Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, though 4K Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits. Measured data shows this combination ranks in the 43rd percentile of all tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack for this FPS title. The CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom, while the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with Medium settings delivers 105 avg FPS, which is a strong balance of visual quality and smoothness. At 1920x1080, Medium settings reach 143 avg FPS, while 4K Medium drops to 68 avg FPS. The sweet spot for this pairing is 1440p Medium or High, as 4K requires dropping to Low settings to maintain playable framerates.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 860M (26401, -0.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, -0.3% delta). It sits slightly below the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, -0.8% delta) and slightly above the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011, +1.2% delta). These differences are negligible in real-world terms.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a limiting factor at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 201 avg FPS, which shows the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU's passmark single-thread score of 4394 and multi-thread score of 38706 place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, providing substantial headroom for this FPS title.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 148 avg FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 69 avg FPS. This represents a 79 FPS reduction (approximately 53% lower) when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. Medium settings land at 105 avg FPS, and High at 91 avg FPS, showing a steep curve as settings increase.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested system combinations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 1226 out of 2828 total tested combinations, placing it in the 43rd percentile. This means roughly 57% of tested systems perform better in this game, while 43% perform worse. The ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both the CPU and GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the medium preset across resolutions?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS values only for Medium settings. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 121 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 89 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 57 FPS. These minimums indicate the combo maintains smooth frame pacing even at 4K Medium, though the average at that resolution is only 68 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and it houses 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. For Lockdown Protocol, this memory configuration proves adequate at 1080p and 1440p, but the 8 GB capacity becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra where the average frame rate falls to 44 FPS.

The GPU's 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured data does not include ray-traced results. The passmark G3D score of 20891 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 place the RTX 5060 in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating solid mid-range performance. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability drives the frame rates observed across all tested settings.

The performance delta between settings reveals the GPU's architecture characteristics. At 1080p, moving from Low (201 FPS) to Ultra (94 FPS) costs 107 FPS, or roughly 47% of the Low preset's performance. At 4K, the same settings change drops from 95 FPS to 44 FPS, a 51 FPS reduction. This consistent drop pattern suggests the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth, rather than CPU limitations, dictate the scaling behavior.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark scores are all within 1.2% of the RTX 5060's 26331 average. This tight clustering means the RTX 5060's real-world performance in Lockdown Protocol is competitive with the AMD Radeon 860M, MX550, RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and RX 6750 XT. The measured FPS data shows the GPU handles 1080p and 1440p well, but 4K requires careful settings selection to maintain playable framerates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Lockdown Protocol scales across resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 201 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p (a 26% reduction) and then to 95 FPS at 4K (a 36% further reduction). This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, with the 4K resolution requiring more than double the pixels of 1080p.

For Medium settings, the progression is 143 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs 38 FPS, while the step from 1440p to 4K costs 37 FPS. This near-linear scaling suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading throughput are the primary constraints, with the CPU providing consistent feeding across all resolutions.

High settings show a steeper drop: 125 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The 34 FPS loss from 1080p to 1440p and the 32 FPS loss from 1440p to 4K demonstrate that the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth handle the increased resolution demands with diminishing returns. Ultra settings follow a similar pattern: 94 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling data indicates the limiting component shifts based on settings. At 1080p Low, the 201 FPS result suggests the CPU or game engine caps performance, as the GPU has significant headroom. At 4K Ultra, the 44 FPS result shows the GPU is fully saturated. The 1440p medium point, at 105 FPS, represents the balance where neither component is severely bottlenecked.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 201 avg FPS on Low settings, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings produce 143 avg FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 164 FPS. High settings reach 125 avg FPS, while Ultra drops to 94 avg FPS. The 107 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows the GPU's performance range when pixel count is not the primary limitation.

At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 148 avg FPS, which remains highly playable for competitive FPS gameplay. Medium settings deliver 105 avg FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS, providing a smooth experience with better visual quality. High settings produce 91 avg FPS, while Ultra falls to 69 avg FPS. The 79 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p indicates the settings impact is substantial but less severe than at 4K.

At 3840x2160, Low settings reach 95 avg FPS, which is the only 4K preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. Medium settings deliver 68 avg FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS, putting the minimum slightly below the 60 FPS mark. High settings drop to 59 avg FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 avg FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings provide a consistent high-refresh experience at this resolution.

