Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance standing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combination ranks 1473rd out of 2828 tested combos in the database for this game. That places it roughly in the middle of all tested configurations, indicating a balanced pairing that delivers solid but not top-tier frame rates.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 on average across all benchmark tests. It sits within 1% of several competitors: it is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with this hardware?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 89 on Ultra settings to 191 on Low settings. Medium delivers 135 FPS, while High produces 118 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 156 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU outperform or underperform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27,425. It matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile exactly (0% delta), sits 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, and 1.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect gameplay?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is sufficient for modern FPS titles at high settings, with the memory clock running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Q: Is this a measured result or an estimate?

A: The data is marked as measured (dataIsMeasured: true), meaning these FPS figures come from actual benchmark runs rather than predictive modeling.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It carries 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 40 ray accelerators for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, which are relatively high frequencies for this class of card.

The 12 GB GDDR6 memory pool with a 192-bit bus width delivers 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Lockdown Protocol, this memory configuration proves adequate across all tested resolutions, from 1080p through 4K. The GPU's pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities that translate directly into the measured FPS numbers.

The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering features in Lockdown Protocol. Its FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS places it in a competitive position for this game's computational demands. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it sits above the median performer, though not in the top tier.

The power delivery system requires a 550 W suggested PSU with 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin connectors, and the dual-slot cooler is rated at 230 W TDP. The card measures 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1473rd out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This percentile placement indicates that roughly 52% of tested configurations perform better, while 48% perform worse. The middle-of-the-pack ranking suggests a well-matched pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors contrasts sharply with the GPU's 72nd percentile standing. This disparity suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios, as the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU does. The combo's overall rank reflects this GPU-bound characteristic.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 245 trades blows within 1% of several strong competitors. Its 48,995 average benchmark score places it essentially on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4%) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5%). This tight grouping indicates the processor is well-positioned in its segment.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The RX 6700 XT's 27,425 average score matches the RTX 4070 Mobile within 0.1%, trails the RTX 3090 by only 0.5%, and leads the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell by 1.1%. This performance neighborhood places the card in a competitive sweet spot.

The measured FPS data shows this combo delivers playable frame rates at every resolution tested, with the lowest average being 42 FPS at 4K Ultra and the highest being 191 FPS at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. The Low preset achieves an average of 191 FPS, which represents the maximum performance available from this configuration. Medium settings deliver 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156 FPS. High settings produce 118 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 89 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is smooth across all quality presets, with even Ultra maintaining well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low settings yield 140 FPS average, representing a 26.7% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium delivers 99 FPS average with minimum 84 and maximum 114 FPS. High produces 87 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 65 FPS. The 1440p Ultra figure remains above the 60 FPS threshold, though with less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings maintain 90 FPS average, which is still highly playable. Medium produces 64 FPS average with minimum 54 and maximum 74 FPS, showing noticeable variance. High settings drop to 56 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 42 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold, suggesting users targeting 4K should consider lower presets.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete data with min/max figures. At 1080p Medium, the 115-156 FPS range shows good consistency. At 1440p Medium, the 84-114 FPS range indicates acceptable frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the 54-74 FPS range reveals more volatility, with occasional dips below 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 118 FPS average offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS remains perfectly playable, but the 29 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual gains for competitive play. Medium at 135 FPS is the choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Low at 191 FPS suits esports-style gameplay.

At 1440p, the High preset at 87 FPS provides the strongest experience for most users. It maintains smooth gameplay while delivering substantial visual improvements over Medium at 99 FPS. The Ultra preset at 65 FPS is borderline but workable for slower-paced modes. Medium at 99 FPS is the safe recommendation for those prioritizing frame rate consistency, given its 84 FPS minimum.

For 4K, the Low preset at 90 FPS is the only configuration that provides comfortable headroom above 60 FPS. Medium at 64 FPS average but 54 FPS minimum may cause occasional stutter in demanding scenes. High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are not recommended for smooth play. Users with 4K displays should either accept the visual compromises of Low settings or consider reducing resolution.

The data suggests the Medium preset offers the best consistency across all resolutions, as evidenced by the min/max data points. At 1080p Medium, the 41 FPS spread between minimum and maximum is the tightest relative to average. At 1440p Medium, the 30 FPS spread is also reasonable. At 4K Medium, the 20 FPS spread shows the GPU working harder to maintain frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 features 14 cores and 14 threads based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The base clock runs at 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, providing strong single-thread performance for game logic and physics calculations. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power usage.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the high-frequency cores in maintaining data locality for game workloads. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support provides 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which helps feed the GPU and handle game asset streaming.

The CPU's benchmark results show robust multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 32,924 and single-core scores 4,648. PassMark multithread score reaches 38,706 with single-thread at 4,394. The 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates this processor is significantly above average.

The processor uses Intel Socket 1851 with PCIe Gen 5 support providing 20 CPU lanes. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU offers a fallback display option, though the discrete GPU handles all gaming workloads in this configuration. The CPU's release date of 2025-01-06 places it as a recent addition to the market.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 14-core configuration ensures adequate headroom for game threads, background processes, and streaming overhead. The 5.10 GHz boost clock helps maintain high minimum frame rates by quickly processing draw calls and game state updates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales across resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 26-27% across all settings. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe at 35-36%. This scaling pattern indicates the system transitions from CPU-bound at 1080p to increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the 191 FPS result suggests the CPU is capable of driving frame rates well beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. The 89 FPS at 1080p Ultra shows the GPU's rendering load increasing with quality settings. The 102 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to quality presets.

The scaling from 1080p Low (191 FPS) to 1440p Low (140 FPS) represents a 26.7% decrease, while the jump to 4K Low (90 FPS) represents a 35.7% decrease from 1440p. This non-linear scaling indicates that pixel count becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions, with the GPU's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth becoming a limiting factor.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 1080p Ultra (89 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (65 FPS) drops 27.0%, and 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (42 FPS) drops 35.4%. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS shows the GPU reaching its limits, with the 12 GB memory and 192-bit bus constraining performance.

The Medium preset data with min/max figures provides insight into frame consistency across resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 115-156 FPS range shows strong consistency. At 1440p Medium, 84-114 FPS maintains reasonable stability. At 4K Medium, 54-74 FPS reveals the GPU struggling to maintain consistent frame pacing, with the minimum falling below the 60 FPS threshold.