Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 produces a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming platform for Lockdown Protocol, though 4K Ultra settings will challenge this combination. Benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets, with the GPU typically becoming the limiting factor at higher settings while the CPU holds its own at lower resolutions. The combo ranks 1545 out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the 55th percentile of tested systems for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. This represents a solid baseline for competitive play.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 41. This is the most demanding configuration tested and falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver an average of 136 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 63 FPS. That is a 73 FPS difference, representing a 53.7% performance reduction when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 have enough VRAM for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 192-bit bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured results show no indication of VRAM-related stuttering or performance collapses, even at 4K Ultra where average FPS remains consistent at 41.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535) and 0.3% lower than both the Intel Core i5-12600K (27578) and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (27578). It is 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (27382).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a difference of just 0.1%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings substantial graphics horsepower to Lockdown Protocol, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, delivering 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. Memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR7 across a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that proves sufficient for the game's texture streaming and geometry demands at all tested resolutions.

The GPU's 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units work together to produce the measured frame rates. With a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s, the RTX 5070 has ample fillrate capacity for Lockdown Protocol's environments. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores indicate readiness for ray-traced effects, though the measured data does not specify whether such features were enabled during testing.

The RTX 5070's percentile ranking at 82 places it comfortably above the median GPU. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% higher average score), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% lower), and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (2% higher). This competitive positioning explains why the GPU can drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS reveals the card's limits when both resolution and settings are maximized.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 132 at 1080p to 97 at 1440p, then to 62 at 4K. This represents a 26.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 36.1% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count rises, which is typical for a game with significant rendering complexity.

At High settings, the pattern holds: 115 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27.0% and 35.7% respectively, showing that the GPU workload scales similarly across different quality presets. Low settings follow the same trend with 186 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K, representing 26.9% and 35.3% reductions.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest absolute declines: 86 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls 52.3% below the 1080p Ultra figure, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting component at this extreme configuration. The data implies that the RTX 5070 has sufficient headroom at 1080p to maintain high frame rates, but 4K Ultra pushes the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range, resulting in sub-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 1545 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it slightly above the middle of the distribution. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 79th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 82nd percentile among all graphics cards. The combo's position suggests that while each component is individually above average, their pairing does not produce top-tier results in this specific game.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27507 places it nearly identical to several desktop-class rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535, delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-12600K (27578, delta -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (27578, delta -0.3%). The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H actually edges out the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (27382, delta 0.5%). This competitive positioning indicates that the mobile CPU does not bottleneck the RTX 5070 in most scenarios, though the 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS suggests the GPU carries the primary load at higher resolutions.

The combo rank of 1545 out of 2828 means about 45% of tested configurations deliver better performance in Lockdown Protocol. This is consistent with the GPU's strong individual ranking but reflects the reality that many combos feature higher-end desktop GPUs or newer architectures that excel in this title. The measured data shows this combo delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, with 4K requiring reduced quality settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo delivers strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 186 FPS, which represents the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 152, providing a wide margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 115 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 86 FPS — still comfortably playable for fast-paced FPS action.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains solid but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 136 FPS, Medium settings average 97 FPS (with 82 minimum and 111 maximum), and High settings average 84 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 63 FPS, which hovers near the 60 FPS baseline but remains technically playable for most gamers.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with higher presets. Low settings still deliver an average of 88 FPS, making 4K Low a viable option. Medium settings average 62 FPS with 53 minimum and 72 maximum, placing the minimum just below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 54 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS. The 4K results clearly indicate that the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor at this resolution, particularly with High and Ultra presets where frame rates fall below optimal levels.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing competitive performance at 1920x1080, Medium settings offer the best balance with 132 average FPS and a minimum of 112 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay even during intense firefights or complex scenes. High settings at 115 average FPS remain viable for those wanting better visual quality, while Ultra at 86 FPS still provides adequate performance for most players.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 97 average FPS with a minimum of 82, making this the recommended preset for a smooth experience at higher resolution. High settings at 84 FPS are also acceptable, though the smaller margin above 60 FPS may cause occasional dips in demanding scenarios. Ultra settings at 63 FPS are borderline and only recommended for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate consistency.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, Low settings at 88 FPS provide the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings at 62 average FPS offer a playable experience, but the 53 FPS minimum indicates potential stuttering during heavy action sequences. High settings at 54 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS fall below the smoothness threshold and should be avoided by players seeking consistent performance. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires accepting reduced quality settings to maintain frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H features 14 cores and 18 threads based on the Meteor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at Intel. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 4.50 GHz, with a 28 W TDP suited for mobile platforms. The CPU includes 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

In benchmark testing, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12804.5 and a single-core score of 1647.5. PassMark results show a multithread score of 21100 and a single-thread score of 3399. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all processors reflects its strong performance for a mobile part, though it trails higher-end desktop chips in absolute terms.

The CPU's role in Lockdown Protocol becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the 186 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them, as this is the only configuration exceeding 150 FPS. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with 4K Ultra dropping to 41 FPS regardless of CPU capability. The CPU's nearest rivals — all scoring within 0.5% of its average benchmark score — indicate that this mobile processor performs on par with several desktop CPUs, ensuring minimal CPU-induced frame drops in this game.