The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings across all three resolutions show consistent frame pacing. At 1080p, the 121 FPS minimum is 85% of the 143 FPS average. At 1440p, the 89 FPS minimum is 85% of the 105 FPS average. At 4K, the 57 FPS minimum is 84% of the 68 FPS average. This consistent ratio suggests stable frame delivery without significant hitches or stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1226 out of 2828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 5060 pairing. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs (avg benchmark score 48995) contrasts with the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking, showing the CPU is relatively stronger in the pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, -0.4% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, -0.5% delta), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, +0.6% delta), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48618, +0.8% delta). These rivals all score within 1% of the Ultra 5 245, indicating the CPU is competitive with upper-mid-range options from both AMD and Intel.

The GPU's nearest rivals, as previously noted, are all within 1.2% of the RTX 5060's average benchmark score. This tight clustering means the combo's ranking is more influenced by the game's specific optimization for this hardware combination rather than raw component strengths. The 43rd percentile ranking suggests Lockdown Protocol is not particularly well-optimized for this specific pairing, as both components individually rank higher than the combo's overall placement.

The gap between the combo's 43rd percentile ranking and the CPU's 90th percentile ranking indicates the GPU is the performance limiter in most scenarios. Systems with similar CPUs but faster GPUs would rank higher, while the CPU provides ample headroom for future GPU upgrades. The 2828 total combos tested provides a large sample for this comparison, making the 1226 rank a reliable indicator of relative performance.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality. The 143 avg FPS with a 121 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, while the 164 FPS maximum shows the GPU has headroom. High settings at 125 avg FPS are also viable for players prioritizing visual fidelity, but Ultra's 94 avg FPS may introduce noticeable frame drops in fast-paced combat.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings offer the most consistent experience with 105 avg FPS and an 89 FPS minimum. This configuration maintains frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold with comfortable margins, making it suitable for competitive play. High settings at 91 avg FPS remain playable, but the reduced margin above 60 FPS could lead to perceptible dips during intense firefights. Low settings at 148 avg FPS are recommended for players with high-refresh-rate monitors seeking maximum smoothness.

For 3840x2160, Low settings at 95 avg FPS is the only recommended preset, as it provides a smooth experience above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 68 avg FPS are playable but the 57 FPS minimum falls below the 60 FPS threshold, potentially causing visible stutters in some scenes. High settings at 59 avg FPS and Ultra at 44 avg FPS are not recommended for 4K gameplay with this combo.

The data suggests the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame pacing across all resolutions, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values being recorded for this setting. The 85% ratio of minimum to average FPS at all three resolutions indicates the Medium preset maintains stable frame delivery without major hitches. Players seeking the highest competitive advantage should consider 1080p Low for the 201 avg FPS, while those prioritizing visuals should target 1440p Medium.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This Arrow Lake-S architecture chip, built on TSMC's 3 nm process, includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU's passmark single-thread score of 4394 and multi-thread score of 38706 place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, demonstrating strong performance for gaming workloads.

The CPU's cinebench R23 scores of 32924 multi-core and 4648 single-core further confirm its capability. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's 14 cores handle the game's threading efficiently, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (201 FPS). The 5.10 GHz boost clock provides the single-thread performance necessary for FPS games, where game logic and physics often rely on fewer threads.

At 1080p Low, where GPU load is minimal, the combo still achieves 201 avg FPS, suggesting the CPU can push well beyond this figure if the GPU were faster. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, scores 48618 average benchmark (0.8% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (-0.5% delta), indicating the Ultra 5 245 competes with these established gaming CPUs.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory throughput for Lockdown Protocol. The passmark data compression score of 400942 and floating point math score of 120548 indicate strong computational capability for game-related tasks. However, the CPU's locked multiplier (not unlocked) means overclocking is not available, but the high boost clock provides adequate performance out of the box.

The 14 threads (equal to cores, with no hyperthreading) might seem limited compared to CPUs with 20 or more threads, but the measured data shows this is not a bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol. The frame rates at 1440p and 4K are primarily GPU-limited, as evidenced by the consistent scaling patterns across resolutions. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, contrasted with the GPU's 72nd percentile, confirms the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing.