Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

This pairing of Intel's Arrow Lake desktop CPU with AMD's RDNA 2 mid-range GPU lands in the 1275th position out of 2828 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it squarely in the upper-middle tier of the database. The combo's percentile ranking reflects a balanced system where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, though the data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions and settings that prospective buyers should understand.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo sits at rank 1275 out of 2828 tested configurations, which translates to roughly the 55th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings evaluated in Lockdown Protocol. This is a respectable mid-pack position, but notably, the GPU's standalone percentile ranking (71st among all GPUs) is higher than the CPU's (90th among all CPUs), suggesting the graphics card is the more capable component in this duo for this particular title.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 48995 places it nearly neck-and-neck with several rivals. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196) by just 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228) by 0.5%. Conversely, it edges out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618) by 0.8%. These sub-1% deltas indicate the Core Ultra 5 245 is performance-competitive with a broad swath of high-end desktop and workstation chips, though it doesn't decisively lead any of them.

On the GPU side, the RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26011 puts it 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891), 0.6% ahead of the AMD FirePro W7100 (25856), and 0.7% ahead of the AMD FirePro D700 (25842). The closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, sits 1.1% behind at 25740. These are tight margins, indicating the desktop RX 6750 XT is clustered with mobile and workstation parts that perform similarly in synthetic tests, though gaming results may diverge due to driver optimizations and thermal characteristics.

When assessing the combo's game-specific rank, the data shows this pairing is not at the bleeding edge but is far from obsolete. The 2828-combo database includes everything from entry-level integrated graphics to flagship multi-GPU setups, so a rank of 1275 indicates this system will handle Lockdown Protocol comfortably at most settings, with headroom for competitive play at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 on average, which is within 0.8% of four rival chips. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, while leading the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and what does it mean?

A: The RX 6750 XT sits at the 71st percentile among all GPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 26011 places it just ahead of several workstation and mobile GPUs, with the closest competitor (RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) trailing by 1.1%.

Q: Does this combo perform better at 1080p or 1440p?

A: At 1080p, the system delivers 124 FPS on High settings and 142 FPS on Medium, while 1440p yields 91 FPS on High and 104 FPS on Medium. The 1440p numbers remain above 90 FPS, making it a viable resolution for this pairing, though 1080p provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS at all settings tested.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (95 FPS) exceeds 60 FPS. Medium (67 FPS) stays playable, but High (59 FPS) drops just below the 60 FPS threshold and Ultra (44 FPS) falls well short. Players seeking 4K should stick to Low or Medium presets.

Q: How much performance is lost between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The drop from Medium (104 FPS) to Ultra (68 FPS) at 2560x1440 represents a 34.6% reduction in average frame rate. This is a substantial penalty for the visual uplift Ultra provides, making Medium the sweet spot for this resolution.

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

A: The GPU's 71st percentile ranking versus the CPU's 90th percentile suggests the graphics card is the primary constraint. Resolution scaling data supports this: performance drops by roughly 35% from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, indicating GPU-bound behavior rather than CPU limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern across the three tested resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 124 FPS at 1920x1080 to 91 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 26.6% reduction) and then to 59 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 35.2% further reduction). This progressive decline is typical of a system where the RX 6750 XT's rendering throughput is the bottleneck, as the CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for frame pacing at lower resolutions.

The Medium preset shows a similar scaling curve: 142 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p (26.8% drop), and 67 FPS at 4K (35.6% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets reinforces that resolution scaling is governed primarily by GPU fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than CPU compute. The GPU's 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and 64 ROPs are the likely limiting factors at higher pixel counts.

