Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

This combo ranks 273rd out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 10% of all systems evaluated. The pairing of Intel's 14-core Core Ultra 5 235 with NVIDIA's 16 GB RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a frame rate profile that suits high-refresh 1440p play and remains surprisingly capable at 4K, though the CPU's mid-pack standing among rivals suggests the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting in this FPS title.

How This Combo Ranks

At position 273 of 2828 tested combos, this system sits comfortably in the upper decile of the database. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a clear bottleneck across the measured resolutions, but the data indicates the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the stronger contributor. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46062 places it within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7303 (45960). It edges the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 by 0.1% (46030) and trails the Intel Core i9-13900HX by 0.1% (46098). These are essentially statistical ties, meaning the Ultra 5 235 delivers performance parity with a range of high-end desktop and mobile parts from the previous generation.

The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 31087, sits in the 76th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676, 1.9% higher), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532, 1.4% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206, 0.4% higher). The delta to the M5000 is negligible, but the TITAN RTX's lead shows the 4070 Ti SUPER is not at the very top of the GPU hierarchy. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, this combo's top-10% ranking suggests the game is more GPU-bound than CPU-bound, as the CPU's near-tie with several rivals would otherwise produce a wider spread of results.

The 89th percentile CPU standing versus 76th percentile GPU standing is informative. The processor is relatively stronger in synthetic workloads, yet the in-game ranking benefits from the GPU's 16 GB frame buffer and high bandwidth. For a competitive FPS, this combo's rank indicates it can handle the game's demands without the CPU dragging down frame rates, even at lower settings where CPU overhead typically becomes more visible.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 2340 MHz with a boost of 2610 MHz, and memory operates at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). This memory configuration is critical for Lockdown Protocol at high resolutions, as the 16 GB capacity prevents frame drops from texture swapping in the game's larger maps.

The GPU's 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data in this database does not include ray tracing-specific results. The 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput gives the card ample raw power for rasterization, which is the primary workload in this FPS. The pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s indicate the card can fill high-resolution frames quickly, which aligns with the measured performance at 4K.

The 285 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design suggest this card runs warm but within manageable limits for a high-end build. The 600 W suggested PSU requirement is a practical consideration for system builders. With a launch MSRP of 799 USD, this GPU targets the upper mid-range tier, and its 76th percentile standing reflects that positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 and PassMark G3D score of 31811 confirm strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Lockdown Protocol is a modern FPS likely utilizing DX12 features.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 307 FPS average, which is beyond what most 144Hz monitors can display, while Ultra still hits 143 FPS. For competitive play at 1080p, Low or Medium (218 FPS) are viable, but the difference between High (191 FPS) and Medium (218 FPS) is modest. Given that Medium shows a minimum FPS of 186 and a maximum of 251, it offers a better stability profile than High for only a 12% frame rate cost.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides 160 FPS average with a 136-184 FPS range, making it the best balance for high-refresh monitors. High drops to 140 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium's minimum of 136 FPS versus High's unspecified minimum suggests Medium has more headroom. Ultra at 105 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced play but sacrifices too much speed for a competitive FPS. Low at 225 FPS is the choice for maximum responsiveness, though the visual quality reduction may hurt target acquisition in medium-range engagements.

At 4K, Medium is the recommended preset. It delivers 103 FPS average with an 88-119 FPS range, which is playable on standard 60Hz displays and even some 120Hz panels. High drops to 90 FPS, and Ultra falls to 68 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. Low at 145 FPS shows the game scales well with settings, but the visual compromise at 4K is substantial. For the best experience, Medium at 1440p offers the highest frame rate with a stable minimum, while Medium at 4K is the sweet spot for resolution-focused players.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the data shows a clear progression across settings. Low delivers 307 FPS average, Medium 218 FPS, High 191 FPS, and Ultra 143 FPS. The Medium preset has a measured minimum of 186 FPS and maximum of 251 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution. The gap between Low and Medium is 89 FPS (29%), while the gap between Medium and High is 27 FPS (12%), and High to Ultra is 48 FPS (25%). This non-linear scaling suggests the GPU becomes more stressed at higher settings, but even Ultra remains above 140 FPS, which is competitive-grade performance.

