Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) across four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), providing a complete picture of how this combination scales under different loads. The combo ranks 273rd out of 2,828 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all tested systems for this game.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that transitions from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at higher ones. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 307 FPS at 1920x1080 to 225 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26.7% reduction, then further to 145 FPS at 3840x2160, another 35.6% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The Medium preset shows similar scaling behavior. At 1080p, the system produces 218 FPS average. Moving to 1440p drops this to 160 FPS, a 26.6% decrease, while 4K yields 103 FPS, a 35.6% drop from 1440p. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium settings suggests a predictable relationship between resolution and frame rate, with each step up in resolution exacting a similar toll on performance.

High settings follow the same pattern but with slightly different magnitudes. The 1080p result of 191 FPS falls to 140 FPS at 1440p (26.7% reduction) and then to 90 FPS at 4K (35.7% reduction from 1440p). Ultra settings show the most constrained performance: 143 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p (26.6% drop), and 68 FPS at 4K (35.2% drop). The remarkable consistency across all four settings presets — roughly 26-27% penalty for 1440p and an additional 35% for 4K — indicates that resolution scaling is uniform regardless of graphical complexity.

The data suggests that at 1080p, particularly with Low and Medium settings, the CPU is likely the primary constraint. The 307 FPS Low result at 1080p is far beyond what most displays can show, yet the system still delivers it, suggesting headroom exists in the GPU. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases dramatically, and the frame rates across all settings fall into a range (68-145 FPS) where the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's capabilities are more clearly the determining factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2610 MHz, with a base clock of 2340 MHz. These specifications support the measured frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth and capacity become critical.

At 4K Ultra, the system produces 68 FPS average, which is the most demanding scenario tested. The 16 GB frame buffer proves sufficient for Ultra settings at 3840x2160, as no min FPS data was recorded for that configuration (only Medium settings report min/max values). The Medium preset at 4K shows an average of 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and maximum of 119 FPS, indicating the GPU maintains reasonably stable frame delivery even under heavy load.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,569 and PassMark G3D score of 31,811 place it in the 76th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (0.4% higher score), NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (0.4% higher), NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (1.4% higher), and NVIDIA TITAN RTX (1.9% higher). These close deltas suggest the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in a well-populated performance tier, though its real-world Lockdown Protocol results depend heavily on the resolution and settings combination.

The GPU's FP32 compute of 44.10 TFLOPS and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s provide ample raw horsepower for a fast-paced FPS. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores support modern rendering features. The memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) combined with the 256-bit bus produces the 672.3 GB/s bandwidth figure, which appears sufficient to feed the GPU's 8,448 shading units without causing frame rate collapse at any tested resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 provides the data throughput necessary for high-FPS gaming scenarios.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and single-core score of 4,648 indicate a balanced processor. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38,706 and single-thread score of 4,394 reinforce this picture. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% lower score), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% lower), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% higher). These narrow margins place the Ultra 5 245 in a highly competitive mid-to-high-end segment.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's impact is most visible at 1080p with lower settings. The 307 FPS Low result at 1920x1080 represents the maximum output of this combination, and the CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock enable this high frame rate. The 14-thread count (no hyperthreading) means each core handles one thread, which can be advantageous for games that scale well with physical cores. The 3 nm process node and 65 W TDP suggest efficient power delivery, though the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU at higher resolutions.

The data shows that at 4K, the CPU's role diminishes. The difference between Low (145 FPS) and Ultra (68 FPS) at 3840x2160 is 77 FPS, a spread driven almost entirely by GPU workload. At 1080p, the same settings spread is 164 FPS (307 Low vs 143 Ultra), indicating that the CPU can maintain high frame rates but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings increase even at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system produces 140 FPS average, which balances visual quality with high refresh rate capability. At 1920x1080 High, it reaches 191 FPS, while 4K High drops to 90 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the drop is from 307 FPS to 145 FPS, a 52.8% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 143 FPS to 68 FPS, a 52.4% reduction. The percentage loss is consistent across all settings presets.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM hold up at 4K?

