Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo ranks 1514th out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 46th percentile of all systems tested. This is a mid-pack result, meaning roughly half of the tested combos deliver higher average frame rates and half deliver lower. For a modern FPS, this pairing sits in a workable but not dominant position; the data shows it is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p with high settings, but the margin for error shrinks as resolution and quality demands increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall rank of 1514 out of 2828 combos indicates that this system is squarely in the middle of the performance distribution for Lockdown Protocol. This is not a top-tier combination, nor is it a bottom-feeder; it is a balanced pairing that will handle the game without being the fastest on the block. The CPU holds a 90th percentile ranking among all processors tested on our benchmark suite, while the GPU sits at a 61st percentile among all graphics cards. That disparity is telling: the processor is a much stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own competition.

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 48995 places it within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-14600K, a well-regarded gaming chip, and within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. The GPU’s average score of 17639, by contrast, is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics, which is a notable comparison since that is an iGPU solution. The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score, showing that it is a middling discrete GPU in our testing database.

In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, the combo’s rank means you should expect playable frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but you will need to be mindful of settings at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings produce an average of 88 FPS, which is smooth. The rank reflects that this is a system built for 1080p or light 1440p gaming, not for pushing 4K with maximum quality. The CPU’s strength ensures that frame rates will be consistent, but the GPU’s modest standing means that visual fidelity must be traded off against performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform. Its TDP is rated at 65 watts, which is modest for a desktop chip.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, physics, and AI. The 14 cores and 14 threads are more than sufficient for this FPS title, which is not known for extreme multi-threading demands. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is the key factor here, as it ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for frame pacing and maintaining high average FPS. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 demonstrates that this is a fast processor for tasks that rely on a few threads.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 90 versus all tested CPUs confirms that it is a strong performer in the broader context. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, is 0.4% slower in average benchmark score, while the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% behind. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the Ultra 5 245 will perform essentially identically to those chips. For Lockdown Protocol, this translates to consistent frame delivery without CPU-induced stutters, even when the GPU is working hard.

The PassMark multithread score of 38706 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924 show that the CPU has enough headroom for background tasks while gaming. The data compression score of 400942 and floating point math score of 120548 further indicate that this is a capable all-around processor. However, none of these scores will directly change your FPS in Lockdown Protocol; they simply ensure that the CPU will not be the bottleneck in this pairing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It also features 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, especially as resolution increases. The 8 GB of VRAM is adequate for this game at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with high textures, it could become a limitation. The boost clock of 2460 MHz is respectable, but the 128-bit memory bus is narrow, which restricts memory bandwidth to 272.0 GB/s. This is a potential bottleneck in a game that scales with memory throughput.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 61 among all GPUs is modest, and its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which is 0.2% slower in average score. This is a surprising comparison, as the HD 7790 is an older architecture, but the data shows that the RTX 4060’s raw compute performance in our benchmarks is not exceptional. The PassMark G3D score of 19545 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 reflect this mid-range standing.

For Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s role is to handle the rendering pipeline, including shaders, textures, and post-processing effects. The 8 GB of VRAM will be sufficient for most settings at 1080p, but at 4K Ultra, you may see performance dips due to memory pressure. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is adequate for the game’s effects, but it is not a high-end figure. The data suggests that this GPU is best paired with a CPU that can keep up, and the Ultra 5 245 does that, but the GPU will cap the overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 189 FPS, which is very high. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS. High settings produce an average of 117 FPS, while Ultra settings yield an average of 88 FPS. All of these figures are above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a comfortable experience at any quality level.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings deliver an average of 138 FPS, Medium settings drop to 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, and High settings produce 86 FPS. Ultra settings fall to an average of 64 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS line but may feel less consistent in demanding scenes. The data shows that 1440p is playable, but you will need to choose between High and Ultra settings based on your preference for visual quality versus frame rate stability.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings produce an average of 89 FPS, which is respectable, but Medium settings drop to 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. High settings fall to an average of 55 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS. The minimum FPS of 54 at 4K Medium indicates that there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS, which could be noticeable in a fast-paced FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is only viable with Low settings, and even then, the margin is thin.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 189 at 1080p to 138 at 1440p, a reduction of 27%, and then to 89 at 4K, a further reduction of 35% from 1440p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the workload on the graphics card increases disproportionately with resolution. The CPU is capable of handling the increased draw calls, but the GPU’s rendering throughput and memory bandwidth are the constraints.

Looking at High settings, the average FPS goes from 117 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p, a drop of 26%, and then to 55 at 4K, a drop of 36% from 1440p. This consistent reduction of roughly 25-35% per resolution step indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would be more consistent across resolutions, but the data shows a clear degradation as pixel count increases.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 101 FPS (189 vs 88). At 1440p, the difference is 74 FPS (138 vs 64). At 4K, the difference is 47 FPS (89 vs 42). This narrowing gap suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even dropping to Low settings cannot fully compensate for the resolution overhead. The limiting component is definitively the GPU, as the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance ensures it is not holding back the system.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the most comfortable resolution, with average FPS ranging from 189 at Low to 88 at Ultra. At 2560x1440, High settings still achieve 86 FPS, but Ultra dips to 64 FPS. 4K is only viable at Low settings, with 89 FPS average.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, and 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600K. It ranks in the 90th percentile of all tested CPUs.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Its average benchmark score of 17639 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which is 0.2% slower. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K confirms the GPU struggles at higher resolutions.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 86. This is playable, but the minimum FPS is not recorded in the data, so there may be dips in demanding scenes. Medium settings provide a more stable 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it enough?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. For Lockdown Protocol, this is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with High or Ultra settings, memory bandwidth may contribute to the lower FPS observed.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and core count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its single-core performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, which supports consistent frame delivery in FPS games.