Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, responds predictably but not uniformly to resolution scaling when paired with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The measured data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, average frame rates drop, but the rate of that drop reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 260 FPS on Low, 185 FPS on Medium, 161 FPS on High, and 121 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those figures fall to 191 FPS on Low, 135 FPS on Medium, 118 FPS on High, and 89 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the averages are 123 FPS on Low, 87 FPS on Medium, 76 FPS on High, and 57 FPS on Ultra.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p is steep, with Low settings dropping from 260 to 191 FPS, a 26.5% reduction. Medium falls from 185 to 135 FPS, a 27% drop, while High goes from 161 to 118 FPS, a 26.7% decline. Ultra is slightly less severe, dropping from 121 to 89 FPS, a 26.4% reduction. This consistency suggests that at these lower resolutions, the system is heavily reliant on the GPU’s fill rate and shading capabilities, but the CPU is still feeding frames adequately. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K tells a different story. Low settings at 4K (123 FPS) represent a 35.6% drop from 1440p (191 FPS). Medium at 4K (87 FPS) is a 35.5% drop from 135 FPS. High at 4K (76 FPS) is a 35.6% drop from 118 FPS. Ultra at 4K (57 FPS) is a 35.9% drop from 89 FPS. The uniformity of these percentage drops across all settings when moving to 4K is a strong indicator that the RTX 4070’s rendering pipeline is the limiting factor at this resolution, with the CPU’s role becoming less significant as pixel count dominates.

This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior at 4K. The RTX 4070, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, is being tasked with rendering over 8 million pixels. The data shows that even on Low settings, the GPU cannot maintain the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The 4K Low average of 123 FPS is still respectable, but it is lower than the 1080p Ultra average of 121 FPS, which highlights how much overhead the resolution increase consumes. Conversely, at 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU’s performance, specifically its single-thread capabilities, might be starting to influence results, though the Core Ultra 5 245’s 5.10 GHz boost clock suggests it handles this well. The overall picture is that this combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it delivers high frame rates across all settings, and can handle 4K, though at a noticeable cost to performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 secures the 639th position out of 2828 total combos. This places it firmly in the top quarter of all systems tested, indicating a strong overall performance level. The rank is a composite measure, reflecting that while the system is not at the absolute bleeding edge of performance, it significantly outperforms the majority of configurations that have been benchmarked in this game. Being in the 639th spot out of 2828 means that roughly 77% of tested combos are slower, making this a high-performing setup for Lockdown Protocol.

The rank is likely influenced by the balance between the CPU and GPU. The RTX 4070, which sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, is a powerful component. Its average benchmark score of 37648 is just 0.1% below the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and 0.4% above the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, showing it is in a competitive tier. However, it is 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which is a faster laptop part. The Core Ultra 5 245, on the other hand, is in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. This CPU score is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, but it is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K. This suggests the CPU is a very strong performer, and the combination of a top-decile CPU with a top-quintile GPU results in a system that ranks well in a demanding FPS title. The data indicates that this is a well-matched pairing, with neither component being a severe weak link that would drag the combo down in the rankings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 plays a central role in determining Lockdown Protocol’s performance, especially as resolution increases. This GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Its boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz, with a base clock of 1920 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s raw compute power is 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, which is substantial for a modern game. The combination of a high boost clock and a large number of shading units allows it to process the complex geometry and pixel effects common in FPS titles.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for the settings tested, as the game’s highest preset at 4K did not appear to exceed this limit, given that the benchmark completed and produced results. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective, which explains the high bandwidth figure. This bandwidth is crucial for feeding the GPU’s processing units, particularly at 4K where texture data demands are highest. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales down as resolution increases, which is expected. However, the fact that the 4K Low preset achieves 123 FPS shows that the GPU is not being bottlenecked by its memory or compute at lower graphical loads. Instead, it is the sheer number of pixels that limits it. At 1080p, the GPU is so fast that it can output 260 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the CPU might be the next limiting factor, but the Core Ultra 5 245’s strong single-core performance (4648 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures the system still achieves excellent results. The GPU’s role is clearly dominant, with its performance dictating the upper limits of frame rates at every resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s priority: maximum frame rate or maximum visual fidelity. For competitive play where high refresh rates are critical, the Low preset is the clear winner. At 1080p, it delivers 260 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. Even at 1440p, the Low preset maintains 191 FPS, providing a significant competitive advantage. At 4K, Low still yields 123 FPS, which is playable and smooth for most users. The Low preset sacrifices visual effects but maximizes responsiveness.

