Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a solid Lockdown Protocol experience across the board, with the data showing a system that comfortably handles competitive frame rates at 1080p and remains playable even at 4K with adjusted settings. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all tested processors, while the GPU lands in the 85th percentile, making this a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in most scenarios. Across twelve measured configurations spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, the combo produces an average FPS range from 53 at 4K Ultra to 242 at 1080p Low, revealing a system with substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance curve from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable but steep decline that points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 150 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 40 FPS, then falls further to 71 FPS at 3840x2160. The scaling pattern shows a 26.7% performance hit when moving from 1080p to 1440p, but a steeper 35.5% drop when transitioning from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the RX 6800 XT's memory bandwidth and shading resources are increasingly stressed at higher pixel densities.

Low settings tell a similar story with a wider absolute spread. The combo achieves 242 FPS at 1080p Low, drops to 177 FPS at 1440p Low, and settles at 115 FPS for 4K Low. The relative scaling here is more forgiving, with 4K retaining 47.5% of the 1080p performance, compared to High settings where 4K retains only 47.3% of the 1080p figure. This suggests that at Low settings, the game's reduced shading complexity allows the GPU to maintain better efficiency, though the resolution overhead still dominates.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum frame times. At 1080p Medium, the average is 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 and maximum of 198. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 126 FPS with a 107 minimum and 145 maximum. The 4K Medium configuration averages 81 FPS with a 69 minimum and 94 maximum. The minimum frame rates at each resolution scale proportionally with the averages, suggesting consistent frame pacing without sudden spikes or drops that would indicate thermal or driver-level stuttering.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates across all resolutions, with 113 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The gap between Ultra and High settings narrows as resolution increases: at 1080p the difference is 37 FPS, at 1440p it's 28 FPS, and at 4K it's 18 FPS. This convergence indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU's fill-rate limits dominate over the incremental shading cost of Ultra versus High presets, making the quality jump relatively cheaper at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to the table, a configuration that favors parallel workloads but lacks hyper-threading for additional thread overlap. The base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is critical for FPS titles like Lockdown Protocol that rely on game logic and draw-call processing. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing memory latency in complex scenes.

Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, placing this processor in a competitive position. The Passmark single-thread score of 4394 reinforces the strong per-core performance, while the multithread score of 38706 indicates the 14 physical cores scale well under sustained loads. The data compression score of 400942 and floating-point math score of 120548 suggest the CPU can handle the physics and AI computations that Lockdown Protocol's enemy encounters and environmental interactions generate.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the 242 FPS average shows the CPU can feed the GPU effectively without becoming a bottleneck, even at high frame rates. The processor's 65 W TDP and 3 nm process node from TSMC indicate efficient power delivery that avoids thermal throttling during extended sessions, which is supported by the stable frame time data at Medium settings.

The nearest rivals in CPU benchmark scores reinforce the Ultra 5 245's positioning. It sits just behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, while edging out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. These sub-1% deltas indicate that CPU performance is effectively interchangeable among these options for gaming workloads, meaning Lockdown Protocol's frame rates are unlikely to shift dramatically based on which of these processors is installed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol, particularly at higher resolutions where its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth come into play. The GPU's 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs provide substantial pixel-pushing capability, with a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. The boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz keep the RDNA 2.0 architecture operating at high efficiency, while the 72 ray accelerators support any ray-traced effects the game might employ.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 24980 places it in the 85th percentile of all tested graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, which trails by 1.5%, and the Intel Arc A550M, which leads by 2.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 both outperform it by 3%. These close margins suggest that the RX 6800 XT remains competitive with newer and older hardware alike, which is consistent with the measured frame rates showing no catastrophic performance cliffs at any tested configuration.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra, where texture-heavy environments and high-resolution assets can consume significant memory. The fact that the combo maintains a 53 FPS average at 4K Ultra without apparent memory-related stuttering indicates the VRAM buffer is sufficient. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure modern API access, while the 12_2 feature level allows for advanced rendering techniques that can improve visual fidelity without necessarily crippling performance.

