at 80 FPS or Medium at 92 FPS provides more stability. The Medium preset's recorded minimum of 78 FPS demonstrates that stepping down one level yields a much safer experience.