Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Radeon 760M integrated GPU paired with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H delivers a playable experience in Lockdown Protocol only at the lowest settings and resolution, with the data showing a hard ceiling of 54 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks in the bottom percentile of all tested combos, indicating that the iGPU is the overwhelming bottleneck in this FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and predictable performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 34 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops the average to 25 FPS, a 26% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 16 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p High result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the average is 54 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that approaches a smooth 60 FPS target. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 40 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 26 FPS. The gap between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 28 FPS, demonstrating that even the least demanding settings cannot overcome the raw pixel count at 4K.

Medium settings show the same trend with tighter margins. The 1080p Medium average is 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 28 FPS (min 24, max 32). At 4K Medium, the average drops to 18 FPS (min 15, max 21). The minimum frame rates at Medium settings are notably close to the averages, suggesting consistent frame pacing rather than occasional stutters.

Ultra settings are effectively unplayable at every resolution. The 1080p Ultra average is 25 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 18 FPS, and 4K Ultra is 12 FPS. These numbers confirm that the Ultra preset demands more from the GPU than the Radeon 760M can deliver, even at the lowest tested resolution.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at any given preset costs roughly 25-30% of the average FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 35-40%. This progressive degradation points squarely at the GPU as the limiting component; a CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller differences between 1440p and 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics solution based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, which is a substantial boost window for an integrated part.

Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU draws from the same pool as the CPU. The memory bus width is listed as "System Shared" and bandwidth as "System Dependent", which in practice means performance scales with the host system's DDR5 memory configuration. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H supports dual-channel DDR5 with a theoretical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and this shared bandwidth is the likely cause of the GPU's performance ceiling in Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest: 5.323 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s. These figures place the 760M in the 35th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score of 6019 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001, +0.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6000, +0.3%), while sitting 0.5% below the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6049).

The DirectX API support includes 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is relevant for modern games, but the raw execution resources are limited. PassMark scores reflect this: DirectX 11 scores 52, DirectX 12 scores 25, and DirectX 9 scores 65. The GPU compute score is 2840, which is low but consistent with an iGPU that must share power and thermal budget with the CPU.

In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the GPU's role is decisive. The 4K Ultra result of 12 FPS and the 1080p Ultra result of 25 FPS show that even at the lowest resolution, the Ultra preset overwhelms the 760M. The 8 ray tracing cores are present in the hardware, but the measured data does not indicate any ray tracing workload; the performance profile is consistent with traditional rasterization being the primary demand.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon 760M ranks 2820 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 0.3% of all combinations, which is a stark verdict on its gaming suitability for this title. Only 8 other combos perform worse, making this one of the weakest configurations in the entire database for this game.

The CPU itself is not the weak link in the ranking. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29093. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123, -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, -0.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, +0.5%). This places the CPU comfortably in the mid-to-upper tier of processors.

The GPU, however, is the constraint. The Radeon 760M ranks in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in the database are all discrete or older mobile parts. The combination of a strong CPU and weak GPU produces a system that is fundamentally unbalanced for gaming, and the combo rank of 2820 reflects this imbalance. The data shows that no settings adjustment can overcome the GPU deficit; even at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 54 is only marginally above the 50 FPS threshold.

Comparatively, the combo's performance in Lockdown Protocol is consistent with its GPU's percentile ranking. The GPU's average benchmark score of 6019 puts it just above the RX 6400, and the measured game FPS aligns with that expectation. The 2820 rank is not an anomaly; it is the logical outcome of pairing a 35th-percentile GPU with a game that stresses GPU throughput.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only viable configuration for consistent playability is 1080p Low, which produces an average of 54 FPS. This is the sole preset-resolution combination that exceeds 50 FPS, and it does so without dipping into unplayable territory. The 1080p Medium preset averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS, which may be acceptable for less demanding players but falls short of smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the Low preset averages 40 FPS, which is borderline. The minimum FPS is not provided for this configuration, so the frame pacing is unknown, but the average suggests intermittent drops below 40 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset averages 28 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS, which will feel sluggish in a fast-paced FPS. All 4K presets are effectively unplayable, with averages ranging from 12 FPS at Ultra to 26 FPS at Low.

The data indicates that players should avoid Ultra settings entirely. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 9 FPS (34 to 25), and the visual improvement is unlikely to compensate for the frame rate loss. Similarly, the Medium preset offers a modest 5 FPS improvement over High at 1080p (39 vs 34), but the minimum FPS of 33 at Medium suggests that High might have similar or worse minimums given its lack of min/max data.

For the best balance of visual fidelity and playability, 1080p Low is the recommended setting. It provides the highest average FPS (54) and is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS target. If a player prefers Medium settings, 1080p Medium at 39 FPS is the second-best option, but the 33 FPS minimum means there will be noticeable hitches during intense scenes. The 1440p Low preset at 40 FPS is a compromise for those prioritizing resolution over smoothness, but the lack of minimum FPS data makes it a riskier choice.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p Low is the best configuration, averaging 54 FPS. This is the only measured setup that exceeds 50 FPS, making it the sole recommendable option for consistent gameplay.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: No. The highest 4K average is 26 FPS at Low settings, and the Ultra preset drops to 12 FPS. All 4K configurations are below playable thresholds.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 2820 out of 2828 combos, placing it in the bottom 0.3% of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The AMD Radeon 760M ranks in the 35th percentile of GPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H ranks in the 81st percentile of CPUs. The FPS drops heavily with resolution, which is a GPU-bound signature.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the High preset averages 34 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 25 FPS. The Ultra preset costs 9 FPS for an unspecified visual gain, which is not justified given the low base frame rate.

Q: Does the Medium preset provide reasonable frame pacing?

A: The Medium preset has measured minimum FPS values: 33 at 1080p, 24 at 1440p, and 15 at 4K. These minimums are close to the averages, suggesting consistent frame times, but the averages themselves are low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14-core, 18-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 28 W. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's benchmark results show a strong multi-threaded performer for a mobile part. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11875.5 in multi-core and 1700 in single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 22422, with a single-thread score of 3521. These scores place the CPU in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29093.

The nearest CPU rivals confirm its standing: it is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and 0.6% below the Intel Core i5-13500HX, while being 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 is a key factor for the integrated GPU, as the 760M relies on system memory.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The 14-core configuration provides ample processing headroom for game logic and physics, which is reflected in the fact that the FPS drops are entirely resolution-driven. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar FPS across resolutions at the same settings. Instead, the data shows FPS falling by half from 1080p High (34 FPS) to 4K High (16 FPS), confirming that the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is sufficient for single-threaded game tasks, and the 18 threads handle background workloads without contention. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 244 and R20 single-core score of 1105 are moderate, but they align with the CPU's mobile positioning. The PassMark physics score of 1482 and data compression score of 251651 indicate robust general-purpose performance.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 81 is a stark contrast to the GPU's 35th percentile. This imbalance means that in Lockdown Protocol, the CPU is effectively idle waiting on the GPU. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a stronger discrete GPU would yield significantly higher FPS, but as tested, the integrated graphics cap performance at 54 FPS in the best case.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H also includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics with 96 execution units, which is separate from the AMD Radeon 760M used in this test configuration. The CPU's memory support is listed as DDR5 with dual-channel operation, and the PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 8 lanes for CPU-connected devices. These specifications support the CPU's role as a capable mobile processor, but they do not change the gaming outcome when paired with a 35th-percentile GPU.