Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall standing among tested CPU-GPU pairs for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1275th out of 2828 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 55% of all recorded configurations in this game.

Q: Which resolution delivers the highest average frame rate for this combo?

A: The fastest result is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, producing 200 FPS average. This is the only measured row to break the 200 FPS barrier, with the next closest being 147 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Low result of 200 FPS is 4.5 times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS. The gap between these extremes illustrates how heavily resolution and preset level influence the rendering load on the GPU.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo averages 59 FPS on High and 67 FPS on Medium, both of which are comfortably playable. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target but still functional for less demanding play.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for this combo?

A: Only the Medium preset includes minimum FPS data. At 1080p Medium the minimum is 121 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 89 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 57 FPS. These minimums indicate consistent frame pacing without severe dips.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i9-13900HX. The differences are negligible, placing the CPU in a tightly contested performance band.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2150 MHz, with a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz, which together define its sustained performance envelope under load.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is dominant across all measured configurations. The frame rate scales directly with resolution and settings, indicating that the RX 6750 XT is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 200 FPS, but dropping to 1080p Ultra reduces the average to 93 FPS — a 107 FPS swing driven entirely by GPU workload. The same pattern holds at 1440p, where Low produces 147 FPS and Ultra drops to 68 FPS.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this title, as evidenced by the stable performance at 4K Medium (67 FPS) and 4K High (59 FPS). Memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s supports high-resolution textures without causing stutter or frame-time spikes, as the minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 57. The GPU's pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's fast-paced FPS rendering.

The RX 6750 XT's benchmark results reinforce its mid-range positioning. Its PassMark G3D score of 20700 and average benchmark score of 26011 place it in the 71st percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, has an average score of 25891, which is 0.5% lower — a marginal gap that suggests the RX 6750 XT holds a slight edge over its closest competitor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile trails by 1.1% with a score of 25740, further confirming the RX 6750 XT's standing.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU but not negligible. The processor's single-thread performance, measured at 2085 in Cinebench R23, ensures that game logic and physics calculations do not bottleneck the frame rate. The multi-thread score of 14769 in the same test indicates ample headroom for background tasks and streaming, though the game itself is unlikely to utilize all 14 cores fully.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows a balanced performer. Its average benchmark score of 46062 places it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with the nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (0.1% lower). This tight grouping suggests that the Ultra 5 235 is competitively positioned, though it does not decisively outperform its peers.

The lack of a measurable CPU bottleneck in the FPS data is telling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 200 FPS, which is a high ceiling that many CPUs would struggle to support. The fact that the Ultra 5 235 sustains this rate indicates that its boost clock of 5.00 GHz and high single-core performance are sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's demands. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 44 FPS, the CPU does not introduce instability, as evidenced by the absence of reported minimum FPS drops in that configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1275 out of 2828 tested configurations places the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT squarely in the upper-middle segment of the database. This rank reflects the combination of a strong CPU (89th percentile) with a mid-range GPU (71st percentile), resulting in a balanced but not top-tier gaming system.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is essentially a tie. The 0.1% delta against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the Intel Core i9-13900HX means that swapping between these processors would produce no perceptible difference in Lockdown Protocol. The GPU's position is similarly tight, with the 0.5% gap over the AMD Radeon R9 M395X being within the margin of error for most benchmark runs.

What this rank indicates is that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, but it will struggle at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS data confirms this: the combo delivers 124 FPS at 1080p High and 91 FPS at 1440p High, both of which are excellent for competitive FPS play. At 4K, however, the Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced shooter.

The rank also suggests that the combo is not optimized for maximum performance in this specific game. The 2828 tested combos include many that pair higher-end GPUs with similar CPUs, pushing the RX 6750 XT down the list. However, for its price-to-performance class, the combo holds its own, ranking ahead of roughly 55% of all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160), providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance envelope.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 200 FPS, Medium yields 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164, High reaches 124 FPS, and Ultra drops to 93 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 107 FPS reduction, highlighting the significant impact of preset level on frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale down proportionally. Low settings deliver 147 FPS, Medium produces 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120, High reaches 91 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS, narrower than at 1080p but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 95 FPS, Medium delivers 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77, High reaches 59 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 51 FPS, but the absolute values are lower, making the Ultra preset increasingly difficult to sustain.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p the minimum is 121 FPS, at 1440p it is 89 FPS, and at 4K it is 57 FPS. These minimums indicate that the combo maintains smooth frame delivery without significant stutter, even at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 124 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS is still playable, but the 31 FPS drop from High to Ultra is substantial for a marginal visual improvement. For players prioritizing maximum frame rate, the Low preset at 200 FPS is available, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 91 FPS is the recommended choice for most players. It provides smooth gameplay above 90 FPS while maintaining decent visual quality. The Medium preset at 104 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates, while the Ultra preset at 68 FPS is acceptable for players who prioritize graphics over performance.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 67 FPS is the best option. It delivers playable frame rates above 60 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. The High preset at 59 FPS is marginally below the 60 FPS target but still functional, while the Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended for competitive play due to the risk of frame drops.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the most balanced experience, with minimum FPS values that remain within 8-10% of the average. This suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for the RX 6750 XT in Lockdown Protocol, providing a good mix of visual quality and performance stability.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, the average frame rate decreases from 200 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p, then to 95 FPS at 4K. This represents a 26.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35.4% drop from 1440p to 4K, consistent with the increasing pixel count.

At Medium settings, the progression is 142 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 26.8% and 35.6%, respectively, mirroring the Low settings pattern. This consistency indicates that the GPU's workload scales predictably with resolution, with no unexpected bottlenecks appearing at higher pixel counts.

At High settings, the numbers are 124 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26.6%, and from 1440p to 4K is 35.2%. The Ultra preset follows a similar curve: 93 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K, with drops of 26.9% and 35.3%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would plateau at lower resolutions, with the 1080p to 1440p drop being much smaller than the 1440p to 4K drop. Instead, the uniform scaling suggests that the RX 6750 XT is fully utilized at every resolution and preset combination.

The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and even then, the drop is proportional to the increased pixel count. This behavior is typical of a mid-range GPU paired with a capable CPU, where the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth determine the final frame rate across all settings.