Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places a heavy premium on both GPU throughput and CPU responsiveness, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900M delivers a combination that sits comfortably in the upper half of all tested configurations. The measured data shows this combo ranking 1183rd out of 2828 total combos, a position that reflects a strong, but not elite, balance of components. Across all tested resolutions, the average frame rates are consistently playable, with the most demanding settings at 4K pushing the GPU to its limits. This analysis breaks down the specific contributions of each component, the measured performance across every resolution and preset, and the optimal settings for the best experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon RX 7900M combination ranks 1183rd out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the 58th percentile of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 214 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This shows the combo's ability to deliver very high refresh rate performance at the lowest graphical load.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123), showing a negligible 0.1% difference. It also performs within 0.6% of the Intel Core i5-13500HX, which scores 29270.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900M sits in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a high-performance part. Its average benchmark score is 97487, which is 4.3% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000's score of 101872.

Q: Is the frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings playable?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 47 FPS. While this is playable, it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold that many consider ideal for a smooth experience in a fast-paced FPS.

Q: Are there any measured minimum frame rate values available for all settings?

A: No, minimum and maximum frame rates are only provided for the Medium settings at each resolution. For example, at 2560x1440 on Medium, the frame rate ranges from 95 to 128 FPS, with an average of 111 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900M is the primary driver of frame rate in Lockdown Protocol, and its specifications align clearly with the measured results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are crucial for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes at 4K, which is reflected in the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K. The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1825 MHz and a boost of 2090 MHz, are relatively high, allowing for substantial throughput when the thermal and power envelope permits.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are substantial, with 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 192 raster output units. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 401.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 601.9 GTexel/s, which directly translate to the ability to fill pixels and apply textures at high speeds. The FP32 performance of 38.52 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its general-purpose shader performance, which is the backbone of most modern game rendering. The RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC, allows for this level of performance within a 180 W TDP, a figure that is reasonable for a high-end mobile part.

The benchmark results for the GPU corroborate its high standing. It achieves a score of 4201 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, and its Geekbench scores of 129499 (OpenCL) and 158760 (Vulkan) are strong. Its 94th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms its position as a top-tier component. Compared to its nearest rivals, it scores 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro VII (score 97131) and 6.3% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A4500 (score 91671), but trails the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 by 4.3%. This data shows the RX 7900M is positioned at the high end of the performance spectrum, which is consistent with the frame rates observed in Lockdown Protocol.

The impact of the GPU is most evident when examining the frame rates at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, and the average frame rates are very high, from 99 FPS on Ultra to 214 FPS on Low. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the workload on the GPU rises, and the average frame rates drop accordingly, with the Ultra setting producing 73 FPS and Low producing 157 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor, and the frame rates show a more significant decline. The High preset averages 63 FPS, while Ultra averages only 47 FPS. This scaling pattern confirms that the RX 7900M has enough power for excellent 1080p and 1440p performance, but 4K Ultra is a challenge.

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 a 7 nm process from Intel. It features 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This hybrid core configuration is designed to balance performance and efficiency. The processor has a 18 MB shared L3 cache and a 2 MB L2 cache per core, along with 112 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU's memory support is DDR5, with a dual-channel bus providing a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It is a mobile segment chip with a 28 W TDP, designed for laptops and portable devices.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the overall frame pacing. The data shows that the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate of 214 FPS indicates that the CPU can feed frames to the GPU at a very high rate. The strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1700, is critical for this type of game, as many game engines are still reliant on a few primary threads. The multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5, which helps with background tasks and more heavily threaded game elements.

The CPU's overall performance is strong, as indicated by its 81st percentile ranking versus all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 29093 places it in close competition with several desktop parts. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which has an average score of 29123, showing a negligible 0.1% difference. It also performs within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (score 28940) and is 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i5-13500HX (score 29270). These comparisons illustrate that the Ultra 5 135H provides desktop-class processing power in a mobile form factor, which is sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