A: Yes, the 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth supports all tested 4K settings. The Ultra preset runs at 68 FPS average without reported minimum frame rate issues, and Medium delivers 103 FPS with an 88 FPS minimum.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the 307 FPS result suggests the CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient to push very high frame rates, but the GPU begins to limit as settings increase. The 143 FPS Ultra result at 1080p indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at higher settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 273rd out of 2,828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in approximately the top 9.7% of all tested systems.

Q: What settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver 160 FPS average with a minimum of 136 FPS, providing smooth gameplay while High settings at the same resolution produce 140 FPS without min/max data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 273 out of 2,828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 9.7% of all tested configurations, indicating strong overall performance for this title.

The CPU's 90th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 76th percentile among all GPUs combine to produce a system that handles Lockdown Protocol well across all tested resolutions. The rank suggests that while this is not an absolute top-tier configuration, it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals — AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, AMD Ryzen 9 7900, Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and Intel Core i5-14600K — all score within 0.8% of the Ultra 5 245 in synthetic benchmarks. This tight grouping indicates that any of these CPUs would likely produce similar results in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, with deltas ranging from -0.4% to -1.9% versus the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

The rank of 273 out of 2,828 becomes more meaningful when considering the measured FPS data. At 1440p High, the system produces 140 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and approaches the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play, while the 1080p Low result of 307 FPS is far beyond any display's refresh rate capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 307 FPS, Medium 218 FPS, High 191 FPS, and Ultra 143 FPS. For competitive play where maximum frame rate matters, Low settings at 1080p offer the highest possible FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, High settings at 191 FPS remain well above the 144 Hz threshold and provide better visuals than Low or Medium.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 160 FPS average with a minimum of 136 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. High settings at 140 FPS are also viable, but the min FPS data for Medium (136 FPS) suggests more consistent frame delivery than High, which lacks min/max reporting. Ultra at 105 FPS is playable but represents a significant visual upgrade cost of 55 FPS versus Medium.

For 3840x2160, Medium settings produce 103 FPS average with an 88 FPS minimum, which is the recommended configuration for 4K play. High settings at 90 FPS are also acceptable, but the Medium preset's documented minimum of 88 FPS provides more confidence in frame stability. Low at 145 FPS is the highest 4K result but sacrifices significant visual quality. Ultra at 68 FPS is the only tested configuration that drops below the 70 FPS threshold, making it less suitable for smooth gameplay.

The data shows that Medium settings provide the best experience-to-performance ratio at 1440p and 4K, while Low settings maximize frame rate at 1080p for competitive scenarios. High settings offer a middle ground at all resolutions, but the lack of min/max data for High presets makes it harder to assess frame consistency compared to Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 307 FPS average
• Medium: 218 FPS average, 186 FPS minimum, 251 FPS maximum
• High: 191 FPS average
• Ultra: 143 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 225 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, 136 FPS minimum, 184 FPS maximum
• High: 140 FPS average
• Ultra: 105 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 145 FPS average
• Medium: 103 FPS average, 88 FPS minimum, 119 FPS maximum
• High: 90 FPS average
• Ultra: 68 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all three resolutions, providing the most detailed picture of frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 65 FPS, indicating some frame variability. At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 48 FPS, while at 4K Medium, it tightens further to 31 FPS. This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload becomes more consistent, reducing frame time spikes.

The 4K Medium data shows an average of 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS, meaning the system never drops below 88 FPS even in the most demanding moments captured. This is a strong result for 4K gaming. The 1440p Medium result of 160 FPS average with a 136 FPS minimum ensures that even worst-case scenarios remain above 120 FPS, suitable for high refresh rate displays.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent scaling: at 1080p, each settings tier costs roughly 50-70 FPS; at 1440p, the cost is 35-60 FPS per tier; at 4K, the cost is 22-42 FPS per tier. This indicates that the GPU's performance headroom is more limited at higher resolutions, where each additional graphical feature has a proportionally larger impact on frame rate.