Low settings exhibit the largest absolute numbers but the same relative pattern: 200 FPS at 1080p falls to 147 FPS at 1440p (26.5% drop) and 95 FPS at 4K (35.4% drop). Interestingly, the 4K Low result (95 FPS) is higher than the 1080p Ultra result (93 FPS), indicating that dropping settings has a more pronounced effect on performance than dropping resolution. This suggests players with 4K monitors can achieve playable frame rates by sacrificing visual fidelity, while those with 1080p displays can max out settings and still exceed 90 FPS.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest scaling: 93 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p (26.9% drop), and 44 FPS at 4K (35.3% drop). The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 45 FPS, making it borderline unplayable for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The data indicates that the RX 6750 XT simply lacks the raw compute (13.31 TFLOPS FP32) and memory bandwidth to sustain Ultra settings at 4K in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 200 FPS, which is more than double the refresh rate of standard 60 Hz monitors and sufficient for 144 Hz or even 165 Hz displays. This configuration provides maximum responsiveness with minimal visual compromise in a fast-paced FPS where target acquisition matters more than texture detail.

At 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance at 104 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS ensuring consistent gameplay without noticeable hitches. The measured min/max range of 89-120 FPS shows acceptable frame pacing for this preset. High settings at 1440p (91 FPS) remain playable but dip closer to the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra (68 FPS) sacrifices too much headroom for the visual gains.

For 4K users, Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) are the only viable options. Medium provides better visual quality while staying above 60 FPS, but the minimum of 57 FPS indicates occasional drops below the threshold. Players prioritizing smoothness should choose Low, while those wanting better image quality can tolerate Medium's minor dips. High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) should be avoided at this resolution.

The sweet spot for this combo is 1440p Medium: it delivers 104 FPS average with a 89 FPS minimum, which exceeds the 60 FPS target by a comfortable margin and provides good visual fidelity. At 1080p, Ultra (93 FPS) is the best experience for visual quality, while esports-focused players can maximize frame rates with Low (200 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 200 FPS average, with no min/max values recorded. Medium settings yield 142 FPS with a range of 121-164 FPS, showing consistent performance with a 23 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. High settings drop to 124 FPS average, while Ultra settings bring the figure down to 93 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 53.5% reduction in average FPS, which is substantial but expected given the visual uplift from Ultra presets.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings hit 147 FPS average, Medium produces 104 FPS with a 89-120 FPS range, High reaches 91 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The Medium preset's 31 FPS min-max spread is the widest recorded at any resolution, suggesting some scene-to-scene variance in rendering complexity. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 26-27% performance across all presets, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count (2.1x) when accounting for the GPU's fill rate limitations.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings still deliver a playable 95 FPS, but Medium drops to 67 FPS with a 57-77 FPS range, High falls to 59 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 44 FPS. The 4K Low result is notable: it's 2 FPS higher than the 1080p Ultra result, meaning players can trade resolution for settings and achieve similar frame rates. The 4K to 1440p scaling shows a 35-36% performance penalty, which is slightly steeper than the 1080p to 1440p drop, indicating the GPU's memory bandwidth (432.0 GB/s) becomes more of a constraint at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This is a hybrid configuration without hyperthreading, meaning each core handles a single thread. For Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS that likely benefits from high single-core performance, the 5.10 GHz boost clock is the most relevant specification. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4394, provides strong per-core throughput that helps maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is fully utilized.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache (totaling 42 MB across all cores) offer substantial on-die storage for game assets and instructions. While Lockdown Protocol's specific cache requirements aren't measured here, the generous cache hierarchy reduces memory latency, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame pacing in competitive shooters. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU's frame buffer and texture streaming aren't starved for data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and PassMark multithread score of 38706. These figures indicate the 14 cores can handle heavy workloads, but for gaming, the single-core metrics matter more. The 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms this chip is well above average for gaming, and its 0.4-0.8% delta against rivals like the Ryzen 9 7900 and Core i5-14600K means it won't be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while lower than what high-end DDR5 configurations can achieve, is sufficient for this GPU pairing. The RX 6750 XT's 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is the more critical throughput figure for gaming. Given that the GPU's percentile (71) is significantly lower than the CPU's (90), the data strongly indicates the graphics card is the bottleneck in this combo, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput demands exceed what the GPU can deliver.