Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 135H + AMD Radeon RX 7800M

This combination pairs Intel's 14-core/18-thread Meteor Lake mobile processor with AMD's Radeon RX 7800M discrete GPU, a 12 GB Navi 32 part built on a 5 nm process. The benchmark data captures 12 measured frames-per-second configurations across three resolutions and four quality settings, placing this combo at rank 1894 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. The results reveal a system that can deliver smooth 1080p gameplay but struggles to maintain playable rates at 4K Ultra, with the CPU and GPU each playing distinct roles depending on the workload.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 18 threads, a configuration that mixes performance and efficiency cores to balance power draw against throughput. Its base clock runs at 3.60 GHz with a boost up to 4.60 GHz, and the chip carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 2 MB of L2 per core and 112 KB of L1 per core. Built on Intel's 7 nm process with a 28 W TDP, this is a part designed for laptops rather than desktops, and its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface shapes how quickly it can feed the GPU.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's influence becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo reaches 162 FPS, while Ultra drops to 75 FPS — a 87 FPS spread that indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck when visual quality is reduced. However, the CPU's single-thread performance of 1700 in Cinebench R23 and 3521 in Passmark single-thread tests suggests it can handle the game's logic and physics calculations without holding back the frame rate at lower resolutions. The processor's 81st percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29093, places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (deltaPct -0.1) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (deltaPct 0.5). This parity with desktop-class parts from a few generations ago indicates the 135H offers sufficient compute headroom for a fast-paced FPS.

The multicore results further reinforce the CPU's capability: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 11875.5, while Passmark multithread reaches 22422. These figures suggest that even in scenarios with many AI-driven enemies or complex interactions, the processor can maintain consistent frame pacing. The 18 threads provide enough parallelism for background tasks without stealing resources from the game thread, and the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-core behavior when the game engine dispatches draw calls. The data implies that at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU is likely the limiting factor for pushing beyond 162 FPS — but that rate is already well above typical display refresh rates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M is a 12 GB GDDR6 part with a 192-bit memory bus delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1295 MHz with a boost up to 2335 MHz and a game clock of 2145 MHz, while the memory operates at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU packs 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, along with 60 ray tracing cores. Built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, the 7800M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

The GPU's 73rd percentile ranking versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27883, places it near the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (deltaPct 0.2) and just below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (deltaPct -0.5). In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes clear when comparing frame rates across settings at each resolution. At 1440p, the jump from Low (119 FPS) to Ultra (55 FPS) shows a 64 FPS drop, indicating that the graphics card's shading and memory throughput are heavily taxed by higher-quality rendering. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for this game's textures at 1440p and even 4K, as the frame rate drops between Medium and Ultra at 4K (54 to 36 FPS) suggest compute and bandwidth limits rather than memory exhaustion.

The GPU's 35.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 560.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide ample raw power for a competitive FPS, yet the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS demonstrates that the 7800M cannot maintain high refresh rates at maximum resolution and quality. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, while respectable, may be the limiting factor when the game streams large textures at 4K, given that the frame rate halves from Low to Ultra at that resolution. The pixel rate of 224.2 GPixel/s and the 96 ROPs suggest the GPU can handle the fill-rate demands of 4K, but the measured data shows otherwise — indicating that Lockdown Protocol's rendering pipeline is sensitive to the GPU's compute and memory subsystems rather than just raw pixel throughput.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions, providing insight into which component constrains performance. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 162 FPS at 1080p to 119 FPS at 1440p (a 43 FPS decline) and further to 77 FPS at 4K (another 42 FPS drop). This nearly linear scaling with pixel count — 2.25 times the pixels from 1080p to 1440p and 4 times from 1080p to 4K — indicates the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at Low settings, as the CPU has ample headroom at these lighter loads.

At High settings, the progression is 100 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between resolutions are roughly 26% from 1080p to 1440p and 35% from 1440p to 4K, which is less than the pixel-count increase would suggest. This implies that at High settings, the game becomes partially CPU-limited at lower resolutions, then shifts to GPU-limited as resolution climbs. The 4K High result of 48 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider smooth, while the 1440p High result of 74 FPS is more comfortable.

