Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile produces a mid-pack result in Lockdown Protocol, landing at rank 2276 out of 3714 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 61st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 61% of combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific FPS title. The ranking reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing; the CPU’s 95th percentile standing among all processors (with an average benchmark score of 77740) does not translate into top-tier gaming performance, as the GPU’s 67th percentile rank (average score 22729) becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data suggests this combo is competitive for 1080p and 1440p play, but it falls behind the top quartile of systems when pushing 4K Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2276 out of 3714 tested configurations places it firmly in the middle of the pack for Lockdown Protocol. This is a curious outcome given the hardware’s theoretical strengths: the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and a single-core score of 2044, while the RTX 4060 Mobile posts a Passmark G3D score of 17469. These numbers individually suggest a capable gaming system, yet the measured FPS data reveals the bottleneck shifts dramatically depending on resolution and settings.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU outperforms several high-end desktop rivals in synthetic tests. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513 vs 77740 average) and 1.6% above the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492). It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% (79097) but leads the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2% (76212). This synthetic dominance suggests the CPU is not the primary constraint in most gaming scenarios, and the measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 168 FPS, which is strong but not elite compared to top-tier combos that likely exceed 200 FPS in this title.

The GPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its gaming ceiling. The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 0.7% below the desktop RTX 2080 (22895 vs 22729), 0.8% above the Radeon RX 7700 XT (22549), 1.3% below the Intel Arc B580 (23021), and 1.3% above the RTX 5060 Mobile (22435). These deltas are small, indicating the RTX 4060 Mobile sits in a narrow performance band where even modest differences in driver optimization or thermal headroom could shift results. In Lockdown Protocol, this translates to playable but not exceptional frame rates at higher settings, with the combo’s 4K Ultra average of 37 FPS being the weakest measured result.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience per the recorded rows. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 168 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all settings and resolutions. However, the Medium preset delivers 119 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS, offering a smoother experience with better visual fidelity. The High preset drops to 104 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 78 FPS. For competitive play where frame rate matters most, Low at 1080p is the clear choice, but for a balanced experience, Medium at 1080p provides a 119 FPS average that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers an 88 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 101 FPS, which represents the best compromise between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 76 FPS average is also viable, but the drop below 60 FPS occurs only at Ultra (57 FPS average). For 4K, the Low preset achieves 80 FPS average, which is surprisingly playable, while Medium drops to 57 FPS average (minimum 48 FPS) and High falls to 49 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 37 FPS average, which is below acceptable playability for most users.

The data implies that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 119 FPS average with a 102 FPS minimum ensures no significant frame drops; at 1440p Medium, the 88 FPS average maintains smoothness; and at 4K Medium, the 57 FPS average is borderline but playable. Users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity should stick to 1080p Ultra (78 FPS average) rather than attempting 4K High (49 FPS), as the resolution scaling penalty is severe.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s headroom becoming irrelevant. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 104 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p (a 26.9% reduction) and then to 49 at 4K (a 35.5% reduction from 1440p). This progressive decline indicates the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus (256.0 GB/s bandwidth) become saturated as pixel count increases. The GPU’s 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 performance is simply insufficient for 4K High in this title.

The Low settings data tells a different story. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 168 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 123 FPS (26.8% reduction); and at 4K Low, it reaches 80 FPS (35.0% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, confirming the GPU is the primary limiting component. The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions.

The Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 78 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p (26.9% reduction), and 37 FPS at 4K (35.1% reduction). This pattern indicates that Lockdown Protocol’s Ultra preset imposes a heavy pixel-shading load that the RTX 4060 Mobile cannot sustain at higher resolutions. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users should stick to Low settings (80 FPS average) or accept Medium (57 FPS average) with the understanding that minimum FPS may dip to 48, which could cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced FPS action.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves 168 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium produces 119 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS, providing a wide performance envelope that suggests headroom for consistent frame pacing. High drops to 104 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 78 FPS average. The 90 FPS spread between Low and Ultra (168 vs 78) shows that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution, but even the weakest 1080p result remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low achieves 123 FPS average, Medium delivers 88 FPS average (minimum 74, maximum 101), High reaches 76 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS average. The Medium preset’s 74 FPS minimum is notable because it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that 1440p Medium is a reliable choice for users with 60 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset’s 57 FPS average falls below this threshold, indicating that 1440p Ultra may exhibit occasional stutter.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. Low achieves 80 FPS average, which is surprisingly strong for 4K. Medium produces 57 FPS average with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 65 FPS, showing a wide variance that could lead to inconsistent gameplay. High drops to 49 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS average. The 4K Medium data includes the only recorded minimum FPS values in the dataset (48 FPS at 4K, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 1080p), providing insight into frame pacing. The 17 FPS gap between the 4K Medium average (57) and minimum (48) suggests occasional dips that could be problematic in competitive scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile’s specifications directly explain the measured performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus (256.0 GB/s bandwidth), the GPU has sufficient memory bandwidth for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles at 4K. The 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs deliver 11.61 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which places it in the mid-range segment. The boost clock of 1890 MHz (base 1545 MHz) is modest for the Ada Lovelace architecture, and the 5 nm process node (TSMC) helps with efficiency but does not compensate for the limited memory subsystem.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. The Passmark G3D score of 17469 places it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the RTX 2080 (22895, 0.7% higher), RX 7700 XT (22549, 0.8% lower), Arc B580 (23021, 1.3% higher), and RTX 5060 Mobile (22435, 1.3% lower). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4060 Mobile is competitive with previous-generation desktop GPUs but does not offer a significant advantage. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89420 and Vulkan score of 89569 show balanced compute performance, while the Passmark GPU Compute score of 6816 is relatively low, suggesting that compute-heavy workloads are not this GPU’s strength.

The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, but the measured FPS data does not include ray-traced results. The pixel rate of 90.72 GPixel/s and texture rate of 181.4 GTexel/s provide theoretical limits that align with the observed 4K performance. The GPU’s 115 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for thinner laptops, which may impose thermal constraints that affect sustained performance in longer gaming sessions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 1080p delivers the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low achieving 168 FPS average and Medium reaching 119 FPS average. At 1440p, Medium provides 88 FPS average, while 4K requires Low settings (80 FPS average) for playable performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile compare to desktop GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 0.7% below the desktop RTX 2080 (22895 vs 22729 average benchmark score), 0.8% above the Radeon RX 7700 XT (22549), and 1.3% below the Intel Arc B580 (23021). It sits in a narrow performance band with these rivals.

Q: Is the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: No, the CPU’s synthetic benchmarks show it outperforms or matches high-end rivals, including a 1.6% lead over the Threadripper PRO 9945WX and a 2% lead over the Ryzen 9 8945HX. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 102; at 1440p Medium, it is 74; and at 4K Medium, it is 48. These values provide insight into frame pacing and potential stutter risks.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2276 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 61st percentile. This indicates a mid-pack result for Lockdown Protocol specifically.

Q: What settings avoid dropping below 60 FPS average?

A: At 1080p, all settings stay above 60 FPS (Low 168, Medium 119, High 104, Ultra 78). At 1440p, Low (123), Medium (88), and High (76) exceed 60 FPS, while Ultra falls to 57. At 4K, only Low (80) and Medium (57) are close to or above 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 provides substantial compute resources that are largely underutilized in Lockdown Protocol. With 16 cores and 32 threads based on Zen 5 architecture (Strix Halo codename), the CPU operates at a 3.00 GHz base clock and 5.10 GHz boost clock, with a 55 W TDP. The 64 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide ample cache for gaming workloads, while the 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth (quad-channel LPDDR5X) ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU’s benchmark results demonstrate its high-end positioning. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and single-core score of 2044 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 20992 and single-core score of 2464 reinforce this. The Passmark multithread score of 54934 and single-thread score of 4147 show balanced performance across different workload types. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking among all processors (average benchmark score 77740) confirms it is a top-tier mobile chip.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to maintain high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 168 FPS average, which is likely near the GPU’s maximum output. The CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 cores ensure that even in complex FPS scenes with multiple enemies and physics calculations, the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s demands. The 4 nm process node (TSMC) and 2x 70.6 mm² die size contribute to efficiency, allowing the CPU to sustain high clocks without excessive power draw.

The nearest CPU rivals provide context for its gaming performance. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 1.6% higher than the Threadripper PRO 9945WX (77740 vs 76513 average), 1.6% higher than the EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492), and 2% higher than the Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212). It trails the Core i9-14900K by 1.7% (79097). These small deltas suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 would perform similarly to these desktop-class processors, but the GPU bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol prevents this from being fully realized. The data implies that for this specific game, upgrading the CPU would yield no measurable FPS improvement, while upgrading the GPU would provide significant gains at 1440p and 4K.