For a balanced experience, the Medium preset is the best choice. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining high frame rates. At 1080p, it achieves 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense scenes. At 1440p, it delivers 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, which is excellent for most gaming monitors. At 4K, it drops to 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, which is still within the bounds of smooth gameplay for many users, though it may not be ideal for 120Hz+ displays. The High preset is a middle ground, offering better visuals than Medium but with a notable performance cost. It provides 161 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is for those who prioritize visuals above all else, but it is not recommended for high refresh rate gaming. It yields 121 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for most users, as it provides a substantial visual improvement over Low while keeping frame rates high enough for a responsive experience across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact average frame rates measured for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination in Lockdown Protocol. The data is presented by resolution and settings preset, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

1920x1080:

• Low: 260 FPS average
• Medium: 185 FPS average, 157 FPS minimum, 213 FPS maximum
• High: 161 FPS average
• Ultra: 121 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset’s 260 FPS average is the highest score recorded for this combo in any test. The Medium preset maintains a high average of 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS that ensures no noticeable stuttering. The High preset is still very playable at 161 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 121 FPS, which is still above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

2560x1440:

• Low: 191 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average, 115 FPS minimum, 156 FPS maximum
• High: 118 FPS average
• Ultra: 89 FPS average

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains strong. The Low preset delivers 191 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset offers 135 FPS on average, with a minimum of 115 FPS, indicating that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays high. The High preset is still smooth at 118 FPS, and the Ultra preset provides 89 FPS, which is very playable for most users.

3840x2160:

• Low: 123 FPS average
• Medium: 87 FPS average, 74 FPS minimum, 101 FPS maximum
• High: 76 FPS average
• Ultra: 57 FPS average

At 4K, the performance drops significantly, but the system remains capable. The Low preset achieves 123 FPS, which is surprising for 4K and shows the GPU’s strength. The Medium preset drops to 87 FPS on average, with a minimum of 74 FPS, which is still within the range of smooth gameplay. The High preset is at 76 FPS, which is playable, and the Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target for many users. The data shows a clear progression, with the system being ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while being adequate for 4K at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 provide the best frame rates. At 1080p, the Low preset hits 260 FPS, and at 1440p, the Low preset hits 191 FPS. Both are suitable for high refresh rate gaming.

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

A: Yes, it can. At 4K with the Low preset, it achieves 123 FPS. The Medium preset provides 87 FPS, which is still smooth. However, the Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, which may not be ideal for all users.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, the Low preset (260 FPS) is more than double the Ultra preset (121 FPS). At 1440p, Low (191 FPS) is also more than double Ultra (89 FPS). At 4K, Low (123 FPS) is over double Ultra (57 FPS).

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

A: At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as frame rates drop uniformly across all settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is also dominant, but the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (4648 in Cinebench R23 single-core) helps maintain high frame rates.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 74 FPS, which occurred at 3840x2160 on Medium settings. This indicates that the system maintains playable frame rates even in demanding 4K scenarios.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 639th out of 2828 tested combinations. This places it in the top quarter of all systems, indicating a strong overall performance level for Lockdown Protocol.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. These numbers indicate a highly capable processor for gaming, where single-thread performance is often crucial.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The high boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures that the processor can keep up with the demands of the game’s physics and AI calculations. The benchmark data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior. For instance, at 4K, the frame rates are similar across different settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. However, at 1080p, the CPU’s performance becomes more relevant. The fact that the system can achieve 260 FPS on Low settings shows that the CPU can push a high number of frames per second. The Core Ultra 5 245’s performance relative to its rivals is notable. It is 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600K in average benchmark score and 0.6% faster than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. It is 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. This places it in a competitive position, offering strong performance that complements the RTX 4070 well. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its high performance level. While the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in this game, the CPU ensures that the system is not held back, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.