The importance of the CPU becomes more apparent at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. The jump from 99 FPS at Ultra to 214 FPS at Low at 1080p shows that as the graphical load decreases, the CPU's ability to process and submit draw calls becomes the upper limit for frame rate. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is a key factor here, as it allows for high single-core performance when needed. While the CPU is not the star of the show in a GPU-heavy title like Lockdown Protocol, its performance ensures that the combo can achieve its highest frame rates at lower settings without any apparent CPU-induced cap.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the AMD Radeon RX 7900M is placed 1183rd out of 2828 total tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This rank places the combo in the upper half of all configurations, indicating a solid, capable pairing. The rank is a holistic measure that considers both components' performance in the context of this specific game. While the GPU is a top-6% part (94th percentile) and the CPU is in the top 19% (81st percentile), the combination's rank of 1183 suggests that the pairing is not perfectly optimized for this game, or that other combos with more powerful CPUs or better-matched components achieve higher frame rates.

The rank relative to other combos is more illustrative when considering the GPU's performance against its rivals. For instance, the RX 7900M outperforms the NVIDIA RTX A4500 by 6.3% and the AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 by 5.4% in average benchmark scores. However, it is 4.3% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000. This means that combos featuring a Quadro RTX 6000 with a comparable CPU might rank higher. The CPU's performance is a near-exact match for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, with a delta of only -0.1%, so a combo with that CPU and the same GPU would likely rank very similarly.

The data on combo rank indicates that this is a well-balanced system for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance on medium settings. It is not a top-tier combo that would be ranked in the top few hundred, but it is far from a low-performing pairing. The 47 FPS at 4K Ultra and 214 FPS at 1080p Low show a wide range of capabilities, and the rank of 1183 reflects this versatility. It is a combination that will provide a good experience for most players, but those seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 4K with maximum settings would need to look at more powerful GPUs. The rank confirms the balance, with neither component dragging the other down significantly.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. The data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and performance. For players with a 1920x1080 monitor, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 99 FPS, which is very smooth. However, dropping to High increases the average to 133 FPS, and the Medium preset yields 152 FPS. The Medium preset offers a significant performance boost with a relatively minor visual penalty, making it an excellent choice for high refresh rate displays. For competitive play, the Low preset at 214 FPS is the best option, providing the highest possible frame rate for maximum responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The High preset is a better choice, delivering 97 FPS on average, which is a good balance of quality and speed. The Medium preset provides an even better experience, with an average of 111 FPS and a minimum of 95 FPS, ensuring consistent performance during intense moments. This makes Medium the recommended setting for 1440p, as it offers a substantial performance advantage over High and Ultra while maintaining a high level of visual detail. The Low preset at 157 FPS is again the choice for those who prioritize frame rate above all else.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. The Ultra preset averages only 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset is also not ideal, averaging 63 FPS. The Medium preset, with an average of 72 FPS and a minimum of 61 FPS, is the clear recommendation for 4K. It provides a playable frame rate that is consistently above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. The Low preset, at 101 FPS, is the best for maximum smoothness at this resolution, but the visual compromise is significant. Therefore, for a 4K display, the Medium preset offers the best overall experience, balancing a solid frame rate with acceptable graphical quality. The data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1440p with High or Medium settings for the optimal balance of visuals and speed, with 4K reserved for Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo provide a detailed look at its performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional. The Low setting produces an average of 214 FPS, the highest of any configuration tested. The Medium setting yields an average of 152 FPS, with a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS, showing a very stable frame rate. The High setting averages 133 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 99 FPS. All settings at this resolution are highly playable, with even the most demanding preset providing a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a clear step down from 1080p. The Low setting averages 157 FPS, which is still very high. The Medium setting averages 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. This indicates that the frame rate remains stable, with the minimum still well above 60 FPS. The High setting averages 97 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 73 FPS. This shows that 1440p is a sweet spot for this combo, with all settings providing playable frame rates, and the High and Medium presets offering an excellent balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed, and the frame rates reflect this. The Low setting averages 101 FPS, which is a solid result for 4K. The Medium setting averages 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that still provides a consistently playable experience, as the minimum frame rate just barely clears the 60 FPS mark. The High setting averages 63 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra setting averages 47 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a competitive FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is beyond the comfortable capabilities of this combo, while 4K Medium is the recommended upper limit. The measured results across all resolutions and settings paint a picture of a high-performance mobile gaming system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, and can handle 4K with adjusted settings.