The power delivery requirements are substantial, with a 300 W TDP and a suggested 700 W PSU, but the dual-slot design and 2x 8-pin connectors provide adequate headroom for sustained operation. The end-of-life production status means this GPU is no longer in active manufacturing, which could influence availability, but does not diminish its measured performance in this game. The 7 nm process node from TSMC, while less dense than the CPU's 3 nm node, still delivers competitive performance per watt in the context of Lockdown Protocol's workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its peak performance envelope. Low settings produce a 242 FPS average, which represents the highest measured value across all configurations. Medium settings reduce this to 172 FPS with a tight 146-198 FPS range, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings yield 150 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 113 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 129 FPS, showing the full range of settings impact when resolution is not a limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 177 FPS, Medium delivers 126 FPS with a 107-145 FPS range, High reaches 110 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 82 FPS. The 95 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is narrower than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU workload at higher pixel counts. The Medium preset's minimum of 107 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo's limits become apparent. Low settings still manage a respectable 115 FPS average, while Medium drops to 81 FPS with a 69-94 FPS range. High settings produce 71 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53 FPS. The 62 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the tightest of any resolution, confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint here. For competitive play, the 4K Low setting offers the best balance of visual clarity and frame rate, while 4K Ultra remains playable for those prioritizing image quality over refresh rate.

The Medium preset across all three resolutions provides the most complete picture of frame time consistency. At 1080p, the 146-198 FPS range represents a 30.2% variance from the average. At 1440p, the 107-145 FPS range shows a 30.2% variance as well. At 4K, the 69-94 FPS range exhibits a slightly wider 30.9% variance. This consistency in variance percentages suggests the game's frame pacing is stable regardless of resolution, with no anomalous spikes or drops that would indicate driver issues or thermal throttling.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 837th out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 70.4th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 70% of tested systems while trailing the top 30%. Given that the CPU and GPU individually sit in the 90th and 85th percentiles respectively, the combo's slightly lower relative rank suggests that Lockdown Protocol's performance scaling does not perfectly correlate with raw component benchmarks, possibly due to the game's optimization patterns.

The rank of 837 out of 2828 indicates that while this system is capable, there are over 800 tested configurations that achieve higher frame rates in this game. This is expected given the RX 6800 XT's end-of-life status and the availability of newer, higher-end GPUs in the benchmark database. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo still delivers competitive performance, with 1080p High exceeding 150 FPS and 1440p High breaking 110 FPS, both suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

The delta between the combo's rank and the individual component percentiles highlights the importance of game-specific optimization. The CPU's 90th percentile standing ensures it is not a bottleneck, while the GPU's 85th percentile provides strong raw rendering power. The combination's 70.4th percentile rank in-game suggests that Lockdown Protocol may favor different hardware characteristics than those emphasized in generic benchmarks, such as specific cache hierarchies or memory access patterns.

For users considering this pairing, the data indicates that it is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high refresh rates, with 4K capability at reduced settings. The combo's rank relative to other tested systems confirms that it offers above-average performance, though not top-tier. Those seeking the highest possible frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would need to look toward the top 30% of tested configurations, which likely include newer GPUs with higher raw throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 242 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 177 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, followed by 172 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

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

A: Yes, the combo produces playable frame rates at 3840x2160 across all settings. Low settings average 115 FPS, Medium averages 81 FPS, High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 53 FPS. All configurations exceed the 30 FPS minimum for basic playability, with Medium and above exceeding 60 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores within 1% of its closest competitors. 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% in average benchmark scores.

Q: What GPU benchmark scores does the RX 6800 XT achieve?

A: The GPU scores 24980 in Passmark G3D, 3689 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, and 13245 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its Geekbench scores include 181337 in Metal, 171304 in OpenCL, and 136875 in Vulkan.

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

A: The RX 6800 XT trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile by 1.5% in average benchmark score, while leading the Intel Arc A550M by 2.5%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 3%, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 by 3%.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 146-198 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 107-145 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 69-94 FPS. The variance from the average is approximately 30% at each resolution, indicating consistent frame pacing.