At 1440p, the averages are 225 FPS (Low), 160 FPS (Medium), 140 FPS (High), and 105 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a 136-184 FPS range, which is a 48 FPS spread. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low falls by 82 FPS (27%), Medium by 58 FPS (27%), High by 51 FPS (27%), and Ultra by 38 FPS (27%). This uniform percentage drop indicates the GPU is scaling predictably with pixel count, with no sudden bottleneck appearing at 1440p.

At 4K, the averages are 145 FPS (Low), 103 FPS (Medium), 90 FPS (High), and 68 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset has an 88-119 FPS range. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows larger percentage drops: Low falls by 80 FPS (36%), Medium by 57 FPS (36%), High by 50 FPS (36%), and Ultra by 37 FPS (35%). This steeper decline at 4K indicates the GPU is nearing its memory bandwidth limits, though the 16 GB frame buffer prevents any catastrophic drops.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the Low preset at 4K (145 FPS) outperforms the Ultra preset at 1440p (105 FPS), which highlights how much headroom the GPU has at lower settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p (143 FPS) nearly matches High at 4K (90 FPS) is not the case—actually, Ultra at 1080p (143 FPS) is higher than High at 4K (90 FPS) by 59%. This shows the GPU's performance is more sensitive to resolution than settings within a given resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 27% across all settings, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 36%. This accelerating decline is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The CPU, with its 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and 24 MB shared L3 cache, is not the constraint here—if it were, the scaling would flatten at lower resolutions.

At 1080p, the Low preset's 307 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to saturate the GPU even at high frame rates. The 14-core/14-thread configuration (no hyperthreading) with a 5.00 GHz boost clock provides sufficient single-thread performance for game logic, while the 24 MB L3 cache helps with data locality. The PassMark single-thread score of 4516 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085 confirm strong per-core performance.

The 4K scaling tells a different story. The 36% drop from 1440p, combined with the GPU's 76th percentile standing, indicates the 4070 Ti SUPER is the binding constraint at this resolution. The card's 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 compute is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the pixel fill rate (250.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (689.0 GTexel/s) are being pushed harder. The 16 GB VRAM helps avoid memory spills, but the bandwidth is the hard limit.

For players targeting 240Hz displays at 1080p, the Low preset's 307 FPS exceeds that threshold, while Medium's 218 FPS falls short. At 1440p, only Low (225 FPS) approaches 240Hz, and Medium (160 FPS) is better suited to 165Hz panels. At 4K, the maximum achievable is 145 FPS on Low, which suits 120Hz displays. The data suggests this combo is optimized for 1440p Medium/High or 1080p Ultra, with 4K being a bonus capability rather than the primary target.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: 1440p offers the best balance, with Medium preset delivering 160 FPS average and a 136 FPS minimum. This exceeds 144Hz refresh rates while maintaining visual quality. At 1080p, you can push up to 307 FPS on Low, but 1440p Medium provides a more immersive experience with only a 48% frame rate reduction.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The Medium preset at 4K runs at 103 FPS average with an 88 FPS minimum, which is playable on 60Hz and some 120Hz displays. Ultra drops to 68 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. For competitive play, stick to 1440p; for visual fidelity, 4K Medium is the practical ceiling.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970). It trails the Intel Core i9-13900HX by 0.1% (46098). These differences are negligible, meaning the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this game.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it affect gameplay?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in the 76th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 31087. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, scores 31206 (0.4% higher), while the NVIDIA TITAN RTX leads by 1.9% (31676). This places the GPU in the upper tier but not at the flagship level, which explains the 4K performance ceiling.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM help in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes. The 16 GB GDDR6X frame buffer with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth prevents texture-related frame drops at 4K. The measured data shows no catastrophic FPS collapses at any resolution, which would occur if VRAM capacity were exceeded. This is a key advantage over lower-VRAM cards in the same performance class.

Q: What are the FPS differences between settings at 1080p?

A: Low runs at 307 FPS, Medium at 218 FPS, High at 191 FPS, and Ultra at 143 FPS. The Medium preset has a 186-251 FPS range, indicating stable frame pacing. The gap from Medium to High is only 27 FPS (12%), while High to Ultra costs 48 FPS (25%). For competitive play, Medium offers the best balance of speed and stability.