Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 135H + AMD Radeon 880M

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H mobile processor and the AMD Radeon 880M integrated graphics places near the bottom of the tested field for Lockdown Protocol, ranking 2763 out of 2828 tested combos. The data positions this pairing in the 3rd percentile of all configurations measured for this FPS title, indicating that while the system is functional, it sits far behind the majority of hardware setups in the benchmark database. The gap between this combo and the top performers is substantial, and the measured frame rates confirm that this is a low-end configuration for the game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2763 out of 2828 represents the bottom 2.3% of all tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This is a striking result when considering the individual components' standalone benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H carries a percentile rank of 81 versus all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 81% of processors in general computing benchmarks. However, the AMD Radeon 880M sits at the 43rd percentile against all GPUs, which is a more modest standing. The pairing of a strong CPU with a mid-tier integrated GPU creates a significant bottleneck that the game's frame rate data reflects clearly.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for its compute capability. The Core Ultra 5 135H scores an average benchmark of 29093, placing it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123) and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940). It trails the Intel Core i5-13500HX by 0.6% (29270) and the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 by 0.5% (29245). These are all desktop or high-end mobile parts, yet the Core Ultra 5 135H holds its own in raw processing power. The issue is that Lockdown Protocol's performance is not limited by the CPU in this configuration — it is limited by the integrated graphics solution.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story of mediocrity. The Radeon 880M scores an average of 8436 in GPU benchmarks, sitting just 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX (8427) and 0.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (8458). It also trails the AMD Radeon HD 8870M by 0.3% (8462) but leads the AMD Radeon R9 M375X by 1.3% (8325). These rivals are all older discrete mobile GPUs, suggesting the 880M performs at a level comparable to entry-level dedicated graphics from several generations ago. When paired with the strong CPU, the result is a system that can compute but cannot render efficiently in this FPS title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The chip comprises 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, with a transistor density of 145.9 million per square millimeter. The GPU operates with a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, which is a wide range that allows the silicon to scale up significantly under load. The memory configuration is listed as "System Shared," meaning the GPU draws from the same memory pool as the CPU, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This shared memory arrangement is typical for integrated graphics and directly impacts performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

The 880M features 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 46.40 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 4.454 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The GPU's power envelope is listed at 15 W TDP, which is remarkably low and explains the thermal and power constraints that limit sustained performance. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Lockdown Protocol, these specifications translate to playable but modest frame rates. The 16 ROPs are a particular limitation for a game that relies on pixel fill rates, and the shared memory bandwidth creates potential bottlenecks during high-detail rendering. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, but the absolute numbers remain low across the board. The 4.454 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is respectable for an integrated part, yet the game's rendering demands appear to exceed what this GPU can deliver at higher quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing performance as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 74 FPS on average. This drops to 54 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 27% reduction) and further to 35 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 53% reduction from 1080p). This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as resolution increases place progressively heavier demands on the rendering pipeline.

For High settings, the resolution scaling is even more pronounced. At 1080p, the average FPS is 46. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 34 FPS (a 26% drop), and at 4K it falls to 22 FPS (a 52% drop from 1080p). The consistent pattern of roughly halving performance from 1080p to 4K across multiple settings suggests that the system is entirely GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 18 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU, but the 880M simply cannot keep pace as pixel counts increase.

