Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing lands in the 59th percentile of all GPUs and the 85th percentile of all CPUs, but in Lockdown Protocol specifically, this combo ranks 1647th out of 2828 tested combinations. That places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, suggesting the pairing is competent but not exceptional for this FPS title. The CPU is a 10-core, 10-thread Arrow Lake-S part with a 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost, while the GPU is a Navi 44-based RDNA 4.0 card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Together, they deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra pushes the system to its limits.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a desktop processor built on TSMC's 3 nm process, featuring 10 cores and 10 threads. It has no hyper-threading, which is a notable design choice for a modern CPU. The base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz are solid figures for gaming workloads, where single-thread performance often dictates frame pacing. The chip carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache, with 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, which is adequate for feeding a mid-range GPU like the RX 9060.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ultra 5 225 shows strong single-thread capability. It scores 3655 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 891 in Cinebench R20 single-core, figures that indicate brisk per-core performance. Multi-threaded scores are respectable as well: 25891 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6317 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30459 and single-thread score of 4412 further confirm its balanced profile. These numbers matter for Lockdown Protocol because the game's FPS results at lower resolutions suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck — frame rates scale well from 1080p to 1440p, which is typical when the GPU is handling most of the rendering load.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores an average of 36945 (a 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta). The Intel Core i9-12900T sits at 37112 (-0.5% delta). These deltas are negligible, meaning the Ultra 5 225 performs essentially on par with those processors in aggregate benchmarks. For Lockdown Protocol, this means the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios, as it holds its own against established gaming chips. The 65 W TDP is modest, and the processor uses an Intel Socket 1851 with PCIe Gen 5 support (20 lanes CPU-only), which provides ample bandwidth for the GPU.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It packs 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The GPU has 28 ray tracing cores, though Lockdown Protocol's benchmark data does not specifically isolate RT performance. Core clocks are set at 1700 MHz base, 2400 MHz game clock, and 2990 MHz boost — the boost figure is notably high and suggests aggressive power delivery. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, offering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest memory configuration for a 2025 GPU, especially at higher resolutions.

In synthetic tests, the RX 9060 scores 17631 in PassMark G3D and 3322 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12). The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 182 and DirectX 12 score of 44 are low, but these tests may not fully represent real-world gaming performance. The GPU's percentile rank of 59 places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 on average (-0.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 (+1% delta). The RX 9060 sits slightly above these cards in average benchmark score (16014 vs. 16129 for the RTX 3060 Ti), but the differences are within a couple of percentage points.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become relevant at 4K resolution. The measured FPS data shows a steep drop when moving from 1440p to 4K, which aligns with the GPU struggling to feed the higher pixel count. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the system delivers only 39 FPS on average. The GPU's dual-slot cooler and single 8-pin power connector suggest a power draw around 132 W TDP, and the recommended 300 W PSU indicates this is a power-efficient card relative to its performance class.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1647th out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all combos (calculated as 1647/2828), meaning roughly 58% of tested pairings perform better in this game. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing more than the CPU's, as the CPU's 85th percentile rank suggests it is capable of feeding faster graphics cards. The gap between the CPU's percentile and the combo's overall rank indicates that the RX 9060 is the limiting factor in this pairing.

Compared to its nearest GPU rivals, the RX 9060 is nearly identical to the RTX 3060 Ti in raw benchmark scores (16014 vs. 16129), and the combo rank likely reflects that parity. The AMD Radeon RX 7700, which scores 15852 (-1% delta), is also closely matched. This means that swapping the RX 9060 for an RTX 3060 Ti or RX 7700 would produce similar Lockdown Protocol results, assuming the CPU remains the same. The combo's rank of 1647 suggests it sits in a crowded mid-field where many combinations deliver within a few frames per second of each other.

The data shows that the combo performs best at 1080p, where it achieves 175 FPS on Low settings and 81 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, frame rates drop to 128 FPS on Low and 60 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are significantly lower, with 83 FPS on Low and 39 FPS on Ultra. These numbers place the combo in a range that is competitive for high-refresh 1080p gaming and playable at 1440p, but not ideal for 4K enthusiasts. The rank of 1647 out of 2828 indicates that while many combos outperform it, a substantial number also underperform it, making this a balanced mid-range pairing.

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

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the combo delivers 175 FPS on Low, 124 FPS on Medium (with a min of 106 and max of 143), 109 FPS on High, and 81 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that the system is well-suited for competitive play at 1080p, where high refresh rates matter more than visual fidelity. The jump from Ultra to Low nearly doubles the frame rate, going from 81 to 175 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the performance drops by roughly 25-30% across all settings. Low settings yield 128 FPS, Medium produces 91 FPS (min 77, max 105), High delivers 80 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS. The 60 FPS on Ultra at 1440p is a critical threshold — it's exactly at the standard refresh rate for most monitors, meaning the combo can hold 60 FPS with V-Sync enabled at that setting. The min FPS of 77 on Medium suggests some frame pacing variance, but the average of 91 FPS is smooth for most players.

At 4K, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings produce 83 FPS, which is surprising given the GPU's modest specs — this suggests the game is not extremely demanding at lower settings. Medium yields 59 FPS (min 50, max 68), High drops to 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, making it borderline playable for single-player but less than ideal for competitive FPS. The 4K Low result of 83 FPS, however, shows that the combo can handle 4K if graphical settings are reduced.

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

The resolution scaling behavior reveals that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in this combo. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 27% (e.g., from 175 to 128 on Low, from 81 to 60 on Ultra). From 1440p to 4K, the drop becomes much steeper — another 35% on Low (128 to 83) and 35% on Ultra (60 to 39). This non-linear scaling is characteristic of a GPU that runs out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as resolution increases.

The CPU's role can be inferred from the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 175 FPS, which is high but not exceptional for a modern 10-core processor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p and 1440p results to be closer together, since the CPU workload per frame remains similar regardless of resolution. Instead, the consistent FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the RX 9060 is being pushed harder at higher resolutions, while the CPU has headroom to spare.

The 4K results further confirm this. The drop from 1440p Ultra (60 FPS) to 4K Ultra (39 FPS) represents a 35% reduction, which is more than the pixel count increase (2.25x) would suggest if the GPU were scaling perfectly. This indicates that the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are likely causing bandwidth bottlenecks at 4K, particularly at higher settings where texture loads increase. The 4K Medium result of 59 FPS (min 50, max 68) shows that the combo can approach 60 FPS at 4K, but only by sacrificing visual quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1647th out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9060 scores 16014 on average, which is 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% above the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). The AMD Radeon R9 370X is 1% behind, and the Radeon Pro W5500 is 2.1% behind.

Q: What frame rates can this combo achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers 175 FPS on Low, 124 FPS on Medium (min 106, max 143), 109 FPS on High, and 81 FPS on Ultra settings.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile. Resolution scaling shows FPS drops of 27-35% between resolutions, consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

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

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 83 FPS on Low, 59 FPS on Medium, 51 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. It can handle 4K at lower settings, but Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance like?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 3655 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4412 in PassMark single-thread, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This strong single-thread performance helps maintain high FPS at lower resolutions.