Medium settings show the most complete data, with min/max frames recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 84 FPS with a range of 72 to 97. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 54 FPS with a range of 46 to 63. The consistency of the minimum frames suggests the system maintains stable frame pacing without severe hitches, even at 4K. The 1080p Medium minimum of 98 FPS indicates that the combo can hold near-100 FPS even when the scene becomes demanding, which is a strong result for a competitive FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K Medium shows a 61 FPS average drop (115 to 54), representing a 53% reduction — again pointing to GPU-bound behavior as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon RX 7800M ranks 1894 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. With 934 combos ranked below it and 1893 above, the system sits at roughly the 33rd percentile among all tested pairings. This ranking reflects the mobile nature of both components — the CPU is a 28 W part designed for thin laptops, and the GPU, while capable, is not a top-tier desktop replacement.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the 135H's average benchmark score of 29093 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123, deltaPct -0.1) and slightly above the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, deltaPct -0.6). This suggests the processor contributes a solid foundation for gaming, but the combo's overall rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's position relative to other available graphics cards. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839, deltaPct 0.2) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (28020, deltaPct -0.5), both of which are older, lower-bandwidth parts — yet the 7800M still lands at rank 1894, indicating that Lockdown Protocol may be particularly demanding on GPU resources.

The ranking implies that many other CPU+GPU combinations offer better frame rates in this game, likely including systems with desktop-class CPUs or higher-end GPUs. However, the combo's performance is not catastrophic — at 1080p Low it exceeds 160 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it stays above 80 FPS. The rank of 1894 out of 2828 means that roughly two-thirds of tested combos outperform this one, but the gap may be small in real-world terms, especially for players using 1080p monitors or willing to adjust settings. The data suggests this pairing is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming or 1440p at medium-to-high settings, rather than 4K gaming.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, Low delivers 162 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on high-refresh monitors, while Medium provides 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS — this is the sweet spot for most players, offering a 47 FPS improvement over High (100 FPS) while maintaining a floor above 90 FPS. Ultra at 1080p yields 75 FPS, which is playable but sacrifices significant frame rate for marginal visual gains. The data suggests that Medium at 1080p offers the best balance, with the minimum FPS of 98 ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense firefights.

At 1440p, Medium delivers 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS, which is the best combination of quality and performance. High drops to 74 FPS average, and while that is still playable, the 10 FPS deficit versus Medium may not justify the visual improvements. Low at 1440p reaches 119 FPS but likely looks noticeably worse, making Medium the recommended preset for 1440p gaming. Ultra at 1440p falls to 55 FPS, which is borderline for a fast-paced FPS and not recommended unless visual fidelity takes priority over responsiveness.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Medium yields 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. Low provides 77 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual quality at Low is likely too compromised for a modern FPS. High and Ultra at 4K produce 48 FPS and 36 FPS respectively, both of which are too low for competitive play. For 4K, the data suggests Low is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, while Medium is a compromise for those who prioritize visuals over frame rate. Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium (115 FPS) or 1440p Medium (84 FPS), depending on monitor resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of this combo's performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 162 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132, High averages 100 FPS, and Ultra averages 75 FPS. The 1080p Medium configuration shows the tightest frame range, with the 98 FPS minimum indicating strong consistency, while the 34 FPS gap between minimum and maximum suggests the game's complexity varies significantly across scenes.

At 2560x1440, the data shows: Low averages 119 FPS, Medium averages 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 97, High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. The 1440p Medium minimum of 72 FPS is notably lower than the 1080p Medium minimum of 98 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher resolution. The 25 FPS spread between minimum and maximum at 1440p Medium is slightly tighter than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is more consistently saturated at the higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The 4K Medium configuration shows a 17 FPS range, which is the narrowest of any resolution, indicating that the GPU is heavily loaded and frame rates are more predictable. The 4K Low result of 77 FPS is the only 4K setting above 60 FPS, while the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is the lowest measured value across all configurations. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution consistently shows roughly a 50-60% reduction in frame rate, with the absolute drop varying from 87 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured data shows that 1080p Medium delivers 115 FPS average with a minimum of 98 FPS, making it the most balanced configuration. For 1440p, Medium at 84 FPS average (minimum 72) is the recommended choice, while 4K players should use Low settings to achieve 77 FPS average.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produces 77 FPS average. Medium at 4K drops to 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS, while High and Ultra yield 48 FPS and 36 FPS respectively — all below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in this game?

A: This combination ranks 1894 out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29093 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (deltaPct -0.1), while the GPU's score of 27883 is close to the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (deltaPct 0.2).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 162 FPS, suggesting the CPU can push beyond this if the GPU were faster. As resolution increases to 4K, frame rates drop by more than half, confirming GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates for the Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 98; at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 72; and at 4K Medium, the minimum is 46. These figures show that only 1080p Medium maintains a minimum above 90 FPS, while 4K Medium can dip below 50 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth affect performance in this game?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6 memory with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for the game's textures, as frame rates do not collapse at 4K due to memory exhaustion. Instead, the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS suggests compute and bandwidth limits, given the GPU's 35.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 560.4 GTexel/s texture rate.