The Medium settings data provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 53, with a minimum of 45 and maximum of 61. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 39 FPS (26% lower), with a range of 33 to 44. At 4K Medium, the average is 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 29. The frame time consistency appears to degrade at higher resolutions, as the gap between minimum and maximum FPS widens proportionally. This suggests that the integrated GPU struggles with memory bandwidth and fill rate demands at 4K, causing more variable frame pacing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 74 FPS, which is the only configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold in this dataset. Medium settings yield 53 FPS average, with a range of 45 to 61 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 46 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 35 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression where each settings tier costs roughly 18-20% performance, though the jump from Low to Medium (74 to 53 FPS, a 28% reduction) is the most significant.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops across all settings. Low settings average 54 FPS, which remains playable but below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 39 FPS (range 33-44), High settings average 34 FPS, and Ultra settings average 25 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the system can handle the game at Low settings for a smooth experience, but higher settings push it into territory where frame rates become noticeable for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates in most configurations. Low settings average 35 FPS, Medium settings average 25 FPS (range 21-29), High settings average 22 FPS, and Ultra settings average 16 FPS. None of the 4K configurations reach 60 FPS, and even the best case (Low settings at 35 FPS) falls short of what most players would consider smooth for a competitive FPS title. The 4K Ultra result of 16 FPS is particularly low, approaching the threshold where the game becomes difficult to play due to frame pacing issues.

The data shows that the system's performance ceiling is at 1080p Low with 74 FPS, and every other configuration delivers lower results. The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium settings (45 at 1080p, 33 at 1440p, 21 at 4K) suggest that frame drops can be significant, potentially falling below the average by 20-25% during intense scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS is 74. All other tested configurations at 1080p (Medium, High, Ultra) fall below 60 FPS, and every 1440p and 4K setting also averages below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the most viable resolution. At 1080p, the system achieves 74 FPS on Low, 53 FPS on Medium, 46 FPS on High, and 35 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the best result is 54 FPS on Low, which is still below the 1080p Low result.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093 on average, which is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123) and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940). It trails the Intel Core i5-13500HX by 0.6% (29270).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 81st percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 43rd percentile. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern, dropping by roughly half as resolution doubles.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings average 74 FPS while Ultra settings average 35 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: How does the Radeon 880M compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The 880M scores 8436 on average GPU benchmarks, which is 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX (8427) and 0.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (8458). It also trails the AMD Radeon HD 8870M by 0.3% (8462) but leads the AMD Radeon R9 M375X by 1.3% (8325).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is 1080p with Low settings, which delivers 74 FPS average. This is the only configuration that crosses the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced FPS title. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces performance by 28% (from 74 to 53 FPS), which is a substantial cost for modest visual improvements. Given the competitive nature of FPS games, the frame rate advantage of Low settings likely outweighs the graphical benefits of Medium.

For players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Medium at 53 FPS (range 45-61) is a viable compromise. The minimum FPS of 45 indicates occasional dips below the average, but the experience remains playable. High settings at 1080p (46 FPS) and Ultra settings at 1080p (35 FPS) are less recommended, as the visual gains diminish while frame rates drop into territory that may hinder gameplay responsiveness.

At 1440p, the only acceptable option is Low settings at 54 FPS, though this still falls below the 1080p Low result of 74 FPS. The 4K resolution is not recommended for this game on this hardware, as even Low settings only achieve 35 FPS average. The data suggests that players should prioritize resolution over settings — dropping to 1080p with Low settings provides the best frame rate, while higher resolutions require significant quality sacrifices to maintain playable performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, built on the Meteor Lake architecture using Intel's 7 nm process. It features 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 28 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory dependent on the motherboard, with dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor was released in December 2023 with a launch MSRP of $342.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Core Ultra 5 135H demonstrates strong compute capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 11875.5, while the single-core score is 1700. PassMark multithread performance is 22422, with a single-thread score of 3521. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29093 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a capable processor for general computing tasks. The nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 0.6% of several established desktop and mobile processors, including the Ryzen 7 5800X, Ryzen 5 5600XT, Core i5-13500HX, and Xeon Phi 7210.

For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The 14-core, 18-thread configuration provides ample processing power for game logic, physics, and AI computations, but the integrated Radeon 880M cannot translate this compute capability into high frame rates. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is shared between the CPU and GPU, and at higher resolutions, the GPU's demand for memory access likely contends with CPU operations. The data suggests that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this configuration — even at 1080p Low where the system achieves 74 FPS, the GPU is still the bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when settings are increased.